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Angela Lansbury stars in the role that earned her 12 consecutive Emmy nominations as everyone’s favourite super-sleuth, Jessica Fletcher, a famous mystery writer who has a knack for solving murders on and off the page. Along with the quirky residents of Cabot Cove, Maine, Jessica is joined in her deliciously suspicious tales of mystery and mayhem by some of the most celebrated guest stars of screen and stage, including Jerry Orbach, Leslie Nielsen, Joaquin Phoenix, Andy Garcia, Martin Landau, Milton Berle, Peter Graves, Vicki Lawrence and many more.
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35 of 35 people found the following review helpful
By Mr Ghostface
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First of, I'll just say FINALLY! I've been waiting for this series to come out on DVD since the format started. Well, now I've got it, and was it worth the wait? It sure was.
The picture quality is very good from what I've seen so far. The show was shot on film, so it generally looks good anyway, not suffering the way so many shows did in the 1980s when they switched to tape. (Even a big show like Dallas switched and it looked terrible). Anyway, the transfer seems nice and the episodes I've watched so far are all clean. The sound quality is excellent too, and the menus are nicely animated.
A fantastic show delivered to TV with respect.
One thing though, I do still love watching the afternoon repeats on BBC1. Just feels more natural on terrestrial TV. :-)
22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Its about time JB Fletcher found her way onto a DVD boxset. For years Ive been trying to grab a copy and I managed to at my local Woolworths for £23! Barigin and its giving me many happy hours.
Its wonderful watching Jessica crack mystery after mystery and Ive never seen the pliot episode, but I loved it. It showed how a widow from a small sleepy town can become a huge celebritiy. 6 disks of pure mystery gold here and you would be mad to miss out on it!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
A fine mystery series, thanks to solid plots, the pleasure of recognition and, above all else, Angela Lansbury
22 Nov 2007
Format:DVD
Murder, She Wrote might be a set of comfortable cozies designed for the BarcaLounger crowd, but count me in. It also is a classy murder mystery series which, over 12 seasons with usually 22 one-hour shows per season, maintained a high level of consistency and viewer loyalty.
I think there are three reasons for this. First, the mysteries are solid. The writers mostly play fair with the audience. There are clues to be had if we're alert (although sometimes the clue may be so insignificant that expecting it to be noticed is optimistic). The mysteries often involve relationships among people with whom we're given the time to get to know. There seldom are out-and-out rotters. It's not always possible to spot the villain early, and when justice is done, thanks to Jessica Fletcher (Angela Lansbury), the conclusion is satisfying.
Second, Murder, She Wrote was shrewd in using the "So that's what happened to him (or her)" ploy in most of the programs. It can be immensely satisfying to a target audience of a certain age to come across once well known actors you haven't seen in quite a while. Lansbury and her producers almost always had strong character parts written for former marque names who still commanded affection and fans. In the Season 1 set, for instance, you'll encounter, among others, Howard Duff, Virginia Mayo, Martin Landau, Dan O'Herlihy, June Allyson, Van Johnson, Dane Clark, Jose Ferrer, Milton Berle, Stewart Granger, Eddie Bracken and Samantha Egger. These aren't stunt roles. The actors carry their weight. Angela Lansbury has always been a supremely confident and successful actor. She seems to thrive in having strong actors to play off of.
Third, and most importantly, is Angela Lansbury.... Read more ›
I think there are three reasons for this. First, the mysteries are solid. The writers mostly play fair with the audience. There are clues to be had if we're alert (although sometimes the clue may be so insignificant that expecting it to be noticed is optimistic). The mysteries often involve relationships among people with whom we're given the time to get to know. There seldom are out-and-out rotters. It's not always possible to spot the villain early, and when justice is done, thanks to Jessica Fletcher (Angela Lansbury), the conclusion is satisfying.
Second, Murder, She Wrote was shrewd in using the "So that's what happened to him (or her)" ploy in most of the programs. It can be immensely satisfying to a target audience of a certain age to come across once well known actors you haven't seen in quite a while. Lansbury and her producers almost always had strong character parts written for former marque names who still commanded affection and fans. In the Season 1 set, for instance, you'll encounter, among others, Howard Duff, Virginia Mayo, Martin Landau, Dan O'Herlihy, June Allyson, Van Johnson, Dane Clark, Jose Ferrer, Milton Berle, Stewart Granger, Eddie Bracken and Samantha Egger. These aren't stunt roles. The actors carry their weight. Angela Lansbury has always been a supremely confident and successful actor. She seems to thrive in having strong actors to play off of.
Third, and most importantly, is Angela Lansbury.... Read more ›
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
By "lourice17"
Format:DVD
jessica is the best detective since poirot what more could a murder she wrote fan wish for? the best box set around.I recommend this to all.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By GM Harlow
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Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
These episodes are just right for watching while on my exercise bike. I use it most days when at home, and also my rowing machine.
I think probably what we all like about this series is the life style. Jessica Fletcher lives in a nice house in a small town where everyone knows her and she is well liked. She travels extensively, and makes her living writing books. Everyone thinks this must be a really enjoyable and easy way to live, so watching the episodes is really a marvellous escape into an ideal world.
I think probably what we all like about this series is the life style. Jessica Fletcher lives in a nice house in a small town where everyone knows her and she is well liked. She travels extensively, and makes her living writing books. Everyone thinks this must be a really enjoyable and easy way to live, so watching the episodes is really a marvellous escape into an ideal world.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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This boxset is worth every penny. Angela Lansbury gives an Oscar Winning Performance as Mystery Novelist/Amatuer Sleuth JB Fletcher. each episode is brilliant, complex and leaves you guessing Whodunit till the very end. loved every minute of it.
My Favourite Episodes of Season 1 are the Pilot "The Murder of Sherlock Holmes", "Birds of a Feather", "Its a Dogs Life", "We're off to kill the Wizard", "Death casts a Spell", "Capitol Offence", "Broadway Malady", "My Jhonny lies over the Ocean", "Paint me a Murder", "Tough Guys dont die", "Murder takes the Bus", "Armed Response", "Murder at the Oasis", "Funeral at Fifty Mile"
Murderer's Better beware when JB Fletcher's on the Case
My Favourite Episodes of Season 1 are the Pilot "The Murder of Sherlock Holmes", "Birds of a Feather", "Its a Dogs Life", "We're off to kill the Wizard", "Death casts a Spell", "Capitol Offence", "Broadway Malady", "My Jhonny lies over the Ocean", "Paint me a Murder", "Tough Guys dont die", "Murder takes the Bus", "Armed Response", "Murder at the Oasis", "Funeral at Fifty Mile"
Murderer's Better beware when JB Fletcher's on the Case
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Mikey
TOP 100 REVIEWER
Format:DVD
Back in May 1985, ITV commenced a series which would go on to run for 12 series, Murder She Wrote. The structure was extremely straightforward. Each week, novelist Jessica Fletcher (Angela Lansbury) would become involved in a murder, either at home in Cabot Cove, Maine or on one of her many destinations that she would end up in. Basically if Jessica Fletcher is in town, you can be sure of a murder.
To this day the series has had countless reuns on both the BBC and ITV. During the 1980s and 1990s ITV had first run episodes and then repeated them all. In the 2000s BBC1 and BBC2 took turns in running them. Even to this day (December 2011), ITV are rerunning episodes in the afternoons. Not to mention the numerous satellite channels that have also screened it. This series could be played forever!
Just a tiny selection of the countless guest stars in this first boxset include - Ned Beatty (Homicide: Life on the Street), Tom Bosley (Happy Days), Dack Rambo (Dallas), Jared Martin (Dallas), Kerry Armstrong (Prisoner: Cell Block H), Jerry Orbach (Law and Order), Barbara Babcock (Dallas/Hill Street Blues/Dr Quinn Medicine Woman), John Beck (Dallas), Morgan Brittany (Dallas), Diane Muldaur (LA Law), Rue McClanahan (Golden Girls) and William Windom in a different role to the recurring role he would have from series 2 as Dr Seth Hazlett.
"Murder Takes The Bus" is probably my favourite episode in this set. Go on, buy the set and find out which one you like the most.
To this day the series has had countless reuns on both the BBC and ITV. During the 1980s and 1990s ITV had first run episodes and then repeated them all. In the 2000s BBC1 and BBC2 took turns in running them. Even to this day (December 2011), ITV are rerunning episodes in the afternoons. Not to mention the numerous satellite channels that have also screened it. This series could be played forever!
Just a tiny selection of the countless guest stars in this first boxset include - Ned Beatty (Homicide: Life on the Street), Tom Bosley (Happy Days), Dack Rambo (Dallas), Jared Martin (Dallas), Kerry Armstrong (Prisoner: Cell Block H), Jerry Orbach (Law and Order), Barbara Babcock (Dallas/Hill Street Blues/Dr Quinn Medicine Woman), John Beck (Dallas), Morgan Brittany (Dallas), Diane Muldaur (LA Law), Rue McClanahan (Golden Girls) and William Windom in a different role to the recurring role he would have from series 2 as Dr Seth Hazlett.
"Murder Takes The Bus" is probably my favourite episode in this set. Go on, buy the set and find out which one you like the most.
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Arrived in good time, got this series for mothers day for my mum because she like watching Murder She Wrote and theyre all over the place on the TV
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Love it love it love it, good old JB Fletcher , DVD in cracking condition and picture good too considering how long ago was filmed
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I bought this for my mum as she sore them on ITV3 and its a great series and hoping to get series 2 onwards and I've watched some episodes myself FAB!
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Just watched this product, very good picture and sound. Worth the price for 3 discs. Would recommend to my friends.
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Very Old Fashioned
Did not bother watching all of it as it was really old and out of date. It must have been one of the first.
Published 4 months ago by M. Barker
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Brilliant series
What a great a series. The only observance is the episodes could have been half an hr long- 50 mins and too many unnecessary characters make the episodes drag slightly.
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murder she wrote has everything comedy mystery great stories and great value for a a whole season this would be a great series to collect remember when you watch one series you... Read more
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This is one of those TV programmes my mum used to watch when I was a kid, and I didn't like it back then because it just seemed to wussy to my young teenage mind. Read more
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