Star Turn 

While Major Crimes investigates the death of an aspiring teenage pop star's father, Brenda contemplates whether to accept what appears to be a generous offer to settle her case.

Director:

Stacey K. Black

Writers:

James Duff (created by), Leo Geter

Stars:

Kyra Sedgwick, J.K. Simmons, Corey Reynolds

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Kyra Sedgwick	...	Brenda Leigh Johnson
J.K. Simmons	...	Will Pope
Corey Reynolds	...	David Gabriel
Robert Gossett	...	Russell Taylor
G.W. Bailey	...	Louie Provenza
Tony Denison	...	Andy Flynn
Michael Paul Chan	...	Mike Tao
Raymond Cruz	...	Julio Sanchez
Phillip P. Keene	...	Buzz Watson
Mary McDonnell	...	Sharon Raydor
Jon Tenney	...	Fritz Howard
Ken Howard	...	Wes Durant
Jonathan Del Arco	...	Dr. Fernando Morales
Debrah Farentino	...	Beth Michaels
Skyler Day	...	Missy Michaels

Storyline

Brenda and the Major Crimes team investigate the death of Bob Michaels, father of aspiring pop star Missy Michaels. Found at the bottom of a cliff after a 5-day disappearance while hiking, it has the appearance of a suicide. Medical examiner Dr. Morales determines that Bob's been dead for twelve hours or so, which raises the question of what he'd been doing for the previous four and a half days. Further examination finds pepper-spray on his face along with blue candy and a pizza in his stomach, suggesting deception at best, murder at worst. Ambitious parents are at the root of it all. Meanwhile, the Baylor family offers to settle the lawsuit against Brenda and the city, but the language in the settlement isn't as clear as Brenda's lawyer or Capt. Raydor would like.

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Plot Keywords:

pop star | lawsuit settlement | music video | investigation | fame | 

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery

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Certificate:

TV-14

Did You Know?

Trivia

Consulting Producer Jim Leonard grew up in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where he graduated from New Haven High School in 1974. Unfortunately, he apparently didn't advise the rest of the crew on how to pronounce the name of Pokagon State Park.

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Quotes

Gavin Q. Baker III: The way you led her down the garden path, just telling her what she wanted to hear... so simple.
Brenda Leigh Johnson: Well, when someone is guilty, they're pretty easy to lead.
Gavin Q. Baker III: How right you are. That's why...
[casts Goldman's settlement offer to the floor]

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Connections

References CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000)

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Soundtracks

Daddy Say Yes
(uncredited)
Written by Stacey K. Black
Performed by Skyler Day

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 September 2011 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

The Shephard/Robin Company, Walking Entropy, Warner Bros. Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

43 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD