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Murder, She Wrote

Murder, She Wrote

She may be wrong. But frankly, we doubt it.

19847.512 Seasons264 EpisodesEnded

Overview

An unassuming mystery writer turned sleuth uses her professional insight to help solve real-life homicide cases.

Created by Richard Levinson
Produced by Angela Lansbury, Robert F. O'Neill, Douglas Benton
NetworksCBS

Top Cast

Angela Lansbury

Angela Lansbury

Jessica Fletcher

Themes & Keywords

detectivemainewriterinvestigatorelderlymystery writermysteriouscriminal consultantamateur sleuthcomfortingsolvesleuth

About Murder, She Wrote

Murder, She Wrote is a mystery, crime, drama series that first aired in 1984 exploring themes of detective, maine, writer, investigator, elderly, mystery writer. Created by Richard Levinson, it stars Angela Lansbury. An unassuming mystery writer turned sleuth uses her professional insight to help solve real-life homicide cases.

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