Murder, She Wrote

Bridget Kies, Barry Keith Grant

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Wayne State University Press
30 June 2025

Film, TV & Radio; Television soap operas; Crime & Mystery

Series: TV Milestones

Embark on a journey through the mysteries of Cabot Cove to learn why Murder, She Wrote is a timeless classic.

Discover the secrets behind the enduring appeal of Murder, She Wrote (CBS, 1984-96) in this captivating investigation of the long-running mystery series. Author Bridget Kies details the show's lasting impact owing to several interconnecting factors tied to the series' genre, cast, and reception.

Murder, She Wrote was a trailblazing ""cozy"" murder mystery, blending suspense and charm to captivate a wide and varied audience. Bolstered by Angela Lansbury's established star power, the iconic amateur sleuth Jessica Fletcher is beloved by fans across generations and around the world. Kies also points to the series' extratextual tie-in novels, made-for-TV movies, licensed products, and crossovers and attempted spinoffs that helped create a franchise universe that lives on today. With insights into the show's twelve remarkable seasons, its rise to global fame, and data from fandom interviews, this book is a must-read for fans and newcomers alike. Embark on a journey through the mysteries of Cabot Cove and beyond to learn why Murder, She Wrote remains a timeless classic.

By: Bridget Kies
Series edited by: Barry Keith Grant
Imprint: Wayne State University Press
Country of Publication: United States [Currently unable to ship to USA: see Shipping Info]
Dimensions: Height: 178mm, Width: 127mm,
ISBN: 9780814350119
ISBN 10: 0814350119
Series: TV Milestones
Pages: 112
Publication Date: 30 June 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Bridget Kies is associate professor of film studies and production at Oakland University in Michigan. She is the coeditor, with Megan Connor, of Fandom, the Next Generation. Her research has been published in Television and New Media, VIEW Journal of European Television History and Culture, Feminist Media Histories, and more. She has served on the editorial board of Popular Culture Review since 2023.

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Murder, She Wrote

Bridget Kies, Barry Keith Grant

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