35. [2-11]  12/22/87   THE GIFT (aka The Christmas Story)

        'Tis the season for Matlock to defend a Santa accused of
        murder at a party populated by St.Nicks, and to play Father
        Christmas to the victim's precocious young daughter.

        w. Robert Schlitt             d. Tony Mordente
           Music by Artie Kane

        Wendy Crowley.................Jandi Swanson
        Brian Emerson.................Bryan Cranston
        Peter Bono....................Wolf Muser
        Judge Elliot Franklin.........William Shallert
        Dr. Lord......................Jason Evers
        Philip Tracey.................Howard George
        Dr. Maggie Crowley............Lise Hilboldt
        Miriam Tracey.................Judith Baldwin