Matlock

‘Matlock’ Writer Sues CBS Over Racist, Sexual Comments

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‘Matlock’ Writer Sues CBS Over Racist, Sexual Comments

John Lowe, a former writer on “Matlock,” filed a lawsuit against CBS Television Studios, showrunner Jennie Snyder Urman and executive producers Nicki Renna and Jeffrey Lieber on Wednesday. He alleged that “racially stereotyped comments about his body and genitalia” were made toward him and other Black cast and crew members, creating a “hostile work environment.” … Read more

‘Matlock,’ ‘The ‘Burbs’ and More: Funny Women in Dark Shows Rule TV

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‘Matlock,’ ‘The ‘Burbs’ and More: Funny Women in Dark Shows Rule TV

In BritBox’s “Riot Women,” they’re forming a rock band. In Peacock’s “The ’Burbs” and Netflix’s “How to Get to Heaven From Belfast,” they’re meddling in criminal investigations and uncovering dark secrets. In Netflix’s “The Hunting Wives,” they’re the ones causing crimes and trying to keep them hidden. Meanwhile, the titular heroine of “Matlock” on CBS … Read more