Murder, She Wrote: Season 1

I actually never watched this show when it was originally on TV. It debuted in 1984 and it lasted for 12 years! But after recently watching a few episodes for the very first time, I can see why this series was so successfull The story lines are very catchy, you never know who the killer is (and it's hard to figure it out with the many twists and turns along the way) and it's not until the very end that the killer is revealed. It reminds me a lot of the Agatha Christie thrillers.Angela Landsbury does a wonderful job in portraying the famous mystery writer/sleuth named J.B. Fletcher who helps the local police figure out who the killer is. She lives in the fictional coastal town of Cabot Cove in Maine. Some of the episodes take place in Cabot Cove, but many others take place in many different locations since Jessica Fletcher travels the world to promote her latest book. Her characher is very astute but at the same time, she comes across as a very warm and caring person. I think Angela Landsbury was made to play this character, and I can't imagine anyone else doing as good of a job as she does. What I also like about this series is that even though it's a thriller, it doesn't show a lot of violence or blood as many of the newer shows do on TV these days. I love this series and I could go on and keep watching one episode after another (if I had the time). Great series!

Jessica Fletcher is a national treasure. I grew up watching Murder, She Wrote through out middle & high school. Season One has some classics for sure. Might be best to turn on the captions. Dialogue isn't always Crystal clear. Good picture quality for an older show. Now I can't wait for Season Two!

Long ago I owned all of these sets which I finally sold, but this one was such a great price I wondered how it differed from the 'complete series one' which is more expensive. The first three seasons arrived today. From what I can see, the difference is that each of these sets are contained in a small (about 1/2 inch thick) plastic white DVD box, much thinner than the series I first owned and all of the discs are on plastic 'pages' inside it. It seems to have the same episodes, 21 or 22 a season. I like these better since they take up way less space. When you are a mystery collector, this is an important factor. These are pleasant mysteries with character actors from the past who add a great deal of nostalgia for those of us who were around when they first aired on television. Getting the first three seasons for $35. was a great buy.

Angela Lansbury is well established as an actress and I have always liked her, but the scripts and the characters of Murder She Wrote are flat, mediocre, and sometimes just plain corny. I remember enjoying the episodes 30 years ago. Times change, society changes, and I guess my preferences have changed. I purchased Season 1 just to check it out, but will not bother with subsequent seasons. My TV time will be spent on the World Series playoffs this month.

My plastic case was broken. The discs were ok but I can’t keep my case close properly.

I remember watching Murder, she wrote when the season first started. Always did enjoy it. You made time to watch each week. My husband and I watch one each night. Up to season 4 now.

SEASON 1

I always loved these Mysterys. Thsey do not run them on are cable. I am buying them up a little at a time.

"Murder, She wrote" is American TV series (1984 - 1995 ), which includes 12 seasons. It is a one of most popular detective serieses, in which Angela Lansbury is the leading actress, she plays a character of J. B. Fletcher, a famous mystery writer who has a knack for solving murders on and off the page. Some of distinguished guest stars appeared in Season 1 : Leslie Nielsen, Vivian Blaine, Andy Garcia, Vicki Lawrence ... I love all of 21 episodes of this season, it is entertaining and enjoyable.Episodes:The murder of Sherlock Holmes - pilot.1. Deadly lady.2. Birds of a feather.3. Hooray for homicide.4. It's a dog's life.5. Lovers and other killers.6. Hit, run and homicide.7. We're off to kill The Wizard.8. Death takes a curtain call.9. Death casts a spell.10. Capitol offense.11. Broadway malady.12. Murder to a jazz beat.13. My Johnny lies over the ocean.14. Paint me a murder.15. Tough guys don't die.16. Sudden death.17. Footnote to murder.18. Murder takes the bus.19. Armed response.20. Murder at the Oasis.21. Funeral at fifty-mile.