Matt Houston

Matt Houston

Matt Houston

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Matt Houston

1982- 1985

3 Seasons

69 Episodes

6.3(28 votes)

Ended

Drama

Overview

Matt Houston is an American crime drama series that aired on ABC from 1982 to 1985. Created by Lawrence Gordon, the series was produced by Aaron Spelling.

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No episodes found for this season.

Cast & Crew

4 members

Acting

Lee Horsley

Matt Houston

Lee Horsley

Acting

Pamela Hensley

C.J. Parsons

Pamela Hensley

Acting

Lincoln Kilpatrick

Lt. Michael Hoyt

Lincoln Kilpatrick

Acting

Buddy Ebsen

Roy Houston

Buddy Ebsen

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