27. [2-3]  10/13/87  THE ANNIHILATOR

        Matlock goes to the mat to prove that Cassie's favorite
        pro wrestler, the Annihilator, was framed for the murder
        of rival grappler Sailor Jack.

        w. Anne Collins               d. Christopher Hibler
           story by Rift Fournier
           music by Artie Kane

        Vic Garrett/The Annihilator...Dick Butkus (special)
        Donna Clifford................Marta Kober
        Gentleman George..............Lee Paul
        Connie Hammond................Gracie Harrison
        Tommy O'Keefe.................Jack Thibeau
        Announcer.....................Chick Hearn
        Bobby.........................Dick Bakalyan
        Dr. Carlin....................John Wesley
        Pete Lucas....................Kim Robillard
        Referee.......................Count Billy Varga
        Jimmy Ito.....................Raymond Ma
        Judge Warren Anderson.........Robert Downey
        Bailiff.......................Kahlil Wheaton
        Policeman.....................Paul Mendoza
        Mrs. Kowalski.................Connie Sawyer
        Sailor Jack...................John 'Wildman' Armstrong
        Czar Vladmir..................Count Billy Varga