In a friend's apartment, Jessica and her friends are amused and then puzzled by the strange drama unfolding on TV.In a friend's apartment, Jessica and her friends are amused and then puzzled by the strange drama unfolding on TV.In a friend's apartment, Jessica and her friends are amused and then puzzled by the strange drama unfolding on TV.
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Kat Cressida
- Darlene Faber
- (as Kathryn Cressida)
Vince Howard
- College Professor
- (as Vincent Howard)
John Lizzi
- Jeweler
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaMrs. Leah Colfax is played by the late Doris Roberts she is best known for playing Mildred Krebs in Remington Steele (1982) and Marie Barone in the comedy Everybody Loves Raymond (1996). She died on the 17th of April 2016 (age 90). She appeared previously in episode Shear Madness (1990)
- GoofsWhen Leah answers her apartment door, you can see a spike mark for her on the floor.
- Quotes
College Professor: Excuse me, but I understand you write books.
Jessica Fletcher: Now and then.
College Professor: Do you use your own name?
Jessica Fletcher: Only if it turns out well.
- SoundtracksMurder She Wrote Theme
Written by John Addison
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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.
"The Murder Channel" is one of the still worthwhile Season 11 episodes without being in either extreme of the best or worst. If it were to ranked it would be somewhere in the middle. It is a bit silly in places, and is not the easiest episode to get into or follow to begin with due to being an episode with a lot of characters and sub-plots (too many one may argue).
Once it gets going and things start adding up it becomes more engaging, intriguing and fun, with the ending being a surprising and well done one.
Angela Lansbury is terrific as always in one of her best and most fondly remembered roles. While the supporting cast generally are not terribly inspired on the whole nobody is terrible. Certainly not so in the very good performances of Jessica Walter and Doris Roberts, one may argue that they're typecast, which is somewhat true, but the types of roles play to both actresses' strengths (in particular few guest stars could do bitchy quite like Walter).
Production values as always are slick, stylish and suitably cosy. 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 as well as having an endearing cosiness.
In short, above average if unexceptional. 6/10 Bethany Cox
"The Murder Channel" is one of the still worthwhile Season 11 episodes without being in either extreme of the best or worst. If it were to ranked it would be somewhere in the middle. It is a bit silly in places, and is not the easiest episode to get into or follow to begin with due to being an episode with a lot of characters and sub-plots (too many one may argue).
Once it gets going and things start adding up it becomes more engaging, intriguing and fun, with the ending being a surprising and well done one.
Angela Lansbury is terrific as always in one of her best and most fondly remembered roles. While the supporting cast generally are not terribly inspired on the whole nobody is terrible. Certainly not so in the very good performances of Jessica Walter and Doris Roberts, one may argue that they're typecast, which is somewhat true, but the types of roles play to both actresses' strengths (in particular few guest stars could do bitchy quite like Walter).
Production values as always are slick, stylish and suitably cosy. 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 as well as having an endearing cosiness.
In short, above average if unexceptional. 6/10 Bethany Cox
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