Matlock : Synopsis, Pictures, Photos, Trivia, Filming Locations

Nancy Stafford, Daniel Roebuck and Brynn Thayer all had guest appearances on the show before taking the roles of Michelle, Cliff and Leanne, respectively.

Besides Don Knotts, other former cast members of the "The Andy Griffith Show" (1960) to appear were Aneta Corsaut, Jack Dodson and Betty Lynn.

Ben attended Harvard Law School.

In a couple of flashback episodes that looked at Ben's early career, Andy Griffith played Ben's father.

Conrad was a deputy sheriff before becoming Ben's investigator.

George Peppard made his last TV-appearance on this show. He appeared as Max Morgan in the 8th season, in the episode "The P.I.", first broadcasted on 3 March 1994. Peppard died on 8 May 1994.