Matlock

Matlock (1986)

6 continuity mistakes in The Judge - chronological order

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The Judge - S1-E2

Continuity mistake: Ben joins Judge Carter Addison in his room in the first part of the episode. Addison is on the phone. Before he finally hangs up, he says, "Okay, I'll see you then." Before it cuts away, you can see Dick Van Dyke putting down the smoking pipe that is firmly between his teeth in the following close-up. (00:10:05)

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The Judge - S1-E2

Continuity mistake: When Matlock tells Tyler that someone well connected could make a parking ticket disappear, Kene Holiday listens intently with his finger on his cheek, or between the lips, depending on the shot. (00:20:50)

Sammo

The D.J. - S3-E5

Factual error: This episode involves the murder of Bobby Moore, a program host at Atlanta radio station 98.6 WBW. In the United States, all FM stations end with an odd number.

Steven Lee

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The Victim - S4-E17

Question: During the trial, Matlock says that he paid a man to follow Bret which is how they were able to find the rope that Bret used. Would what Ben did to prove that Bret was the killer actually be allowed?

Answer: I did not see this episode, but YES. Both prosecution and defense lawyers use investigators to search for and uncover evidence that is legally admissible.

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