Matlock

Matlock is an American television legal drama, starring Andy Griffith in the title role of Ben Matlock. The show originally aired from September 23, 1986, to May 8, 1992 on NBC, where it replaced The A-Team, then from November 5, 1992 until May 7, 1995 on ABC. The format of the show was similar to that of Perry Mason, with Matlock identifying the murderer and then confronting him or her in a dramatic courtroom scene near the end. One difference, ... more

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  • Sep 23, 1986

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  • May 28, 1996

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  • 9

Number of episodes:

  • 195

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Dean Hargrove

Dean Hargrove (born July 27, 1938 in Iola, Kansas) is an American television producer, writer, and director. He specializes in creating mystery series. He frequently works with television producer Fred Silverman and television writer Joel Steiger. Hargrove received an Emmy nomination in his early...

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