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Are you good at solving mysteries? Then you’ll do great on this trivia quiz.
What was the name of the character portrayed by Angela Lansbury?
Jessica Fletcher
Jessica Fletcher played the famed mystery writer and amateur detective.
Jessica Lang
Jessie Flannigan
Jessie Fromer
What is the name of the town where Jessica Fletcher lives?
Cabotville
Cabot Grove
Cabot Cove
Although Jessica had to travel to unravel many of her mysteries, just as many happened in her home town, Cabot Cove.
None of the above
So far, so good, but do you recall her address in Cabot Cove?
670 Hardy Drive
690 South Shore
698 Candelwood
She lived at 698 Candelwood, a tree-lined street.
700 Short Street
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You're still doing well. Which state would you find Cabot Cove?
Virginia
Massachusetts
Maine
Cabot Cove was situated in the beautiful state of Maine.
New York
This one is a bit harder. Beside murder-mystery writer and amateur detective, what other occupation did Jessica have?
A nurse at the local hospital
An English teacher
Jessica Fletcher was a former English teacher.
A painter of still life
A yoga instructor
What’s the backstory on Jessica Fletcher who lives in Cabot Cove, Maine?
Jessica takes up writing mystery novels as a way of helping her cope with the sudden passing of her husband
Her husband’s nephew Grady, who was raised by the Fletcher's following the death of his parents, finds one of Jessica's novels and submits it to a publisher behind her back
Jessica’s novel gets published and becomes a best seller. Soon Jessica becomes an international celebrity and travels throughout the United States and the world promoting her novels
All of the above
The correct answer is all of the above.
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Here is a real test of your trivia knowledge: Who else was offered the part of Jessica Fletcher?
Jean Stapleton
Doris Day
Bea Arthur
A and B
Aren’t we glad the others turned down the offer? There could be no other Jessica, than Angela Lansbury.
Where did the title, "Murder, She Wrote" come from?
It came from the title, “Murder, She Saidâ€, which was the title of a 1961 film adaptation of Agatha Christie's Miss Marple novel
The title comes from Murder, She Said, which was the title of a 1961 film adaptation of Agatha Christie's Miss Marple novel.
It came from the Angela Lansbury’s suggestion for the title
It came from a book in the P.D. James detective series
None of the above
Often times, how does the show begin?
With the murder scene that needs to be solved
With Jessica typing her book
With a preview of the episode's events, with Jessica stating: With a narrator saying, "Tonight On Murder, She Wrote..."
The show mostly starts with a preview of the episode's events, with Jessica stating: "Tonight On Murder, She Wrote..."
None of the above
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Who else did Angela Lansbury play in Murder, She Wrote?
Jessica’s look-alike cousin Emma
Angela Lansbury also played Jessica’s look-alike cousin Emma, who was a performer on the London stage.
Jessica’s twin sister, Julie
Jessica’s brother, Jessie
Jessica’s mother, Edna
What was the name of Jessica’s late husband?
Frank
Jessica’s late husband was named Frank, he was a bomber pilot in Korea.
Sam
Charlie
None of the above
One of the lovely quirks about Jessica is she never does what?
Drive a car
Jessica never drove a car. She either walked, biked or asked for a ride.
Eat Sushi, she likes her food cooked
Dances, she had two left feet
None of the above
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Jessica invariably proves more perceptive than the official investigators, who are almost always willing to arrest the most likely suspect. How does this elderly lady do this?
By carefully piecing the clues together
By asking astute questions
By wrestling the victims until they confess to the crime
A and B
The correct answer is A and B.
Jessica's relationship with law enforcement officials varies. How so?
Both sheriffs of Cabot Cove resign themselves to having her meddle in their cases
Most detectives and police officers do not want her anywhere near their crime scenes, until her accurate deductions convince them to listen to her
Some are happy to have her assistance from the start, often because they are fans of her books
All of the above
All of the above.
What is the name of the character who played the local doctor of Cabot Cove and one of Jessica's best friends and supporters?
Dr. Seth Hazlitt
The correct answer is Dr. Seth Hazlitt, portrayed by actor William Windom.
Dr. Spock
Dr. James Hazelhoff
None of the above
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What actor played Sheriff Amos Tupper?
Michael Caine
Anthony Hopkins
Tom Bosley
Tim Bosley played the affable Sheriff of Cabot Cove.
D. Ben Kingsley
Ron Masak played a Sheriff as well who was a former NYPD officer who takes Tupper’s place as Sheriff, what was the character’s name?
Sheriff Mort Metzger
Sheriff Mort Metzger took Tupper's place as Sheriff in the mistaken belief that he would be living in a more peaceful place.
Sheriff Manning
Sheriff Tommy Slaw
None of the above
Let’s not forget there was a deputy, too. What was the character’s name?
Deputy Andy Broom
Louis Herthum portrayed Deputy Andy Broom.
Deputy Andy Cell
Deputy Harry McGraw
Deputy Sam Booth
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Jerry Orbach plays an old-school private investigator who becomes friends with Jessica; what was the character’s name?
Harry McGraw
Jerry Orbach who played Harry McGraw, was popular enough to garner his own, short-lived spinoff series in 1987, The Law & Harry McGraw.
Michael Hagarty
Sam Booth
None of the above
Dennis Stanton, is an insurance claims investigator, who always solves his cases using unusual methods, and often sends a copy of the story to Jessica afterwards. What unusual occupation did he have before he was an insurance claims investigator?
He trained dolphins
He was an anthropologist
He was a former jewel thief
The character, Dennis Stanton, portrayed by Keith Michell, was a suave jewel thief before becoming an insurance claims investigator.
He was a stunt driver
What about the women characters? Who had reoccurring roles on the series?
Eve Simpson as Cabot’s Cove realtor
Loretta Speigel as Cabot Cove's lovelorn hairdresser
Jamie Shoreland as Cabot Cove’s grocery store clerk
A and B
The correct answer is A and B. Both women were known for their love of gossip.
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Favorite episode time! What happened in “Unfinished Business†?
A retired policeman decides to re-examine an old case he never solved and returns to the lakeside cabins where the murder occurred, gathering all the old suspects together. It isn't long before there's another murder
The episode “Unfinished Business†is about a retired policeman who decides to re-examine an old case he never solved and returns to the lakeside cabins where the murder occurred, gathering all the old suspects together. It isn't long before there's another murder.
An unfinished novel of Jessica’s is finished by someone else! Who is the culprit and why does it mirror a murder that just happened in Cabot Cove?
A murder occurs in the next county, where the victim is found alongside a partially finished will. Charlie Garrett, a disreputable private investigator asks Jessica for help
None of the above
What happened in the episode “For Whom the Bell Tolls�
Jessica agrees to help preserve a historic brownstone where Ernest Hemingway once rented a small suite to write. But she winds up trying to clear her editor of the murder of an opposing developer
Jessica agrees to help preserve a historic brownstone where Ernest Hemingway once rented a small suite to write. But she winds up trying to clear her editor of the murder of an opposing developer.
The bell of Cabot Cove’s only church tears away and kills one of Cabot Cove’s citizens. Was it meant for him or another of the flock?
A summer concert ends in murder when the percussionist is found dead, hidden in a Cello case
None of the above
What happens in the episode, “A Story to Die Forâ€
An unfinished novel of Jessica’s is finished by someone else! Who is the culprit and why does it mirror a murder that just happened in Cabot Cove?
“Meet and Eat†writer’s networking event that Jessica attends turns into a possible murder by poisoning … according to Jessica. The food was literally to die for.
Jessica puts her sleuthing skills to work at a writers' conference after a Russian author is found murdered.
The correct answer is Jessica puts her sleuthing skills to work at a writers' conference after a Russian author is found murdered.
None of the above
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Which of these things happened in the episode, “Angel of Death�
Jessica travels to Carmel to read the new play of her friend Martin Tremaine
Martin fears he is losing his mind and ask for Jessica’s help
Strange events have been haunting Martin after the suicide of his wife
All of the above
All of the above.
What happened in the popular episode, “Ever After�
Walter Bowman has a high-profile second marriage with Jessica's neighbor, soap star Marci
Walter Bowman fires his personal trainer, Bo Wilder, and is shot dead at home
Unlike Sheriff Beals's department, Jessica suspects a set-up of the death of Walter Bowman
All of the above
All of the above.
What was the plot for “Birds of a Feather�
One of Jessica's former students is murdered when he returns to Cabot Cove to write a book exposing new information on a 30-year-old town scandal
Cabot Cove is flooded with poison pen letters which proves hard for the town to handle as Amos prepares to hand the reins over to a new sheriff
Jessica heads to San Francisco for the wedding of her niece, Victoria Brandon, only to learn that Victoria is having second thoughts because she suspects that her fiancé, Howard, is having an affair.
The correct answer is “Câ€.
None of the above
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Famous quotes! Who said, “There are three things you can never have enough of in life, Lieutenant: chocolate, friends and the theatre."?
Jessica Fletcher’s look-alike cousin
Jessica Fletcher
The correct answer is Jessica Fletcher.
Eve Simpson
None of the above
Who is Jessica talking to?“ What am I going to do about the fact that Irene Rutledge has no legal claim to Tommy?†Jessica: “If I were you, I would develop amnesia.â€â€œ Save a lot of paperwork, too."
Sheriff Mort Metzger
Sheriff Amos Tucker
The correct answer is Sheriff Amos Tupper.
Deputy Andy Broom
Dr. Seth Hazlitt
In which episode was the following quote said? Jessica Fletcher: Didn't even notice that the thorns were real? Damien Bolo: I was so nervous, I could've been handling a porcupine and not known it.
Sticks and Stones
Danse Diabolique
Jessica unravels the death of a ballerina after she dances a ballet that has killed everyone who has tried it. The ballet that was performed was the legendary Diabolical Dance.
Family Secrets
The Body Politic
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In which episode was the following quote said?Horatio Baldwin: Don't you go to the movies? Jessica Fletcher: When Cary Grant bowed out, so did I.
Reflections of the Mind
Simon Says, Color Me Dead
We’re Off to Kill the Wizard
In We’re Off to Kill the Wizard, Jessica gets mixed up with a nasty scheme involving a theme park creator whilst visiting relatives.
None of the above
How many times did Angela Lansbury receive an Emmy nomination for Best Lead Actress in a Drama Series?
12
Angela Lansbury received an Emmy nomination for Best Lead Actress in a Drama Series for the each of the show's twelve seasons. However, she did not win for any of the nominations.
10
9
8
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How many years was Murder, She Wrote in the Top 20 in ratings?
12
11
The correct answer is Murder She Wrote remained in the Top 20 for 11 out of the 12 years it aired.
10
9
Angela Lansbury and the show itself was very successful. How successful was it?
Angela Lansbury has the record for the most Golden Globe nominations (10) and wins (4) for Best Actress in a television drama series
Murder, She Wrote was one of the most successful and longest-running television shows in history, averaging close to 26 million viewers per week in its prime
The series received three Emmy nominations and six Golden Globe nomination in the Outstanding Drama Series category winning two Golden Globe awards.
All of the above
The series was good. REALLY good.
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