Game show icon Jack Barry struck a deal with the then-fledgling BET to create a African-American-centric revival of his Golden Age series, Juvenile Jury, for the network. Actor-poet-comedian Nipsey Russell was not only tapped as host, his first MC gig, but also got his name added to the title.
A game show veteran, having recurred on Match Game and Rhyme & Reason, Russell, it was assumed, would be a relatable MC. Unfortunately, this Jury was dismissed after 1 year.
Following is a sample episode:
No rating. BET was not yet available in the 518 when this series aired.
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