Solrosen
I watch reruns of Judging Amy almost daily currently, I had forgotten how much I enjoy this show. My usual choice of shows are crime dramas and once in a while there is a really good sitcom on the air. Most drama shows are too boring for me to stick with. I Hate hospital dramas. I love Maxine Grays character the most, she is just the best, intelligent, sensitive, opinionated and strong willed. And Tyne Daly is one of the best actresses ever on TV too bad that she seems to be retired at this time.I wish there were more dramas like this one. I wish it had been going for more than 6 seasons. But I am glad that one channel shows the reruns, that is something...
sdjar42
I still watch "Judging Amy" in reruns year after year and I am never tired of watching Tyne Daly play Maxine Gray. I have never ever seen anyone play any character as moving or as inspiring as Tyne does in becoming Maxine Gray. She is awesome and I identify with her in so many ways. I too retired and spent too much time on line and needed to return to work!! I too lost my husband and am the mother of 4 adult children. Our issues are like the Grays and I love the connection that I have made with these characters especially Maxine. I have always been a fan of Tyne Daly's but her role on this show is positively wonderful. How did this show go off of the air? And replaced with what? The Apprentice or whatever. Too bad for us.
Dr. Michael Hollywood
Made with class, intelligence, and refreshing to watch on a daily basis; "Judging Amy" is a delightful series based on the life of the mother of Amy Brenneman."Judging Amy" is a well-written television series starring a very talented cast that includes Amy Brenneman, Tyne Daly, Kevin Rahm, Marcus Giamatti, Jessica Tuck and Karle Warren.Brenneman takes on a dual role as series creator and executive producer. "Judging Amy" is quality television with quality scripts which focus on the balance between family and the legal system.Quality writing and outstanding performances set "Judging Amy" apart as one of the greatest crime dramas or legal series on television. Each episode is written with intelligence, and characters written with great depth. It was a pleasant and refreshing surprise to watch "Judging Amy" come up with original ideas for each episode.Daly's character, Maxine Gray, is the emotional core and matriarch of the series as she portrays the character as the stabilizing, inspiring force which holds the Gray family together. Her screen presence, honesty and class add credibility to"Judging Amy." There is a smile on my face with every scene Amy Brenneman is in. It is especially fun to watch Brenneman at work because she uses great charm along with her great dramatic intellect to make the role of Judge Amy Gray someone television viewers can relate to and care about.Brenneman's greatest qualities brought to "Judging Amy" includes charm, intelligence, honesty, character and class. Daly may be the emotional core of "Judging Amy," but Brenneman is the heart and soul of the series.The supporting cast that includes Rahm, Giamatti, Tuck and Warren as each of them have style, humor, charm and talent. They are a great compliment to Brenneman.Powerful writing and strong performances make me a devoted fan to the series and care about the characters and story lines. "Judging Amy" is one of the finest legal dramas on television.
Jasper
I missed the show the first time around, but now I'm hooked on the reruns. I watch it every day without fail.The show evokes joy, pain, love, anger, resentment, forgiveness, sadness, hope. We laugh, we cry, we get the warm fuzzies. In addition to the range and depth of emotion, Judging Amy also has a high level of intelligence. The viewer is required to think.I enjoy how the complex issues of faith and spirituality are addressed with subtlety, tactful wit, and respectful objectivity.All the characters have engaging, ever-evolving personalities and the way they interact with each other is incredibly fascinating and real.Best of all, there's Amy. As a character, as an actor, and as a person she is everything a great woman should be. When I think of Amy Brenneman, all the superlative traits beginning with "s" flood my mind: Smart, Strong, Sensitive, Sharp, Sweet, Smiling, Sexy.A wonderful woman and a wonderful show.