Diary of a Perfect Murder
Ben Matlock and his daughter Charlene defend a TV journalist accused of killing his ex-wife.
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"This TV movie feels like Matlock before he's been fully baked, still jiggly in the middle. This "Matlock" is a serious show, and he's a humorless man. The quirky, sparkling personality he's famous for in the series isn't present. Many of the intended character traits fall like clunkers -- Matlock's cheapness and Tyler's bar-fighting prowess are explicated in unnecessary situations. The casting and acting leave a lot to be desired. Sure, this is filled C-List TV talent like much of 80's drama, but somehow they got unlucky to have Charlene, the defen..."
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Originally produced as a television movie, this pilot aired in March 1986 as an NBC movie of the week. It was later broken into two episodes (parts 1 & 2) for the regular series.
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Ben Matlock and his daughter Charlene defend a TV journalist accused of killing his ex-wife.