Night Court star Melissa Rauch discusses how her character's past with addiction helps her as a judge. Rauch leads the revival of the 1980s sitcom, portraying Judge Abby Stone — the late daughter of Harry Stone from the original series. In the first few episodes, Abby's cheery outlooks contrasts with and annoys Dan Fielding (John Larroquette). But as the season has progressed, it's slowly been revealed that Abby's persistent optimism just as easily conceals a lot of anger and uncertainty that she is mindful to keep from bubbling up to the surface.

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