A fan, posing as Jessica, is arrested and later murdered.A fan, posing as Jessica, is arrested and later murdered.A fan, posing as Jessica, is arrested and later murdered.
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Max Baer Jr.
- St. Trooper Boone Willoughby
- (as Max Baer)
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Did you know
- TriviaJanet Blair's last TV role.
- Quotes
[last lines]
Kit Parkins: Ladies, I would like to propose a toast. To two of the finest investigative minds of this century. Jessica Fletcher and Marge Allen.
- SoundtracksMurder She Wrote Theme
Written by John Addison
Featured review
Jessica, a literary society, impersonation and murder
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.
As of now, from my understanding, "Who Killed J.B. Fletcher?" is the highest rated 'Murder She Wrote' episode and it is really not hard to see why that is. Whether "Who Killed J.B. Fletcher?" is the best ever 'Murder She Wrote' episode is up for debate, to me it is right up there as one of the show's finest and as far as Seaosn 7 goes it's one of the standouts. While there are the typical 'Murder She Wrote' ingredients, "Who Killed J.B. Fletcher?" is somewhat of a different episode to usual, with a cosier and smaller scale atmosphere and a higher body count to most episodes.
The mystery is hugely engaging from start to finish. It is twisty without being complicated and a real brain-teaser, while still being easy to follow without being too easy to solve. The ending ties everything up beautifully without being too pat and it all feels resolved. One really identifies with what Jessica is going through and the episode is very successful in making the ladies forming the literary club interesting and despite the situation easy to like.
Angela Lansbury can't be faulted and the supporting cast are more than up to her level, with the focus being on the group of women forming the literary society /J.B. Fletcher club that includes Betty Garrett, Janet Blair, Marie Windsor and former child actress Margaret O' Brien. Jane Withers isn't in the episode much but is memorable, as is Max Baer.
Production values as always are slick and stylish with some nostalgia induced. The cosy, homey atmosphere that scaled things down was used to full and excellent advantage, one of those episodes where one likes not having big, exotic locations and instead having a smaller atmosphere that helps contribute to the mystery doing all the talking.
The music has energy and has presence but also not making the mistake of over-scoring, while it is hard to forget or resist the theme tune. The writing is thoughtful and amiable.
Overall, a Season 7 standout and one of my favourites from 'Murder She Wrote'. The high rating and that it's a fan favourite is not a mystery. 10/10 Bethany Cox
As of now, from my understanding, "Who Killed J.B. Fletcher?" is the highest rated 'Murder She Wrote' episode and it is really not hard to see why that is. Whether "Who Killed J.B. Fletcher?" is the best ever 'Murder She Wrote' episode is up for debate, to me it is right up there as one of the show's finest and as far as Seaosn 7 goes it's one of the standouts. While there are the typical 'Murder She Wrote' ingredients, "Who Killed J.B. Fletcher?" is somewhat of a different episode to usual, with a cosier and smaller scale atmosphere and a higher body count to most episodes.
The mystery is hugely engaging from start to finish. It is twisty without being complicated and a real brain-teaser, while still being easy to follow without being too easy to solve. The ending ties everything up beautifully without being too pat and it all feels resolved. One really identifies with what Jessica is going through and the episode is very successful in making the ladies forming the literary club interesting and despite the situation easy to like.
Angela Lansbury can't be faulted and the supporting cast are more than up to her level, with the focus being on the group of women forming the literary society /J.B. Fletcher club that includes Betty Garrett, Janet Blair, Marie Windsor and former child actress Margaret O' Brien. Jane Withers isn't in the episode much but is memorable, as is Max Baer.
Production values as always are slick and stylish with some nostalgia induced. The cosy, homey atmosphere that scaled things down was used to full and excellent advantage, one of those episodes where one likes not having big, exotic locations and instead having a smaller atmosphere that helps contribute to the mystery doing all the talking.
The music has energy and has presence but also not making the mistake of over-scoring, while it is hard to forget or resist the theme tune. The writing is thoughtful and amiable.
Overall, a Season 7 standout and one of my favourites from 'Murder She Wrote'. The high rating and that it's a fan favourite is not a mystery. 10/10 Bethany Cox
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