Indian Giver

Episode aired Nov 29, 1987
TV-PG
47m

IMDb RATING

6.6/10

447

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Bernard White in Murder, She Wrote (1984)

Crime Drama Mystery

A Native Indian lays claim to Cabot Cove, throwing the town into chaos. When a local with valuable property is found murdered, all signs point to the town's supposed new land owner.A Native Indian lays claim to Cabot Cove, throwing the town into chaos. When a local with valuable property is found murdered, all signs point to the town's supposed new land owner.A Native Indian lays claim to Cabot Cove, throwing the town into chaos. When a local with valuable property is found murdered, all signs point to the town's supposed new land owner.

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IMDb RATING

6.6/10

447

YOUR RATING

8User reviews

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Trivia
Bernard White, who plays the Algonquin character of George Longbow, is of Sri Lankan descent.

Goofs
The Native American in this story is portrayed as an Algonquin and he appears riding into town in full plains Indian headdress. There were no Algonquin Indians in Maine; Penobscott, Passamaquoddy, Abenaki, and Maliseet, but no Algonquins. It seems like five minutes of research would have provided a more accurate portrayal.

Quotes
[first lines]
Mayor Sam Booth: Friends. Neighbors. My heart swells with pride as I stand before you on this special day to once again celebrate the long and glorious past of this great town of ours.

Soundtracks
Murder She Wrote Theme
Written by John Addison

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Featured review

7/10

Good escapist mystery

The residents of Cabot Cove become concerned when a Native American appears with a land grant stating that the whole town and its surrounding land belong to him. Of course, protests from citizens occur, and so does murder.

Bernard White plays the Native American and predictably is accused of murdering a local businessman. An Alonquin spear is found pierced through the man. Naturally, the Native American gets arrested - but Jessica knows it's a convenient way of shutting him up. Fun part seeing her finding the real killer, which is always a joy to see. There's a slight sour taste in this one as it touches upon race and features a redneck-like mob, but it's a good mystery. Not the best one, but enough to keep the home fires burning, so to speak.