| Honoring the Judiciary: CLARENCE DARROW's judicial Perspective |
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“Gary Anderson’s Darrow is in the same league as Holbrook’s Mark Twain.” …Eureka Times Standard
“Anderson’s performance was powerful and completely absorbing.” ... Trinity Journal
“Captures both the homespun self-effacing humor and the fiery oratorical skills thatmade Darrow a legend
among trial lawyers." ... Shasta-Trinity Counties Bar Association
“This production is magnificent!”… Richard Hine, Editor, The Almanac
“Anderson, as Darrow, shows how one man not only challenged injustice but affected the course of American
Jurisprudence.” … Oakland Tribune
“Holds the audience spellbound. Don’t miss this engaging and thought provoking performance!” … San Leandro Times
“Anderson’s performance was powerful and completely absorbing.” ... Trinity Journal
“Captures both the homespun self-effacing humor and the fiery oratorical skills thatmade Darrow a legend
among trial lawyers." ... Shasta-Trinity Counties Bar Association
“This production is magnificent!”… Richard Hine, Editor, The Almanac
“Anderson, as Darrow, shows how one man not only challenged injustice but affected the course of American
Jurisprudence.” … Oakland Tribune
“Holds the audience spellbound. Don’t miss this engaging and thought provoking performance!” … San Leandro Times
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Progam Description
In this program, we address the perspective that Clarence Darrow’s legacy is an indirect result of a group of judges who contributed to this iconic
and controversial figure becoming immortal. This program illustrates just that point, and includes the prosecutions point of view as well.
This detailed legal analysis of four pivotal trials in Darrow’s career is presented with great passion and attention to historical accuracy. The
program is fair, balanced and captures the taut atmosphere of the adversarial process, encompassing court dynamics, points of law, the unique
views of the prosecution and defense strategies and the judge’s trial management efforts. The information on the judges’ public and private lives
is particularly fascinating. The Judicial Perspective program is an intriguing blend of both human tragedy and the elevation of the human spirit
through the majesty of the law.
Judicial conduct, misconduct and trial management are important elements of our judicial program.
See below for specific cases and references from participants.
Judicial Perspective is exhilarating, relevant, inspirational, and educational and Mr. Anderson’s work is characterized in the same dramatic
league as Hal Holbrook’s Mark Twain in newspapers across the country. This is the return of Clarence Darrow, at war and as warrior, returning
to engage our justice system in a presentation that trembles with inescapable timeliness.
This is the man behind the legend, not always the hero and not always at his best, with serious legal problems of his own that scarred and haunted
him forever.
This is not a dry lecture but a full dramatic re-creation as Clarence Darrow that becomes history alive. The attendees become the jury in every
case discussed. The show is interactive as Mr. Darrow moves in and out of the audience asking questions which provokes introspection.
In answer to the most often asked QUESTIONS about the program:
ANSWERS:
Judge John Caverly - Leopold and Loeb – Discover the true reasons he ruled in favor of what some say was the greatest anti-death penalty
pleading in the annals of American law.
Judge Fremont Wood – Hear how his emphasis regarding “uncorroborated accomplice testimony” in instructing the jury in Idaho doomed the
judge’s subsequent career after the Big Bill Haywood murder trial of Gov. Steunenberg in Idaho. As he knew it would!
Judge Frank Murphy – According to Darrow, Judge Murphy was …. “The kindliest and most understanding man I have ever happened to meet on
the bench” Hear how Judge Murphy risked his career for the sake of racial harmony in Detroit during the Sweet murder trials in Detroit
Michigan.
Judge John Raulston – Was he running for office from the bench in the Scopes Trial in Dayton Tennessee? Was he truly biased in favor of the
prosecution? Did the media gain their permanent foothold in the courtroom due to the judge’s near obsession with having his photo taken?
“The presentation would be an excellent addition to any judicial training event! I can guarantee that. Indeed, I think his program should be seen and
experienced by every law student in America. He truly demonstrates an understanding of why we become lawyers, and yes, judges as well."
...Lowell Castleton, Senior Judge, Idaho Director of Legal Education
"The program worked well on several levels. It was highly interesting to the general public in attendance, and therefore a great vehicle in our efforts to
promote public education about the law, and it encouraged judicial participation at our annual meeting. But most importantly, as a CLE, it was not only
instructional, it was highly entertaining and moving as well. A winning combination in any CLE program."
...William Neumann, Exec. Dir. State Bar Association North Dakota
"We learn of the history and courtroom management styles of these judges and appreciated the tremendous pressure and stress, and its effect on each
judge and their legacy. We recognize that Judges are, like us all, real people that struggle with great stress as they make difficult decisions that affect
their lives and careers. The program humanizes and presents judges in a positive light. Mr. Anderson is able to present a personal side of the portrayed
judges that both lawyers and the public rarely see." ...Susie Headlee, Exec. Dir. Idaho Chapter, Federal Bar Association
was genuinely impressed and about the judges we were representing. I had a great time. We all had a great time. The standing ovation from the 'cranky
old fart judges' is some indication of how much we appreciated the program." ...Bob Wood, Helena Montana City Judge
ever attended. The program is truly a must see for lawyers and judges."
...Michigan Circuit Court Judge Bill Caprathe, Chair of the National Conference of State Trial Judges
"Four volunteers (I was Judge Raulston of the “Scopes Monkey Trial”) played the judges in four cases. These cases were the most significant in Darrow’s
career, in terms of the influence Darrow and the trial judges had on each other. It is a true exploration of their legacies as viewed by history. We shared a
common experience unlike any other and enjoyed an opportunity for comraderie and bonding that was unique for us all, both in rehearsal and in the
actual presentation to our colleagues at the National Judicial College." ...Richard Cornell, Attorney, Reno Nevada
"When the afternoon was over there were more than a few moist eyes; for a judge this was a very moving experience. I would recommend your program
to anyone that has an interest in American history and especially to any American jurist." ...Wallace Jewell, Justice of the Peace, Helena Montana
In this program, we address the perspective that Clarence Darrow’s legacy is an indirect result of a group of judges who contributed to this iconic
and controversial figure becoming immortal. This program illustrates just that point, and includes the prosecutions point of view as well.
This detailed legal analysis of four pivotal trials in Darrow’s career is presented with great passion and attention to historical accuracy. The
program is fair, balanced and captures the taut atmosphere of the adversarial process, encompassing court dynamics, points of law, the unique
views of the prosecution and defense strategies and the judge’s trial management efforts. The information on the judges’ public and private lives
is particularly fascinating. The Judicial Perspective program is an intriguing blend of both human tragedy and the elevation of the human spirit
through the majesty of the law.
Judicial conduct, misconduct and trial management are important elements of our judicial program.
See below for specific cases and references from participants.
Judicial Perspective is exhilarating, relevant, inspirational, and educational and Mr. Anderson’s work is characterized in the same dramatic
league as Hal Holbrook’s Mark Twain in newspapers across the country. This is the return of Clarence Darrow, at war and as warrior, returning
to engage our justice system in a presentation that trembles with inescapable timeliness.
This is the man behind the legend, not always the hero and not always at his best, with serious legal problems of his own that scarred and haunted
him forever.
This is not a dry lecture but a full dramatic re-creation as Clarence Darrow that becomes history alive. The attendees become the jury in every
case discussed. The show is interactive as Mr. Darrow moves in and out of the audience asking questions which provokes introspection.
In answer to the most often asked QUESTIONS about the program:
- 1. How do you relate your presentation directly to judicial areas of interest?
2. Does the role of the judge, enter in at any time?
3. How would this target judges?
ANSWERS:
Judge John Caverly - Leopold and Loeb – Discover the true reasons he ruled in favor of what some say was the greatest anti-death penalty
pleading in the annals of American law.
Judge Fremont Wood – Hear how his emphasis regarding “uncorroborated accomplice testimony” in instructing the jury in Idaho doomed the
judge’s subsequent career after the Big Bill Haywood murder trial of Gov. Steunenberg in Idaho. As he knew it would!
Judge Frank Murphy – According to Darrow, Judge Murphy was …. “The kindliest and most understanding man I have ever happened to meet on
the bench” Hear how Judge Murphy risked his career for the sake of racial harmony in Detroit during the Sweet murder trials in Detroit
Michigan.
Judge John Raulston – Was he running for office from the bench in the Scopes Trial in Dayton Tennessee? Was he truly biased in favor of the
prosecution? Did the media gain their permanent foothold in the courtroom due to the judge’s near obsession with having his photo taken?
“The presentation would be an excellent addition to any judicial training event! I can guarantee that. Indeed, I think his program should be seen and
experienced by every law student in America. He truly demonstrates an understanding of why we become lawyers, and yes, judges as well."
...Lowell Castleton, Senior Judge, Idaho Director of Legal Education
"The program worked well on several levels. It was highly interesting to the general public in attendance, and therefore a great vehicle in our efforts to
promote public education about the law, and it encouraged judicial participation at our annual meeting. But most importantly, as a CLE, it was not only
instructional, it was highly entertaining and moving as well. A winning combination in any CLE program."
...William Neumann, Exec. Dir. State Bar Association North Dakota
"We learn of the history and courtroom management styles of these judges and appreciated the tremendous pressure and stress, and its effect on each
judge and their legacy. We recognize that Judges are, like us all, real people that struggle with great stress as they make difficult decisions that affect
their lives and careers. The program humanizes and presents judges in a positive light. Mr. Anderson is able to present a personal side of the portrayed
judges that both lawyers and the public rarely see." ...Susie Headlee, Exec. Dir. Idaho Chapter, Federal Bar Association
was genuinely impressed and about the judges we were representing. I had a great time. We all had a great time. The standing ovation from the 'cranky
old fart judges' is some indication of how much we appreciated the program." ...Bob Wood, Helena Montana City Judge
ever attended. The program is truly a must see for lawyers and judges."
...Michigan Circuit Court Judge Bill Caprathe, Chair of the National Conference of State Trial Judges
"Four volunteers (I was Judge Raulston of the “Scopes Monkey Trial”) played the judges in four cases. These cases were the most significant in Darrow’s
career, in terms of the influence Darrow and the trial judges had on each other. It is a true exploration of their legacies as viewed by history. We shared a
common experience unlike any other and enjoyed an opportunity for comraderie and bonding that was unique for us all, both in rehearsal and in the
actual presentation to our colleagues at the National Judicial College." ...Richard Cornell, Attorney, Reno Nevada
"When the afternoon was over there were more than a few moist eyes; for a judge this was a very moving experience. I would recommend your program
to anyone that has an interest in American history and especially to any American jurist." ...Wallace Jewell, Justice of the Peace, Helena Montana
| Starring Gary L. Anderson, America’s renowned Darrow portrayer in an interactive, non-traditional, provocative, educational and inspirational program that includes up to four regional judges complete with robes and gavels who recreate the parts of the actual judges in each case studied. |
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| Production History 2011 Arizona Annual Judicial Conference, Scottsdale Arizona Lackawanna Bar Association, Scranton Pennsylvania 2010 Federal Bar Association, Idaho Chapter in Boise Sixth District Bar Association, Pocatello, Idaho North Dakota State Bar Association, Bismarck 2009 ABA Judicial Division National Conference of State Trial Judges, Chicago, Illinois National Judicial College in Reno, Nevada for the Washoe Public Defenders and County Bar Association National Judges Association Spring Conference, St. Johnsbury, Vermont 2008 Probate Court Judges Conference, Canton Ohio Michigan Judges Association Annual Conference Montana Supreme Court for 2 conferences - Limited Jurisdiction Court Judges and the District Court Judges Oklahoma Judicial Annual Conference, Oklahoma City |
| I hold you in contempt of court Mr. Darrow! $5,000 dollars. |
| Of course I'm trying to prejudice the Jury, Your Honor! And if you'd stop interrupting me, I could get on with it. |
| In rehearsal in Pocatello - Get a load of His Honor, will ya! Judge Brown was just having too much fun. But all of us were as well. |
| I am pleading for a time when we can realize that all life is sacred and worth saving. |
| My ruling appears to be in accordance with the dictates of enlightened humanity. |
| Of course I'm trying to prejudice the Jury, Your Honor! And if you'd stop interrupting me, I could get on with it. |
| Of course I'm trying to prejudice the Jury, Your Honor! And if you'd stop interrupting me, I could get on with it. |
| I am fully aware of the law, Mr. Darrow! |
