Matlock Movies Episode Guide [2-hour episodes] Compiled by GuidewriterRevision Date: July 29, 1998 Prior releases are revoked. Not to be sold in any form, but the original text 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 newsreader or visit http://www.dejanews.com to read and/or post. Thank you. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Started on NBC, Tuesdays 9/23/86; ABC Thursdays 1993-1995 Special 2 hour episodes are promised 1998- Derived from 1986 TV Movie, Diary of a Perfect Murder Note: Some two hour episodes are shown intact and some in two parts. 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 Listed in alphabetical order. 163. [9-1] 10/13/94 THE ACCUSED (2 hr) Matlock defends a journalist who claims to have killed an underworld figure in self-defense after meeting with him for an interview. She was accused of winning a Pulitzer years ago with a plagiarized article. w. Anne Collins d. Christopher Hibler story by Joel Steiger & Gerald Sanoff Ellen Barrett.................Linda Kelsey Brad Gelardi..................Mark Hutter Frank Jeffries................Tony Carreiro DA Haskins....................David Wells Carrie Gelardi................Sidney Bennett Ingrid Jeffries...............Helen Halsey Clarence Litton...............Wilbur Fitzgerald Jason.........................Marshall Botvinick Adam Easley...................Mark Jeffrey Miller Det. Marks....................David Lenthall Judge Clagett.................Al Wiggins Mrs. Easley...................Deborah Winstead Jury Foreperson...............Rod Gilson Boat Owner....................Joe Maggard Pizza Guy.....................Michael Sinterniklass 49. [3-2] 12/6/88 THE AMBASSADOR -- Part 1 A British ambassador is accused of murdering his lover's husband, but rather than hiding behind diplomatic immunity, his New York attorney sends for Matlock to negotiate a solution. 50. [3-3] 12/13/88 THE AMBASSADOR -- Part 2 After a murder attempt on Matlock and the ambassador fails, Matlock sets out to find the only witness to the original crime--his client's accuser (Lisa Hartman). w. Anne Collins d. Christopher Hibler story by Dean Hargrove & Joel Steiger music by Dick De Benedictis Shelby Russell................Lisa Hartman Anthony Stewart...............Neil Dickson Alex Winthrop.................Daniel Roebuck Thomas Baldwin................David Ogden Stiers Michael Russell...............Charles Bateman Dr.Douglas Clark..............John Rubinstein Asst DA.......................Albert Hall Police Lieutenant.............Michael G. Gwynne Mr. Gillespie.................John Finnegan Edward Kramer.................Dorian Harewood Elizabeth Farrell.............Anne Haney Mr. Bunabi....................Reggie Montgomery Barry Whitney.................Julian Barnes Property Clerk................Mitchell Group Judge Raymond Kawai...........Dr. Akio Mitamura Bailiff.......................Frank Pesce Waiter........................Patrick Disantis Hotel Manager.................George Hosmer Restaurant Guard..............David O'Bannon 128. [6-18] 5/8/92 THE ASSASSINATION (2 HOURS) A judge's investigation of the mayor's assassination triggers a frame-up, but Matlock's visiting daughter (Brynn Thayer) aims to expose it. w. Anne Collins d. Christopher Hibler story by Joel Steiger & Gerald Sanoff music by Artie Kane Les..........................Don Knotts Judge Arthur Eller...........Kristoffer Tabori Leo Brodsky..................Rene Auberjonois Chief Colin Young............Eddie Jones Judd Taylor..................Neil Giuntoli Matt Greenwood...............Jeff Osterhage Jay Reynolds.................Michael Bowen Judge #2.....................Alexander Zale Jury Foreperson..............Bretly W.R. Baughn Officer......................Michael Cannizzo Man..........................Rick Dean Jury Foreperson #2...........Deborah Wait Curtis Barthelemew...........John Petlock Judge #1.....................James Tartan Dale Lambert.................Daniel Trent Hairdresser..................Barbara Whinney .............................Casey Peterson .............................Jason Schombing ADA Sadowsky.................Daniel Roebuck Ava Brodsky..................Marta DuBois Mayor........................Burr De Benning PI...........................Gregory White Landlady.....................Ann Walker Secretary....................Karon Wright Ms. Lumax....................Diane Behrens .............................David Cromwell .............................Wayne Grau .............................Suzanne Keat 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 DeBenedictis 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 THE COURT MARTIAL -- Part 1 [18.] 2/17/87 An Army private, the son of a wealthy businessman, is charged with murdering an officer. THE COURT MARTIAL Part 2 [19.] 2/24/87 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 DIARY OF A PERFECT MURDER (PILOT MOVIE) [1.] 3/3/86 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 DeBenedictis 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 go-between............Caroline Schlitt ...............................James Ingersoll THE DON Part 1 [6.] 10/28/86 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. THE DON Part 2 [7.] 11/4/86 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. Henderson..................Claude Earl Jones Dave Christopher...............Ron Karabatsos Detective......................Sean McGuirk ...............................Charles Howerton (1) Mrs. Kovacs....................? Joan Roberts (1) ...............................Thom McCleister (1) Eddie Monzo....................Johnny Silver (1) ...............................Bonnie Strauss (1) ...............................Arthur Adams (2) Impound Cop....................? Ted Gehring (2) ...............................William Fair (2) 126. [6-16] 4/24/92 THE EVENING NEWS -- Part 1 An anchorwoman (Mary Gordon Murray) frames a TV reporter for murder--which is no news to the intended victim who in turn sets her up by faking his own death. 127. [6-17] 5/1/92 THE EVENING NEWS -- Part 2 The news isn't good for Matlock's TV reporter client--the real murderer turns up dead, but Matlock still has to get the scoop on the real estate scam to free him. w. Anne Collins story by Gerald Sanoff d. Harvey Laidman music by Bruce Babcock Bill Finley..................Bill Winkler Doug Levitt..................Leon Russom Nelson Adelson...............Stuart Margolin Howard Price.................Ralph Bruneau Tucker.......................Dominick La Rae .............................Ian Patrick Williams Diane Becker/Vicki Davis.....Mary Gordon Murray Joe..........................Jim Jansen Reggie.......................Henry Brown Stage Manager................J.P. Mullarkey Reporter Stu.................Lance E. Nichols Gang Member #1 (part 1)......Ahmed Reese Sergeant Turner..............Mik Scriba Bum..........................Jim Bentley ADA Gilman...................Robert Curtis Brown Judge Justin.................Aneta Corsaut Gang Member #1...............Oliver Hamilton Reporter #2..................Dale Harimota Reporter #1..................Mary Ingersoll Cuban Gang Leader............Jani Mulero Judge Katz...................Everett Greenbaum Police Officer...............Mark Drexier 144. [8-2] 9/30/93 FATAL SEDUCTION -- part 1 After Billy's sister dies, Matlock, Leanne and Cliff go to North Carolina to attend her funeral and wind up getting involved in a pair of murders connected to two scheming young women. 145. [8-3] 10/7/93 FATAL SEDUCTION -- part 2 Leanne sets up a trap to catch the murderous women using Cliff as bait. w. Anne Collins d. Christopher Hibler story by Joel Steiger & Gerald Sanoff music by Artie Kane Tim McDaniels................Kurt Deutsch Clyde Eller..................Rob Stone Mike Rydell..................David Gail Ashley.......................Jill Novick Carrie.......................Jeri Lynn Ryan Judge Haywood................Charles McLawhorn .............................Jackson Faw Minister.....................Richard K. Olsen Det. Kendall.................Joe Inscoe Neighbor.....................Joyce Bowden Phil Trenton.................Randall Haynes ADA..........................J. Michael Hunter Det. Holt....................General Fermon Judd, Jr. Waitress.....................Nina Repeta .............................Eric Paisley 140. [7-12] 4/29/93 THE FINAL AFFAIR (2hr) Matlock takes in a homeless man (Jim Jansen) while taking on a case involving an ex-football player (Scott Thompson Baker), his scheming wife (Rebeccah Bush), her lover (Jeff Allin) and the mob. Was the Arch Bishop the target of a hit? Subplot--homeless man and lady dog owner. w. Anne Collins D. Frank Thackery story by Gerald Sanoff music by Artie Kane Daniel Wallace...............Scott Thompson Baker Bryan Lane...................Jeff Allin Pamela Wallace...............Rebeccah Bush Rev. Oliver Mallory..........Robert Wightman Max Ingle....................J.S. (Joe) Young Peter Eastland...............John Shearin Lenny Hoskins................Jim Jansen Natalie Fox..................Rebecca I. Rogers Lt. Harmon Andrews...........Jordan Rhodes Lawyer.......................Michael Goodman Asst. DA.....................Mitchell Laurence Mrs. Dupont..................Lorri Lindberg Joe Thompson.................Sal Ruffino Judge Edwards................Terry Loughlin Judge Clagett................Al Wiggins Elder........................C.K. Bibby Reed.........................Paul Carbonell KId..........................John R. Dupree Robert Linder................J. Rob Jordan Jury Foreperson..............Barbara Williams Archbishop...................John Bennes Russ.........................John Keenan 135. [7-7] 2/18/93 THE FORTUNE (2hr) Matlock becomes the executor of an eccentric millionaire's estate after the man is found murdered on his yacht. Cliff goes undercover at the zoo. w. Anne Collins Story: Joel Steiger d. Leo Penn music by Bruce Babcock Nick Dempsey.................Jeffrey Pillars Steve Doran..................David Dwyer Theresa Lavelle/Susie Bell...Renee Coleman Stuart Lavelle...............Clifton Daniels Eddie Eagleton...............Scott Bryce Marvin Estes.................Robin Gammell Ron Welker...................H.Richard Greene Rich Stanford................Michael Horton Lt. Andrews..................Jordan Rhodes Maitre d'....................Lewis Musser Veterinarian.................Chris Nubel Alvin Leacock................Eric Paisley Newscaster...................Leigh Powell Mr. McEvoy...................Robert Raiford Judge Drake..................Grayce Spence 150. [8-8] 11/18/93 THE HAUNTED (2 hr) When Cliff moonlights and takes on a medical malpractice suit, he becomes involved with a lovestruck client (Arlene Golonka) -- and the plastic surgeon she's later accused of murdering. w. Jerry Conway d. Harvey Laidman story by Joel Steiger & Gerald Sanoff music by Artie Kane Kathy Westmore...............Arlene Golonka Melanie Kerns................Susan Walters Greenwood....................Josh Taylor Bill Parker..................John Allen Nelson Dr.Levinson..................John de Lancie Sarah Kerns..................Shannon Wilcox Detective ...................Mert Hatfield Judy Riggs...................Julia Howard Judge Caldwell...............Lee Lively Doctor's Assistant...........? Tonea Stewart Bailiff......................Lewis Musser Mr. Webster..................George Nannarello M.S. Simpson.................Linda Pierce Manager......................Roger Black ADA Lane.....................Mick McGovern Elena........................? Grayce Spence 176. [9-14] 4/27/95 THE HEIST (2 HR) Matlock accompanies Cliff to a triathlon and runs into a former client, a retired FBI agent who's in over his head when he tries to solve an old case. w. Anne Collins d. Leo Penn story by Joel Steiger & Gerald Sanoff Ed Wingate....................J. Kenneth Campbell Thomas Crighton...............Jason Beghe Al Ducow......................Michael Moss Kathy Bridges.................Janet Carroll Ron Jaffe.....................Erik King Dennis Lamont.................Drew Pillsbury Anita.........................? Nina Repeta Bailiff.......................Ralph Wilcox Motel Manager.................? Lucille McIntyre Billy Lewis...................Warren Frost Matthew Lyons.................Don Hartman Judge Edwards.................Terry Loughlin Reporter......................Patt Noday Salesman......................Hank Truscianiec Lt. Bigelow...................Rick Warner Jury Foreperson...............Suellan Yates Man With Camera...............Dan Cox Woman with Bullhorn...........Perry Maxwell Ralph Fowler..................Eric Paisley Burly Guy.....................Robert Pentz Maintenance Man...............John Henry Scott Paramedic.....................Richard Tardell THE HUNTING PARTY [68.] [4-1] 9/19/89 Matlock braves the wilds of North Carolina to defend a man (Jeff Wilcott) accused of murdering the duck hunter who "accidentally" shot his brother. Filmed on location in Andy Griffith's home town of Manteo, N.C. w. Anne Collins d. Robert Sheerer story by Dean Hargrove & Joel Steiger Ryan Bartell.................Jeff Lester Spencer Hamilton.............Jeff Wilcott Lee Kramer...................Steven Keats David Channing...............Christopher McDonald Ernie D'Amato................Casey Biggs Gordon Lewis.................Fred Dalton Thompson Sheriff Dalton Parkes........R.G.Armstrong Della Basnight...............Self Jack Rose....................Joe Inscoe Judge Stone..................Lee Lively Ed Tucker....................Ted Manson Horton Garrett...............Hartley Silver Bartender....................Ken Strong Airport Worker...............Rob Treveiler Clarence.....................Steve Aronson Restaurant Customer..........David Austin Mama.........................Cora Mae Basnight James Basnight, Jr...........Jimmy Basnight St. Clair Basnight...........Self Caroline.....................Page Morrow Clerk........................Helen Mutsch Foreman......................George Spence Preacher.....................Wilton C. Wescott Presecutor...................? Jeri Hanauer 162. [8-21] 5/19/94 THE IDOL - 2 hours A lawyer (Scott Stevens) who idolizes Matlock is accused of murdering a blackmailing P.I. (Michael C.Gwynne). w. Anne Collins d. Frank Thackery story by Joel Steiger & Gerald Sanoff music Artie Kane Richard Pepp.................Michael C. Gwynne ADA..........................Mitchell Laurance Joanne Walters...............Marsha Dietlein Paul Cox.....................John Beck Yolanda Burke................Michele Weiss Brian Lowry..................Kale Brown Judy Pohl....................Tara Winston Shelly.......................Paula Davis Harvey Walters...............J. Don Ferguson Samuel Hoskins...............Scott N. Stevens Lt. Ed Bronson...............Stephen Michael Ayers Judge #2.....................Eugene Casassa Jury Foreperson..............Tracey Powlae Ellen deForest...............Ann Tucker St. Thomas Cop...............Greg Jones Salesperson..................Pilar Herrera Patty Locke..................Heather Lynch Ms. Morgan...................Andrea Powell Hot Dog Vendor...............Vic Ventura Perry/Bailiff................Ralph Wilcox Mickey Mills Steel Drum Band 86. [4-19] 2/20/90 THE INFORMER -- Part 1 A lawyer (Richard Masur) becomes the prime suspect in the murder of his client (John Anderson) after it's discovered that the man was having an affair with his wife. 87. [4-20] 2/27/90 THE INFORMER -- Part 2 Conrad and Angela scurry to catch an informer who they hope will rat on Matlock's murder suspects. w. Gerald Sanoff d. Harvey Laidman story by Gerald Sanoff & Sam Rolfe David O'Malley...............Richard Masur Sam Chandler.................John Anderson Vicki Mariani................Roxann Biggs Jack Renaldi.................Steve Forleo Angela Page..................Lynn Whitfield Susan O'Malley...............Katherine Cannon Jim Steinbach................Robert Gentry Bobby Boyd...................Joe Dallesandro Al Brackman..................Scott Marlowe Renee Thorton................Cherie Currie Receptionist.................Barbara Deutsch Hugh Leyton..................Jeremy Roberts Asst DA Hermanski............Chuck Sloan Jury Foreperson..............William B. Jackson Reporter #2..................Grant Moran Delivery Man.................Danny Oberdeck Reporter #1..................Virginia Watson Judge Mary Russell...........Elizabeth Hoffman 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 Bartender.....................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 154. [8-12] 1/13/94 THE KIDNAPPING - part 1 An attempt to kidnap Leanne goes awry, so the abductors take Billy instead and hold him for ransom. 155. [8-13] 1/20/94 THE KIDNAPPING - part 2 Matlock finds himself representing the FBI agent who was in charge of Billy's kidnapping case and is now accused of killing another agent. w. Anne Collins d. Christopher Hibler story by Joel Steiger & Gerald Sanoff music by Artie Kane Barry Feldman................Peter Spears Tracey Reagens...............Leah Lail Agt. Ed Wine.................J. Kenneth Campbell Agt. Alan Pierce.............Arthur Taxier Agt. Farrell.................Banks Harper Dr. Sanborn..................Dan Albright Technician Ben...............Richard K. Olsen Det. Shroeder................John Shearin Dennis Spears................Rob Treveiler Judge Clagett................Al Wiggins Matthew Sanborn..............Brett Kelley ADA Harrington...............Diana Taylor Lt. Bronson..................Stephen Michael Ayers Agt. Kurt Becker.............Barry Bell Receptionist.................Kate Finlayson Mrs. Sanborn.................Elizabeth Hayes Jury Foreperson..............Jack Harvey