Murder She Wrote Episode Guide ================================================================== Compiled by Guidewriter (rad@crl.com) Date: 1/28/98 Assisted by Joan Boorstein (jboor@cs.umb.edu) who supplied titles. Tom Walsh and his sister, Elizabeth Bridgers (avs@netport.com) Not to be sold in any form. May be posted to any 'free' site in the original format. Posted: AEA http://avimall.com/entertain/MurderSheWrote_full.txt or MSW#.txt # is a number from 1 to 6 Current updates at http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/9821 ================================================================= Please do not ask for tapes. Post to alt.video.tape-trading ================================================================= Jessica Fletcher is a widow who lives in a small coastal town in Maine and spends her time writing murder mysteries. [Some fans have suggested that it is not safe to be in the same town with her.] Recurring cast: Jessica Fletcher..........Angela Lansbury Grady Fletcher............Michael Horton Sheriff Amos Tupper.......Tom Bosley Dr. Seth Hazlitt..........William Windom Ethan Cragg...............Claude Akins Harry McGraw..............Jerry Orbach Theme Music by John Addison Additional music credits listed with each episode. Season 1: 1. 9/30/84 THE MURDER OF SHERLOCK HOLMES Debut 2 hours. 2. Jessica is caught up in a costume ball when she unexpectedly spends more time with her publisher. w. Peter S. Fischer d. Corey Allen Story by Richard Levinson, William Link & Peter S. Fischer music by John Addison Preston Giles...............Arthur Hill Capt. Caleb McCallum........Brian Keith Chief Gunderson.............Ned Beatty Louise......................Anne Lloyd Francis Ashley Vickers..............Tricia O'Neil Dexter Baxendale............Dennis Patrick Eleanor Thompson............Roseanna Hoffman Kit Donovan.................Jessica Browne Peter Brill.................Bert Convy Bus Driver..................Herb Edelman Doctor......................Raymond St.Jacques Davis.......................David Byrd Egg Man Costume.............Richard Erdman Talk Show Host..............Danny Wells Daniel.(train porter).......John Hancock Cellini.....................Jay Fenichel Marvin......................Stanley Brock Lois Hoey...................Paddi Edwards Muriel......................Ellen Crawford ............................Eddie Barth Young Deputy................Hap Lawrence Feminist Interviewer........Kat Sawyer-Young Heavy Set Crude Man.........Joseph Perry New Holvang Cabbie..........Howard Mann Jane........................Freddye Chapman Black Youth.................Russell Curry White Tough.................Johnny Venocur White Tough.................Andy Garcia Bag Lady....................Anne Ramsay Tom.........................Jimmy Joyce Book Critic.................Ken Olfson Agnes Peabody...............Paula Victor Peter Pan...................Billie Hayes Young Woman.................Cathey Paine Policeman On Boat...........Beau Starr TV Reporter.................Larry McCormick Cab Driver..................Dan Chambers Performer (Miss Devine).....Ballee Young Bookstore Owner.............Donald Elson Mailman.....................Daniel Zippi 3. 10/7/84 DEADLY LADY A multimillionaire swept off his yacht during a hurricane near Cabot Cove, turns up in Jessica's backyard. w. Peter S. Fischer d. Corey Allen music by David Bell Nancy Earl..................Doran Clark Maggie Earl.................Marilyn Hassett Lisa Earl Shelby............Cassie Yates Grace Earl Lamont...........Anne Lockhart Terry Jones.................Richard Hatch Brian Shelby................Dack Rambo Ralph.......................Howard Duff Jonathan Bailey.............Tom Bower Emma........................Carol Swarbrick Ethan Cragg.................Claude Akins Nils Andersen...............John Petlock Elias Cobb..................Robert Beecher 4. 10/14/84 BIRDS OF A FEATHER The man who careens across their table in a cabaret turns out to be the fiance of Jessica's niece trying to avoid being caught after the owner is found murdered. w. Robert E. Swanson d. John Llewellyn Moxey music by Lantz Rubin Howard Griffin..............Jeff Conaway Candice Drake...............Carol Lawrence Mike........................Dick Gautier Victoria Brandon............Genie Francis Bill Patterson..............Bart Braverman Freddy York.................Gabe Kaplan Lieutenant Novak............Harry Guardino Barbara.....................Barbara Rhoades Al Drake....................Martin Landau Maitre d'...................Robin Bach Minister....................John O'Leary Charlie.....................William Edward Phipps M.C.........................Brian Avery Security Guard..............Gary Pagett Waiter #2...................Herndon Jackson Waiter......................Tony Ballen Leather Guy.................Nick Savage 5. 10/28/84 HOORAY FOR HOMICIDE Jessica winds up on the other side of the law when she is suspected of 'doing in' the movie producer of her book. w. Robert Van Scoyk d. Richard A. Colla music by Richard Markowitz Marta Quintessa.............Samantha Egger Eve Crystal.................Melissa Sue Anderson Ross Hayley.................John Astin Lt. Mike Hernandez..........Jose Perez Allan Gebhart...............James MacArthur Jerry Lydecker..............John Saxon Scott Bennett...............Morgan Stevens Martin Strindberg...........Lyle Waggoner Elinor......................Virginia Mayo Norman Lester...............Ron Palillo Sunny Finch.................Marianne McAndrew First Asst.Director.........Wayne Powers Det. Mack Brody.............Erik Holland Paddy.......................Hank Rolike Ted Lafferty................Paul Ryan TV Newswoman................Barbara Block TV Newsman #1...............Jack Scaliri TV Newsman #2...............R.J.Adams Security Guard..............Michael Milhoan Tour Guide..................Lisa Hope Ross 6. 11/4/84 IT'S A DOG'S LIFE A fox hunter dies in a riding accident and the authorities want to blame his pet dog, Teddy, heir to his estate. w. Mark Giles & Linda Shank d. Seymour Robbie Music by David Bell Denton Langley..............Dan O'Herlihy Abby Freestone..............Lynn Redgrave Spenser Langley.............Jared Martin Trish Langley...............Lenora Kasdorf Echo Cramer.................Cherie Currie Morgana.....................Cathryn Damon Tom Cassidy.................Forrest Tucker Marcus Boswell..............Dean Jones Potts.......................Gregory Walcott Mr. Barnes..................Sandy Ward Sheriff.....................Roger Miller Miss Sampson................Donna Anderson Marshall Dep. Will Roxie.............Byron Cherry Vet.........................James Hampton Coroner.....................Robert Cornthwaite Gary........................Greg Norberg Master of the Hunt..........Bernard McDonald Anthony.....................Brian Mazur 7. 11/18/84 LOVERS AND OTHER KILLERS The terrific secretary Jessica hired is the chief suspect in the murder of his wealthy girlfriend. Filmed in Seattle. w. Peter S. Fischer d. Allen Reisner music by Richard Markowitz David Tolliver..............Andrew Stevens Dr.Edmund Gerard............Peter Graves Prof. Todd Lowery...........Andrew Prine Jack Schroeder..............Grant Goodeve Amelia Browne...............Lois Nettleton Lt.Cal Andrews..............Greg Morris Lila Schroeder..............Lory Walsh 8. 11/25/84 HIT, RUN AND HOMICIDE A car with a mind of its own, runs down the former employer of a brilliant electronics inventor. w. Gerald K. Siegel d. Alan Cooke music by David Bell Daniel O'Brien..............Van Johnson Katie Simmons...............June Allyson Leslie......................Patti D'Arbanville Charles Woodley.............Stuart Whitman Tony Holiday................Edward Albert Dean Merrill................Bruce Gray Eliza Bates.................Lois Foraker Lois........................Paddi Edwards Cora McIntyre...............Dee Croxton Gas Attendant...............Douglas Stevenson Doctor......................Harry Stephens Deputy......................G.R. Smith Local #1....................Roger Price Local #2....................Ed Morgan Umpire......................David Ashrow 9. 12/9/84 WE'RE OFF TO KILL THE WIZARD In a locked room mystery, the theme part owner, who hired Jessica to design a House of Horror, is found dead. w. Peter S. Fischer d. Walter Grauman story by Peter S. Fischer & Gerald K. Siegel music by David Bell Horatio Baldwin.............James Coco Laurie Bascomb..............Kim Darby Phillip Carlson.............Kristoffer Tabori Michael Gardner.............George DiCenzo Arnold Megrim...............Richard Sanders Erica Baldwin...............Christine Belford Leo Hollander...............Gene Evans Captain.....................John Schuck Lt. Bert Donovan............James Stephens Carol Donovan...............Anne Perry Billy Donovan...............Leaf Phoenix Cindy Donovan...............Summer Phoenix Ned O'Brien.................Eric Server Second Guard................Vincent Howard Security Guard..............Ivan Saric Clerk.......................Laura Leyva Skycap......................Henry G. Sanders 10. 12/16/84 DEATH TAKES A CURTAIN CALL Defecting Soviet ballet artists decide to leave just as the body of the KGB officer assigned to them is found. USSR Rostov Ballet in Boston. w. Paul W. Cooper d. Allen Reisner music by Richard Markowitz Major Anatole Karzoff.......William Conrad Natalia.....................Vicki Kriegler Alexander...................George De La Pena Irina.......................Kerry Armstrong Skip Fleming................James Carroll Jordan Leo Peterson................Hurd Hatfield Nagy........................Adam Gregor Chief Agent O'Farrell.......Dane Clark Mr. Eddington...............Paul Rudd Velma Rodecker..............Jessica Nelson Dewey Johnson...............Courtney Burr Serge Berensky..............Anthony DeLongis Nagy........................Adam Gregor TV Reporter.................Steve Arvin Sgt. Kevin Hogan............Read Morgan 11. 12/30/84 DEATH CASTS A SPELL A group of men in a hypnotic trance appear to witness a killing, but none of them see anything. w. Steve & Miyoko Hensley d. Allen Reisner music by Richard Markowitz Cagliostro..................Jose Ferrer Joan Germaine...............Diana Canova Bud Michaels................Murray Hamilton Joe Kellijian...............Robert Loggia Zack Bernard................Mayf Nutter Regina Kellijian............Michelle Phillips Andy Townsend...............Brian Kerwin Sheri Diamond...............Elaine Joyce Lt. Bertcam.................Robert Hogan Dr. Lambert.................Conrad Janis Elderly Lady................Elvia Allman Busboy......................Ritchie Montgomery Fillmore....................Rance Howard Hypnotist...................Alex Rebar Heisema.....................Diane Turley Travis Liz.........................Mary Lou Kenworthy Policeman #1................Lee Duncan Hypnotized Person #1........Robert Balderson Hypnotized Person #2........Hartly Silver Hypnotized Person #3........Bill Shick Hypnotized Person #4........Gay Hagan Hypnotized Person #5........Joy Ellison Hypnotized Person #6........Kathy Stangel 12. 11/6/85 CAPITOL OFFENSE A temporary term in Congress does not keep murder away from Mrs. Fletcher. w. Peter S. Fischer d. John Llewellyn Moxey music by David Bell Dan Keppner.................Stephen Macht Diana Simms.................Linda Kelsey Harry Parmel................Nicholas Pryor Ray Dixon...................Mitchell Ryan Joe Blinn...................Gary Sandy Lt.Mendelsohn...............Herschel Bernardi Stewart Danziner............Mark Shera Miss Shepherd...............Edie Adams Wendell Joyner..............Frank Aletter Harold DeWitt...............Colby Chester Chairman....................David Hooks Clerk.......................Jensen Collier Driver's Partner............Jade McCall 13. 1/13/85 BROADWAY MALADY Jessica investigates when an up-coming young actress is seriously wounded during a mugging. Milton Berle appears in a cameo. w. Tom Sawyer Hy Auerback music by Richard Markowitz Rita Talbot.................Vivian Blaine Patti Bristol...............Lorna Luft Barry Bristol...............Gregg Henry Marc Faber..................Robert Morse Si Parrish..................Patrick O'Neal Lou Farrell.................Milton Berle Lonnie Valeri...............Elaine Giftos Sergeant....................Gregory Sierra Gretchen Pashko.............Barbara Whinnery Kate Metcalf................Sharee Gregory Monsignor Kelly.............Ed Bakey Taki........................Roberto Roman Man.........................Johnny Seven Veronica....................Irma Garcia Dr. Peter Weber.............Edson Stroll Newscaster..................Victoria Harned Doorman.....................Joe Nesnow Captain.....................Dante d'Andre Jimmy Finley................Bob Gorman Cartin Nash.................Bert Hinchman 14. 2/3/85 MURDER TO A JAZZ BEAT A rare South American poison is used to kill a jazzman. w. Paul Savage d. Walter Grauman story by Paul Savage & David Abramowitz music by Richard Markowitz Ben Coleman.................Bobby Sherman Jonathan Hawley.............Clive Revill Dr.Aaron Kramer.............Cameron Mitchell Callie Coleman..............Olivia Cole Eddie Walters...............Stan Shaw Carl Turnbull...............Ed Nelson Lt.Kershaw..................Bradford Dillman Lafayette...................Garrett Morris ............................George Kirby Hubie.......................?Glynn Turman Hec Tattersal...............David Whitfield Dr. Alan Collyer............Michael Canavan Lisa........................Elaine Hobson Actor.......................Robert Clarke Actress.....................Jackie Joseph TV Announcer................Mario Machado Proprietor..................Wally K. Berns Asst. Director..............Bruce Marchiano 15. 2/10/85 MY JOHNNY LIES OVER THE OCEAN Jessica's niece is terrorized on a cruise intended to take her mind off her husband's recent death...or is he dead? w. Peter S. Fischer d. Seymour Robbie music by David Bell Marshall......................Jason Evers Purser, Miss Shelley..........Lynda Day George Pamela Crane..................Belinda Montgomery Andrea Reed...................Rosemary Forsyth George Reed...................Lawrence Pressman Captain Daniels...............Leslie Nielsen Phoebe Carroll................Vicki Lawrence Carla Raymond.................Jo Anne Worley Dr. Carmichael................Don Dubbins Maitre d'.....................Byron Webster Dr. Ross......................Michael G. Hawkins Oklahoma Cowboy...............Don Matheson Nurse.........................Kay Freeman Second Ship's Officer.........Mark Pilon Ship's Officer................George Marshall Ruge Ramon.........................Paul Carafotes Russell Thompson..............Andrew Parks 16. 2/17/85 PAINT ME A MURDER The life of a famous artist is threatened on what would be otherwise an idyllic Mediterranean island. w. Peter S. Fischer d. John Llewellyn Moxey music by Richard Markowitz Elaine Kauffman...............Judy Geeson Diego Santana.................Cesar Romero Inspector Henry Kyle..........Ron Moody Sir John Landry...............Stewart Granger Willard Kauffman..............Robert Goulet Margo Santana.................Cristina Raines Stefan Conrad.................Steven Keats Miguel Santana................Fernando Allende Belle Chaney..................Capucine Antonio.......................Pepe Hern Rosa..........................Anna Beltran 17. 2/24/85 TOUGH GUYS DON'T DIE In which Jessica meets Harry McGraw and they figure out which one of three cases may contain the motive for the death of a private detective. One dates back 25 years. w. Peter S. Fischer d. Seymour Robbie music by David Bell Harry McGraw................Jerry Orbach Priscilla Daniels...........Barbara Babcock Ernie Santini...............Alex Rocco Ray Kravitz.................Gerald S. O'Loughlin Judge Lambert...............Fritz Weaver Lieutenant Starkey..........Paul Winfield Professor Gavin Daniels.....John Furey Erin Carey..................? Nancy Grahn Archie Miles................Floyd Levine Connie Miles................Rosanna Huffman Alma Leonard................Margery Nelson Office Manager..............Conrad Bachmann Leora Cargill...............Tina Lifford Receptionist................Janna Brown 18. 3/3/85 SUDDEN DEATH Jessica suddenly must learn all about football when she inherits an interest in a professional team. w. Robert E. Swanson d. Edward M. Abroms music by David Bell Zak Farrell.................Bruce Jenner Tank Mason..................Dick Butkus Pat Patillo.................Warren Berlinger Web McCord..................John Beck Harris Talmadge.............Gary Lockwood Bradford Lockwood...........David Doyle Phil Kreuger................Allan Miller Mavis Kreuger...............Elizabeth Savage Security Guard..............Arnold Turner Jill Farrell................Marianne Warman Baxter......................Albert Lord Kathy Farrell...............Jan Smithers Grover Dillon...............James McEachin Lt. Clyde Pitts.............Tim Thomerson 19. 3/10/85 FOOTNOTE TO MURDER An unpublished manuscript is stolen and its author murdered during an awards convention. w. Robert Swanson d. Peter Crane Horace Lynchfield...........Paul Sand Melvin Comstock.............Pat Harrington Alexis Post.................Diana Muldaur Adrian Winslow..............Robert Reed Lucinda Lark................Constance Forslund Frank Lapinski..............Vincent Bagetta Tiffany Harrow..............Morgan Brittany Debbie Delancy..............Talia Balsam Hemsley Post................Kenneth Mars Optomotrist.................John C. Becher Ernie.......................John Brandon Asst DA.....................Mark Harrison Bailiff.....................William McDonald Reporter....................Michael Kerns Lady........................Nancy Marlow Cop.........................Biff Yeager Clerk.......................Lana Schwab 20. 3/17/85 MURDER TAKES THE BUS Bus trips are not always as relaxing as they should be. In this case, one passenger had a one-way ticket. w. Michael Scheff & Maryanne Kasica d. Walter Grauman music by David Bell Cyrus Leffingwell...........David Wayne Ben Gibbons.................Michael Constantine Jane Pascal.................Linda Blair Steve Pascal................Terence Knox Carey Drayson...............Don Stroud Joe Downing.................Albert Salmi Miriam Radford..............Rue McClanahan Kent Radford................Larry Linville Innkeeper...................Mills Watson Gilbert Stoner..............John Chandler Man.........................Charles Bazaldua 21. 3/31/85 ARMED RESPONSE Over Jessica's protests, she is taken to a hospital after a minor accident in the airport. w. Gerald K. Siegel d. Charles S. Dubin music by Richard Markowitz Milton Porter...............Kevin McCarthy Dr. Sam Garver..............Stephen Elliott Dr. Gary Ellison............Martin Kove Dr. Wes Kenton..............Sam Groom Jennie Wells................Kay Lenz Sadie Winthrop..............Martha Raye Barney Ogden................Eddie Bracken Lt. Ray Jenkins.............Bo Hopkins Miss Horton (nurse).........Susan Oliver Billy.......................James Gammon Melanie.....................Victoria Carroll Mrs. Brindle................Lucille Meredith First Guard.................Paul Tuerpe Harlan......................Fred D. Scott Second Guard................Gerald York Nurse.......................Lavelle Roby Candy Striper...............Denise Cheshire 22. 4/7/85 MURDER AT THE OASIS Elaborate security systems are no guarantee of safety as an unpopular show-business personality discovered. w. Robert Van Scoyk d. Arthur Allen Seidelman Peggy Shannon...............Piper Laurie Mickey Shannon..............Joseph Bottoms Terry Shannon...............Linda Purl Sergeant Barnes.............Ken Howard Buster Bailey...............Joey Bishop Vic LaRosa..................Joseph Cali Johnnny Shannon.............Ed Ames Chico Miller................David Bowman Gus.........................John Miranda CHP Officer.................Mark Costello Waiter......................Fredrick Ponzlov Guard.......................Michael Griswold Lou Ross....................Jack O'Halloran 23. 4/21/85 FUNERAL AT FIFTY-MILE A Wyoming rancher leaves all to an ill-fated stranger, to the disgust of his disinherited daughter. w. Dick Nelson d. Seymour Robbie music by Richard Markowitz Carl Mestin.................Clu Gulager Sally Mestin................Stella Stevens Mary Carver.................Kathleen Beller Doc Wallace.................Noah Beery, Jr. Bill Carmody................J.D.Cannon Tim Carver..................Donald Moffat Sam Breen...................William Windom Art Merrick.................Jeffrey Osterhage Alice.......................Brooke Alderson Emma........................Edith Diaz Hay-soos....................Efrin Figueroa Minister....................Archie Lang Sheriff.....................Cliff Potts --------------------------------------------------------------- SEASON 2 -- [1985 - 1986] 2-1. 9/29/85 WIDOW, WEEP FOR ME Jessica's vacation at a Caribbean resort is not solely for pleasure, but to investigate a friend's murder. w. Peter S. Fischer d. Michael A. Hoey music by Richard Markowitz Eric Brahm..................Mel Ferrer Michael Hagarty.............Len Cariou Myrna Montclaire............Cyd Charisse Veronica Harrold............Anne Lockhart Sven Torvald................John Philip Law Sheldon Greenberg...........Howard Hesseman Inspector Rensselaer........Raymond St. Jacques Alva Crane..................Mary Wickes Doorman.....................Jerry Boyd Sgt. D'Arcy.................Emmett Dennis Barnes......................Geoff Heise Croupier....................Ed Randolph Desk Clerk..................Ektara Antoinette..................Reggie Savage Bellman.....................Claude Cole Steward.....................Tony Webster Secretary...................Marilyn Conn 2-2. 10/6/85 JOSHUA PEABODY DIED HERE . . . Excavation at the site for a new hotel turns up what may be the remains of a Revolutionary war hero who didn't die naturally. w. Tom Sawyer d. Peter Crane music by David Bell David Marsh.................Michael Sarrazin Leo Kowalski................Ken Swofford Del Scott...................Meg Foster Harry Pierce................John Astin Henderson Wheatley..........John Ericson Fred Keller.................Chuck Connors Arthur Griswold.............David Sheiner Matty Marsh.................Deborah White Ellsworth Buffum............Robin Bach Eric Marsh..................Bobby Jacoby Austin Bailey...............Ed Morgan Eli Harris..................Roger Price Sarah Harris................Barbara Ann Grimes Olive Newton................Jody Carter Mavis Gillam................Sandra Hawthorne Earth Mover Driver..........Bruce Lawrence 2-3. 10/13/85 MURDER IN THE AFTERNOON While filming a soap opera in which Mrs. Fletcher's niece plays a part, a 'pretend' victim is really dead. w. Paul Savage d. Arthur Allan Seidelman story: Paul W. Cooper music: Richard Markowitz Julian Tenley...............Lloyd Nolan (dec. 9/27/85) Gordon LaMonica.............Terry Kiser Herbert Upton...............Paul Burke Larry Holleran..............William Atherton Todd Worthy.................Nicholas Hammond Martin Grattop..............Robert Lipton Bibi Hartman................Tricia O'Neil Carol Needom................MacKenzie Phillips Lt. Antonelli...............Robert Walden Reba (or Rita)..............Alice Kridge Joyce.......................Jessica Walter Grandma.....................Lurene Tuttle Officer Kaplan..............George Murdock Property Man................John M. Miranda Guard.......................Elven Havard 2-4. 10/20/85 SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL A college professor and her daughter come under suspicion when the daughter's boyfriend is murdered. w. Robert E. Swanson d. Arthur Allan Seidelman music by David Bell Prof. Joselyn Clover........Polly Bergen Daphne Clover...............Mary Kate McGeehan Ron Mercer..................James Sutorius Alger Kenyon................Roddy McDowell Chief Griffen...............Jack Kehoe Henry Hayward...............John Vernon Nick Fulton.................Morgan Stevens Beryl Hayward...............June Lockhart Trish Mercer................Darleen Carr Station Master..............John C. Becher Will Small..................Gary Bisig Faculty Male................Dean Dittman Faculty Wife................Grace Simmons Student #1..................Ron Asher Student #2..................Kerry Noonan Student #3..................Jim Greenblatt 2-5. 10/27/85 SING A SONG OF MURDER Angela Lansbury plays two roles: as Jessica Fletcher, author, and her English cousin, Emma Macgill, who owns a London music hall. When cousin Emma's life is threatened, she plays dead and Jessica is summoned to London as the heir to the estate. w. Peter S. Fischer d. John Llewellyn Moxey music by David Bell Oliver Trumbull.............Patrick Macnee Kitty Trumbull..............Olivia Hussey Crimmins....................Barrie Ingham Ernest Fielding.............Kristoffer Tabori Bridget O'Hara..............Glynis Johns Danny Briggs................Greg Martyn Archie Weems................Kenneth Danziger Violet Weems................Sarah Douglas Landlady....................Gillian Eaton Director....................Terence Scammell First Tough.................Richard L. Davis Second Tough................Neil Hunt Sergeant....................John Straightley Policeman...................David Grant Hayward Plainclothes Man............Don Southart 2-6. 11/3/85 REFLECTIONS OF THE MIND Jessica's friend, Francesca, is plagued with periods of forgetfulness and begs Jessica to come and help her. w. Robert E. Swanson d. Seymour Robbie music by Richard Markowitz Francesca Lodge............Ann Blyth Scott Lodge.................Ben Murphy Cheryl Lodge................Stacey Nelkin Sheriff Bodine..............Martin Milner Dr. Victor March............Steven Keats Carl........................Wings Hauser Margaret....................Esther Rolle Brooke Devon................Janet DeMay Nurse.......................Frannie Parrish 2-7. 11/10/85 A LADY IN THE LAKE While spending time at a lake, Jessica sees what appears to be a struggle and a woman falling from a boat into the lake. w. Robert Van Scoyk d. Walter Grauman music: David Bell Howard Crane................Laurence Luckinbill Carolyn Crane...............Susan Blanchard Harry Pierce................John Astin Burton Hollis...............William Christopher Kyle Jordan.................Charles Frank Betty Jordan................Lauren Tewes Jack Turney.................Charles Taylor Joanna Benson...............Lee Purcell Grace Overholt..............Lee Meriwether 2-8. 11/24/85 DEAD HEAT Jessica goes to the races to watch her niece ride the winning horse. Then the horse's owner is murdered after a dispute. w. J.Miyoko & Steven Hensley d. Peter Crane music: David Bell Cliff Carpenter.............Jack Carter Christine Carpenter.........Carole Cook Tracy Macgill...............Linda Grovener Vince Shackman..............Norman Fell Mike Gann...................Clu Gulager Vicky Gallegos..............Pricilla Barnes Carlos Gallegos.............Bert Rosario Cookie Milford..............Darrel Maury Pat Phillips................Ramon Bieri Lt.Ted Misko................Roy Thinnes Jack Bowens.................Lonny Chapman Security Guard..............Joe Faust Ernie.......................Tom Dresden Guzmann.....................Alex Rebar Mr. P.......................Robert Ellenstein Nurse.......................Freddye Chapman Chief Steward...............Don Matheson Cabbie......................Stu Gilliam Bookie #1...................Tony Ballan Bookie #2...................Richard Paradise 2-9. 12/1/85 JESSICA BEHIND BARS Doing public service, Jessica becomes a hostage in a prison riot caused by anger in the handling of the doctor's murder. w. Carleton Eastlake d. John Llewellyn Moxie music by Richard Markowitz Warden Elizabeth Gates......Vera Miles Kathryn.....................Adrienne Barbeau Bertha......................Susan Paretz Amanda Debs.................Barbara Baxley Miss Springer...............Yvonne DeCarlo Mary........................Linda Kelsey Louise......................Susan Oliver Tug.........................Eve Plumb ............................Janet Mac Lachlan Dr. Irene Matthews..........Margaret Avery Deputy......................Mary Woronov Jamie.......................Donna Ponterotto Head Guard..................Diana Bellamy First Guard.................Gay Hagan Second Guard................Faith Minton Gate Guard..................Jan Stratton Mims........................Darlene Conley Susie.......................Aimee Eccles Prisoner....................Kristall Eklund Reception Guard.............Linda L. Rand 2-10. 12/15/85 STICKS & STONES After a woman is electrocuted in her bath, Cabot Cove is flooded with poison pen letters. w. Mark Giles & Linda Shank d. Seymour Robbie music by Richard Markowitz Michael Digby...............Parker Stevenson Harry Pierce................John Astin Frederich Hoffman...........Paul Benedict Adam Frobisher..............Christopher Stone Edna........................Evelyn Keyes Lila Norris.................Betsy Palmer Bart Nelson.................Howard Witt Deputy......................Philip Brown Woman.......................Ceil Cabot Man.........................Ken Sansome Agent.......................Bob Tzudiker Mel.........................Garnett Smith Beverly.....................Kristy Syverson Waiter......................Danny McCoy, Jr. George Knapp................Joseph Campanella Elvira......................Marsha Hunt Neil........................Denny Miller Larry Burns.................John David Carson 2-11. 12/29/85 MURDER DIGS DEEP An archaeological dig at the site of Coronado's City of Gold does not please everyone and a new corpse is dug up. w. Maryann Kasica & Michael Scheff d. Philip Leacock music by Richard Markowitz Gideon Armstrong............Robert Vaughn Cynthia Armstrong...........Connie Stevens Dr.Arthur Benson............George Grizzard Dr. Stan Garfield...........David Groh Karen Parks.................Cecile Callan Raymond Two Crows...........Randolph Mantooth Steve Gamble................Stephen Shortridge Guard #1....................Robert Dryer 2-12. 1/5/86 MURDER BY APPOINTMENT ONLY One of Jessica's former students is murdered and she takes a personal interest in the investigation. w. Jerry Ross d. Arthur Allan Seidelman music by David Bell Norman Amberson.............Robert Culp Lila Lee Amberson...........Jayne Meadows Allen Glenda Vandevere............Millie Perkins Todd Amberson...............Leigh McCloskey Grady Fletcher..............Michael Horton Lt. Lew Varik...............Herbert Edelman Elizabeth Gordon............Ann Dusenberry Fiona Keeler................Christine Belford Roger Adiano................Robert Desiderio Photographer................Robert Stoneman Mr. Hillsdale...............Frederick Ponzlov Second Actress..............Catherine McAuley First Actress...............Catherine Battistone 2-13. 1/12/86 TRIAL BY ERROR It's a bad day for the jurors when Jessica is the foreperson of the jury hearing the case of a man claiming self-defense in the death of an enraged husband. w. Paul Savage d. Seymour Robbie story by Scott Shepherd music by David Bell Judge: Philo Walker...............Walter Mathews Victims: Cliff Anderson.............Michael Swan Stephanie Reynolds.........Diane Lander Accused: Mark Reynolds..............Tony Bill Becky Anderson.............Doran Clark Lawyers: ADA: Tom Casselli.........David Ackroyd His: Max Flynn............Jon Cypher Hers: Oscar Ramsey.........McDonald Carey Witnesses: Bartender Jerry Blevins..........James Hampton Motel Owner Trenton Harris.......Alan Hale Neighbor Arthur Jasper...........Robert Casper Dr. Maurice Webster..............Warren Kemmerling Victor Assmussen.................R.J.Adams Paramedic........................Javier Grajeda Bar customer John Detweiler......John Chandler Willie Patchecki.................Gregory Walcott Jury: 1. Foreperson Jessica 2. Thornton Bentley...............Brock Peters 3. Gerald Richard.................Larry Sanders 4. Jackie McKay...................Carol Lawrence 5. Frank Lord.....................Allan Miller 6. Otto Fry.......................Gene Evans 7. Ms. Sally Conover..............Arlene Golonka 8. Lee Callahan...................Gary Frank 9. Margo Webster..................Virginia Capers 10. Ally Collins...................Lenore Kasdorf 11. Drew Narramore.................Norman Burton 12. Josh Corbin....................Tom Ewell 2-14. 1/19/86 KEEP THE HOME FRIES BURNING Jessica, Seth and Amos try out a new tourist-oriented restaurant, and murder interrupts their meal. w. Philip Garson d. Peter Crane music by David Bell Floyd Nelson................Alan Young Alan Durpree................Henry Polic II Wilhemina Fraser............Sharon Aker Harrison Fraser III.........John McCook Betty Fiddler...............Marsha Rodd Bo Dixon....................William Lucking Cornelia....................Donna Pescow Hawthorne...................Norman Alden Ebenezer McHenry............Orson Bean Tourist.....................Gary Crosby Mrs. Perry..................Anne Lloyd Francis Helen Stully................Rosanne Huffman Margo's Assistant...........John Paul Donovan Cashier.....................Patricia Wilson Mr. O'Connor................Leonard O.Turner Jimmy O'Connor..............Don Williams Orderly.....................Michael McCabe Nurse.......................Dale Raoul Cook........................Alexander Folk Sheriff Amos Tupper.........Tom Bosley Doctor Seth Hazlett.........William Windom 2-15. 2/9/86 POWDER KEG Down South murder is taken seriously by the inhabitants who form a lynch party and plan to hang the suspect. w. Peter S. Fischer d. John Llewellyn Moxey music by David Bell Ames Caulfield..............Craig Stevens Andy Crane..................Larry Wilcox Cassie Burns................Mariclare Costello Linda Bonner................Cindy Fisher Frank Kelso.................Pat Corley Matt Burns..................Brian L. Green Sheriff Cox.................Dorian Harewood Mr. Bonner..................Stuart Whitman Charlie.....................Bill McKinney Dep. Morgan.................W.H. Stratton Dr. Frazier.................John Alvin Desk Clerk..................Debra Dusay Bar Fly.....................Dan Adams Man.........................Hartley Silver Woman.......................Muriel Minot Also starring: Jackie Earle Haley John Dennis Johnston........? Billy Willis Jeffrey Osterhage...........? Ed Bonner 2-16. 2/16/86 MURDER IN THE ELECTRIC CATHEDRAL An evangelist who runs a hospital comes under suspicion when one of his wealthy parishioners changes her will in his favor and then dies in his hospital. w. Dick Nelson d. John Llewellyn Moxey music by David Bell Carrie McKittrick...........Mildred Natwick Rev.Willie-John Fargo.......Steve Forrest Sam McKittrick..............Art Hindle Harvey McKittrick...........Richard Herd Sister Ruth Fargo...........Judy Geeson Alice McKittrick............Jeannie Wilson Dr. Braden..................Jack Bannon Nurse Suzette...............Barbie Benton Earl Fargo..................Frank Bonner DA Fred Whitaker............Dick Van Pattan Tammy Lee (DA's secty)......Jill Hill Director....................Donald Craig Driver......................Owen Bush Ethel.......................Belinha Beatty Neighbor....................Don L. Brodie Intern......................Huck Liggett Head Nurse..................Pat Van Pattan Edgar.......................David Bowman Ad-Lib Man..................Bob Lee Ad-Lib Woman................Toni Lamond 2-17. 2/23/86 ONE GOOD BID DESERVES A MURDER A red hot diary of a sex symbol is to be auctioned and some of the bidders are ready to shed blood. w. J.Miyoko & Steven Hensley d. Seymour Robbie music by Richard Markowitz Harry McGraw................Jerry Orbach Sal Domino..................Vic Tayback Dr. Sylvia Dunn.............Karen Black Robert Rhine................Cotter Smith Sheila Saxon................Nancy Grahn Bert Cromwell...............Robert Gray William Readford............Hurd Hatfield Richard Bennett.............Edward Mulhare Lt. Casey...................Ray Girardin Deborah Chase...............Rebecca Street Young Doctor................David Ankrum Hogan Desk Sgt..............Sterling Swanson Desk Clerk..................Allysia Sneed Uniformed Cop...............Howard Huston Fan.........................Jean Vander Pyl Auctioneer..................Marvin Newman 2-18. 3/9/86 IF A BODY MEET A BODY Investigation of a claim that the deceased was murdered leads the police to discover that the wrong body is in the coffin. w. Steve Stoliar d. Walter Grauman music by David Bell Ned Olston..................Monte Markham Phyllis Walters.............Audrey Landers Connie Vernon...............Carrie Snodgress Silas Pike..................Robert Donner Stew Bennett................Rex Smith Ben Shipley.................Robert Sterling Agnes Shipley...............Anne Jeffreys Christie Olston.............Lori Lethin Minister....................? Richard Stahl Henry Vernon................Joe Maross Deputy......................Scott Palmer Townsperson #1..............Ella Raino Edwards Townsperson #2..............Sonia Kara Townsperson #3..............Timothy Becko 2-19. 3/30/86 CHRISTOPHER BUNDY DIED ON SUNDAY A mercenary publisher acquires a 'good' magazine and then turns it into a tabloid incurring someone's wrath. w. Gerald K. Siegal d. Peter Crane music by Richard Markowitz Christopher Bundy...........Bert Convy Chester Harrison............Robert Stack Charles Jensen..............Robert Hooks Grady Fletcher..............Michael Horton Vanessa.....................Michele Nicastro Bert Yardley................Alex Rocco Rachel D'Argento............Carol Lawrence Lt. Jethro..................Robert Costanzo Antonio.....................Bobby DiCicco Millicent Moore.............Katherine Moffat Pete Morgan.................Eric Server Uniformed Officer...........Charles Sweigart Announcer...................Josh Gordon 2-20. 4/6/86 MENACE, ANYONE? Who was the intended victim when a tennis star is blown up in his girl friend's car? w. Robert B. Sherman d. Arthur Allan Seidelman music by David Bell Carol McDermott.............Linda Hamilton Elliot Robinson.............Van Johnson Doris Robinson..............Betsy Russell Cissy Barnes................Kelli Maroney Donny Harrigan..............Christopher Jones or Doug McKeon Mitch Mercer................Dennis Cole (per screen) Brian East..................Bryan Cranston Lt. Travis..................David Spielberg Sergeant....................Barry Primus Barbara.....................Karlene Crockett Rosie.......................Kerry Sherman Sexton......................Harold Ayer Judge.......................Laurence Haddon Paramedic...................Gus Corrado Reporter #1.................Helen Bacon Reporter #2.................Rod Porter Patrolman...................Richard Jacobson 2-21. 4/13/86 THE PERFECT FOIL In New Orleans to attend a Mardi Gras party, Jessica gets involved when her cousin is suspected of murder. w. Robert E. Swanson d. Walter Grauman music by Richard Markowitz Calhoun Fletcher............Peter Bonerz Brad Gardner................Granville Van Dusen Gilbert Gaston..............Robert Forster Lieutenant Cavette..........Cesare Danova Rosaline Carter (Gardner)...Barbara Babcock Kitty Manette...............Lisa Langlois Mitch Payne.................David Hedison Aunt Mildred................Penny Singleton Johnny Blade................George DiCenzo Sgt. Baxter.................Morgan Jones Desk Clerk..................Joe Ross Taxi Driver.................Hank Rolike Receptionist................Sherry McFarland Napoleon....................Rafael Mauro Mme Dracula.................Wendy Oates Sir Walter Raleigh..........Guerin Barry Headsman....................Richard Brose 2-22. 5/18/86 IF THE FRAME FITS The art-thief husband of an heiress is suspected in her murder, but did he do it? w. Philip Gerson d. Paul Lynch music by David Bell Lloyd Marcus................Norman Lloyd Donald Granger..............Christopher Allport Binky Holborn...............John de Lancie Chief Cooper................Cliff Gorman Frank Tilley................Gordon Jump Mildred Tilley..............Audrey Meadows Ellen.......................Deborah Adair Sabrina Marcus..............? Andra Millan Julia Granger...............? Anne Schedeen Forbes......................Aubrey Morris Young Man...................Michael Morgan Waiter......................Merritt Russell =========================================================================