Overview

• Bates set the record for oldest nominee in the Lead Actress in a Drama Series category, surpassing Angela Lansbury’s previous mark at age 70.
• She earned the nod for portraying Madeline “Matty” Matlock in CBS’s gender-swapped reboot created by Jennie Snyder Urman, which premiered last October.
• This year’s accolades for Bates include a Critics Choice Award win and nominations from the Golden Globes and Screen Actors Guild.
• Matlock launched to 7.73 million viewers, marking CBS’s strongest drama premiere in five years and drawing widespread critical praise.
• On the strength of its ratings and response, CBS has greenlit Matlock’s sophomore season for a fall return.