After her publisher announces his impending retirement, Jessica heads to NYC where she is simultaneously wooed by potential new publishers and a smooth-talking jewel thief.After her publisher announces his impending retirement, Jessica heads to NYC where she is simultaneously wooed by potential new publishers and a smooth-talking jewel thief.After her publisher announces his impending retirement, Jessica heads to NYC where she is simultaneously wooed by potential new publishers and a smooth-talking jewel thief.
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William Cort
- Ray
- (as Bill Cort)
Shirley Anthony
- Party Guest
- (uncredited)
Frances Bergen
- Janice Darrow
- (uncredited)
Robert Buckingham
- Harold Bannister
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThis was Keith Michell's first appearance as recurring character Dennis Stanton.
- Quotes
[first lines]
Axel Weingard: We're early. There's hardly anybody here.
Marta Weingard: And whose fault is that, darling? I told you not to rush. Shall we go back upstairs and try again in half an hour?
- ConnectionsReferences The Brothers Karamazov (1958)
- SoundtracksMurder She Wrote Theme
Written by John Addison
Featured review
Introducing Dennis Stanton
Have always been quite fond of 'Murder She Wrote'. It is a fun and relaxing watch that makes you think as you try to unwind in the evening. If one wants more complex, twisty mysteries with lots of tension and suspense 'Murder She Wrote' may not be for you, but if you want something light-hearted and entertaining but still provide good mysteries 'Murder She Wrote' fits the bill just fine.
"A Little Night Work" is a terrific introduction to Dennis Stanton and a terrific episode in its own right. The character himself had several bookend episodes later on, which were very variable (a few of them are not good, but not all are bad) in quality, am aware that a lot of 'Murder She Wrote' dislike the Stanton bookend episodes, they are definitely inferior to his pairings with Jessica but whatever problems they have Stanton himself is not one of them in my humble opinion.
Personally actually like Dennis Stanton and consider him generally in his own way one of the better recurring characters that was deserving of material that on the most part did him justice. He is charming, suave, sophisticated and charismatic enough to be both lead and supporting and the talented Keith Michell (we are talking about one of the best Henry VIII's, perhaps his most famous role) in film and television) portrays him beautifully. Love his sparkling chemistry with Angela Lansbury's ever dependably great Jessica, shining particularly in their waltz which is just glorious, suggestive of a romance that sadly doesn't go anywhere.
The mystery is a very good and engaging one, both the murder and jewel stealing angles, even if slightly more could have been done with the latter. The supporting cast, consisting of John Dye, Jamie Farr, Conrad Janis, Julie Parrish and Leann Hunley, are fine.
In terms of production values, they are slick and stylish as ever with a lovely setting and some elegant costuming. The music has energy and has presence but also not making the mistake of over-scoring, while it is hard to forget or resist the theme tune.
The writing is thought-provoking and amiable, especially with Jessica and Stanton, and the episode does intrigue hugely.
Overall, terrific Dennis Stanton debut and episode. 9/10 Bethany Cox
"A Little Night Work" is a terrific introduction to Dennis Stanton and a terrific episode in its own right. The character himself had several bookend episodes later on, which were very variable (a few of them are not good, but not all are bad) in quality, am aware that a lot of 'Murder She Wrote' dislike the Stanton bookend episodes, they are definitely inferior to his pairings with Jessica but whatever problems they have Stanton himself is not one of them in my humble opinion.
Personally actually like Dennis Stanton and consider him generally in his own way one of the better recurring characters that was deserving of material that on the most part did him justice. He is charming, suave, sophisticated and charismatic enough to be both lead and supporting and the talented Keith Michell (we are talking about one of the best Henry VIII's, perhaps his most famous role) in film and television) portrays him beautifully. Love his sparkling chemistry with Angela Lansbury's ever dependably great Jessica, shining particularly in their waltz which is just glorious, suggestive of a romance that sadly doesn't go anywhere.
The mystery is a very good and engaging one, both the murder and jewel stealing angles, even if slightly more could have been done with the latter. The supporting cast, consisting of John Dye, Jamie Farr, Conrad Janis, Julie Parrish and Leann Hunley, are fine.
In terms of production values, they are slick and stylish as ever with a lovely setting and some elegant costuming. The music has energy and has presence but also not making the mistake of over-scoring, while it is hard to forget or resist the theme tune.
The writing is thought-provoking and amiable, especially with Jessica and Stanton, and the episode does intrigue hugely.
Overall, terrific Dennis Stanton debut and episode. 9/10 Bethany Cox
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- TheLittleSongbird
- Sep 6, 2017
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- Biltmore Hotel - 506 S. Grand Avenue, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA(Dorsett Arms Hotel exteriors and lobby interior)
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