"Matlock" writer John Lowe filed a lawsuit against CBS alleging he was subjected to racist conduct and wrongful termination.

John Lowe claims the production's showrunner and executive producers created a hostile work environment.

The original "Matlock" first aired in the '80s and featured a host of veteran actors, with careers that helped shape the ...

Some of the show’s leadership made harassing statements about the writer’s race and sexuality, the lawsuit says. CBS said it had been unable to find support for the allegations.

In addition to Matlock returning later than usual, the hit CBS series will be going through some surprise shakeups to further the plot. During an exclusive interview with Us Weekly at the MPTF NextGen ...

After the major storyline was resolved, the “Matlock” writers needed time to regroup and figure out what’s next. Rather than returning in the fall as usual, “Matlock” has been pushed to midseason.

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Writer says he and other Black cast and crew members were subjected to inappropriate comments.

John Lowe, a former writer on “Matlock,” filed a lawsuit against CBS Television Studios, showrunner Jennie Snyder Urman and executive producers Nicki Renna and Jeffrey Lieber on Wednesday. He alleged ...

A Matlock writer sued CBS and the creator of the show for allegedly fostering a hostile work environment following racist and sexually explicit remarks. John Lowe, who was hired in 2023 as an ...