Matt Houston
an Episode Guide
by Neil Newton
Last updated:
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Matt Houstonan Episode Guide
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rc: George Wyner [ Murray Chase ], Cis Rundle [ Secretary ], Paula Jean Jones [ Secretary ], Alex Donnelley [ Secretary ]
other characters: Ron Randolph, Lelani, Camalani
A disreputable tabloid's publisher is nearly killed after telling his four worst enemies he plans to run a front-page story on them.
b: 30 Jan 83 pc: 4 w: James L. Conway d: Don Chaffeyrc: George Wyner [ Murray Chase ], Paula Jean Jones [ Secretary ], Cis Rundle [ Secretary ], Alex Donnelley [ Secretary ]
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Houston's old flame (Cristina Ferrare), a model, hires him when she is accused of killing her employer, a famous fashion designer.
b: 17 Oct 82 pc: 3 w: Stephen Lord s: Erica Byrne & F. Michael Johnson d: Richard Langrc: Rockne Tarkington [ "Too Mean" Malone ], George Wyner [ Murray Chase ], Cis Rundle [ Secretary ], Alex Donnelley [ Secretary ], Maureen O'Connor [ Secretary ]
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A pro quarterback (John Beck), Matt's college teammate, is blackmailed by a man who says he has proof the player killed his coach.
b: 24 Oct 82 pc: 6 w: Robert Bielak d: Don Chaffeyrc: George Wyner [ Murray Chase ], Cis Rundle [ Secretary ]
other characters: Todd Gallager, Rick
Matt enters the film world to investigate after a drink from a faded star's (Janet Leigh) glass instantly kills her new leading man.
b: 31 Oct 82 pc: 1 w: Michael Fisher d: Richard Lang NOTE: Janet Leigh (Ramona Landers) is probably most known for being murdered in the shower - in arguably the most famous shower scene of them all - in Alfred Hitchcock's "Psycho".Cesar Romero was listed in the credits as Caesar Romero.
rc: George Wyner [ Murray Chase ], Cis Rundle [ Secretary ], Alex Donnelley [ Secretary ], Paula Jean Jones [ Secretary ]
other characters: Roger Marsden (murdered)
A restaurant critic's (James Coco) dinner is disrupted when a gelatin mold brought to his table contains his partner's severed head.
b: 7 Nov 82 pc: 5 w: Skip Webster d: Hy Averbackrc: George Wyner [ Murray Chase ], Cis Rundle [ Secretary ], Maureen O'Connor [ Secretary ]
other characters: Alice, Wyndell Murdock, Glenda Collins, Sam Gleason
Matt steps in when the mother of a Malibu lifeguard fears her daughter will be the next victim of a series of fatal shark attacks.
b: 21 Nov 82 pc: 9 w: Skip Webster d: Corey Allen NOTE: Matt plays with a Rubik's Cube. Dennis Fimple (Bo) and Paul Brinegar (Lamar Pettybone) did not appear in this episode.rc: George Wyner [ Murray Chase ], Cis Rundle [ Secretary ], Maureen O'Connor [ Secretary ]
other characters: Tony
An old friend (Hugh O'Brian) calls in Matt when kidnappers snatch a seriously ill Arab prince during a jet flight to Los Angeles.
b: 28 Nov 82 pc: 8 w: Michael Fisher s: Tim Maschler d: Barbara Peeters NOTE: During a chase scene you can see the stunt bike land on the camera. Also Dennis Fimple (Bo) and Paul Brinegar (Lamar Pettybone) did not appear in this episode.rc: George Wyner [ Murray Chase ], Cis Rundle [ Secretary ], Alex Donnelley [ Secretary ], Maureen O'Connor [ Secretary ]
other characters: Riley (Security Guard), Ms. Stevenson (Secretary)
A robot designed by an electronics genius (David Cassidy) murders the brother (Troy Donahue) of it's creator.
b: 5 Dec 82 pc: 7 w: Janis Hendler s: Robert C. Dennis d: Jerome Courtland NOTE: Dennis Fimple (Bo), Paul Brinegar (Lamar Pettybone), Cis Rundle, Alex Donnelley, and Maureen O'Connor, did not appear in this episode.rc: Cis Rundle [ Pam ], Maureen O'Connor [ Maureen ]
other characters: Landlord
After a research scientist is murdered during a party at Matt's place, a mutual friend of the victim asks Matt to investigate.
b: 12 Dec 82 pc: 10 w: James L. Conway s: James L. Conway & Brad Radnitz d: Don Weis NOTE: Dennis Fimple (Bo) and Paul Brinegar (Lamar) did not appear in this episode. Also, at one point, it sounds like CJ calls Barney Jenks Jenkins.rc: George Wyner [ Murray Chase ], Cis Rundle [ Secretary ], Maureen O'Connor [ Secretary ], Kelley Bennett [ Secretary ]
An upcoming fight appears rigged when murder uncovers the champion's (Dorian Harewood) physical problems and his wife's alcoholism.
b: 2 Jan 83 pc: 13 w: Larry Alexander d: Kim Manners NOTE: Cis Rundle, Maureen O'Connor and Kelley Bennett (all credited as secretaries) are listed in the end credits, but I did not see any of them in this episode. It's possible they were edited out in the syndicated version while their name remained in the credits; or, since they were in many episodes, they forgot to take their name out.rc: George Wyner [ Murray Chase ], Cis Rundle [ Secretary ], Paula Jean Jones [ Secretary ]
other characters: John
The four ex-wives of a wealthy cat-food manufacturer mauled to death by a pet tiger hire Matt to solve the crime so they can collect the money from the will.
b: 9 Jan 83 pc: 2 w: Calvin Clements, Jr. d: Mike Vejar NOTE: Zsa Zsa (Zizi Tavori) was introduced as wife #2, but later when Matt goes to visit her, a narrarating C.J. refers to her as wife #3.During a chase scene Matt falls down a water slide. From the fall and slide through the rest of the scene Matt has a LARGE tear and hole in his pants. At one point most of his butt and underwear are clearly visible...very funny.
Paul Brinegar (Lamar) & Dinnis Fimple (Bo) were not in the opening credits nor did they appear in this episode.
rc: Cis Rundle [ Secretary ], Leigh Walsh [ Secretary ], Cynthia Hayes [ Secretary ], Maureen O'Connor [ Secretary ]
other characters: Dorian
After a reunion with a secret childhood love, she asks Matt for help, fearing someone may die at a yacht-club party.
b: 16 Jan 83 pc: 14 w: Ned Wynn d: Cliff Bolerc: George Wyner [ Murray Chase ], R.J. Williams [ Joey Novelli ], Cis Rundle [ Pam ], Megan Dunphy [ Maureen ]
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Fake telegrams summon five famous people to Matt's penthouse for a Sunday meeting with murder on the agenda.
b: 23 Jan 83 pc: 12 w: Larry Forrester d: Cliff Bolerc: Cis Rundle [ Pam ], Maureen O'Connor [ Secretary ], Leigh Walsh [ Secretary ]
other characters: Cletus Simms
From his padded cell, an institutionalized madman (Chuck Connors) hires escaped convicts to kill Houston.
b: 20 Feb 83 pc: 15 w: Calvin Clements, Jr. d: Kim Manners NOTE: In one scene Cletus Simms tries to run down Houston. The camera mounted inside the car, which filmed the shots from inside the car, can be seen in the "outside the car" footage.rc: George Wyner [ Murray Chase ], Cis Rundle [ Pam ], Maureen O'Connor [ Maureen ]
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Matt must verify or disprove an alleged UFO encounter during which a scientist suffered a fatal heart attack.
b: 27 Feb 83 pc: 11 w: Calvin Clements, Jr. d: Barbara Peeters NOTE: Dennis Fimple (Bo), Paul Brinegar (Lamar Pettybone), Cis Rundle (Pam), Maureen O'Connor (Maureen) and Lauren Lombardo (Lauren) did not appear in this episode - at least I didn't see them.Also, I did not see an "Elga" as listed in the credits, but I did see "Miss Egstrom". Therefore I assume she is Elga Egstrom.
rc: Cis Rundle [ Pam ], Maureen O'Connor [ Secretary ], Leigh Walsh [ Secretary ], John Moschitta Jr. [ Myron Chase (Murray's Brother) ]other characters:
After costumed killers try to kill C.J. by forcing her off the road, she learns all her college sorority sisters are also in danger.
b: 6 Mar 83 pc: 18 w: Robert Brennan d: Cliff Bole NOTE: The address for the HOUSTON, INC Building is 100 Century Plaza South.Ernest Borgnine (Buster) also played Dominic Santini in "Airwolf".
Rebecca Holden (Dr. Carol LeMaster) also played April Curtis in "Knight Rider".
Andrew Robinson (Jonathan Renfield) also played Garak in "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine".
rc: R. J. Williams [ Tony Novelli ], Cis Rundle [ Pam ]
other characters: Carter
A noted gossip columnist, Vonda Mirand, is murdered after threatening to expose the patrons of an exclusive bordello called the Afrodisia Fellowship.
b: 13 Mar 83 pc: 17 w: Skip Webster d: Don Chaffey NOTE: Ben Murphy (Terry Noble) also played Sam Casey in "Gemini Man".From the best that I can tell, Tony Longo's character, Johnny Denato, was listed in the credits as Johnny Gucci.
rc: Wendy Kilbourne [ Joyce ], Cis Rundle [ Pam ], John Moschitta, Jr. [ Myron Chase (Murray's Brother) ]
other characters: Decoy #1 (woman), Doris (hotel photographer), Mattie (dancer)
When a nightclub-singer friend (Robert Goulet) believes he has killed during alcohol-induced blackouts, Matt works to clear him.
b: 20 Mar 83 pc: 19 w: James L. Conway d: Don Chaffeyrc: R.J. Williams [ Tony Novelli ], Cis Rundle [ Pam ], Maureen O'Connor [ Secretary ]
other characters: Kitchen Worker (possibly Randy or Tyler)
A codebook and a cryptic message provide Matt his only clues to preventing the predicted deaths of thousands.
b: 3 Apr 83 pc: 22 w: Michael Fisher d: Kim Mannersrc: Maureen O'Connor [ Secretary ], Leigh Walsh [ Secretary ], Cis Rundle [ Secretary ]
After Matt is found leaning over the dead body of a jockey (Lynn-Holly Johnson), he is charged with murder.
b: 10 Apr 83 pc: 16 w: Skip Webster s: Skip Webster & E. Nick Alexander d: Charles Picerni NOTE: At the end of this episode we learn that Vince Novelli's real name is Vinchinso.Ron Ely is also known for playing Tarzan.
rc: John Moschitta, Jr. [ Myron Chase (Murray Chase) ], Cis Rundle [ Pam ]other characters:
When a novelist (Terry Moore) at a mystery-writers' convention is murdered, Matt finds himself involved in a real murder mystery.
b: 17 Apr 83 pc: 21 w: Skip Webster d: Corey Allenrc: Cis Rundle [ Pam ]other characters: Senator Delaney, Sony
C.J. is held hostage by a famous criminal (Martin Landau) in order to free his terrorist son held by authorities on Matt's eyewitness testimony.
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rc: Cis Rundle [ Chris ], George Wyner [ Murray Chase ], Lloyd Bochner [ Elgin Cody ]
other characters: Tanny, Mr. Lane, Sandy
Matt encounters a land scam and learns the truth about his past when he goes home to Texas.
b: 9 Sep 83 pc: 24a w: Calvin Clements, Jr. d: Don Chaffey NOTE: In this episode we learn that Matt is adopted. His adoptive father is Bill Houston, and his biological father is Virgil Wade, a.k.a. Wade Matlock.Rebecca Holden (Sharon Dardis) played April Curtis on "Knight Rider".
This episode was originally one 90-minute episode. For syndication it runs as 2 one-hour episodes. Therefore, approximately the first 15 minutes are repeated footage of scenes from part 1 to recap the story.
rc: Cis Rundle [ Chris ], George Wyner [ Murray Chase ], Lloyd Bochner [ Elgin Cody ]
other characters: Tanny, Mr. Lane, Sandy
Matt encounters a land scam and learns the truth about his past when he goes home to Texas.
b: 9 Sep 83 pc: 24b w: Calvin Clements, Jr. d: Don Chaffey NOTE: In this episode we learn that Matt is adopted. His adoptive father is Bill Houston, and his biological father is Virgil Wade, a.k.a. Wade Matlock.Rebecca Holden (Sharon Dardis) played April Curtis on "Knight Rider".
This episode was originally one 90-minute episode. For syndication it runs as 2 one-hour episodes. Therefore, approximately the first 15 minutes are repeated footage of scenes from Part 1 to recap the story.
rc: Cis Rundle [ Chris ]
other characters: Jenson, Flo Nightingale, Mo Jo (pimp), Tyrone Hadley (murdered)
C.J. convinces Matt to help clear a former police officer imprisoned for a murder he claims he did not commit.
b: 16 Sep 83 pc: 25 w: Skip Webster and Larry Alexander d: Kim Manners NOTE: Heather O'Rourke (Sunny Kimbal) was the little girl in Poltergeist from 1982 in which she coined the tag line..."They're here". Toward the end of this episode Matt returns in his helicopter and Heather again says... "They're here".Don Johnson is best known for his roles: Sonny Crocket on "Miami Vice" and Nash Bridges on "Nash Bridges".
In this episode we learn that Lt Michael Hoyt is left-handed.
rc: Cis Rundle [ Chris ]
other characters: Doctor, Dr. Austin, Heidi (waitress)
After Matt's one-night affair with an obsessed woman, she ransacks his home and murders.
b: 23 Sep 83 pc: 27 w: Robert Bielak d: Kim Manners NOTE: Epi-Log Magazine #30 shows Floyd Levine as Dr. Osgood and Rod Loomis as Dr. Michaels, but the only character names I picked up while watching was Doctor and Dr. Austin.rc: Cis Rundle [ Chris ]
other characters: Henry Omant
Matt searches for a killer who has already slain three of twelve top centerfold models.
b: 30 Sep 83 pc: 23 w: Skip Webster d: Kim Manners NOTE: Joe Penny played Nick Ryder on "Riptide".other characters: "Crazy" Willie Conklin
A mother begs Matt to find her diabetic son, deported to Mexico because he witnessed a dirty I.N.S. agent rape a woman.
b: 7 Oct 83 pc: 26 w: Daniel J. Pyne and Scott Shepherd d: Don Chaffeyrc: George Wyner [ Murray Chase ], Rockne Tarkington [ "Too Mean" Malone ]
other characters: Luther, Pasquel Martinez, Patrick (Marilyn's Son)
After one of Matt's employees is chased and shot by mobsters, his dying words to Matt is to protect a girl called Marilyn.
b: 21 Oct 83 pc: 28 w: Robert Brennen d: Barbara Petersrc: Cis Rundle [ Chris ]
other characters: Lori
An ex-newsman investigating a crooked union leader calls Matt for help just before becoming the victim of a bomb planted in his car.
b: 28 Oct 83 pc: 30 w: Jud Scott s: Steven Thornley d: James L. Conway NOTE: Matt's phone # shown in Carter Gaults rolodex is 555-6728.rc: Rockne Tarkington [ "Too Mean" Malone ], Cis Rundle [ Chris ]
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While investigating the murder of C.J.'s college roommate, Matt discovers she might have been involved with Chinese drug smugglers.
b: 4 Nov 83 pc: 29 w: James L. Conway d: Charles Picernirc: Cis Rundle [ Chris ]
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A teenage prostitute dies when she tries to stop a child prostitution ring from snaring her younger sister.
b: 18 Nov 83 pc: 32 w: Skip Webster d: James L. Conway NOTE: Trisha Noble (Melinda) played the daughter of Lord and Lady Morley in the Sherlock Holmes comedy spoof "The Private Eyes" starring Don Knotts and Tim Conway.rc:
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Matt must find one of a dead forger's original paintings, which is attracting an undue amount of interest from art dealers.
b: 25 Nov 83 pc: 31 w: ______________ d: ______________rc:
other characters: Charles (Chauffer)
Skeptical Matt becomes the target of a self-proclaimed psychic (Robert Walker) working with a kidnapping ring.
b: 2 Dec 83 pc: 33 w: Calvin Clements, Jr. d: Mike Vejar NOTE: Robert Walker (Adrian Harcomb) is probably best known for the role of Charlie Evans in the episode "Charlie X" of "Star Trek: The Original Series".This is one of the few episodes that Cis Rundle (Pam/Chris) did not appear.
rc: Mark Schneider [ Detective John Marlowe ], Cis Rundle [ Chris ], Judson Scott [ Alan Garvey a.k.a. "Andre" ]
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An international assassin (Judson Scott) kills a Navajo girl in order to use her apartment to have a clear shot at a victim.
b: 23 Dec 83 pc: 35 w: Robert Brennan d: Cliff Bole NOTE: Judson Scott, who plays "Andre" the assassin, was Joachim, Khan's right hand man in the movie "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan".Also, when Matt is asked by Charlie Chusgah if he is a Christian, Matt replies, "Yes."
rc: George Wyner [ Murray Chase ], Cis Rundle [ Chris ]
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Attorney F. Lee Bailey decides to defend a man who has confessed to killing four teen-agers, then leaves C.J. to handle the details.
b: 6 Jan 84 pc: 34 w: Daniel J. Pyne & Scott Shepherd s: Michael Fisher d: James L. Conway NOTE: Although he said it kidding with C.J., Matt revealed his fee...$500 a day, plus expenses.rc: Rockne Tarkington [ "Too Mean" Malone ], Cis Rundle [ Chris ], Patricia Klous [ Detective Andrea Flynn (first name from episode "On The Run") ]
other characters: Marla Pierce
A concert pianist (George Chakiris) is pursued by a former detective who he believes strangled 18 blond girls.
b: 13 Jan 84 pc: 36 w: Daniel J. Pyne, Scott Shepherd & Robert Bielak d: Don Chaffeyrc: Cis Rundle [ Chris ], David Wayne [ Bill Houston ]
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After Matt learns the heads of a convalescent hospital murdered a nurse, he is shot.
b: 20 Jan 84 pc: 37 w: Michael Fisher d: Charles Picerni NOTE: Jonathan Banks (Charles Dudley) also played Commander Nuveen Kroll on "Otherworld".Alan Fudge (Dr. Otis Barnwell) also played C.W. Crawford in season 2 of "Man From Atlantis".
rc: John Aprea [ Lt. Vincent Novelli ], Mark Schneider [ Detective John Marlowe ], Cis Rundle [ Chris ], R.J. Williams [ Tony Novelli ]
other characters: Arnie (boy)
Returning from Hawaii, retiree Novelli is charged with robbing a police vault of $2 million in cocaine.
b: 27 Jan 84 pc: 38 w: Stephen Lord d: Don Chaffey NOTE: Epi-Log Magazine listed John Gladstein as playing Dr. Bern, but I did not remember hearing a character by the name of Dr. Bern...maybe I missed it. Also ELM lists Anthony James as Thatcher, but I only remember a Fletcher.Again Matt names his fee of $500 a day plus expenses.
rc: Cis Rundle [ Chris ]
other characters: John Davis, Paula Channing (or Jenning), Carol
A psychiatrist's secretary discovers her boss's blackmail, then dies while leaving a message on Matt's answering machine.
b: 3 Feb 84 pc: 39 w: Skip Webster d: Charles Picernirc: Cis Rundle [ Chris ]
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A man who murdered eight women, including Matt's fiancée, sends a clipping of his latest victim to Houston.
b: 24 Feb 84 pc: 40 w: Robert Brennan d: Don Chaffey NOTE: The name of Matt's yacht is ENDEAVOR.rc: Rockne Tarkington [ "Too Mean" Malone ], David Wayne [ Bill Houston ], Cis Rundle [ Chris ]
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A psychotic hospital orderly (Lou Ferrigno) who killed five men decides to make Matt's ailing father his next victim.
b: 2 Mar 84 pc: 41 w: Daniel J. Pyne & Scott Shepherd d: William Crain NOTE: Lou Ferrigno (Steven Otto) is and always will be "The Incrtedible Hulk".The registration number for Matt's helicopter is N10902. The local newspaper is the Los Angeles Tribune.
In one scene you can see Matt's hip and butt pads (for a rolling stunt) showing through his pants. And also, there's a scene where "Too Mean" stands just outside a hospital room... SMOKING! (can't do that any more). Also Matt's dad dies in this episode, probably paving the way for Buddy Ebsen as Roy Houston in season 3.
rc: Rockne Tarkington [ "Too Mean" Malone ], Cis Rundle [ Chris ]
other characters: Bella Ellis
When C.J. rejects a disturbed admirer's (Marjoe Gortner) advances, he kills her boyfriend and tries to murder her.
NOTE: The registration for Matt's helicopter is N58407 (different than the N10902 shown in the previous episode."Too Mean" states that his fee for body guard services is $200 a day, plus expenses. After watching C.J. dial Matt we see that Matt's phone # at his Texas estate is 275-6206. The address for Matt's home in Pinewood is 1217 Overlook Drive. Derived from a closeup of C.J.'s check we know that C.J.'s home address is 12718 Alden Canyon Road, Los Angeles, Ca., 90046, and she banks at Federated Bank.
b: 9 Mar 84 pc: 42 w: Calvin Clements, Jr. d: Don Chaffeyrc: Cis Rundle [ Chris ]
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A petty thief (Stuart Pankin) asks Matt's help to return $3 million he unwittingly stole from the mob.
b: 23 Mar 84 pc: 43 w: James L. Conway d: James L. Conwayrc: Andrew Prine [ Peter Martin Delaney (alias: Truman Masters) ], Lloyd Bochner [ Elgin Cody ], Patricia Klous [ Andrea Flynn (last name derived from episode "Waltz of Death") ], Cis Rundle [ Chris ]
other characters: Veronica Sims (murdered)
Matt awakens in his penthouse after a month-long absence, remembering nothing and finding himself accused of murder.
b: 30 Mar 84 pc: 44 w: Michael Fisher d: Cliff Bole| Back to TOP of Page |
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rc: Andrew Prine [ Peter Martin Delaney (alias: Truman Masters) ], Bumper Robinson [ Nathaniel (gifted boy) ], George Wyner [ Murray Chase ], Cis Rundle [ Chris ]
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Matt's uncle (Buddy Ebsen), an ex-spy, helps Matt prove he is a victim of mind control and establish his innocence of murder.
b: 21 Sep 84 pc: 45 w: Michael Fisher d: James L. Conway NOTE: Most Saturday morning cartoon watchers will recognize Mary Wickes (Nellie Cochran). She played Zelda, the housekeeper in Sid and Marty Krofft's "Sigmund and the Sea Monsters".rc: Cis Rundle [ Chris ], Steve Doubet [ Doctor ], Bumper Robinson [ Nathaniel ], Laurence Haddon [ Deputy Chief Cassidy* (I did not hear this name during this episode) ]
other characters: Judge C. Sylos, Billy, Farris (possibly Coroner's Assistant), Dr. M. Granger (murdered)
When Hoyt's young daughter is kidnapped and held prisoner by a child molester (James Olson), Matt risks everything -- even his own life.
b: 28 Sep 84 pc: 51 w: Michael Fisher d: Don Chaffeyrc: Cis Rundle [ Chris ]
other characters: Guard
Matt believes C.J.'s new love (Simon MacCorkindale), a rising TV newsman, is involved in a kidnapping captured on film.
b: 12 Oct 84 pc: 47 w: Ann Lewis Hamilton d: Don Chaffey NOTE: Simon MacCorkindale played Jonathan Chase in the 1983 short-lived TV series "Manimal".rc: Cis Rundle [ Chris ]
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Matt must free a girl from a religious commune run by an evangelist who plans to take her inheritance of $3 million, and then kill her.
b: 19 Oct 84 pc: 48 w: Skip Webster d: Kim Manners NOTE: In one scene the registration numbers on his helicopter change a couple of times.rc: Cis Rundle [ Chris ]
other characters: Mike, Deputy Marsh
C.J. gets amnesia after an auto accident, and finds herself in jail with inmates working for a prostitution ring.
b: 26 Oct 84 pc: 46 w: William T. Conway d: Cliff Bole NOTE: Neither Lincoln Kilpatrick (Lt. Hoyt) or Buddy Ebsen (Uncle Roy Houston) appeared in this episode.rc: Rockne Tarkington [ "Too Mean" Malone ], Michael Goodwin [ Will Houston (Roy's son & Matt's cousin) ], Cis Rundle [ Chris ]
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Matt, Roy and "Too Mean" team up with an arrogant mercenary (Max Baer Jr.) to find Matt's cousin, who he thought died as a POW in Cambodia.
b: 2 Nov 84 pc: 52 w: Daniel J. Pyne & Scott Shepherd d: James L. Conway NOTE: "Too Mean" has now lost his mustache, but that's not all he loses in this episode.Also, during one scene, you can hear the theme from "The Love Boat" while the Vietnam soldiers are relaxing in their huts; and they also get excited about "Gilligan's Island" coming on.
If you think you recognize Andy McKay, played by Max Baer, your'e right...Max is best known for playing Jethro on "The Beverly Hillbillies" along with Buddy Ebsen.
rc: Michael Goodwin [ Will Houston (Roy's son & Matt's cousin) ], Cis Rundle [ Chris ]
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Andy (Max Baer Jr.) appears to have betrayed Matt and the rest to the Cambodian warlord holding Matt's cousin captive.
b: 9 Nov 84 pc: 53 w: Daniel J. Pyne & Scott Shepherd d: James L. Conwayrc: Cis Rundle [ Chris ]
other characters: Kirby Andrews (Chauffeur), Monica, Beverly Roberts
Matt can't accept the perfect alibi of his chief suspect (James Read) in the deaths of two models, until he learns a family secret.
NOTE: Judith Strangis (Amy) is also known for playing Dyna Girl in Sid and Marty Krofft's "Electra Woman & Dyna Girl" (credited as Judy Strangis). b: 16 Nov 84 pc: 54 w: James L. Conway d: Cliff Bolerc: Judson Scott [ Alan Garvey a.k.a. "Andre" ], Mark Schneider [ Detective John Marlowe ], Cis Rundle [ Chris ]
other characters: Mickey (the chimp)
An international assassin (Judson Scott) hired to kill a Middle Eastern leader, ignores his orders and seeks revenge on Matt instead.
b: 23 Nov 84 pc: 50 w: Robert Brennan d: Mike Vejar NOTE: Cis Rundle (Chris) is listed in the end credits, but I did not see her in this episode. It's possible she was edited out in the syndicated version while her name remained in the credits; or, since she was in just about every episode they forgot to take her name out.rc: Cis Rundle [ Chris ], Steve Doubet [ Dr. Flynn ]
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Matt's old high-school classmate (Jenny Sherman) involves him in a plot concerning an ex-Army officer and smuggled Vietnamese gems.
b: 30 Nov 84 pc: 49 w: Stephen Lord d: Don Chaffeyrc: George Wyner [ Murray Chase ], Cis Rundle [ Chris ]
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Matt must convince Hoyt a sporting-goods tycoon (Stuart Whitman) hunted two athletes like game animals.
b: 7 Dec 84 pc: 55 w: Daniel J. Pyne & Scott Shepherd s: David Florimbi d: Charles Picernirc: Cis Rundle [ Chris ]
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After an actress (Kay Lenz) is certain she saw her baby son, kidnapped a year earlier, with another woman in a park, she asks Matt for help.
b: 21 Dec 84 pc: 56 w: Margie Gordon d: Cliff Bole NOTE: This episode shows the face of Matt's business card which shows the address for Houston Investigations as 200 West Temple Street, Los Angeles, Ca. 90012 (same as C.J.'s card in episode #62, "Death Trap"). However, this differs from the address Matt gave in episode #18, "Here's Another Fine Mess", where Matt, while talking on the telephone, gives his address as 100 Century Plaza South (assuming the addresses for Houston Investigations and the HOUSTON, INC. building are the same). Also, his card shows the phone # for Houston Investigations as 555-3141.rc: Cis Rundle [ Chris ], Laurence Haddon [ Commander Cassidy ]
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Matt is convinced that the man who kidnapped and tormented a little boy is the same man that kidnapped and tormented him when he was a boy.
b: 4 Jan 85 pc: 58 w: Daniel J. Pyne s: Michael Fisher d: Kim Manners NOTE: Chad Allen (Patrick Denton) is most recently known for playing Matthew Cooper on "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman". And for you "Star Trek: The Next Generation" fans he also played Jono/Jeremiah Rossa in the episode "Suddenly Human".Cis Rundle (Chris) is listed in the end credits, but I did not see her in this episode. It's possible she was edited out in the syndicated version while her name remained in the credits; or, since she was in just about every episode they forgot to take her name out.
rc: Michael Goodwin [ Will Houston (Matt's cousin) ], Cis Rundle [ Chris ]
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Matt rushes to find the girlfriend of his distraught cousin who threatens to leap from a rooftop.
b: 11 Jan 85 pc: 59 w: Robert Brennan d: Peter Cranerc: Cis Rundle [ Chris ]
other characters: Bruce Stevens
C.J., Roy and Matt investigate an embezzlement scheme in a once-bustling oil town.
b: 18 Jan 85 pc: 60 w: Richard Fisher d: Kim Manners NOTE: Star Trek fans should recognize Andrew Robinson (Oliver Bancroft) as the Cardassian tailor, Garak on "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine".Lt. Hoyt did not appear in this episode.
This episode shows the face of C.J.'s business card which shows the address for Houston Investigations as 200 West Temple Street, Los Angeles, Ca. 90012 (same as Matt's card in episode #59, "Stolen"). However, this differs from the address Matt gave in episode #18, "Here's Another Fine Mess", where Matt, while talking on the telephone, gives his address as 100 Century Plaza South (assuming the addresses for Houston Investigations and the HOUSTON, INC. building are the same). Also, his card shows the phone # for Houston Investigations as 555-3141.
rc: Cis Rundle [ Chris ]
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Matt investigates the murders of his college roommate's fiancée and another imminent bride.
b: 25 Jan 85 pc: 61 w: Steven Whitney d: Charles Picernirc: Cis Rundle [ Chris ]
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Matt receives unexpected help in a murder/extortion case from a fellow detective, the sister of one of the victims.
b: 1 Feb 85 pc: 62 w: William T. Conway d: Cliff Bole NOTE: Hoyt's phone # is 224-7112.rc: Cis Rundle [ Chris ]
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A frightened stewardess (Shari Belafonte-Harper) comes to Matt after her friend (Ellen Bry) photographs a secret-society execution.
b: 8 Feb 85 pc: 63 w: Mike Robe d: Mike Robe NOTE: "Star Trek: The Next Generation fans should recognize a couple of people... Ray Walston (Clyde Sinclair) plays Boothby, the grounds keeper at Starfleet Academy; and John Anderson (Captain Conroy) played Kevin Uxbridge in episode #3.3, "The Survivors".Robert Fuller (Phillip Caulder) played Dr. Kelly Brackett in the 1972 series "Emergency!"
Cis Rundle (Chris) is listed in the end credits, but I did not see her in this episode. It's possible she was edited out in the syndicated version while her name remained in the credits; or, since she was in just about every episode they forgot to take her name out.
rc: Cis Rundle [ Chris ]
other characters: Ed Thompson, The Chief
To flush the killer after his old CIA squad that call themselves "The Five Fingers", Roy pretends an attempt to kill him was successful.
b: 15 Feb 85 pc: 64 w: Scott Shepherd s: Tom Edwards d: Charles Picernirc: Kerrie Keane [ Elizabeth Sheridan ], Mark Schneider [ Detective John Marlowe ], Cis Rundle [ Chris ]
other characters:
Matt falls for an heiress (Kerrie Keane) whose brother intends to use the family fortune to support Irish terrorists.
b: 22 Feb 85 pc: 65 w: Daniel J. Pyne d: Mike Vejar NOTE: Cis Rundle (Chris) is listed in the end credits, but I did not see her in this episode. It's possible she was edited out in the syndicated version while her name remained in the credits; or, since she was in just about every episode they forgot to take her name out.rc:
other characters: Neil's girlfriend
Matt, Uncle Roy and C.J. join Hoyt's stakeout of a big drug payoff and wind up in the crossfire of a plot by the buyer to double-cross the seller.
b: 15 Mar 85 pc: 57 w: Robert Earll d: William Crain NOTE: This is a flashback episode. Also, this one of the few episodes that Cis Rundle (Chris) did not appear.Frank Bonner (Fred) is best known for playing Herb Tarlek on "WKRP in Cincinnati".
rc: Kerrie Keane [ Elizabeth Sheridan ], Cis Rundle [ Chris ]
Matt's love, Elizabeth (Kerrie Keane), returns, while a murderer (Chuck McCann) uses Matt to publicize his deeds.
b: 29 Mar 85 pc: 66 w: Skip Webster d: James L. Conway NOTE: In the opening scene of this episode the camera man moves in for a close-up of Chuck McCann (Adam Booth) looking through a window and you can clearly see the reflection of the camera and the cameraman in the glass.| Back to TOP of Page |
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* Credits for which I did not hear a character name while watching the episode, but list the character name as listed in the guide for Matt Houston in EPI-LOG Magazine, Issue #30, May 1993.
The following are episodes in which I missed - for one reason or another - some part of the credits or the complete episode:
Thanks to George Fergus for getting this list of episodes started.