The Critic

Summary

Matlock has known Sam Spelvin since he was six years old, so he agrees to consult on Sam's play, Lovers and Lawyers. Unfortunately, the play is truly awful. When noted critic John Bosley Hackett, who felt the play was truly one of the worst in history, is found murdered, Sam is arrested. Matlock agrees to defend Sam, even deferring his payment while they wait to see if the play is a success, and manages to find a few more people who would be more than happy to see Hackett dead...and to see Sam's play fail.

Guest stars

• Ken Michelman as Sidney Falco
• Chuck Wagner as Assistant D.A. Moran
• Geoffrey Blake as Sam Spelvin
• Joel Grey as Tommy DeLuca
• Tony Roberts as Guy Palmer
• Tony Jay as John Bosley Hackett
• Richard Newton as Judge Richard Cooksey
• Lauren Mitchell as Sally Ayn White
• Kim Strauss as Brian
• Janeen Damian as Miss Snyder