CBS‘ new Matlock reboot boasts big-name stars like Jason Ritter, Beau Bridges, and, in fact, Kathy Bates. However the authentic collection, which aired on NBC and ABC between 1986 and 1995, was definitely packed filled with proficient actors, too — a few of whom had been already well-known, others of whom had been on their approach! And with MeTV working particular Matlock episodes at 9am EST each weekday as a part of their “Month of Mayberry” tribute to Andy Griffith, there’s by no means been a greater time to brush up on the present’s finest visitor stars.
Within the authentic present, Griffith performed Ben Matlock, a rustic lawyer with a knack for exonerating his purchasers at trial. The present gave Griffith one other declare to fame (along with his time as a sure TV sheriff) and introducing himself to a brand new technology of TV viewers.