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The Critic

Matlock has known Sam Spelvin since he was six years old, so he agrees to consult on Sam's play, Lovers and Lawyers. Unfortunately, the play is truly awful. When noted critic John Bosley Hackett, who felt the play was truly one of the worst in history, is found murdered, Sam is arrested. Matlock agrees to defend Sam, even deferring his payment while they wait to see if the play is a success, and manages to find a few more people who would be more than happy to see Hackett dead...and to see Sam's play fail.

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  • Originally Aired January 8, 1991
  • Runtime 45 minutes
  • Production Code 9013
  • Network ABC (US)
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Name Type Role
Phil Mishkin Writer
Tony Roberts Guest Star
Janeen Best Guest Star
Raymond del Barrio Guest Star
Joel Gray Guest Star
Paul Thorpe Guest Star
Melissa Hurley Guest Star
Tony Jay Guest Star
Lauren Mitchell Guest Star
Mark Ritter Guest Star
Kim Strauss Guest Star
Ken Michelman Guest Star
Chuck Wagner Guest Star
Geoffrey Blake Guest Star
Robert Scheerer Director