Jessica gets enmeshed in feuds, infidelity, and murder in Nashville.Jessica gets enmeshed in feuds, infidelity, and murder in Nashville.Jessica gets enmeshed in feuds, infidelity, and murder in Nashville.
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Cary J. Pitts
- First Guard
- (as Cary Pitts)
Stan Rodarte
- Dancer
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaFinal credited acting roles for Sheb Wooley and Jimmy Dean.
- GoofsLt. Jackson introduced himself as "Nashville Police." The agency in reality is called Metropolitan Police or Metro PD.
- Quotes
[last lines]
[after Lt. Jackson sings a few lyrics]
Lt. Jackson: Now, it's just a beginning. What do you think, Mrs. Fletcher?
Jessica Fletcher: I think that you're a wonderful policeman, Lieutenant.
- SoundtracksMurder She Wrote Theme
Written by John Addison
Featured review
Country blues
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.
"Ballad for a Blue Lady" is not a 'Murder She Wrote' high-point or one of the best episodes of Season 7, but it's nonetheless a very solid effort. The momentum is not always consistent, a few of the early parts lack lustre somewhat, and Florence Henderson really overdoes it with the accent (a very good performance otherwise but the accent sounded more like a parody than a genuine one).
It is an interesting episode however for fans of country music and seeing the glamorous and not so glamorous portrayals of performing country music and behind the scenes, familiar territory perhaps but still very well done. The mystery is a compelling enough one, with the clever ending being the episode's most well-executed scene. There are many suspects, a fair few twists and motives and a few coincidences, but "Ballad for a Blue Lady" doesn't feel over-reliant on coincidence to solve the case which is a good thing.
The cast also fare very well. Angela Lansbury can do no wrong and there are no real sore spots in the acting, but, even with the questionable accent, it's classy glamour personified Henderson's show.
Production values as ever are slick and stylish. 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 suitably light-hearted, amiable and intriguing while taking itself seriously when needed without going overly so.
Overall, solid. 8/10 Bethany Cox
"Ballad for a Blue Lady" is not a 'Murder She Wrote' high-point or one of the best episodes of Season 7, but it's nonetheless a very solid effort. The momentum is not always consistent, a few of the early parts lack lustre somewhat, and Florence Henderson really overdoes it with the accent (a very good performance otherwise but the accent sounded more like a parody than a genuine one).
It is an interesting episode however for fans of country music and seeing the glamorous and not so glamorous portrayals of performing country music and behind the scenes, familiar territory perhaps but still very well done. The mystery is a compelling enough one, with the clever ending being the episode's most well-executed scene. There are many suspects, a fair few twists and motives and a few coincidences, but "Ballad for a Blue Lady" doesn't feel over-reliant on coincidence to solve the case which is a good thing.
The cast also fare very well. Angela Lansbury can do no wrong and there are no real sore spots in the acting, but, even with the questionable accent, it's classy glamour personified Henderson's show.
Production values as ever are slick and stylish. 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 suitably light-hearted, amiable and intriguing while taking itself seriously when needed without going overly so.
Overall, solid. 8/10 Bethany Cox
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