This MSW episode brings Jessica Fletcher to the bluegrass country of Kentucky
where she's gone to do research for a new mystery set in those surroundings.
She's staying at Don Murray's estate whose son Sean O'Bryan is marrying Tippi
Hedren's daughter Ami Dolenz.
But for background it's veteran horse trainer Mickey Rooney and his daughter Shawnee Smith who Angela Lansbury expects to learn the most from. Smith is a promising young jockey.
Horse racing is the sport of king's, but it's an expensive indulgence and the rich horsey set aren't themselves above pulling a fast one or two. When Mickey Rooney discovers a plot unfortunately for him he confides in one he doesn't suspect of being a plotter. It's a fatal mistake.
I did like Mickey's performance best of all in this episode. He really does look like a denizen of the track. He also imparts enough knowledge and dare I say it horse sense for Jessica Fletcher to catch another killer.
Mickey Rooney's fans will like this one especially.
But for background it's veteran horse trainer Mickey Rooney and his daughter Shawnee Smith who Angela Lansbury expects to learn the most from. Smith is a promising young jockey.
Horse racing is the sport of king's, but it's an expensive indulgence and the rich horsey set aren't themselves above pulling a fast one or two. When Mickey Rooney discovers a plot unfortunately for him he confides in one he doesn't suspect of being a plotter. It's a fatal mistake.
I did like Mickey's performance best of all in this episode. He really does look like a denizen of the track. He also imparts enough knowledge and dare I say it horse sense for Jessica Fletcher to catch another killer.
Mickey Rooney's fans will like this one especially.