Thursday, August 14, 2025

YouTube Theatre: Pilot movie for Matt Houston (1982)

 Aaron Spelling & ABC thought they had a real winner with Matt Houston. We've talked before about the similarities between Houston (1982-5) and the original Burke's Law, which Spelling shepherded for Four Star & ABC through 3 seasons and a regrettably stupid format change (1963-6), but in the movie, there aren't as many notable guest stars, aside from Dale Robertson (ex-Tales of Wells Fargo, Death Valley Days, Iron Horse), and series regulars Dennis Fimple, Penny Santon, & Paul Brinegar (ex-Rawhide) would get their just due when the series officially began.

Enjoy the movie.


Rating: B.

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