How a 1996 ‘60 Minutes’ Interview Helped Make Judy a Household Name

“Judge Judy” is the No. 1 rated TV show in syndication and it will come to an end after its 25th season, which will air next year. The show is watched by a staggering 10 million people every day, but how did its star become a household name? In 1996, ’60 Minutes’ profiled the New York Family Court judge, who captivated Americans everywhere with her sharp with and no-nonsense style behind the bench.