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‘Matlock’ creator explains twist in new Kathy Bates show – Spoiler


‘Matlock’ creator explains twist in new Kathy Bates show – Spoiler

Editor’s Note: This story contains spoilers for the first episode of CBS’s “Matlock.” “That’s the problem with older women – nobody sees us coming.” That’s Madeline Matlock (Kathy Bates) in the first episode of the CBS reboot “Matlock,” which was of course inspired by the legendary legal drama. But this is a new take on […]

Matlock showrunner Jennie Snyder Urman addresses this hardcore twist


Matlock showrunner Jennie Snyder Urman addresses this hardcore twist

SPOILER ALERT! This story contains details from the premiere episode of Matlock on CBS. Viewers who expected a simple gender-reversed version of the classic television series starring Andy Griffith were rewarded with an unexpected twist at the end of the episode. But instead of seeing sweet little old Madeline “Matty” Matlock go home to her […]

Kathy Bates stars in reboot of classic CBS series


Kathy Bates stars in reboot of classic CBS series

CBS’ heavily promoted new Matlockwhich is being teased on Sunday, September, long before its regular premiere in October, is probably not the show you’re expecting. But now that I’ve told you that, adjust your expectations Matlockso now it can be exactly what you expect. Matlock The conclusion Different enough from what you’d expect to be […]

Kathy Bates on her retirement, weight loss and age discrimination in “Matlock”


Kathy Bates on her retirement, weight loss and age discrimination in “Matlock”

Before she landed the lead role in Matlock, Kathy Bates was “thinking about part-time retirement.” Now she may never stop. “My friends say I’ll probably be like Molière and die in my chair on stage,” says Bates, “because that’s really a life force for me.” She has worked steadily since her first role in Miloš […]