In numerous episodes, Ben Matlock, the attorney is able to finger the real assailant during cross-examination of a witness. These scenes required Andy Griffith to spend considerable time standing-owing to Guillian-Barré Syndrome, he wore knee braces due to temporary paralysis of his lower legs-and delivering lengthy monologues. The actor also carried notes to help him recall dialogue and spent weekends rehearsing. When he finished, the crew would typically applaud the actor for nailing the complex and arduous "gotcha" speeches. According to Nancy Stafford, Griffith almost always got the speech right on the first take.
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