The Foursome 

Matlock defends a golfer accused of killing a blackmailing caddy.

Director:

Harvey S. Laidman (as Harvey Laidman)

Writers:

Dean Hargrove (created by), Diana Kopald Marcus

Stars:

Andy Griffith, Nancy Stafford, Julie Sommars

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Andy Griffith	...	Ben Matlock
Nancy Stafford	...	Michelle Thomas (credit only)
Julie Sommars	...	Julie March
Clarence Gilyard Jr.	...	Conrad McMasters
Russ Anderson	...	Jeff Holden
Neil Dickson	...	Tom Neville
David Froman	...	Lt. Bob Brooks
Charley Lang	...	Miles Turner
Daniel Pilon	...	Stanton Amory
Mitchell Ryan	...	Ellis Blake
Amy Stoch	...	Deputy D.A. Lauren Richmond (as Amy Stock-Poynton)
Jason Wingreen	...	Judge Arthur Beaumont
Cristan Crocker-Reilly	...	Kelly Blake (as Cristan Crocker)
John Harnagel	...	Dennis Frye
Alex Kubik	...	Fred Bigelow

Storyline

Ben's rich and unpleasant client Ellis Blake strongly disapproves of his daughter's fiancee, who also happens to be his caddie and a very successful blackmailer. Then, the boy is found shot with Blake's own gun, and 10,000 dollars - the exact sum Blake promised him if the engagement were to ever be broken - is found scattered around his apartment. The case seems fairly open and shut, which delights the new deputy D.A. Lauren Richmond, as this is not only her first case but also a chance to score big against a famous defense lawyer. She is able to bring enough witnesses and evidence to ensure a guilty verdict and leave Matlock helpless, unable to even file an appeal. However, this case turns out to be much deeper and darker than at first glance.

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery

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Did You Know?

Trivia

Final appearance of Jason Wingreen as Judge Arthur Beaumont.

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Quotes

Ben Matlock: [the defendant is protesting loudly from next to Ben and refuses to stop] Your Honor, might I have a moment to instruct my client in the rules of proper courtroom conduct?
Judge Arthur Beaumont: By all means.
Ben Matlock: [to his client] SIT DOWN AND SHUT UP!
[he does]
Ben Matlock: Thank you, your Honor.

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 December 1991 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Fred Silverman Company, Dean Hargrove Productions, Viacom Productions

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1