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Murder, She Wrote

The Cemetery Vote

  • Episode aired Apr 5, 1987
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 47m
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7.5/10
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S3.E20
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Murder, She Wrote (1984)
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The reform mayor dies in a so called "accident" and the mayor's father is murdered after he demands an investigation of it.The reform mayor dies in a so called "accident" and the mayor's father is murdered after he demands an investigation of it.The reform mayor dies in a so called "accident" and the mayor's father is murdered after he demands an investigation of it.
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  • Director
    • Seymour Robbie
  • Writers
    • Peter S. Fischer
    • Richard Levinson
    • William Link
  • Stars
    • Angela Lansbury
    • Ellen Bry
    • Joseph Campanella
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  • Director
    • Seymour Robbie
  • Writers
    • Peter S. Fischer
    • Richard Levinson
    • William Link
  • Stars
    • Angela Lansbury
    • Ellen Bry
    • Joseph Campanella
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    Angela Lansbury
    Angela Lansbury
    • Jessica Fletcheras Jessica Fletcher
    Ellen Bry
    Ellen Bry
    • Linda Stevensas Linda Stevens
    Joseph Campanella
    Joseph Campanella
    • George McDanielsas George McDaniels
    Bruce Davison
    Bruce Davison
    • David Carrollas David Carroll
    Ed Lauter
    Ed Lauter
    • Sheriff Orville Yatesas Sheriff Orville Yates
    John McLiam
    John McLiam
    • Harry Stevensas Harry Stevens
    Mitchell Ryan
    Mitchell Ryan
    • Captain Ernest Lenkoas Captain Ernest Lenko
    Charlene Tilton
    Charlene Tilton
    • Cindy Marchas Cindy March
    Marie Windsor
    Marie Windsor
    • Kate Gunnersonas Kate Gunnerson
    Jeff Yagher
    Jeff Yagher
    • Deputy Wayne Beeleras Deputy Wayne Beeler
    Dick Balduzzi
    Dick Balduzzi
    • Gil Stokesas Gil Stokes
    Katherine De Hetre
    Katherine De Hetre
    • Ritaas Rita
    • (as Katherine DeHetre)
    Zale Kessler
    • Coroneras Coroner
    Neal Penso
    • 1st Paramedicas 1st Paramedic
    Hank Robinson
    Hank Robinson
    • Craps Playeras Craps Player
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    Ilona Wilson
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    • Director
      • Seymour Robbie
    • Writers
      • Peter S. Fischer
      • Richard Levinson
      • William Link
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    Jessica visits Comstock, Idaho to comfort Linda whose husband, Mayor Jim Stevens, just died in a car accident. Or did he? His hot-headed father, Harry Stevens, is dead-set to prove his death was the work of the corrupt Sheriff Orville Yates and his hard-handed Deputy Wayne Beeler, who are in cahoots with Kate Gunnerson's illegal gambling. Shortly after they go trough Jim's effects, Harry storms out after seeing a ciphered reference, but is killed and left by the road, plundered even to his boots. State police Captain Ernest Lenko confirms his raids and corruption investigations always failed because legal procedure forces him to inform the sheriff's office. Jessica thinks through everything, especially relating to Jim's effects, and, after being run off the road while accepting a ride from Councilman David Carroll, Yates's respectable opponent in the spring mayoral election, sets a trap. —KGF Vissers
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    • Trivia
      The title refers to the illegal electioneer practice of providing votes for candidates based upon the obituaries, public death rolls or from cemeteries to bolster one candidate over the other.
    • Quotes

      [first lines]

      Deputy Wayne Beeler: You're deep in the dung heap now, old man. Breaking and entering is a felony.

    • Connections
      Featured in It'll Be Alright on the Night 13 (2001)
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      Murder She Wrote Theme
      Written by John Addison

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    7/10
    Who the hell is Jessica Fletcher
    Jessica travels to Idaho, to offer comfort and support to her friend Linda, who's husband Jim recently died at the wheel of his car. His death was deemed accidental, but the obstinate Sheriff Orville Yates refuses the family access to the vehicle. Jim's father Harry breaks in to the pound where Jim's car is and attempts to check it over, he's set upon by Deputy Wayne Beeler. A body is later found.

    It's very much a middle of the road episode, it's far from bad, but there's nothing instantly memorable here. It's a solid plot, with solid performances, coupled with the usual strong production values. It's always apparent when different people were behind the scenes, as the show ranges from light hearted to serious, this is very much a serious episode, with no jokes or cheer.

    I would praise Ed Lauter for making Yates such an unlikable character, I'd say his performance stands out from the rest.

    Pretty good, 7/10
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    • Release date
      • April 5, 1987 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • 12337 Branford St, Sun Valley, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Universal Television
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    • Runtime
      47 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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