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Murder, She Wrote
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Murder, She Wrote

1984-09-30 · 45 min / episode · ★ 7.5

Mystery · Crime · Drama

An unassuming mystery writer turned sleuth uses her professional insight to help solve real-life homicide cases.

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Creators
Richard Levinson, William Link, Peter S. Fischer
Production companies
Universal Television, Corymore Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Ended

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Angela LansburyAngela LansburyJessica Fletcher

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