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Matlock

The Lovelorn

  • Episode aired Feb 23, 1988
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
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S2.E19
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Natalija Nogulich in Matlock (1986)
  • Crime
  • Drama
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A man pays an angry visit to the Advice Column writer counselor whom he believes ruined his marriage with the advice she gave to his wife. He picks up a piece of metal artwork and threatens ... Read allA man pays an angry visit to the Advice Column writer counselor whom he believes ruined his marriage with the advice she gave to his wife. He picks up a piece of metal artwork and threatens her. When she's found dead, murdered with that same artwork, Ben agrees to defend him. The... Read allA man pays an angry visit to the Advice Column writer counselor whom he believes ruined his marriage with the advice she gave to his wife. He picks up a piece of metal artwork and threatens her. When she's found dead, murdered with that same artwork, Ben agrees to defend him. The lawyer discovers that the dead woman's own marriage situation was quite unusual, possibly... Read all
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107
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  • Director
    • Christopher Hibler
  • Writers
    • Dean Hargrove
    • Max Eisenberg
  • Stars
    • Andy Griffith
    • Nancy Stafford
    • Kari Lizer
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    • Christopher Hibler
  • Writers
    • Dean Hargrove
    • Max Eisenberg
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    • Andy Griffith
    • Nancy Stafford
    • Kari Lizer
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    Andy Griffith
    Andy Griffith
    • Ben Matlockas Ben Matlock
    Nancy Stafford
    Nancy Stafford
    • Michelle Thomasas Michelle Thomas
    Kari Lizer
    Kari Lizer
    • Cassie Phillipsas Cassie Phillips
    Kene Holiday
    Kene Holiday
    • Tyler Hudsonas Tyler Hudson
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    Will Bledsoe
    • Gideon Harrisas Gideon Harris
    Marta DuBois
    Marta DuBois
    • Carol Westonas Carol Weston
    • (as Marta Du Bois)
    Jerry Houser
    Jerry Houser
    • Craig Mooreas Craig Moore
    Madison Mason
    Madison Mason
    • Lee Mannersas Lee Manners
    Natalija Nogulich
    Natalija Nogulich
    • Marjorie Mannersas Marjorie Manners
    • (as Natalia Nogulich)
    James O'Sullivan
    • Carter Westonas Carter Weston
    Jean Bruce Scott
    Jean Bruce Scott
    • Sylvia Richlandas Sylvia Richland
    Barbara Whinnery
    Barbara Whinnery
    • Anna Mooreas Anna Moore
    David J. Partington
    • Deputy D.A. Bakeras Deputy D.A. Baker
    Richard Newton
    • Judge Richard Cookseyas Judge Richard Cooksey
    David Giella
    • Haroldas Harold
    John Marshall Jones
    John Marshall Jones
    • TV Crewmanas TV Crewman
    • (as J.J.)
    • Director
      • Christopher Hibler
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      • Dean Hargrove
      • Max Eisenberg
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    A man pays an angry visit to the Advice Column writer counselor whom he believes ruined his marriage with the advice she gave to his wife. He picks up a piece of metal artwork and threatens her. When she's found dead, murdered with that same artwork, Ben agrees to defend him. The lawyer discovers that the dead woman's own marriage situation was quite unusual, possibly revealing a different suspect and motive. —Dlareg Nodrog
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    • Trivia
      Marta DuBois and Jean Bruce Scott both had recurring roles on Magnum, P.I. (1980). They were in the same episode five times, but never shared a scene.
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      Advice To The Lovelorn
      (uncredited)

      Written by Ervin Drake

      Sung through opening credits

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    • Release date
      • February 23, 1988 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Production companies
      • Fred Silverman Company
      • Strathmore Productions
      • Viacom Productions
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      1 hour
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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