A not-guilty verdict in the murder of a community activist leads to threats of violence.A not-guilty verdict in the murder of a community activist leads to threats of violence.A not-guilty verdict in the murder of a community activist leads to threats of violence.
Ismael 'East' Carlo
- Frank Fernandez
- (as Ismael East Carlo)
Rosanna DeSoto
- Maria Galvan
- (as Rosanna Desoto)
Mark Adair-Rios
- Tony Galvan
- (as Mark Adair Rios)
Cheryl Chambers
- Reporter
- (uncredited)
Bob Harks
- Shop Patron
- (uncredited)
J.D. Walters
- Reporter
- (uncredited)
Storyline
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- TriviaWhen Father Michael is joking with Jessica about using a priest as the main character of one of her novels, he mentions the character of Father Dowling, created by Ralph McInerny. Of course, former cast member Tom Bosley went on to star in the series based on that character.
- GoofsThe plot has Fr. Michael running for the vacant council seat, but Church law prohibits a Priest from seeking or holding elected office as it is in direct conflict with his service to the church.
- Quotes
[last lines]
[talking with Father Michael, who is running for the city council]
Jessica Fletcher: You know, there's one thing that worries me about all this, Michael.
Father Michael: What's that?
Jessica Fletcher: Well, when you're elected, it'll make you even less believable as a fictitious character!
- SoundtracksMurder She Wrote Theme
Written by John Addison
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Double Jeopardy
The news about the dramatic murder trial of Frank Fernandez, who has been accused of murdering City Councilman Roberto Galvan (the father of one of Jessica's students) sends shockwaves to the community. Due to lack of evidence (and a lack of body, since Roberto Galvan had disappeared 11 months ago and was never found), Frank Fernandez was acquitted, but Galvan's family is sure he was guilty. When Father Michael intends to run for Galvan's council seat, Frank Fernandez threatens him, and its revealed to Jessica that Fernandez is his father. Frank then gets murdered and it's more likely that one of the Galvan boys did it.
Starts out with Jessica Fletcher teaching a university extension course in Creative Writing at St. Julian's parish, discussing unique murder methods. Jessica suggests the students consult her personal bibliography - which includes The Toxic Handbook, which is ironic when Frank Fernandez dies from poisoning.
It's a good mystery with plenty of soap opera style drama, an arresting plot, fine aerial views of roof tops, and good performances all round, however there some pacing issues.
Starts out with Jessica Fletcher teaching a university extension course in Creative Writing at St. Julian's parish, discussing unique murder methods. Jessica suggests the students consult her personal bibliography - which includes The Toxic Handbook, which is ironic when Frank Fernandez dies from poisoning.
It's a good mystery with plenty of soap opera style drama, an arresting plot, fine aerial views of roof tops, and good performances all round, however there some pacing issues.
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- coltras35
- Aug 13, 2023
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- First Congregational Church - 540 S. Commonwealth Avenue, Los Angeles, California, USA(exteriors of St Julian Church)
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