Murder, She Wrote : It Runs In The Family (1987)
Directed by Walter Grauman / Vincent McEveety / Anthony Pullen Shaw
Genres - Drama, Crime, Mystery |
Sub-Genres - Detective Show [TV], Prime-Time Drama [TV] |
Run Time - 45 min. |
Countries - United States |
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Synopsis by Hal Erickson
Angela Lansbury once again essays the dual role of Maine-based mystery writer Jessica Fletcher and her colorful cousin, British music-hall headliner Emma MacGill. This time around, Emma is suspected of murder when her fiancé, Viscount Geoffrey Constable (Richard Johnson) expires after consuming some poisoned herring. With the same cunning and finesse as cousin Jessica, Emma turns sleuth to clear her name and expose the guilty party. The episode is highlighted by Angela Lansbury's rendition of Jerome Kern's rousing ditty "Spoon With Me", which the actress had previously performed (with a dubbed voice!) in the 1946 theatrical film Till the Clouds Roll By".