The Gambler (Matlock episode)

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The Gambler is an episode of Matlock from the second season.

"The Gambler"
Episode of Matlock
Episode # Season 2,
Episode 7
Matlock's Assistant Michelle Thomas
Private Investigator Tyler Hudson
D.A. Mr. Hopkins
Judge David Spencer
Others Cassie Phillips
Accused Lt. Jim Manning
Murdered Laura Norwood
Real Killer Bobby Fremont
Guest star(s) Bruce Weitz
   (Lt. Jim Manning)
Marg Helgenberger
   (Laura Norwood/Victoria Rollins)
Ken Kercheval
   (Lewis Devlin)
Writer(s) Robert Hamilton
Director Tony Mordente
Production № 2-7
US airdate November 11, 1987
Episode Chronology
The Power Brokers, Part 2 The Gambler The Network

[edit] Plot synopsis

Matlock defends a police Lieutenant against a murder charge in Las Vegas. Laura Norwood, the victim, was killed on the evening of the 19th, between 10:30 and 11:30. She was staying on the 6th floor of a hotel run by Lewis Devlin, in the Princess Suite.

[edit] Production details

The characters Michelle Thomas and Tyler Hudson do not appear in this episode.