The Late Show is an American late-night talk show and the first series broadcast on the then-new Fox Network. Originally hosted by comic actress Joan Rivers, it first aired on October 9, 1986 under the title The Late Show Starring Joan Rivers. It is also the first and only other late-night show hosted by Arsenio Hall.
Judge Dad brings a father's tough love and common sense to resolving real world disputes with cheating spouses, sneaky roommates, creepy landlords, disappointing friends, greedy siblings and scheming coworkers.
The program involves specialists, mainly owners of antique shops and experts in fine art, appraising various "treasures" that people possess. The show's distinctive features include the element of surprise, where unexpected items receive high appraisals, or things perceived as valuable turn out to be replicas and are valued much lower. Viewers also get to enjoy the expert insights and knowledge about the appraised items.
The reality show explores relationship dynamics and developments by looking at how two people with opposite personalities interact and build friendship.