Matlock The Gift (Season 2, Episode 11)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Matlock

The Gift (Season 2, Episode 11)

TV-PG

TV Episode | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Ben defends Brian Emerson, who is accused of murdering his ex-wife Maggie Crowley after he sneaked into her house to give their daughter Wendy a Christmas gift.

Director

Tony Mordente

Writers

Dean Hargrove (created by) | Robert Schlitt (written by)

Producers

Richard Collins | Robert Schlitt

Composer

Artie Kane

Cinematographer

Frank Thackery

Editor

Patricia Burke (as Patricia A. Burke)

Casting Director

Sally Powers

Production Designer

John D. Jefferies Sr.

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Edit Released

Updated Dec 22, 1987

Release date

Dec 22, 1987 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 1 Primetime Emmy Award. Another 4 wins & 5 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
14 cast members

Name	Known for
Andy Griffith Ben Matlock Ben Matlock See fewer	The Andy Griffith Show (1960)
Nancy Stafford Michelle Thomas Michelle Thomas See fewer	First Lady (2020)
Kari Lizer Cassie Phillips Cassie Phillips See fewer	Will & Grace (1998)
Kene Holiday Tyler Hudson (as Kene Holliday) Tyler Hudson (as Kene Holliday) See fewer	The Philadelphia Experiment (1984)
Julie Sommars Julie March Julie March See fewer	Matlock (1986)
Bryan Cranston Brian Emerson Brian Emerson See fewer	Breaking Bad (2008)
Jason Evers Dr. Jim Lord Dr. Jim Lord See fewer	The Brain That Wouldn't Die (1962)
Howard George Phillip Tracy Phillip Tracy See fewer	Hill Street Blues (1981)
Lise Hilboldt Dr. Maggie Crowley Dr. Maggie Crowley See fewer	Superman (1978)
Wolf Muser Peter Bono Peter Bono See fewer	Alias (2001)
William Schallert Judge Elliot Franklin (as William Shallert) Judge Elliot Franklin (as William Shallert) See fewer	Innerspace (1987)
Jandi Swanson Wendy Crowley Wendy Crowley See fewer	Cinnamon (2023)
Judith Baldwin Miriam Tracey Miriam Tracey See fewer	Pretty Woman (1990)
Walter Smith Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) See fewer	South Pacific (1958)