One questionIve yet to track down the 1956 Argo reprint of Judge Parkerthe one issue release that you include a photo of on this site. Unfortunately, Harold LeDouxs artworkvery nicely rendered when he took over drawing the strip in 1965gradually went down hill, though remaining serviceable until his retirement in 2006. 2002 Child genius Rowland Sharon attempts to romance Neddy her senior year. First Trudis overly protective, sometimes short-tempered and often ill advised brother. Jeannie seeks to win Sam Drivers heart, all the while managing the singing career of Country Boy Lukas, and sidestep Tims schemes to get released from prison. Maurice Xavier Faron. Craig Lewis. Neddy is going to forgo her plans to attend art school in Paris to stay with Bob, but Sam convinces the young man to persuade Neddy to follow her dreams instead. Gloria fought her way out of the ghetto to earn a college degree, then returned to help her others in need at Legal Aid. Keith wears his medium length hair tied behind in a ponytail. Sam considers offering him a partnership in 1994 but doesnt when Randy gets a job offer from a prestigious firm in Atlanta. April Bower seemed a far better choice, then again Randy began to increasingly wonder if she might be a spy. One suspects readers had written in wondering whatever happened to her. Palmer Court III. Lt. James Yelich. Thereafter, she and her husband move out of town with Jeep. Randy Parker, 16, was a far more engaging character. 7/2/97-11/97. To be fair, to do so would surely have led to a massive cancellation of newspapers subscribing to the strip. Judge Parker is still featured in many a newspaper comic strip section, but readers might be forgiven for wondering why it still has that name. Once caught, Sheila decides to quit school and disappears. Penelope Jeep Carson. And this leads to a day where everything happens at once. IMO. meets and falls in love with his handsome, non-criminal son, Tony. 12/54-3/55, 7/55-12/55, 4/56-7/56, 10/56, 1/57, 6/63. Palm Beach County Judge Bradley Harper, who in 2016 became the first Black judge to earn a spot on the county bench by election instead of appointment, on Thursday became a circuit . Abbey Spencer has had two maids named Marie, both with dark hair. Alan Parker is now portrayed as something of a curmudgeon, nurtured by his optimistic and incredibly patient wife Katherine. Unique three woman con artist team, Maxine and Deborah are beautiful young women, while Amy is an older con woman who poses as Deborahs mother. An attorney who often does legal legwork on cases with which Alan Parker become involved. 2010 Neddy falls in and out of love with shoe designer, Julian Edgemont. As a college student, Alan describes his son as being a lot like his late wife, having the same enthusiasm and good nature. Lila Trimble, the family cook and housemother loves the young man but cant be swayed by Randys charming ways, affectionately telling him that he has a real gift for malarkey. In 1961, Randy provides bemused commentary regarding his familys attractive new neighbor, the twenty-something wildcat Rita Ramsey, who actively pursues his father. Just out of the Army, Driver is starting his new job at the Legal Aid Society. Finally: we've had a rough couple of weeks on the Phantom enterprise, hence you can . 8/00-1/01. The girls plan their New Years Eve wedding. Its fun rounding them out! A pathological liar, Sheila tries to simultaneously romance Randy and Sam Driver. Randy, his parents, and April travel to the jungles of Mexico by cruise ship to join Aprils fatherAbbot Bowerto get married. While generally demanding, Passmore is taken by D. B. Clarks assertiveness and seeks her legal representation when his men get in trouble. A ten year old boy genius, the son of Jim and Ruth Marks, the nephew of Marla Doren (his mothers sister), and the cousin of Bumps Doren. It turns out that Horace is an old flame of Rachel Cabot. That is the classic comic strip created in 1952 that follows the life of small-town Judge Alan Parker and his family.. Handsome and good-humored doorman at the country club on Cabot Island. Also serves as a helpmate to Alan Parkers literary efforts. Muscle beaches on the West Coast were a common cruising spot for male homosexuals and the often straight men who serviced them for a price during the fifties and sixties. A handsome professional hypnotist with a slender face and dark, fathomless eyes. In October that same year Neddy breaks things off with him, fearing she has lost any identity other than as his girl friend. Name* Gloria Sanchez, an unspecified worker there, shows Sam the ropes. Judge Parker chronicles the lives, in and out of the courtroom, of Judge Alan Parker, Sam Driver and Abbey Spencer. Sophie seeks out guitar lessons from Derek and promises him a very expensive electric guitar when they are finished. In 1875, Indian Territory (now Oklahoma) was populated by cattle and horse thieves, whiskey peddlers, and bandits who sought refuge in the untamed territory free of a "White Man's Court.". In 2007, Trudi and her brother return one last time before disappearing from the narrative. Godiva Danube. Casandra Canabar. Gambling kingpin who enables socialite Patti Leeds to build up a huge debt in hopes of gaining a foothold in high society. Her true occupation, however, was not revealed until a new artist took over who could portray her with all the sexiness any spy worth their stripe deserves. Laura and Jeff Grace. One of the most gripping and well written narratives was the court proceedings against the mentally unstable man who had abducted Anne. Subsequently, David learns he has inherited a huge sum of money from fathera inveterate gambler who had finally hit it big without Davids knowledge. After obtaining his freedom, Randy chooses to represent him! With Nicholas Dallis retirement in 1991 (and not long after, his death), his longtime assistant Woody Wilson took over the writing of the strip. Alexis Sanchez. Betsy Fremont. I thought it would help some of my people to know that they can escape the ghetto, if they dont lose hope, and are willing to work hard.. She escapes capture after she rigs an explosion intended to kill Sam and Honey Ballengers father. Early in 2017 Hank must return to his new job in Alaska without Neddy. She is attractive and intelligent, capable of putting the often charmingly arrogant Driver in his place. The story of his election campaign is told sporadically during the Fall of 2006 and 2007. Camille Winters. The boys stay with Craigs sister, Aunt Beth. COMPANY. A scheming would-be actress and trouble-making niece of Martha Carson, Sandra blows into town deciding to model as a break. She readily accepts her aunts romance with Judge Parker and is excited that the Judge will now officially be her father. With the help of Drivers investigations, it emerges that Dixie murdered her lover, Dewey Cheatham, coincidentally the intended publisher of Alan Parkers novel. Mr. B. Narcotics crime boss. Shannon is also quickly drawn to Sams sympathetic secretary, Gloria Sanchez, and she to him. In order to insure its continuing success he has Alan Parker kidnapped before he is able to otherwise new measures against Ashton Global Corporation (AGC0, the shell company behind his operation. Jeep was very much in love with a fellow who had gotten himself involved with some very bad men. is_redirect && ! Ultimately her disguise is discovered by Sam Driver, including her true target, Katherine Parker. Youthful and short genius who attempts unsuccessfully to romance Neddy. (Time moves increasingly slowly within the Judge Parker narrative). Decorated war hero and attorney who lost both his legs in Afghanistan but is able to walk with prosthetics. Judge Parker is an American soap opera-style comic strip created by Nicholas P. Dallis that first appeared on November 24, 1952. 1/27/88-7/27/88. SC judge delays Mallory Beach wrongful death trial set for Jan. 9 against Murdaugh, Parker November 22, 2022 5:19 PM In closing argument, prosecutor insists 'absolute power' corrupted Russell . 12/91-6/7/92, 11/29/95-4/7/96, 4/18/04-11/14, 1/05, 6/07-11/07. Swish. 1997 Theresa Delgado tries to assassinate Katherine Parker. But Hugo wont forgive or forget and kills Jasper with a blow to the head. Willson Spencer. Driver and Judge Parker share the stage for roughly a year and a half. Handsome blond-haired attorney just starting out on his practice. Judge Parker chronicles the lives, in and out of the courtroom, of Judge Alan Parker, Sam Driver and Abbey Spencer. This Marie begins being a featured character from time to time after 1987. 43 commuted to life or lesser prison sentences by the President. Reggie and Celeste Black. Cory Duncan, and his troubled son Mark, moved onto Spencer Farms to tend the grounds and horses. 1975 Abbeys young cousin Willson falls for Donna Laval, exceptional belly dancer. April admits to Randy that she is a spy in July 2013. Parker arrived at Fort Smith on May 4, 1875, the youngest federal judge in the west and a man whose jurisdiction included the lawless Indian Territory (present-day Oklahoma). Unfortunately, Lili is being used by a crooked boy friend named Rusty Dowell who involves her in a scheme to rob Spencer Farms. He is romantically interested in Ann Parker and is willing to work pro bono on cases he believes in. A character was kidnapped, but why and how were never shown, and the consequences were only hinted at. But what happened in the Judge Parker comic strip was quicker. Sams old college buddy who excelled at basketball shows up at Spencer Farms and trouble related to an unresolved gambling debt follows. An innocent romance develops between Mark and Neddy. Police lieutenant who is often called in to arrest individuals Sam Driver has been investigating or to head a violent police intervention when necessary. David Delacourt. Neddy falls in love with him despite her Aunt Rachels objections. The trial, which plays out over three months of the narrative, serves as an interesting exploration of the pros and cons of the insanity defense. Gloria Sanchez, Sam Drivers secretary, is the most promising of Dallis female characters and has a promising introduction. Celebrating diversity in culture, myth and history, Informed Consent Statement for Closed Bereavement Study, Baron von Steuben, Washingtons Gay General and Friend. 31 appeals resulted in acquittals or overturned convictions. Jeannie Kelso and her twin brother Tim seek work at Spencer Farms, but her twin is actually Tim Rushland, and the two are hiding cash from an armored car heist. A number of times they mention that she was her cousinso Abbey does not have a second half-sister. Her machinations allow Sparrow to escape an attempted murder charge but she ultimately cant avoid the consequences of her involvement in a fur heist. Rocky and Godiva partner with Neddy. Georgia Kingston. While he is ultimately found guilty, the jury advises that there be no death penality. More often than not they turned out to be conmen or dangerous criminals. The Gardia Brothers use Aprils trip to see him and get married to track his location. 2003 Randy represents a man who held him hostage. Yelich is handsome with prematurely gray hair and appears to be in his forties. Lavender was a marker of androgyny in popular culturehalfway between the blue of boys and the pink of girls. It was the fifties, after all, and someone may have suggested the Judges family was skewing a little old when most families in the post-War baby boom had younger kids. Abbeys father was an old friend of Alan Parkers, but the Judge hadnt seen her since she was a teenager until she begins seeing Sam Driver. Not only does the Judge rarely take center stage thereafter, Drivers Legal Aid job is soon forgotten. Well drawn by Dan Heilman, the comic strip was part of a move towards realistically rendered story strips that featured more drama than adventure. The mix of kinda comic everyday stories and the action pieces Judge Parker is now known for is awkward, and those action set-pieces (Sennas kidnapping, Aprils prison break) have been clumsily done with stories that have no conclusion and just whimper out, and plot points that make no sense (OK, thats nothing new for this comic strip). On 1/1/88, Abbey and Sam speak to the reader directly, warning them of the dangers of driving while drunk. 1989 Palmer Court III, an old friend of Sams, scams Abbey, who he hopes to marry. His first novel, The Chambers Affair, was popular enough to be considered for development as a motion picture. The Judges daughter who often is engaged in ill-advised romances. Sam and Abbeys chemistry is immediate and the comic strip is never quite the same again. 3/28/82-12/3/82. Abbeys 17-year old cousin is brilliant and fearless, making significant money successfully investing in stocks. (One quibble: theres no mention of The Dude.). When Randy does decide to run a year later, Horace is disappointed when the younger Parker doesnt ask him to run his campaign but helps him behind the scenes nonetheless. In 1971, she comes home from boarding school from Switzerhad, at the age of 17 in love with a handsome skiing star named Eric Stedman. As both of Abbeys parents died in an auto accident, the two share an orphan status and happy memories of Spencer Farms. April, too. D. B. smokes cigarillos, knows karate, and is very compassionate. 2006 Horace backs Randys campaign for his fathers soon to be open judgeship. A financial consultant, Pres soon shifts his focus on Katherine Cory, when he learns of her oversight of Jeeps quarter million trust fund. 1996 Keith St. James romances Abbey, Trudi disapproves. A twisted plot is gradually uncovered, but not before Georgia is falsely suspected of murdering her own ex-husband and being insane. It doesnt help he is involved in a UFO abductee cult headed up by the mysterious Seth. Sam ends up giving Cory Abbeys number as shes looking for a skilled horse handler. He does return from his third year of college that summer with girl friend Sheila Pace along. Neddy, her sister Sophie and her grandfather were all squatting on Abbey Spencers ranch. 2/11-8/11, 6/13. The Parkers cook and housemother, Mrs. Benson is particularly charmed by teen-aged schmoozer Randy. He finally feels confident enough to declare his love for Susan and the two are engaged. Laura and Jeff are old friends of Abbeys. 4/1/15-9/19/75. When Alan marries Katherine Cory in 1969, he is gradually seen less and less in the narrative. Randys secret agent wife April disappears for even longer, pregnant no less. On the plump side, balding with a bushy mustache, Riley also is a power player in politics. At some point I may try to make a broader analysis of Nicholas Dallis treatment of women in all three of his strips. 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