Kathy Bates has been candid about considering retirement before CBS’ Matlock came along. Despite having a prolific career spanning five decades, Bates thought about stepping away from acting in ...

Rob Reiner and Kathy Bates at the 2025 TCM Classic Film Festival. Jesse Grant/Getty. Before she won her Oscar and before the film was released, Bates feared that she'd killed her career before it ...

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The Kathy Bates-led legal drama “Matlock” already has a loyal fan base, but has it made enough of an impression to get a second season? Yes, “Matlock” was renewed for season 2 in October ...