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Benjamin Leighton "Ben" Matlock is a renowned, folksy yet cantankerous defense attorney who charges a fee of $100,000 to take a case. He is known for visiting crime scenes to discover overlooked clues, as well as his down-home style of coming up with viable, alternative theories of the crime in question (usually murder) while sitting in his office playing the banjo or polishing his shoes.
The second season of Matlock originally aired in the United States on NBC from September 22, 1987 – May 3, 1988 with a two hour season premiere (split into two parts when aired in syndication). Cast
The show is about widower Ben Matlock (Andy Griffith), a renowned, folksy and popular though cantankerous attorney.Usually, at the end of the case, the person who is on the stand being questioned by Matlock is the actual perpetrator and Matlock will expose them, despite making clear that his one goal is to prove reasonable doubt in the case of his client's guilt or to prove his client's innocence.
There’s been some turnover at Matlock‘s new law firm. Beau Bridges (Masters of Sex, Stargate SG-1) has stepped into the recurring role of Senior on CBS’ upcoming reboot, TVLine has confirmed.
Cast notes. Clarence Gilyard Jr. joined the cast this season; Kene Holliday was credited in "The Best Seller" and "The Witness" instead of Gilyard who didn't appear in those episodes. Julie Sommars was absent for seventeen episodes; Nancy Stafford was absent for eleven episodes; Clarence Gilyard Jr. was absent for seven episodes
When the next episode of the CBS television series "Matlock" premieres Thursday night, a Memphis actor will be part of the action. Well, yes, Kathy Bates, of course. So, yes, Kathy Bates. But also ...
Jennie Snyder Urman, showrunner of 'Matlock' on CBS, talks about reimagining the character and why Kathy Bates is perfect for the role.
He is known for his role as Ben Matlock's original private investigator, Tyler Hudson, on Matlock, and as Sgt. Curtis Baker on Carter Country from 1977 until 1979. He was nominated for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male for his performance in the film Great World of Sound.