The return of 'Matlock'

Showrunner explains why Kathy Bates is perfect for the role.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment September 06, 2024 'Matlock' is returning. Here's who reimagined the character as a clever but underestimated woman Jennie Snyder Urman, showrunner of "Matlock" on CBS, talks about reimagining the character and why Kathy Bates is perfect for the role. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Jimmy O. Yang is finally No. 1 on the call sheet with 'Interior Chinatown' The actor and comedian toiled for years in bit parts before getting his big break on HBO's "Silicon Valley." Now, he'll star in his first drama, Hulu's limited series based on Charles Yu's novel. SHARE       READ MORE How long is too long for a television series, a film or a performance? When a TV show or other forms of art run long, they can be worth our time, our television critic writes. But in some cases, abbreviation is best. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT 'October 7' play to make West Coast debut at UCLA on anniversary of Hamas attacks The campus will host a free, one-night-only reading of the play, drawn from interviews with eyewitnesses of the attacks, after its off-Broadway run earlier this year. SHARE       READ MORE Linkin Park has a new singer and a new album on the way Seven years after the death of frontman Chester Bennington, Linkin Park announced Thursday that it's reformed with a new singer. SHARE       READ MORE 'The Penguin' is the latest character study of the charming, rage-filled Batman villain What makes the Penguin an iconic character? The creators of HBO's "Penguin" and a DC comic book writer explain his enduring appeal. SHARE       READ MORE The 16 TV shows we're most excited about this fall Among the shows our TV writers are looking forward to this season are "The Golden Bachelorette," "Matlock," "St. Denis Medical" and "Landman." SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes‌.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2024, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. You received this email because you opted to receive email communications from Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences • Manage email alert subscriptions or unsubscribe • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy • Do Not Sell My Personal Information • CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW