Jessica must find the murderer of her close friend whose will is in contention between family and a popular evangelist.Jessica must find the murderer of her close friend whose will is in contention between family and a popular evangelist.Jessica must find the murderer of her close friend whose will is in contention between family and a popular evangelist.
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Belinda Beatty
- Ethel O'Neil
- (as Belinha Beatty)
Don Brodie
- Neighbor
- (as Don L. Brodie)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaMildred Natwick co-starred alongside Angela Lansbury in The Court Jester (1955) starring Danny Kaye. The characters played by Natwick and Lansbury comment that it's been 30 years since they saw each other, a nod to their time working on the movie.
- GoofsWhen Jessica is comparing Carrie's handwritten letter to her Last Will and Testament, the supposed "will" is actually what appears to be a page from a transcript of one of Jessica's books. The "will" starts with "It was a dark and stormy night in Cabot Cove. I sat in my favorite rocker contemplating the evenings happenings with anxiety and regret."
- Quotes
[last lines]
Rev. Willie John Fargo: I've decided to go away for awhile... to Africa, Asia, South America, any place the simple folks need me.
Jessica Fletcher: Well, I will you luck, Willie John, and I hope that you find what you're looking for.
Rev. Willie John Fargo: Oh, I will, Miss Jessica. I will, indeed, the good Lord willing.
- ConnectionsEdited from The Incredible Hulk: The First (1981)
- SoundtracksMurder She Wrote Theme
Written by John Addison
Featured review
Murder in the Electric Cathedral
Have always been quite fond of 'Murder She Wrote'. It is a fun and relaxing watch that makes you think as you try to unwind in the evening. If one wants more complex, twisty mysteries with lots of tension and suspense 'Murder She Wrote' may not be for you, but if you want something light-hearted and entertaining but still provide good mysteries 'Murder She Wrote' fits the bill just fine.
"Murder in the Electric Cathedral" is a better episode than the previous episode "Powder Keg", the story being more compelling (even if not perfect) and the guest star acting being leagues better (being actually good here whereas some of the acting in "Powder Keg" was pretty amateurish, which undermined the tension in a story that sorely needed it). It is not one of the best episodes of 'Murder She Wrote', and there are better episodes of Season 2, namely "Keep the Home Fries Burning" and particularly "Trial By Error" which are two of my favourites.
It is agreed that "Murder in the Electric Cathedral" does get overwrought in the story at times, then again the premise to me has a lot to do with it, and the wigs and hair-pieces make the viewer howl in how truly cheap and horrid-looking they are. It is easy to see too why some may be, and have been (know a fair few people who don't like this episode), put off by the premise, which admittedly is not the most tasteful of ones.
However, awful wigs aside, production values are high in quality as to be expected, with slick photography, beautiful fashions and attractive scenery. The music has energy and has presence but also not making the mistake of over-scoring, while it is hard to forget or resist the theme tune.
Enough of the dialogue has some thought-provoking and amiable moments, and much of the story is absorbing and never feels too simplistic or confused. There are more shocking final solutions on 'Murder She Wrote' but also far more obvious ones.
As usual as Jessica, Angela Lansbury is terrific, as is Mildred Natwick. Art Hindle, Richard Herd, Steve Forrest, and Judy Geeson also give strong contributions.
Overall, good above average episode that falls short of being great. 7/10 Bethany Cox
"Murder in the Electric Cathedral" is a better episode than the previous episode "Powder Keg", the story being more compelling (even if not perfect) and the guest star acting being leagues better (being actually good here whereas some of the acting in "Powder Keg" was pretty amateurish, which undermined the tension in a story that sorely needed it). It is not one of the best episodes of 'Murder She Wrote', and there are better episodes of Season 2, namely "Keep the Home Fries Burning" and particularly "Trial By Error" which are two of my favourites.
It is agreed that "Murder in the Electric Cathedral" does get overwrought in the story at times, then again the premise to me has a lot to do with it, and the wigs and hair-pieces make the viewer howl in how truly cheap and horrid-looking they are. It is easy to see too why some may be, and have been (know a fair few people who don't like this episode), put off by the premise, which admittedly is not the most tasteful of ones.
However, awful wigs aside, production values are high in quality as to be expected, with slick photography, beautiful fashions and attractive scenery. The music has energy and has presence but also not making the mistake of over-scoring, while it is hard to forget or resist the theme tune.
Enough of the dialogue has some thought-provoking and amiable moments, and much of the story is absorbing and never feels too simplistic or confused. There are more shocking final solutions on 'Murder She Wrote' but also far more obvious ones.
As usual as Jessica, Angela Lansbury is terrific, as is Mildred Natwick. Art Hindle, Richard Herd, Steve Forrest, and Judy Geeson also give strong contributions.
Overall, good above average episode that falls short of being great. 7/10 Bethany Cox
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