Mel Tormé is a fictional character portrayed by Mel Tormé in the TV series Night Court.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled The Gypsy (season 2), they were 59 years old.
They appear in 10 episodes out of a total of 193 aired and have accumulated 11 positive votes.
Episodes10
The Gypsy
episode S2.E16 january 1985A spiritual medium responds to Harry's contempt of court sentence by placing a curse on the courtroom. Harry thinks she's a phony, but Bull collapses, paralyzed, while Dan's accountant drops dead during an audit.
Leon, We Hardly Knew Ye
episode S3.E16 february 1986Leon threatens to run away again when Juvenile Services attempts to take him from Harry and place him with a pair of geeky foster parents. Harry is so preoccupied that he misses a visit by Mel Torme, his idol.
Christine's Friend
episode S4.E17 february 1987Dan and Harry compete for the attentions of Christine's attractive friend Heather.
I'm OK, You're Catatonic/Schizophrenic
episode S5.E14 january 1988Buddy's patronizing younger brother, Phil, convinces him to commit himself to a mental hospital for the rest of his life. Harry angrily objects. Meanwhile, Dan has accidentally destroyed Harry's entire collection of Mel Torme records, but tries to make up for it by shackling the man himself in Harry's office until Harry returns from Buddy's hearing.
Strange Bedfellows
episode S6.E17 march 1989On election night for the state assembly race, Dan, to his own surprise, has a passionate affair with his opponent, Joan Hobson.
Melvin and Harold
episode S7.E18 february 1990Mel Torme can't appear at Harry's birthday party because Harry sent him to jail.
Hey Harry, F'Crying Out Loud--It Is a Wonderful Life... Sorta
episode S8.E18 february 1991Harry loses all interest in life after Margaret leaves him. An angel (in the shape of Mel Torme) shows him what life would be like in the court without him: Dan is a rich and corrupt judge, Bull is his stooge candidate for mayor, Mac and Christine are the beaten-down court attorneys, and Roz goes to prison for resisting one of Dan's business enterprises. When Harry sees Dan seduce Christine, he chooses to live again, and the angel sends him on his way with a rousing performance of "Start All Over Again."
Santa on the Lam
episode S9.E11 december 1991Mr. Billachi, an elderly former department store Santa, is brought into court for attacking the robot that replaced him. Disheartened by the commercialism of Christmas, he announces his intention to commit suicide, and Dan is the unlikely person who has to convince him that Christmas is still a time of giving and goodwill. His task is made harder by the fact that his normally cheerful co-workers are all complaining loudly about the mess-ups in their holiday plans.
Shave and a Haircut
episode S9.E12 january 1992Harry finally becomes buddies with Mel Torme by convincing him to appear as "Man of the Year" at an annual dinner. When he learns that the "Man of the Year" is actually meant to be the victim of a hazing at a public rally, he desperately tries to talk Mel out of it. Dan is employing Will as a bounty hunter and raking in reward money, but bites off more than he can chew when he sends Will after "Eddie the Machete." Bull gets a Walkman and listens to books on tape around court.
Opportunity Knock Knocks: Part 1
episode S9.E20 may 1992Harry considers his future - Columbia Law School or touring with his idol, Mel Torme. Christine faces Election Day. Bull is being followed.
- The Gypsy
- Leon, We Hardly Knew Ye
- Christine's Friend
- I'm OK, You're Catatonic/Schizophrenic
- Strange Bedfellows
- Melvin and Harold
- Hey Harry, F'Crying Out Loud--It Is a Wonderful Life... Sorta
- Santa on the Lam
- Shave and a Haircut
- Opportunity Knock Knocks: Part 1
Best moments5
- 22% of the votes
Hey Harry, F'Crying Out Loud--It Is a Wonderful Life... Sorta
episode S8.E18 february 1991Harry loses all interest in life after Margaret leaves him. An angel (in the shape of Mel Torme) shows him what life would be like in the court without him: Dan is a rich and corrupt judge, Bull is his stooge candidate for mayor, Mac and Christine are the beaten-down court attorneys, and Roz goes to prison for resisting one of Dan's business enterprises. When Harry sees Dan seduce Christine, he chooses to live again, and the angel sends him on his way with a rousing performance of "Start All Over Again." - Mel Torme can't appear at Harry's birthday party because Harry sent him to jail.
- On election night for the state assembly race, Dan, to his own surprise, has a passionate affair with his opponent, Joan Hobson.
- Leon threatens to run away again when Juvenile Services attempts to take him from Harry and place him with a pair of geeky foster parents. Harry is so preoccupied that he misses a visit by Mel Torme, his idol.
- Buddy's patronizing younger brother, Phil, convinces him to commit himself to a mental hospital for the rest of his life. Harry angrily objects. Meanwhile, Dan has accidentally destroyed Harry's entire collection of Mel Torme records, but tries to make up for it by shackling the man himself in Harry's office until Harry returns from Buddy's hearing.
- Hey Harry, F'Crying Out Loud--It Is a Wonderful Life... Sorta
- Melvin and Harold
- Strange Bedfellows
- Leon, We Hardly Knew Ye
- I'm OK, You're Catatonic/Schizophrenic