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Matlock Diary of a Perfect Murder (1986–1995) Online

Matlock Diary of a Perfect Murder (1986–1995) Online
1986–1995 Andy Griffith Lori Lethin Alice Hirson Robert Day
Original Title :
Diary of a Perfect Murder
Genre :
TV Episode / Crime / Drama / Mystery
Year :
1986–1995
Directror :
Robert Day
Cast :
Andy Griffith,Lori Lethin,Alice Hirson
Writer :
Dean Hargrove,Dean Hargrove
Type :
TV Episode
Time :
1h 40min
Rating :
7.4/10

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Matlock Diary of a Perfect Murder (1986–1995) Online

This was Andy Griffith's first appearance as defense attorney, Ben Matlock. He has to defend a television reporter, who was approached by his ex-wife about an important story. After she is murdered, Ben is hired to defend him. Aiding Ben is his daughter, Charlene, another lawyer, and his legman, Tyler Hudson.
Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Andy Griffith Andy Griffith - Ben Matlock
Lori Lethin Lori Lethin - Attorney Charlene Matlock
Alice Hirson Alice Hirson - Hazel
Kene Holiday Kene Holiday - Tyler Hudson (as Kene Holliday)
Steve Inwood Steve Inwood - Steve Emerson
Jack Bannon Jack Bannon - Paul Lockwood
James McEachin James McEachin - Police Lt. Frank Daniels
Lawrence Pressman Lawrence Pressman - Nelson White - TV anchor
Dennis Lipscomb Dennis Lipscomb - Les McCall
Katherine Cannon Katherine Cannon - Linda Coolidge
Billy Green Bush Billy Green Bush - Billy Ray Webber
Robin Thomas Robin Thomas - Prosecutor Burton Hawkins
Al Ruscio Al Ruscio - Ernie 'The Tailor' Marzell
Nadya Starr Nadya Starr - Mrs. Harris
Peter White Peter White - Atty. Harvey Ravanelle

Actor Lori Lethin plays Ben's daughter, Charlene, in the first two episodes (originally filmed as a single television movie). After that, Lethin was replaced in the role of Charlene by Linda Purl, who lasted just one season. After Purl was fired (or quit, depending on whom you ask), at the end of season one, Matlock's daughter was never referred to again, until the end of season six. His daughter's name was changed to Leanne McIntyre, and played by Brynn Thayer.

Originally produced as a television movie, this pilot aired in March 1986 as an NBC movie of the week. It was later broken into two episodes (parts 1 & 2) for the regular series.

This was written by Dean Hargrove and is basically a remake of "Etude in Black", a 1972 "Columbo" movie that was produced by Hargrove. In "Etude in Black", John Cassavetes' character retrieves a carnation that fell off while he was murdering his lover.


User reviews

Whitehammer

Whitehammer

Diary of a Perfect Murder is a fun and interesting movie that keeps you on the edge of your seat. The real killer is never known until the very end when Ben Matlock (Andy Griffith) brings to light the identity of the murderer. In case your not aware, Diary of a Perfect Murder served as the pilot for the long running series Matlock that ran from 1986-1995. Everything's pretty much the same except for the character of Charlene is played by actor Lori Lethen and there is also a secretary that never appears later on. Ben to me seems to be more spry in this movie and very exciting to watch as he tries to solve the case. This movie ranks up there with Columbo!
Kirinaya

Kirinaya

If you are a fan of the original series, you should see this movie. This was the movie that turned into a TV Show. This is a good setting for the series, plus it's a good mystery too!! The best part in the whole movie is when we first meet Ben Matlock and he makes his point almost as good as you would ever see him win a case throughout the 9 year run of the show.
Dogrel

Dogrel

The beginning of a wonderful 9 years ahead. Avid fans of the series will find a critical mistake when Matlock speaks with the detective about his daughter. I viewed a lot of these shows when they first were shown and enjoy them even more the second time around. This was the first in a long line of impossible to win murder cases that has you becoming a detective to see if the killer left clues the police were unable to find. Quick synopsis--Famous reporter's wife wants to give information to him--she gets killed--he is arrested for her murder--after that--lots of twists and turns and guilty looking people--try to find the killer.Crucial point to remember--Matlock almost, always wins so assume nothing.