31. [2-7]  11/10/87*  THE GAMBLER

        A killer's luck may run out as Matlock stakes his reputation
        on clearing a friend on trial for murdering his mob-connected
        girl friend in Las Vegas.               *date not confirmed

        w. Robert Hamilton               d. Tony Mordente
           music by Morton Stevens

        Tipster in Casino................Sheldon Leonard
        Lt. Jim Manning..................Bruce Weitz
        Lewis Devlin.....................Ken Kercheval
        Bobby Freemont...................Dick Gautier
        Laura Norwood/Victoria Rollins...Marg Helgenberger
        Bouncer/informant................Vincent Schiavelli
        Judge David Spencer..............Frank Aletter
        Desk Clerk.......................John Apicella
        Sergeant.........................John Lafayette
        Bodyguard........................Kevin McDermott
        Hostess..........................Laurel Lockart
        Chauffeur........................Carme Pitrello
        Maid.............................Renee Victor
        Croupier.........................Joe Criscuolo
        Croupier.........................Faye Brown
        Cop..............................Philip Adams