06 Jun 1997
Buddy
An eccentric socialite raises a gorilla as her son.
The Lawyer
Wilma Harrison had it all. A wealthy doctor for a husband. A big playboy for a lover. A beautiful home. And a horrible death.
Tony Petrocelli, a bright young lawyer practicing in the rich cattle town of Baker, becomes embroiled in a murder case.
Top Billed Cast
Barry Newman Tony Petrocelli
Harold Gould Eric P. Scott
Diana Muldaur Ruth Petrocelli
Robert Colbert Jack Harrison
Kathleen Crowley Alice Fiske
Warren J. Kemmerling Sergeant Moran
Booth Colman Judge Crawford
Ken Swofford Charlie O'Keefe
E.J. André F.J. Williamson
William Sylvester Paul Harrison
Jeffery V. Thompson Andy Greer
Tom Harvey Bob Chambers
Ivor Barry Wyler
Melendy Britt Ann Greer
John Himes Myro McCauley
Ralph Thomas Mike Peterson
Mary Charlotte Wilcox Wilma Harrison
Gene O'Donnell Judge Swackhammer
Walter Mathews Mr. Andre
Ray Ballard Mr. Canon
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