Posted by Matlockfan on August 20, 2007 at 11:47:23am:
Why did they stop showing the commercial screen for Matlock after season 7? Seasons 1-2 or 1-3 showed a headshot of Ben in front of a brown screen. Seasons 3-6 showed a different shot but in front of a gray screen and Season 7 showed the same screen but with a blue square around the M and faster music. Also after about 1993, they stopped altoghether.
Also has anyone noticed that the episode previews before season 8 did not have music, but starting in 1992 or 93 they had Andy saying "Next On Matlock..." and music. Some of the movies did not have this at all, but some would have the music and have words on screen "Next On Matlock" and "Last Time On Matlock".