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Guest stars from original Matlock series?

posted a month ago by CarolTheDabbler (574)
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Several of the original-Matlock regulars are still acting e.g., Linda Purl (Charlene Matlock), Kene Holiday (Tyler Hudson), and Nancy Stafford (Michelle Thomas). Sooner or later, the show-runners are likely to decide that it'd be a great idea to bring one of them on the new show.

If so, there seem to be three basic categories of character they could play: 1) Their original-Matlock character, or 2) themselves (the original-Matlock actors), or 3) some random characters. I can't imagine any way to make #1 logical or believable -- in the neo-Matlock universe, original-Matlock is a fictitious TV show with fictitious characters.

They could probably have some fun with #2. But #3 could be awkward -- some of the audience would recognize the actors and be distracted, perhaps half-expecting they'll turn out to be their former characters, illogical though that would be.

At least that's how it seems to me. What do y'all think? What am I overlooking? And what, if anything, would you like to see any original-Matlock actors do on the new show?

[–] Magicdave (860) a month ago

As we have learned, the character's name isn't really Matlock.

[–] CarolTheDabbler (574) a month ago

When I say "original Matlock" and "new Matlock," I'm referring to the titles of the two shows, rather than their lead characters.

As we have learned, the character's name isn't really Matlock.

My personal impression is that her maiden name was probably Matlock. Is that what you mean, that she now uses her husband's last name -- or do you mean that her name never was Matlock? If the latter, I'm interested to know your reasons.

[–] Magicdave (860) a month ago

Possibly. We shall learn soon.