While in the hospital with a fractured leg, Jessica investigates the murder of a doctor.While in the hospital with a fractured leg, Jessica investigates the murder of a doctor.While in the hospital with a fractured leg, Jessica investigates the murder of a doctor.
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Did you know
- TriviaThe character of Jessica's litigious lawyer bears a striking resemblance to flamboyant Texas litigator Richard "Racehorse" Haynes.
- GoofsLt. Jenkins mentions a neighbor watching the 11 O'Clock News. Texas, where this episode takes place, is on Central Time, so the news would have been on at 10 O'Clock.
- Quotes
Jessica Fletcher: Well, of course it's the murder weapon. Whoever heard of framing anyone with the wrong gun?
- ConnectionsReferences Perry Mason (1957)
- SoundtracksMurder She Wrote Theme
Written by John Addison
Featured review
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Have always been quite fond of 'Murder She Wrote'. It is a fun and relaxing watch that makes you think as you try to unwind in the evening. If one wants more complex, twisty mysteries with lots of tension and suspense 'Murder She Wrote' may not be for you, but if you want something light-hearted and entertaining but still provide good mysteries 'Murder She Wrote' fits the bill just fine.
There are better episodes in Season 1 and in 'Murder She Wrote' in general than "Armed Response", but it's still a well done episode. It doesn't do much wrong, though some of the supporting characters are on the bland side, a few of them not having enough to do, and on first viewing the final solution is not the easiest to get your head round, it's a fairly complicated one. Couldn't help being reminded of the final solution of one of the Miss Marple books, 'They Do It With Mirrors' for anybody who has seen this episode but are not familiar with that book.
"Armed Response", on the other hand, is a good looking episode as to be expected. Nicely shot and attractive fashions that makes one nostalgic for the 80s period (even to those who weren't even alive yet). Oh and the home of the murder victim is amazing. The music has presence but also not making the mistake of over-scoring, while it is hard to forget or resist the theme tune.
The script is often charming and amiable and the story is absorbing.
Angela Lansbury is terrific in one of her best remembered roles one of the roles that is most closely associated with me at any rate). Eddie Bracken and particularly beguiling Martha Raye have the juiciest supporting roles and really make the most of them.
Overall, solid episode. 8/10 Bethany Cox
There are better episodes in Season 1 and in 'Murder She Wrote' in general than "Armed Response", but it's still a well done episode. It doesn't do much wrong, though some of the supporting characters are on the bland side, a few of them not having enough to do, and on first viewing the final solution is not the easiest to get your head round, it's a fairly complicated one. Couldn't help being reminded of the final solution of one of the Miss Marple books, 'They Do It With Mirrors' for anybody who has seen this episode but are not familiar with that book.
"Armed Response", on the other hand, is a good looking episode as to be expected. Nicely shot and attractive fashions that makes one nostalgic for the 80s period (even to those who weren't even alive yet). Oh and the home of the murder victim is amazing. The music has presence but also not making the mistake of over-scoring, while it is hard to forget or resist the theme tune.
The script is often charming and amiable and the story is absorbing.
Angela Lansbury is terrific in one of her best remembered roles one of the roles that is most closely associated with me at any rate). Eddie Bracken and particularly beguiling Martha Raye have the juiciest supporting roles and really make the most of them.
Overall, solid episode. 8/10 Bethany Cox
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