Matlock Episode Guide -- Part 1 Compiled by Guidewriter Revision Date: July 29, 1998 Prior releases are revoked. This is for your own use. Not to be sold, but the original file can be posted to any 'free' site in its original form. Guidewriter site: http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/9821 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Please do not ask for tapes. Post to alt.video.tape-trading which is a Usenet newsgroup. Use your news reader or visit http://www.dejanews.com to read and/or post your request. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Started on NBC, Tuesdays 9/23/86; ABC Thursdays 1993-1995 Special 2 hour episodes are promised 1995- Derived from 1986 TV Movie, Diary of a Perfect Murder Executive Producers: Andy Griffith & Fred Silverman Distributed and copyright by Viacom Note: Some two hour episodes are shown intact and some in two parts. The numbering may vary. Ben Matlock is an Atlanta lawyer with a down-home demeanor and high priced uptown defense methods who specializes in sensational cases. Recurring Cast: Ben Matlock...........Andy Griffith Charlene Matlock......Linda Purl (daughter) Tyler Hudson..........Kene Holliday (investigator) Lt. Brooks............David Froman DA Lloyd Burgess......Michael Durrell Judge Richard Cooksey.Richard Newton 1. 3/3/86 DIARY OF A PERFECT MURDER (PILOT MOVIE) A TV reporter is accused of murdering his ex-wife and appeals to Matlock for help. w. Dean Hargrove d. Robert Day music by Dick De Benedictis Steve Emerson..................Steve Inwood Charlene Matlock...............Lori Lethin Tyler Hudson...................Kene Holliday Nelson White...................Lawrence Pressman Burton Hawkins,Prosecutor......Robin Thomas Paul Lockwood..................Jack Bannon Lt. Frank Daniels..............James McEachin Linda Coolidge.................Katherine Cannon Les McCall.....................Dennis Lipscomb Secretary......................Alice Hirson Judge Cooksey..................Richard Newton Dr. Farnsworth.................Billy Green Bush Ernie the Tailor...............Al Ruscio Mrs. Harris....................? Nadya Starr Harvey.........................Peter White ...............................Richard Lineback ...............................Erica Yohn ...............................Alan Haufrect ...............................Ted Sorel ...............................Darrell Zwerling ...............................Robert Schlitt ...............................Fred Morsell ...............................James V. Christy ...............................James Hardie Informer's Go-between..........Caroline Schlitt ...............................James Ingersoll 2. 9/23/86 THE JUDGE A man accused of murdering his girlfriend is represented by Matlock who's convinced the killer is in the courtroom, but isn't the man sitting at the defense table. w. Robert Hamilton d. Christopher Hibler music by Dick De Benedictis Judge Carter Addison...........Dick Van Dyke Kevin Meredith.................Brian Greene Claire Leigh...................Piper Laurie Joanne Leigh...................Bobbi Eakes Asst.D.A.......................Kit McDonough Judge Richard Cook............ Richard McKenzie Bailiff....................... Kahlil Wheaton Mrs. Meredith..................Toni Sawyer Mr. Hobson.....................Richard Wright Judge Richard Cooksey..........Richard Newton DA Lloyd Burgess...............Michael Durrell 3. 9/30/86 THE STRIPPER A stripper (Kerrie Keane) fighting for custody of her son is charged with murder after her ex-husband is shot, and then finished off later in his hospital room. w. Michael Petryni Story by Rick Mittleman d. Dan Haller music by Dick De Benedictis Carla Evans.....(special)......Kerrie Keane Alison Hardiman................Judith-Marie Bergan Doug Templitt/Helen Shelly.....Gary Frank (special) Gracie Fielder.................Jennifer Rhodes Jason Hardiman.................John Carter Asst DA........................Robin Thomas Nurse Jackson..................Anne Haney Wayne Cornell..................Wayne Heffley Carla's son....................Michael Faustino Cashier at Club................? Anthony Mitchell Judge Cooksey..................Richard Newton Det. Bob Brooks................David Froman 4. 10/7/86 THE AFFAIR After her husband is murdered, a high-society Newport,RI, widow hires Matlock and Charlene to defend the accused-- the maid (Theresa Saldana), who admits her guilt and was found holding the murder weapon. w. Paul Savage d. John L. Moxey music by John Cacavas Sonia Cardena..................Theresa Saldana Aunt Harriet...................Marsha Hunt Clark Harrison.................Kevin Conroy Daniel Ward....................Jeff Conaway Christina Harrison Ward........Carolyn Seymour Asst.D.A.......................Philip Sterling Lilah..........................? Jenny Beck Judge..........................Ivan Bonar Richard........................John Christy Ewing Rodriguez......................Ricardo Lopez Mrs. Rodriquez.................Alina Conal Jury Foreman...................Ted Lehman Butler.........................Max Segar ...............................Ron Ulstad Sonia's Child..................? Michelle Rose ...............................Lloyd Bremseth 5. 10/14/86 THE SEDUCTION Matlock defends an aging quarterback (John Beck) accused of murdering his lover--the franchise owner (Lenore Kasdorf), who was about to cut him from the team. w. Anne Collins d. Nick Sgarro music by John Cacavas Brad Bingham...................John Beck Cynthia Hyland.................Lenore Kasdorf Karen Nelson...................Nancy Stafford Dave Edwards...................Joshua Bryant Vincent Hyland.................Alex Hyde-White Marsha Barnes..................Shannon Wilcox Calvin Sykes...................Nick Savage Sarah..........................Betty Lynn Asst D.A.......................Robin Thomas Judge Richard Cook.............Richard MacKenzie Det. Bob Brooks................David Froman ...............................Anita Hamilton Teen-age Boy...................? Jimmy Keegan Johnny.........................Tiny Lister ...............................Michael Milhoan ...............................Maxine Weldon 6. 10/28/86 THE DON Part 1 Despite his initial reluctance, and subsequent threats from persons unknown, Matlock agrees to help clear a dying mob chieftain (Jose Ferrer) charged with murdering his rival. 7. 11/4/86 THE DON Part 2 Matlock decides to proceed with the trial despite the loss of a key witness. Nicholas Baron's heart attack and son Daniel's warnings that the strain could kill the old man. w. Anne Collins d. Leo Penn story by Dean Hargrove & Joel Steiger music by Morton Stevens Nicholas Baron.................Jose Ferrer James L. McShane...............William Conrad Paul Baron.....................Joe Penny Alice Jenkins..................Sheree North Cathy Baron....................Doran Clark Daniel Baron...................Mark La Mura Roy Vincent....................Dominic Oliver Judge Irene Sawyer.............Lucille Meredith Lt. Frank Daniels..............James McEachin Palmer.........................Alan Campbell Stewart Kovacs.................Joseph Hacker Mr. Anderson...................? Claude Earl Jones Dave Christopher...............Ron Karabatsos Detective......................Sean McGuirk Eddie Monzo....................Johnny Silver Co-starring (1): Charles Howerton, Joan Roberts, Featuring: Thom McCleister, Bonnie Strauss Co-starring (2): Arthur Adams, Ted Gehring Featuring: William Fair 8. 11/11/86 THE SISTERS Family ties: a woman blackmails her sister to set up an alibi that frames their uncle for his wife's murder. w. Doc Barnett d. Alan Cooke music by Dick De Benedictis Julia McCullough...............Gail O'Grady Emily McCullough...............Diane Behrens Harold Scully..................Gene Ross Esther Scully..................Oceana Marr Mrs. Reese.....................Conchata Farrell Lt. Frank Daniels..............James McEachin James Henderson................Lee Paul Judge..........................? Bruno Achlin DA Lloyd Burgess...............Michael Durrell 9. 11/15/86 THE COP Matlock defends a hard-nosed cop accused of taking bribes from, and then murdering, a fence. w. Robert Schlitt d. Dan Haller story by Dean Hargrove, Joel Steigel and Robert Schlitt music by Dick De Benedictis trivia: Badge number 771, not 830 as expected. Partner--Michael DeNello; witness Tom Coyle Det. Joe Peters................Hector Elizondo Capt. Braddock.................John Lehne Lt. Frank Daniels..............James McEachin Donny Styles...................Justin Williams Lieutenant Parsons.............Richard Zavaglia Truck Buyer....................Robert Donner Mike...........................? James Handy ...............................Andrew Block ADA............................Charles Cypher ...............................Asher Brauner Judge Irene Sawyer.............Lucille Meredith Additional cast: Tony Campisi John Mariano Charles Champion Joe Costanza Roz Bosley Ines Pedroza James Hoyt-Kelley Brian Frank Ruth Peebles 10. 11/25/86 THE ANGEL Matlock is frustrated by the lack of concern shown by his client--a free-spirited rock star--about the murder charges she faces following the death of her manager. w. Robin Bernheim d. Larry Elikann music by Dick De Benedictis Angel..........................Kari Lizer Sonny Hutton...................Kenneth David Gilman Danny Blaster..................Scott Valentine Janice Pearson.................Julie Cobb DA Park........................Jonathan Frakes Sarah..........................Betty Lynn Lou Pearson....................Stewart Moss Judge Richard Cook.............Richard MacKenzie Rupert.........................John Chappell Bailiff........................Kahlil Wheaton Judge Richard Cooksey..........Richard Newton Court Steno....................Tina Hope Ortega Co-starring: Featuring: Don Mitchell John C. Cook Betty McGuire Bobby Kelton Tim Montgomery Charles Hoyes Kelly Yaegermann Shane McCabe Mike Thomas Gary Werntz 11. 12/2/86 THE PROFESSOR Matlock's former law professor has reason to hope that he trained his student well. Matlock is defending the man against a charge of vehicular homicide. w. Donald Ross d. Bill Duke music by Dick De Benedictis Prof. Erskine Tate.............Don Porter James Billings.................Daniel Davis Wesley Wallace.................Nicholas Cascone Pat Gaines.....................Henry G. Sanders Lt Frank Daniels...............James McEachin Eric Lane......................Christopher McDonald Judge Cooksey..................Richard Newton DA Lloyd Burgess...............Michael Durrell Bailiff........................Kahlil Wheaton ...............................Harry Woolf ...............................Jesse Jacobs ...............................Leah Kates ...............................Larry Turk 12. 12/9/86 SANTA CLAUS A man who plays Santa Claus for charities is accused of slaying the developer who was evicting him and his fellow tenants from their building. Note: Matlock says "Every year I look for the nastiest, hatefulest, meanest man to represent and this year you're it" w. Robert Schlitt d. Dan Haller story by Dean Hargrove & Joel Steiger Music by Dick De Benedictis Tom McCabe.....................Pat Hingle Mark Harris....................Barry Jenner Carl Lang......................Grainger Hines Daniel Paulsen.................Andrew Masset Annie Harris...................Terri Treas Alan Rollins...................Linden Chiles Sarah..........................Betty Lynn Detective......................Sean McGuirk Duke...........................Gary Bergher TV Woman.......................? Tamara Taylor Mrs. Stahlman..................Charlotte Stewart Jeweler........................? Greg Monaghan Secretary......................? Faith Quabius Judge Richard Cooksey..........Richard Newton DA Lloyd Burgess...............Michael Durrell Lt. Bob Brooks.................David Froman 13. 1/6/87 THE CHEF A TV cooking-show hostess (Cathryn Damon) is charged with murder in the on-camera death of a guest chef--her ex-husband (NY Times food writer Craig Claiborne), whose success came in no small measure from appropriating her recipes and expertise during their marriage. w. Anne Collins d. Bob Sweeney story by Dean Hargrove & David R. Toddman music by Dick De Benedictis Victoria Edwards...............Cathryn Damon Paula..........................Lee Garlington Michael Edwards................Craig Claiborne Christopher Hoyt...............Roddy McDowall Peter Leone....................Allan Arbus Stephen Lichtman...............Ray Reinhardt Leslie Fisher..................Nancy Lane Lt Frank Daniels...............James McEachin DA Lloyd Burgess...............Michael Durrell Judge Richard Cooksey..........Richard Newton ...............................Jeff Austin ...............................Ed Enrich ...............................Joseph Burke ...............................Buddy Garion ...............................Adriano Reboro 14. 1/13/87 THE AUTHOR A spinster's racy novel has characters who seem all too familiar to the real-life citizens in her small town, including a doctor charged with murdering a minister in a failed attempt on the author herself. w. Gerald Sanoff d. Michael O'Herlihy music by Morton Stevens Trivia: site: Hastings, GA book: Secret Confessions Mary Ann Newton................Audra Lindley Dr. Phillip Eagen.(Dr.Lazlo)...Parker Stevenson Mark Douglas...................Stanley Kamel Rev. Kevin Deluca..............John O'Leary Chief Johnson..................Guy Stockwell Glock..........................Brion James Carl Burke.....................John Schuck Barbara Gleason................Elizabeth Savage Jessie Peters..................Louise Claire Clark Margery Sawyer.................Kay Freeman David Sears (witness with dog).Eddie Quillan Jury Foreperson................Charles C. Stevenson, Jr. Judge Richard Cooksey..........Richard Newton DA Lloyd Burgess...............Michael Durrell 15. 1/20/87 THE RAT PACK A Beverly Hills cookie entrepreneur accused of killing his girl friend hires Matlock after his own lawyers advise him to plead guilty for the sake of his company. Trivia: Evigan is 6'3"; Busfield is 5'10" w. Anne Collins d. Nick Sgarro story by Dean Hargrove & Joel Steiger music by Robert Prince Adam Gardner...................Timothy Busfield Josh Sinclair..................Greg Evigan Michael Porter.................Desi Arnaz, Jr. Mark Williams..................Jimmy Baio James Wallingford..............William Bogert Arthur Rydell..................Herbert Edelmann Deborah O'Keefe................Shawn Weatherley Carl Richards..................Gregory Itzin L.A. Lawyer....................Jack Rader Rev. Sweet.....................Gary Grubbs Sweet's Man....................Rex Ryon Asst. DA.......................James A. Watson, Jr. Elinor.........................? Louise Shaffer Jimmy..........................James V. Christy ...............................Kevin Haley ...............................Elven Havard ...............................James Ingersol ...............................Gretchen Palmer ...............................Erwin Fuller ...............................Rick Goldman 16. 2/3/87 THE NURSE A millionaire's live-in nurse--and sole heir to his fortune-- is charged with his murder. [victim = Peter St.John] w. Robert Hamilton d. Charles S. Dubin music by Morton Stevens Kathy Dawson...................Lise Cutter Julie March.(debut)............Julie Sommars Lacey St.John..................Cristine Rose Ruth Delaney...................Jo de Winter Barbara Warren.................Laurie O'Brien Eric Dawson....................Billy Zane Judge Arthur Beaumont..........Jason Wingreen Detective......................Sean McGuirk ...............................Ed Berke Mark...........................? Ed Quinlan ...............................Charles Summers ...............................Robert Broyles ...............................Paul Reid Roman 17. 2/10/87 THE CONVICT Matlock defends a man whose murder case he lost seven years before: the man, now nearing parole, is charged with the stabbing death of a fellow inmate. w. Marvin Kupfer d. Dan Haller music by Morton Stevens Lester Matthews................Larry Wilcox Roger Bundy....................Robert Walden Sam Dolan......................Robert Pine Andrea Colter..................Lee Purcell Eli Walsh......................David L. Lander Asst DA........................Robin Thomas Foley..........................? Nick Cassavetes Wayne Ashley...................Erik Stern Guard/Witness..................Arnold Turner Judge Irene Sawyer.............Lucille Meredith Lt. Bob Brooks.................David Froman Bailiff........................Kahlil Wheaton Co-starring: Charles Young Lee Dupree Robert Legionaire Bryan Michael McGuire Robert Patten Joe Praml Tom Tyler Lee Harris Billy Ray Sharkey 18. 2/17/87 THE COURT MARTIAL -- Part 1 An Army private, the son of a wealthy businessman, is charged with murdering an officer. 19. 2/24/87 THE COURT MARTIAL Part 2 Matlock finds a key witness, but loses his client when Chris goes AWOL; Tyler observes a transaction that could explain the murder and coverup. w. Anne Collins d. Charles S. Dubin story by Dean Hargrove & Joel Steiger music by Dick De Benedictis Pvt. Bobby Thomas..............Phillip Bailey Pvt. Chris Hughes..............Tony Becker Danny Miller...................Tim Reid Lt. Ray Walters................Richard Green Maj. Hamilton..................Georg Stanford Brown Maj. Dennis Orlando............Glynn Turman Col. Steven McRae..............Barry Corbin Father, Mr.Hughes..............Dana Elcar Mess Hall Supervisor...........Gary Crosby General Conner.................Robert Mandan Lt. Jim Lynch..................Cliff de Young Mrs. Campbell..................Wendy Phillips Sgt. Owens.....................Paul Tuerpe Sgt. Wilson....................Steve Kahan Bar Fighter....................Michael Gregory Captain Bill Campbell..........Gregg Henry Nancy Lamont...................Diane Franklin Army Officer...................Chazz Palminteri Co-starring: Kenny d'Aquila Juney Smith Benjamin Stock Bruce French Featuring: Craig Lafferty Kat Meyer John Markanton George Nicholas Boomie White Tom Cannon Gary Jochimsen 20. 3/3/87 THE THERAPIST Matlock tries to keep a tight rein on a would-be assistant while trying to prove a heartthrob actor didn't kill the head of the Halvorn sex-therapy clinic. w. Robert Hamilton d. Christopher Hibler music by Dick De Benedictis Cassie Phillips, asst..........Kari Lizer Brett Cassidy..................Steve Bond Felicia Lindstrom..............Donna Mitchell Barbara Sutcliffe..............Sarah Douglas Josh Patterson.................James Patrick Gillis Kimberley Bradshaw.............Deborah Wakeham Bonnie LeGraf..................Susan Seaforth Hayes Judge Richard Cooksey..........Richard Newton (not seen).....................Kevin Hagen ...............................David Knapp ...............................Tony Borgia ...............................Gerry Okuneff 21. 3/24/87 PEOPLE VS. MATLOCK Matlock represents a union boss accused of murdering a rival and finds himself charges with bribing a juror. w. Robert Hamilton d. Charles S. Dubin music by Dick De Benedictis Harry Craven.................Alan Blumenfeld Julie March..................Julie Sommars John Lindford................Arthur Rosenberg Prosecutor...................Dakin Matthews Judge Arthur Beaumont........Jason Wingreen .............................Richard Kuss Pianist..................... Ray Templin Bailiff......................Kahlil Wheaton .............................Jim Boelsen .............................Ruth Peebles .............................Rozlyn Sorrell Sherre.......................Sherre Carnes .............................Alfred Powers .............................Ron Trice .............................Anthony S. Johnson .............................Ted Noose .............................Thomas Bellen .............................Eileen Conn .............................Brian Dunne .............................Grayson Gould 22. 3/31/87 THE PHOTOGRAPHER With evidence in the murder of a photographer focusing on his assistant, Matlock develops a defense by exposing a blackmail scheme. w. Robin Bernheim d. Bob Sweeney music by C.R. Cassey Amy Adler......................Julie Ronnie Whitney Seever.................Sherilyn Wolter Mark Jacobs....................Scott Burkholter ADA............................Robin Thomas Judge Richard Cook.............Richard McKenzie Judge Richard Cooksey..........Richard Newton Model..........................Lovita Chapel Randall........................? Jack Heller Lt. Davis......................? Dale Weston Bailiff........................Kahlil Wheaton Charlie........................Nick deMauro ...............................Shirley Anthony ...............................Ward Emling ...............................Marty Schiff ...............................Billy Bob Thornton ...............................Maxine Weldon 23. 5/5/87 THE REPORTER (aka THE WIDOW) Matlock joins forces with an investigative reporter to help a woman charged with the arson murder of her husband. w. Robert Hamilton d. Charles S. Dubin music by Robert Prince Danny Abrams...................David Carpenter Michael Palmer.................Robert Harper Laurie Palmer..................Caryn Richman Glenn Palmer...................Chris Cote Lewis Weiss....................Bob Delegall ...............................Michael Flanagan Dr. Randolph...................Lee Wilkof Sally Duncan...................Sarah Abrell Judge Irene Sawyer.............Lucille Meredith Asst.DA........................Robin Thomas Lt. Bob Brooks.................David Froman Detective......................Sean McGuirk ...............................Andrew Divoff ...............................Alixe C. Branch 24. 5/12/87 THE DOCTORS Matlock tries to establish that any of four hospital residents--not just his client--might have had a motive for murdering the doctor in charge of the resident program. w. Dean Hargrove, Joel Steiger, Robin Bernheim d. Tony Mordente music by Artie Kane Dr. Radelan....................Norman Fell Dr. Bruce Jacobs...............Jay Acovone Elena Richards.................Rosalyn Landor Dr. Mark Campion...............Tony Goldwyn Dr. David Westlake.............Ben Piazza Dr. Bobby Shaw.................Daniel Roebuck Mr. Litman.(patient)...........Ralph Manza Dr. Ryan.......................Robert Allen Brown Dr. Jackson....................? Dierk Tursek ...............................Darrel Larson Pianist........................Ray Templin Nurse..........................? Kelly Ryan Security Guard.................? James Edson Mrs. Wilson....................Jean Speegle Howard DA Lloyd Burgess...............Michael Durrell Lt. Bob Brooks.................David Froman Foreperson.....................? Peg Shirley ----------------------------------------------------------------- Matlock -- Season 2 -- 1987-1988 New cast: Michelle Thomas............Nancy Stafford Julie March................Julie Sommars Cassie Phillips............Kari Lizer Det. Bob Brooks............David Froman DA Lloyd Burgess...........Michael Durrell 25. [2-1] [ (c) 1987 ] THE BILLIONAIRE (2 HR) The son of an American businessman living in London is convicted of his father's murder, prompting his sister (Michele Greene) to hire Matlock to prove that he was framed. Filmed on location. Note: Matlock meets Michelle and hires her in this episode. w. Anne Collins d. Christopher Hibler story by Dean Hargrove and Joel Steiger music by Dick De Benedictis Albert Gordon.................Don Murray Eric Gordon...................Greg Evigan Laura Gordon..................Michele Green Mitchell Gordon...............Bruce Greenwood Phil Dudley...................David McCallum Stanley Douglas...............Alan Downer Insp. Liggett.................Leon Greene Robert Harris.................Linal Haft Butler........................Barry Ingham Judge Woolsey.................Preston Lockwood Stevenson Davies..............John Quayle Nicky.........................Richard Ridings Security Guard................Richard Shaw Man at Butler's School........Oliver Parker Sherwood......................Guy Standeven Heavy.........................Guy Sweeney Maid..........................Lindy Whiteford Sybil.........................? Jane How Fiona Maxwell.................? Claire Oberman ..............................Ronald Pickup 26. [2-2] 10/6/87 BLIND JUSTICE Matlock defends a friend of Michelle's who's been framed by a sightless sculptor for the murder of the man responsible for his blindness. w. Sam Barnard d. Christian J. Nyby II music by Artie Kane Arthur Hampton................David Ogden Stiers Andrea Morrow.................Kathleen Lloyd Clay Graham...................Greg Mullavey D.A. Farina...................Andy Romano Mrs. Larson...................Aurelia Sweeney Process Server................Kerry Nakagwa Mike Floyd....................G. Smokey Campbell Judge Cooksey.................Richard Newton 27. [2-3] 10/13/87 THE ANNIHILATOR Matlock goes to the mat to prove that Cassie's favorite pro wrestler, the Annihilator, was framed for the murder of rival grappler Sailor Jack. w. Anne Collins d. Christopher Hibler story by Rift Fournier music by Artie Kane Vic Garrett/The Annihilator...Dick Butkus (special) Donna Clifford................Marta Kober Gentleman George..............Lee Paul Connie Hammond................Gracie Harrison Tommy O'Keefe.................Jack Thibeau Announcer.....................Chick Hearn Bobby.........................Dick Bakalyan Dr. Carlin....................John Wesley Pete Lucas....................Kim Robillard Referee.......................Count Billy Varga Jimmy Ito.....................Raymond Ma Judge Warren Anderson.........Robert Downey Bailiff.......................Kahlil Wheaton Policeman.....................Paul Mendoza Mrs. Kowalski.................Connie Sawyer Sailor Jack...................John 'Wildman' Armstrong Czar Vladmir..................Count Billy Varga 28. [2-4] 10/20/87 THE HUSBAND A man who was married to three women--simultaneously--is dead, and it's up to Michelle and Matlock to prove wife No. 3 wasn't his murderer. w. Robert Schlitt d. Tony Mordente story by Leigh Vance & Robert Schlitt music by Bruce Babcock Diane (Jonas) Benson..........Sherry Hursey Liz Benson....................Nancy Frangione Kevin Benson..................Terrence McNally Clark Benson..................H.Richard Greene Judy Benson...................Christopher Norris Mrs. Berino...................Natalie Core Lt. Mark Herrmann.............Gordon D. Pinkney Judge Irene Sawyer............Lucille Meredith 29. [2-5] 10/27/87 THE POWER BROKERS -- Part 1 Matlock probes a conspiracy to frame a columnist for the murder of her source. 30. [2-6] 11/3/87 THE POWER BROKERS -- Part 2 Matlock's client (Isabella Hofmann) wants to retract her confession, contending she was tricked by fake Federal agents; while Matlock contends with a difficult judge and a mounting conspiracy. w. Robert Hamilton d. Charles S. Dubin music by Morton Stevens Melinda Stuart................Isabella Hofmann Sen.Lambert Crawford..........Ralph Bellamy Robert Irwin..................Robert Culp Judge Hollis D. Dunaway.......George Gaynes Clarissa Irwin................Nancy Dussault Michael Fitzmorris............Gregory Itzin Jed Palmer....................Scott Bakula Prosecutor Hobbs..............Dana Gladstone Karen Wyler...................Jeanna Michaels Editor........................Gerry Gibson Police Lieutenant.............Bert Kramer Paul Davies (1)...............Alan Fudge Whitehall.....................John Hostetter Hooker........................Dyana Ortelli Doorman.......................Howard Johnson Jury Forewoman................Frances Gray Paul Davies (2)...............Kenneth White Spa Manager...................Bobbi Jo Lathan Spa Guard.....................Tom Noga Sergeant......................Steve Dougherty Maitre d'.....................Alex Palermo Jed's Assistant...............Eileen T'Kaye 31. [2-7] 11/10/87* THE GAMBLER A killer's luck may run out as Matlock stakes his reputation on clearing a friend on trial for murdering his mob-connected girl friend in Las Vegas. *date not confirmed w. Robert Hamilton d. Tony Mordente music by Morton Stevens Tipster in Casino................Sheldon Leonard Lt. Jim Manning..................Bruce Weitz Lewis Devlin.....................Ken Kercheval Bobby Freemont...................Dick Gautier Laura Norwood/Victoria Rollins...Marg Helgenberger Bouncer/informant................Vincent Schiavelli Judge David Spencer..............Frank Aletter Desk Clerk.......................John Apicella Sergeant.........................John Lafayette Bodyguard........................Kevin McDermott Hostess..........................Laurel Lockart Chauffeur........................Carme Pitrello Maid.............................Renee Victor Croupier.........................Joe Criscuolo Croupier.........................Faye Brown Cop..............................Philip Adams 32. [2-8] 12/1/87 THE NETWORK Matlock defends a TV producer accused of backstabbing-- literally--a network-programming chief (shown only by picture). w. Philip Mishkin d. Christopher Hibler story by Dean Hargrove and Joel Steiger music by Bruce Babcock Cameo: Jason Bateman, Corbin Bernsen, Rhea Perlman, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Betty White and ALF. Paul J. Bartel................Granville Van Dusen David Martin..................Jonathan Perpich Larry Davis...................Harris Laskawy Lane Lockletter...............Cameron Mitchell Brenda Lewis..................? Anne Gillespie Police Lieutenant.............? John Zarchen Terry McNeil..................? Debra Sue Maffett Doug August...................? Larry Anderson Michael.......................Tom Spackman Unshaven Man..................Frank Collison Clarisse......................Nancy Priddy Waiter........................Guerin Barry Wolfson.......................Kenneth Danziger DA David Clark................Mark Schneider Mrs. Stillman.................Aneta Corsaut Lt. Wallace...................John McCann Judge Judith Nagata...........Mie Hunt Jury Foreman..................H. Cannon Lopez 33. [2-9] 12/8/87 THE BEST FRIEND Matlock uncovers startling evidence in the case of a woman (Nana Visitor) accused of killing the author, Stephen Cassidy, who exposed a political family's secrets. w. Gerald Sanoff d. Tony Mordente music by Artie Kane Steven Cassidy................James Mulholland Vanessa Douglas...............Nana Visitor Dr. Sarah Perlman.............Katherine Cannon Sylvia Richland...............Jean Bruce Scott Wilson Douglas................Bert Remsen Judge Arthur Beaumont.........Jason Wingreen James Douglas.................?Josef Rainer Computer expert...............Grant Heslov Jeff Lindquist................Will Jeffries Hot Dog Vendor................Bob Puglisi Assistant.....................Diana Tanaka Lt. Bob Brooks................David Froman 34. [2-10] 12/15/87 THE COUNTRY BOY Matlock is excited about defending his favorite country singer until he witnesses first-hand the man's hard living and drinking. w. Doc Barnett d. Charles S. Dubin music by Robert Prince Jimmy Legrand.................David Carradine Kitty Carroll.................Candy Clark "Bones" Jennings..............Chris Mulkey Mollie Parnell................Diana Bellamy Manager.......................Eric Menyuk "Bones" friend................? Michael Rider Bartender.....................Randy Polk Lt. Peters....................David Ralphe Luann.........................Beverly Leech Onlooker......................James Clark Bald Man......................Jerome Guardino Girl..........................Susan Schroeder Stage Manager.................Tom La Grua Reporter #A...................Kelly McMahon Reporter #B...................Eli Rich Reporter #C...................Marshall Martin Conrad Stein..................Fred Tepper (listed by imdb) 35. [2-11] 12/22/87 THE GIFT (aka The Christmas Story) 'Tis the season for Matlock to defend a Santa accused of murder at a party populated by St.Nicks, and to play Father Christmas to the victim's precocious young daughter. w. Robert Schlitt d. Tony Mordente Music by Artie Kane Wendy Crowley.................Jandi Swanson Brian Emerson.................Bryan Cranston Peter Bono....................Wolf Muser Judge Elliot Franklin.........William Shallert Dr. Lord......................Jason Evers Philip Tracey.................Howard George Dr. Maggie Crowley............Lise Hilboldt Miriam Tracey.................Judith Baldwin 36. [2-12] 1/5/88 THE BODY Matlock exercises his mind and body at a health spa, where his client is accused of killing the amorous aerobics instructor, Christy Huntley, who had an affair with her husband. Trivia: Pinewood Spa w. Gerald Sanoff d. Charles S. Dubin music by C. R. Cassey Donna Stewart.................Penelope Windust Jack Berlin...................J.Kenneth Campbell Robert Bell...................Phillip Richard Allen Linda Miles...................Rosalind Inglegrew [Smith] Vince Campbell................Rick Hill Christie Huntley..............Michelle Zeitlin ADA Sloan.....................David Ralphe Charlie.......................Nick De Mauro Bellboy.......................Michael Allen Ryder Mrs. Mitchell.................Barbara Beckley Masseuse......................Julie Hayek Jury Foreman..................Greta Brown Fred Stewart..................Bob Snead Judge Irene Sawyer............Lucille Meredith 37. [2-13] 1/12/88 THE REUNION Matlock gives it the old college try when a law-school buddy is murdered after their class reunion, and he defends another friend who's been arrested for the crime. [Residence--Longridge Estates, with private guards] w. Maryanne Kasica & Michael Scheff d. Charles S. Dubin music by Dick De Benedictis George Dutton.................Bill Hayes Victor Kendall................Tom Hallick Warren Coates.................Fredd Wayne Ross Bailey...................Richard Roat Amy Dutton....................Shelby Leverington Skip Walker...................Tim Donoghue ADA...........................Patrick Kilpatrick Guard at Gate.................F.J. O'Neil Hostess.......................Marilyn O'Connor Jury Foreman..................Barney McGeary Bill Denado...................? Basil Hoffman Gary..........................? Don Sparks Judge.........................Matthew Tobin 38. [2-14] 1/19/88 THE GIGOLO Matlock has to do some fancy footwork to prove that a dance instructor didn't murder his wealthy, married lover. Meanwhile, Matlock continues to waltz around his relationship with Julie. w. Stephen Black & Henry Stern d. Tony Mordente music by Artie Kane Scott Lazar...................Steven Memel Garland Frazier...............William Prince Barbara Raymond...............Penny Fuller Laura Frazier.................Jane Hallaren Dash Harrison.................Gerard Prendergast Judge Arthur Beaumont.........Jason Wingreen Lt. Snell.....................Roy Fegan Judge Archibald Smith.........Chad Block Letitia.......................Sheila Shaw Lt. Bob Brooks................David Froman 39. [2-15] 1/26/88 THE UMPIRE Shouts of 'kill the umpire' turn out to be deadly accurate when a softball-league ump calls his last strike, leaving Matlock to sort through a team full of suspects. w. Phillip Mishkin d. Harvey Laidman music by Bruce Babcock Walt Judd.....................? Robert Harper Charlie Bonham................Richard Kline Freddy Hatton.................James Staley Roger Cullen..................Mitchell Laurance Barney Sutter.................Jim Beaver Patty Judd....................Diane Behrens Marshall Turner...............Laurence Braude Ronald Pierce.................Christopher Chisholm Lt. Parker....................Fitzhugh G. Houseton Mr. Nelson....................Kirk Sisco Celia.........................Kat Meyer Ellis Judge Cooksey.................Richard Newton 40. [2-16] 2/2/88 THE INVESTIGATION -- Part 1 Matlock discovers that his client, who's accused of killing a mob-hunting congressman, is the son of a major organized- crime figure. 41. [2-17] 2/9/88 THE INVESTIGATION -- Part 2 When Matlock gets caught in the middle of a full-scale mob war, his defense of a crime kingpin's son unravels with each gunshot fired and each witness eliminated. w. Anne Collins d. Christopher Hibler story by Dean Hargrove & Joel Steiger music by Artie Kane Craig Gentry..................Shaun Cassidy Carl Benedict...(special).....John Rubinstein Lt. Chet Webber.(special).....Max Gail Elliot Atkins.................James Sloyan Sam Gerard......(special).....John Randolph Juanita Martinez..............Maria O'Brien Dick Silvers..................Seymour Cassel Mickey Morrison...............Paul Koslo ..............................Stan Ivar ..............................Charles Boswell Nightwatchman.................Jim Staskel DA Lloyd Burgess..............Michael Durrell 1st Henchman..................Steven Barr 2nd Henchman..................Richard Epcar Judge Richard Cooksey.........Richard Newton Man In Bar....................Wilfredo Hernandez Bartender.....................Anthony Torrell 42. [2-18] 2/16/88 THE HUCKSTERS A pyramid-scheming huckster is murdered, and Matlock hopes to sell the jury on the idea that his client was framed by one of three suspects, all with motive and opportunity. w. Philip Mishkin d. Charles S. Dubin story by Dean Hargrove and Joel Steiger music by Bruce Babcock [note: a viewer vote determines which of the three is guilty.] Ken Pritchard.................Dann Florek Stephen Spector...............James A. Watson, Jr. Jane Barnes...................Beth Broderick Don Ridgely...................Michael Flynn Hal Simpson...................Rob Wininger Robert Ulman..................Robert Lesser Roselle.......................Maria Adams Charlie.......................Nick de Mauro Alice Wierman.................Heidi Kozak Cathy Wolfe...................Stephanie Shroyer Lawrence Hall.................Martin West Asst.DA.......................Carlo Allen Janitor.......................Art Shilling Judge Irene Sawyer............Lucille Meredith 43. [2-19] 2/23/88 THE LOVELORN Matlock sorts through the complicated family 'affairs' of a popular romantic advice columnist , while he offers his own advice to his client who's accused of the columnist's murder. w. Max Eisenberg d. Christopher Hibler music by Dick De Benedictis Gideon Harris.................Will Bledsoe Carol Weston..................Marta DuBois Lee Manners...................Madison Mason Craig Moore...................Jerry Houser Carter Weston.................James O'Sullivan Marjorie Manners..............Natalia Nogulich Sylvia Richland...............Jean Bruce Scott Mrs. Craig Moore..............Barbara Whinnery Dep.DA Baker..................David J. Partington Harold........................David Giella TV Crewman....................J.J. Judge Richard Cooksey.........Richard Newton 44. [2-20] 3/15/88 THE GENIUS Matlock defends his nephew, a certified genius charged with murder, who helps his own case by matching wits with a computer to identify the person who killed a think-tank director. w. Link Kibbee d. Frank Thackery music by Artie Kane Dr. Irwin Bruckner............Bill Mumy Dr. Jeremy Barnes.............Lawrence Pressman Dr. Vanessa Sedgwick..........Carolyn Seymour Arthur Drake..................Lou Felder Dr. Paul Liu..................James Pax Douglas Harding...............Turner Stephen Bruton Dr. Vincent Redding...........Gerald Hiken Judge Eileen Hamilton.........Anne E. Curry Receptionist..................Kay Walbye D.A. Lloyd Burgess............Michael Durrell 45. [2-21] 3/22/88 THE MAGICIAN Matlock uses a little legal legerdemain in his defense of a magician who's trying to escape charges of murdering his ambitious assistant. w. Gerald Sanoff d. Christopher Hibler Daniel Fontaine...............Michael E. Knight Arthur Wolff..................Michael Halsey Rod Greenwood.................Harry Groener Jimmy Collier.................Peter Frechette The Amazing Ziegler...........Wil Albert Sandy Farrell.................Kim Ulrich Backstage Man.................Obba Babatunde Mitch.........................Michael Pniewski Jury Foreman..................Herman O. Arbeit Guard.........................Lewis Dix, Jr. Magician #1...................Chuck Jones Inez..........................Elda Lopez Magician #2...................Billy McComb Judge Cooksey.................Richard Newton 46. [2-22] 3/29/88 THE FISHERMAN Matlock goes angling for evidence when he defends a Vietnamese immigrant charged with the murder of a bigoted fisherman. w. Marvin Kupfer d. Harvey Laidman Nguyen Tran...................Dana Lee Le Tran.......................Jason Scott Lee Tom Jakes.....................Robert Donner Michael Barton................Arthur Rosenberg Rod Atkins....................Jack Rader Sheriff Washburn..............Jon Cedar Julia Sampson.................Maggie Egan John Sampson..................S.A.Griffin Deputy........................Bill Dearth Judge Harper..................Elyse Donalson Luke..........................George I. Caldwell Bartender.....................Joe Horvath George........................Hal Landon, Jr. Bailiff.......................Kahlil Wheaton Ted...........................Biff Yeager Judge Cooksey.................Richard Newton 47. [2-23] 5/3/88 THE HEIRESS Matlock is wary of an inheritance attorney who shows up to help with the defense of an emotionally unstable heiress charged with murder. w. Diana Kopald Marcus d. Leo Penn Walter Kreitzer...............Brian Benben Allison Tate..................Jill Carroll Bob Ranier....................Mason Adams Dr. Linder....................Alan Oppenheimer Marsha Gold...................Melinda O. Fee Mrs. Johnson..................Jill Andre Bookkeeper....................Wendy McDonald Judge Irene Sawyer............Lucile Meredith DA............................Ron Recasner Foreman.......................Robert Kanner Young Alison Tate.............Ashlie Walker =================================================================