Randy Douthit is a celebrated American producer known for his significant contributions to the media industry. He attended Portland State University, obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology in 1970 and a Master of Science in Psychology in 1973.
At the age of 23 years, Randy Douthit assumed the role of a director at KGW in Portland, where he showcased his talent. He successfully directed the acclaimed children’s program “How Come,” which received the prestigious Peabody Award. His skills as a director were further demonstrated when he took the helm of the daily morning talk show, Seattle Today, successfully expanding its viewership. Randy has achieved remarkable accomplishments in the realm of reality television production and direction, boasting a track record that includes hit shows such as “Judge Judy,” “Judge Joe Brown,” and “Hot Seat.”
In addition to his work on these renowned courtroom shows, he has also made significant contributions as a director and producer of talk shows and panel shows, such as “Larry King Live” and “Crossfire,” which aired on CNN. He states that “Crossfire” was his favorite among the shows he directed and produced. Douthit worked as an executive producer with Quincy Jones Enterprises and Home Box Office (HBO), and Warner Brothers in Los Angeles.
Upon the winding of Judge Judy after 25 years on screen, Randy Douthit was set to continue his successful stint in courtroom television with his latest project, Judy Justice. The show has garnered significant attention and has been renewed for a second season on Amazon’s ad-supported IMDb TV. Variety reports that the initial episodes of the new show amassed an impressive 25 million viewing hours. Judy Justice’s first season, which premiered in November 2021, outperformed other content on Amazon-owned IMDb TV regarding both streams and total hours watched.
Thanks to his efficiency, Randy Douthit’s years of experience enabled the team to produce 120 shows in just three months during the pandemic. The issue of regular testing, mask-wearing, and vaccination among participants was adhered to. It added costs to the production and the time needed to shoot the episodes. Though some individuals initially were hesitant about getting tested quickly changed their stance after witnessing certain circumstances.