SUMMARY: APPROX. RUNNING TIME: 47:00 Min.
First broadcast by CBS-TV, on October 11, 1987, John Llewellyn Moxey directed this episode by screenwriter Chris Manheim.
Visiting her former sorority roommate, now Rev. Mother Claire (Powell), Jessica Fletcher (Lansbury) is the special guest of her friend’s convent. Yet, the apparent overnight suicide of the convent’s reliable records keeper, Sister Emily, dredges up some painful old secrets that others would prefer to remain hushed up. Jessica & Rev. Mother Claire soon suspect foul play.
Jessica Fletcher: Angela Lansbury
Rev. Mother Claire: Jane Powell
Mrs. Marian Simpson: Eileen Brennan
Mayor Albert Simpson: Ed Nelson
Bishop Patrick Shea: Robert Prosky
Sister Emily: Evelyn Keyes
Amy: Wendy Brainard
Sherri Stoner: Sarah Martino
Nancy Bates: Cindy Fisher
Mike Phelps: Mark Keyloun
Ray Carter: Clu Gulager
Dr. Marshall: Scott Paulin
Various Sisters & Nuns: Fay DeWitt; Audrey Trotter; M’el Dowd; Caroline Gilshian (aka Hunter Mackenzie Austin); & Carol Swarbrick
REVIEW:
This episode’s contrived storyline is frankly one might be inclined to doze through. Aside from a sharp title, its best element is some scenery-chewing from reliable pros Eileen Brennan, Robert Prosky, and, as a private detective, Clu Gulager.
Otherwise, there aren’t any significant surprises to coax viewers into sticking around to crack this tired whodunnit. It’s simply among the lesser episodes of Season Four.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 4 Stars
