Thus far in this series, we have seen Mrs. J.B. Fletcher, the antecedent of the pronoun in "Murder, She Wrote" as "crisis hound," the busybody who interferes in criminal investigations, as "crisis supporter," a defender of justice and steady force behind friends and relatives falsely accused of murder. Here, we see a different aspect of her character, "crisis generator," as she adamantly jumps to a false conclusion, which leads to disastrous consequences.
While visiting Palm Springs, California, Jessica Fletcher (Angela Lansbury) consults with financial counselor Ward Silloway (Marshall Thompson), who learns that three million dollars of investment moneys has disappeared, with the finger of blame pointing toward fellow investor Clark Randall, whose body has been discovered at his residence in the aftermath of a cocktail party. (The actor portraying Clark Randall is seen during a flashback sequence, but never identified in "MSW" credits.)
An investigation led by Palm Springs Police Lieutenant J.T. Hanna (Elliott Gould), with Jessica's voluntary assistance begins to uncover "The Error of Her Ways." -- But as far as who serves as the antecedent of the pronoun in this episode's title remains a mystery in itself, for its four female guest stars, in addition to Jessica herself, depart from the straight and narrow path.
Clark's wife, Marian Randall (Katherine Cannon), steadfastly denies any involvement in his murder, pointing to an alibi with evidence to support it.
Marian's sister, Linda Dixon (Marilyn Jones), continuously asserts Marian's innocence, maintaining Lieutenant Hanna and Jessica's impulsive behavior untenable.
Bank Vice-President Kay Weber (Barbara Parkins) and investor Pauline Byrne (Susan Blakely) also become entangled in the web of deceit and embezzlement, amid a series of turns unfolding before their eyes.
Realtor Sterling Bose (Paul Gleason), the last person to see Clark alive except, possibly, for the perpetrator loses his job as a result of the scheme, as does Kay Webber.
And because of "The Error of Her Ways," a second murder is committed, complicating the puzzle which plagues the Palms. For here, we see Palm Springs, the Palm Springs Gazette, Palm States Development, Palm Canyon Drive, and Twin Palms Pawn Shoppe. About the only place name without the Palm here may be Ernesto's Restaurant.
Louis Herthum now makes his second appearance in this series, here as Officer Kruger of the Palm Springs Police Force, before his five-season run in 23 additional episodes as first assistant to the Cabot Cove Sheriff, Louis subsequently becoming known in Seaon Eight as Deputy Andy Broom.
While visiting Palm Springs, California, Jessica Fletcher (Angela Lansbury) consults with financial counselor Ward Silloway (Marshall Thompson), who learns that three million dollars of investment moneys has disappeared, with the finger of blame pointing toward fellow investor Clark Randall, whose body has been discovered at his residence in the aftermath of a cocktail party. (The actor portraying Clark Randall is seen during a flashback sequence, but never identified in "MSW" credits.)
An investigation led by Palm Springs Police Lieutenant J.T. Hanna (Elliott Gould), with Jessica's voluntary assistance begins to uncover "The Error of Her Ways." -- But as far as who serves as the antecedent of the pronoun in this episode's title remains a mystery in itself, for its four female guest stars, in addition to Jessica herself, depart from the straight and narrow path.
Clark's wife, Marian Randall (Katherine Cannon), steadfastly denies any involvement in his murder, pointing to an alibi with evidence to support it.
Marian's sister, Linda Dixon (Marilyn Jones), continuously asserts Marian's innocence, maintaining Lieutenant Hanna and Jessica's impulsive behavior untenable.
Bank Vice-President Kay Weber (Barbara Parkins) and investor Pauline Byrne (Susan Blakely) also become entangled in the web of deceit and embezzlement, amid a series of turns unfolding before their eyes.
Realtor Sterling Bose (Paul Gleason), the last person to see Clark alive except, possibly, for the perpetrator loses his job as a result of the scheme, as does Kay Webber.
And because of "The Error of Her Ways," a second murder is committed, complicating the puzzle which plagues the Palms. For here, we see Palm Springs, the Palm Springs Gazette, Palm States Development, Palm Canyon Drive, and Twin Palms Pawn Shoppe. About the only place name without the Palm here may be Ernesto's Restaurant.
Louis Herthum now makes his second appearance in this series, here as Officer Kruger of the Palm Springs Police Force, before his five-season run in 23 additional episodes as first assistant to the Cabot Cove Sheriff, Louis subsequently becoming known in Seaon Eight as Deputy Andy Broom.
