Matlock is a very enjoyable 1980s/1990s legal drama that sees ace defense attorney Ben Matlock (wonderfully played by Andy Griffith) take on all manner of clients and cases and always win the day, no matter how bleak and convincing the police/prosecution evidence seems to be. Andy Griffith puts in a very charismatic performance, supported by a strong additional cast, such as Linda Purl, Nancy Stafford and Kene Holliday. My favourite was Kene Holliday as investigator Tyler Hudson, always getting into scrapes on Ben's behalf. So, while Clarence Gilyard Jr works well as his replacement later in the series, it was never quite the same without Tyler. Of course, the central concept means that eventually a routine sets in (toyed with by Ben travelling beyond Atlanta and relocating the court room to magic clubs, computer companies, car lots, etc.). One addition that didn't really work was Don Knotts (Andy Griffith's co-star in the Andy Griffith Show), and while there is an obvious nostalgia factor, it should have been limited to one episode as Knotts doesn't really fit into later narratives and his comedic style jars with the overall tone of the show. So, as Grandpa Simpson illustrates, when Matlock comes on, drop what you are doing and enjoy.