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Murder, She Wrote
S6.E7
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Night of the Tarantula

  • Episode aired Nov 12, 1989
  • TV-PG
  • 47m
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6.9/10
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Murder, She Wrote (1984)
CrimeDramaMystery

While visiting friends who own an old plantation in Jamaica, Jessica witnesses familial drama and squabbling, including the murder of her host, leaving Jessica to figure out the identity of ... Read allWhile visiting friends who own an old plantation in Jamaica, Jessica witnesses familial drama and squabbling, including the murder of her host, leaving Jessica to figure out the identity of the killer.While visiting friends who own an old plantation in Jamaica, Jessica witnesses familial drama and squabbling, including the murder of her host, leaving Jessica to figure out the identity of the killer.

  • Director
    • Vincent McEveety
  • Writers
    • Chris Manheim
    • Donald Ross
  • Stars
    • Angela Lansbury
    • Cheryl Arutt
    • Grand L. Bush
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    513
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Vincent McEveety
    • Writers
      • Chris Manheim
      • Donald Ross
    • Stars
      • Angela Lansbury
      • Cheryl Arutt
      • Grand L. Bush
    • 15User reviews
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    Angela Lansbury
    Angela Lansbury
    • Jessica Fletcher
    Cheryl Arutt
    Cheryl Arutt
    • Michelle Dusant
    Grand L. Bush
    Grand L. Bush
    • George Gordon
    Hurd Hatfield
    Hurd Hatfield
    • Jean-Pierre Dusant
    Ji-Tu Cumbuka
    Ji-Tu Cumbuka
    • Calder Williams
    • (as Ji-Tu)
    James Lancaster
    • Mark Waverly
    Patrick Massett
    Patrick Massett
    • Adam Waverly
    • (as Patrick Masset)
    John Rhys-Davies
    John Rhys-Davies
    • Harry Waverly
    Nancy Valen
    Nancy Valen
    • Selina Williams Waverly
    Shani Wallis
    Shani Wallis
    • Olivia Waverly
    Darrow Igus
    • Sergeant Jones
    Obaka Adedunyo
    • Dr. Hayes
    J. Christopher Sullivan
    • Servant
    Ruth Cohen
    Ruth Cohen
    • Party guest
    • (uncredited)
    Fred Moon
    • Town Resident
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Vincent McEveety
    • Writers
      • Chris Manheim
      • Donald Ross
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    • Trivia
      This episode was partially filmed on the set used for Mr. Roarke's house in Fantasy Island (1977).
    • Goofs
      The constant bird sound heard is a native Australian Kookaburra.
    • Quotes
      • [last lines]
      • Olivia Waverly: You've both done more than I can ever thank you for. And I'll never forget it.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Murder, She Wrote: Big Easy Murder (1995)
    • Soundtracks
      Murder She Wrote Theme
      Written by John Addison

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    Details

    • Release date
      • November 12, 1989 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden - 301 N. Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Universal Television
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 47m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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