Fair rating?Murder, She Wrote· Season 3 · Episode 10
Stage Struck
Two actor friends of Jessica's are due to appear in a revival of the play which launched their careers 30 years earlier, but when one of them finds threatening notes on stage, she stands down in favour of her understudy, who dies of cyanide poisoning. Jessica, as ever, decides to investigate.
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#10In Season 3of 22 rated episodes
#157All-timeof 204 rated episodes
−0.1vs season avgSeason 3 averages 6.4
1986First airedDecember 14, 1986
Guest stars
Ann Turkelas Barbara Bennington
Don Mostas T.J. Holt
John Schuckas Chief Merton P. Drock
Christopher Norrisas Pru Mattson
Bob Hastingsas Eddie Bender
Eleanor Parkeras Maggie Tarrow
Edward Mulhareas Julian Lord
Shea Farrellas Larry Matthews
Dan O'Herlihyas Alexander Preston
John Pleshetteas Nicky SapersteinWeldon Bleileras Doctor
Richard Hoyt Milleras Young Reporter
Jeffrey Lippaas 1st Reporter
Annie Gagenas 2nd Reporter
Crew
John AstinDirectorPhilip GersonWriter
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