An IRS-plagued woman may have killed her informer husband.An IRS-plagued woman may have killed her informer husband.An IRS-plagued woman may have killed her informer husband.
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Annie O'Donnell
- Mrs. Leeman
- (as Annie O' Donnell)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaKent McCord, who played George Harris, previously played Officer Jim Reed on the TV series Adam-12.
- GoofsIn the preview, Richard's pun on the word "quarters" is a close-up shot of actor Gregg Henry. In the actual episode, however, it's a long shot with him and two other actors.
- Quotes
Nolan Hayes: Mr. Yelverton, that's blackmail.
Gerald Yelverton: Mr. Hayes, we may take your car and your house. We may send you to jail. We'd never do anything as unsavory as blackmail.
- ConnectionsReferences The Iceman Cometh (1973)
- SoundtracksMurder She Wrote Theme
Written by John Addison
Featured review
Embezzlement and murder
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.
"The Taxman Cometh" is a very good episode of both Season 7 and the show in general, if not quite a high-point for either. The ending is surprising and satisfying but pace-wise it felt a little rushed, feeling that a further crime had just been committed and then suddenly everything had been solved. The mystery is very interesting and springs many surprises, without coming over as confused.
Really liked that one gets the sense that the killer could be anybody and still has no idea half-way who it is and why and the truth about the embezzlement one doesn't see coming either.
Angela Lansbury is terrific as usual, and of the supporting cast Phyllis Newman's potently honest performance takes centre stage. Roy Thinnes' calm exterior and Fred Willard's authority stand out too.
Production values as always are slick and stylish with some nostalgia induced. The cosy, homey atmosphere that scaled things down was used to full and excellent advantage, one of those episodes where one likes not having big, exotic locations and instead having a smaller atmosphere that helps contribute to the mystery doing all the talking.
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 thoughtful and amiable.
Overall, very solid. 8/10 Bethany Cox
"The Taxman Cometh" is a very good episode of both Season 7 and the show in general, if not quite a high-point for either. The ending is surprising and satisfying but pace-wise it felt a little rushed, feeling that a further crime had just been committed and then suddenly everything had been solved. The mystery is very interesting and springs many surprises, without coming over as confused.
Really liked that one gets the sense that the killer could be anybody and still has no idea half-way who it is and why and the truth about the embezzlement one doesn't see coming either.
Angela Lansbury is terrific as usual, and of the supporting cast Phyllis Newman's potently honest performance takes centre stage. Roy Thinnes' calm exterior and Fred Willard's authority stand out too.
Production values as always are slick and stylish with some nostalgia induced. The cosy, homey atmosphere that scaled things down was used to full and excellent advantage, one of those episodes where one likes not having big, exotic locations and instead having a smaller atmosphere that helps contribute to the mystery doing all the talking.
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 thoughtful and amiable.
Overall, very solid. 8/10 Bethany Cox
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- TheLittleSongbird
- Oct 16, 2017
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- Terminal Tower, Cleveland, Ohio, USA(exterior for IRS office)
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