Breaking
BreakingNew ScientistNewborn Brains May Possess Capacity for Thought and Awareness· 3 minutes agoBreakingNew ScientistPigeons Lock Eyes in Place During Flight, Research Reveals· 3 minutes agoBreakingThe HillPresident Trump Cautions Israel on Hezbollah Operations, Urges 'Good Judgment'· 3 minutes agoBreakingThe HillHouse Democrats Question Susie Wiles Over Reported Habeas Corpus Discussions· 3 minutes agoBreakingGlobe and MailTrump Claims Iran Girls' School Attack Unintentional at G7 Summit· 3 minutes agoBreakingHindustan Times WorldKansas City Shootings Leave One Dead, Four Injured· 9 minutes agoBreakingVarietyBowen Yang Reflects on His Saturday Night Live Journey· 9 minutes agoBreakingBillboardFIFA World Cup Reshapes North American Touring Market, Leads to Record Summer· 13 minutes agoBreakingLive SciencePhysicists Split Photon, Discover Complex Particle Swarm· 13 minutes agoBreakingCBS SportsExpert Reveals England vs. Croatia 2026 World Cup Predictions· 13 minutes agoBreakingNew ScientistNewborn Brains May Possess Capacity for Thought and Awareness· 3 minutes agoBreakingNew ScientistPigeons Lock Eyes in Place During Flight, Research Reveals· 3 minutes agoBreakingThe HillPresident Trump Cautions Israel on Hezbollah Operations, Urges 'Good Judgment'· 3 minutes agoBreakingThe HillHouse Democrats Question Susie Wiles Over Reported Habeas Corpus Discussions· 3 minutes agoBreakingGlobe and MailTrump Claims Iran Girls' School Attack Unintentional at G7 Summit· 3 minutes agoBreakingHindustan Times WorldKansas City Shootings Leave One Dead, Four Injured· 9 minutes agoBreakingVarietyBowen Yang Reflects on His Saturday Night Live Journey· 9 minutes agoBreakingBillboardFIFA World Cup Reshapes North American Touring Market, Leads to Record Summer· 13 minutes agoBreakingLive SciencePhysicists Split Photon, Discover Complex Particle Swarm· 13 minutes agoBreakingCBS SportsExpert Reveals England vs. Croatia 2026 World Cup Predictions· 13 minutes ago
Fainaron logoFainaron
Home
Home/Entertainment
Entertainment
Source: Deadline Hollywood

Former 'Matlock' Writer Files Lawsuit Against Showrunner Jennie Synder Urman Alleging Harassment and Wrongful Termination

A former writer for the CBS series "Matlock," starring Kathy Bates, has initiated a lawsuit against the show's showrunner, Jennie Synder Urman. The complaint, filed Wednesday in Los Angeles Superior Court, alleges the writer was terminated after voicing concerns about alleged racist and sexual comments made by Urman. The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages.

By Fainaron·Jun 17, 2026 (3 minutes ago)·1 views
Former 'Matlock' Writer Files Lawsuit Against Showrunner Jennie Synder Urman Alleging Harassment and Wrongful Termination

A lawsuit has been filed against the CBS series "Matlock," starring Kathy Bates, by a former writer who alleges wrongful termination.

The writer claims he was dismissed from his position after raising concerns regarding alleged racist and sexual comments attributed to showrunner Jennie Synder Urman.

The complaint was officially filed on Wednesday in Los Angeles Superior Court. It seeks unspecified damages.

(Source: Deadline Hollywood)

#matlock#jennie synder urman#kathy bates#cbs#lawsuit#harassment#television#writer
Source attribution: This article was AI-curated and rewritten by Fainaron from a piece originally published by Deadline Hollywood. Read the original at Deadline Hollywood →

More like this

Los Bukis' 'Tu Cárcel' Classic and Morat's 2026 Pop-Rock Version Compared
Entertainment
3 minutes ago

Los Bukis' 'Tu Cárcel' Classic and Morat's 2026 Pop-Rock Version Compared

The timeless 1986 Los Bukis hit, "Tu Cárcel," originally penned by Marco Antonio Solís, has been revisited by the Colombian band Morat with a new pop-rock rendition. This latest version, released in 2026, became part of the soundtrack for the Disney+ and Hulu series "Dear Killer Nannies: Criado Por Sicarios" and achieved significant chart success. Billboard recently conducted a comparison of the two distinct versions, highlighting their individual characteristics and impact.

Billboard
Prime Video Offers Early Deals on Streaming Channels Ahead of Prime Day
Entertainment
9 minutes ago

Prime Video Offers Early Deals on Streaming Channels Ahead of Prime Day

Amazon's Prime Video is providing early discounts on various streaming channels, with subscriptions available for $0.99 per month. This promotional offer includes popular services such as Starz, Paramount+, MGM+, AMC+, and BritBox. The deals are active from today through June 26, preceding the official start of Prime Day next week. These early promotions are introduced in anticipation of upcoming summer releases on the platform.

Variety
Former 'Matlock' Writer Sues CBS, Producers Over Alleged Racist and Sexual Comments
Entertainment
9 minutes ago

Former 'Matlock' Writer Sues CBS, Producers Over Alleged Racist and Sexual Comments

John Lowe, a former writer for the series "Matlock," has filed a lawsuit against CBS Television Studios, showrunner Jennie Snyder Urman, and executive producers Nicki Renna and Jeffrey Lieber. The lawsuit, filed on Wednesday, alleges that racially stereotyped comments were made towards Lowe and other Black cast and crew members. Lowe claims these comments, which included remarks about his body and genitalia, contributed to a "hostile work environment" on set.

Variety
Breaking
Bowen Yang Reflects on His Saturday Night Live Journey
Entertainment
9 minutes ago

Bowen Yang Reflects on His Saturday Night Live Journey

Bowen Yang has expressed a sense of nostalgia for his time on "Saturday Night Live." He initially joined the long-running sketch comedy series as a writer in 2018, subsequently becoming a cast member the following year. Yang concluded his tenure with the show in December, noting that it took him a period to fully appreciate the experience.

Variety
Back to Homepage

By the numbers

Fainaron — live counters

Updated every 30 seconds. Automatically — no human edits.

Total Articles

22.1K

Visitors Today

1.1K

This Month

3.6K

Lifetime Visitors

3.6K

Article Views

34.6K

Pageviews Today

4.8K

Pageviews Lifetime

25.2K

Last 30 Days

3.6K

as of 6/17/2026, 6:27:52 PM