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Originally, the series premiered with Ben Matlock having a law practice with his daughter Charlene ( played originally by Lori Lethin in the pilot movie ; Linda Purl took over the role when the series went to air ).

Matlock also employed Tyler Hudson, a stock market whiz played by Kene Holliday, as a private investigator.

Tyler would often go undercover for Matlock in various guises trying to gather information.

Matlock's most frequent prosecutorial adversary was Nebraska native Julie March, played by Julie Sommars.

Although the two had a professional rivalry-with Julie being a prosecutor and Matlock a defense lawyer-their relationship outside of court was very cordial and the two often spent time together outside of court.