Grady's wedding day arrives, and so does an unpleasant fate for the shrewish housekeeper of his prospective father-in-law's estate.Grady's wedding day arrives, and so does an unpleasant fate for the shrewish housekeeper of his prospective father-in-law's estate.Grady's wedding day arrives, and so does an unpleasant fate for the shrewish housekeeper of his prospective father-in-law's estate.
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- TriviaMichael Horton (Grady Fletcher) and Debbie Zipp (Donna Mayberry) are married in real life.
- GoofsThe party crasher is called "Cousin Clara" several times until Jessica approaches her to attempt to expose her as such. Jessica addresses the imposter as "Aunt Clara" and proceeds to ferret out the truth.
- Quotes
Franklin Mayberry: Calm down, Maisie, before another gray cell hits the bug light!
- Crazy creditsOpening credits: Fishkill, N. Y. You Are Invited To A Wedding
- SoundtracksMurder She Wrote Theme
Written by John Addison
Featured review
Wedding 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.
"Something Borrowed, Someone Blue" is a pretty good episode, but nowhere near one of my favourites from Season 5 or of 'Murder She Wrote' in general. There are also worse episodes in the show. Where "Something Borrowed, Someone Blue" is most let down is the characters and acting of Grady and Donna. Have made no secret of considering these two my least favourite 'Murder She Wrote' recurring characters, "Something Borrowed, Someone Blue" does nothing to change my mind.
Grady is still bland and annoying and Michael Horton is an energy-sucking presence in the role. Donna is even worse, she is even duller as a character and makes Grady tolerable in comparison, we just don't see the lovely character that one is constantly reminded of in all her appearances and that Debbie Zipp plays her with no charm, warmth, humour and subtlety whatsoever further disadvantages the character. It also feels ironic that for characters who are getting married and also that Horton and Zipp were/are husband and wife in real life one doesn't see or feel any chemistry between them.
However, "Something Borrowed, Someone Blue" works everywhere else. Angela Lansbury is terrific, and the rest of the supporting cast really help elevate the episode to a higher level with strong turns from particularly Eugene Roche, Patricia Barry, Betsy Palmer, Bill Macy and Gale Storm. Conchata Ferell is also a standout as the domineering loudmouth housekeeper.
Production values as ever are slick and stylish with a gorgeous wedding setting. 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, light-hearted and amiable and the mystery is very intriguing with a surprising ending.
All in all, with the exception of Grady and Donna this is a good episode. 7/10 Bethany Cox
"Something Borrowed, Someone Blue" is a pretty good episode, but nowhere near one of my favourites from Season 5 or of 'Murder She Wrote' in general. There are also worse episodes in the show. Where "Something Borrowed, Someone Blue" is most let down is the characters and acting of Grady and Donna. Have made no secret of considering these two my least favourite 'Murder She Wrote' recurring characters, "Something Borrowed, Someone Blue" does nothing to change my mind.
Grady is still bland and annoying and Michael Horton is an energy-sucking presence in the role. Donna is even worse, she is even duller as a character and makes Grady tolerable in comparison, we just don't see the lovely character that one is constantly reminded of in all her appearances and that Debbie Zipp plays her with no charm, warmth, humour and subtlety whatsoever further disadvantages the character. It also feels ironic that for characters who are getting married and also that Horton and Zipp were/are husband and wife in real life one doesn't see or feel any chemistry between them.
However, "Something Borrowed, Someone Blue" works everywhere else. Angela Lansbury is terrific, and the rest of the supporting cast really help elevate the episode to a higher level with strong turns from particularly Eugene Roche, Patricia Barry, Betsy Palmer, Bill Macy and Gale Storm. Conchata Ferell is also a standout as the domineering loudmouth housekeeper.
Production values as ever are slick and stylish with a gorgeous wedding setting. 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, light-hearted and amiable and the mystery is very intriguing with a surprising ending.
All in all, with the exception of Grady and Donna this is a good episode. 7/10 Bethany Cox
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