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Mar 3, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: March 3 1986 Matlock Premiered on NBC.

On this day March 3 1986 the legal drama Matlock premiered on NBC. The show starred Andy Griffith as Ben Matlock a sharp witted and charismatic defense attorney known for his folksy charm and brilliant courtroom strategies.

Matlock ran for nine seasons with a total of 193 episodes becoming one of the most beloved legal dramas of its time. Each episode followed Ben Matlock as he defended clients accused of serious crimes often using his investigative skills and clever questioning to uncover...

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