MATLOCK - THE COMPLETE SERIES (NBC/ABC 1986-95) + PILOT MOVIE Andy Griffith, Linda Purl, Kene Holliday, Nancy Stafford, Julie Sommars
Don't be fooled by his down-home demeanor and country-boy ways; criminal defense lawyer Ben Matlock (Andy Griffith) is worth every penny of his fee - one hundred thousand dollars per case!
Tag along with Matlock to visits the crime scene, scopes out the clues everyone else missed, and dramatically reveals the real criminal during climactic trial sequences.
Other main characters throughout the run of the series were Linda Purl as Charlene Matlock (season 1), Ben's younger daughter who became a partner to her father before she moved to Philadelphia to set up her own law practice. Kene Holliday as Tyler Hudson (seasons 1–3), Ben's first private investigator. Kari Lizer as Cassie Phillips (season 2), Ben's young file clerk who desired to become partner after Charlene's departure. Nancy Stafford as Michelle Thomas (seasons 2–6), an American lawyer living in London who becomes an equal partner to Matlock. Julie Sommars as Julie March (seasons 3–6), a district attorney who becomes a good friend to Ben. Clarence Gilyard Jr. as Conrad McMasters (seasons 4–7), Ben's second private investigator who is a former deputy sheriff and a rodeo rider. Brynn Thayer as Leanne MacIntyre (seasons 7–8), Ben's older daughter who works for her father after Michelle's departure. Daniel Roebuck as Cliff Lewis (seasons 7–9), Ben's last partner and private investigator who graduated from law school, the son of Ben's childhood friend, Billy Lewis. Carol Huston as Jerri Stone (season 9), Ben's last assistant and private investigator with a talent for singing lullabies.
One recurring character during seasons 3-6 was Les "Ace" Calhoun, Ben's next-door neighbor. Les was played by the great Don Knotts. All classic TV viewers know that Don Knotts played Deputy Barney Fife on The Andy Griffith Show.
Now enjoy all 9 seasons - 194 episodes + pilot movie of Matlock on 55 DVDs.