82.  [4-15]  1/16/90  THE TALK SHOW

        A despised talk show host is axed and Matlock comes to the
        defense of the producer who is accused of the nasty deed.

        w. David Hoffman & Leslie Daryl Zerg  d. Robert Sheerer

        Lisa Bateman.................Teri Austin
        Leanne Wilson................Leann Hunley
        Judge Marla Cordante.........Kathryn Leigh Scott
        Katherine Randolph...........Samantha Eggars
        Judge Sherman................Peter Bennett
        David Cabot..................Conrad Bachmann
        Salesclerk...................Patricia Estrin
        Stage Manager................Peter Kevoian
        Editor.......................Daniel Trent
        Secretary....................Suzanne Schnulle
        DA Cason.....................Paul Tulley
        Dan Galloway.................James Harper
        Police Officer #1............Steve Barbro
        Man..........................Larry Hirschhorn
        Police Officer #2............Jim Donahue