A clash between Kentucky Thoroughbred breeders leads to murder.A clash between Kentucky Thoroughbred breeders leads to murder.A clash between Kentucky Thoroughbred breeders leads to murder.
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Melvin Belli
- Judge Charlie Harley
- (as Melvin M. Belli)
Debra Stipe
- Dr. Christie Morgan
- (as Debra Sandland)
Kathy Jacobs
- Young Woman
- (as Kathy Hartsell)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaReferences Rex Stout's Nero Wolfe novel "Some Buried Caesar", except the brother of a thoroughbred horse replaces the brother of a thoroughbred bull.
- Quotes
[last lines]
Jessica Fletcher: Harry, you know what they say, there are more things between heaven and earth than men dream of.
[to Christie]
Jessica Fletcher: And just in case I don't get back.
Harry McGraw: You, Jessica, you're betting 20 bucks?
Jessica Fletcher: On the nose, Harry. After all, I mean, this is one tip that came straight from the horse's mouth.
- ConnectionsReferences Gone with the Wind (1939)
- SoundtracksMurder She Wrote Theme
Written by John Addison
Featured review
Kentucky murder, with horses
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.
"From the Horse's Mouth" is neither among the best or worst episodes of Season 7, or even of 'Murder She Wrote' in general. It is a decent, above-average effort but falls short of being anything more than decent, and a bit disappointing following on from one of the finest 'Murder She Wrote' episodes "Who Killed J.B. Fletcher" and one of the most surprising episodes (in that it was one of those episodes where the how and why are not obvious or guessable until all is explained) in a while in "The Taxman Cometh".
It is the cast that elevates "From the Horse's Mouth" to a better level. Can't fault Angela Lansbury, nor Jerry Orbach. Their chemistry, as ever whenever they were together (which to me wasn't anywhere enough) is very charming. Kevin McCarthy, Maxwell Caulfield and Nanette Fabray are particularly good in support and Robert Donner is a very convincing sheriff, the tension between him and Lansbury's Jessica every bit as much.
Liked the setting a lot too, with the episode doing well in capturing the excitement and tensions. The horses look wonderful.
Production values as always are slick and stylish with some nostalgia induced. 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 shows signs of being thoughtful and amiable, though most other episodes do better in maintaining both qualities more consistently.
On the other hand, "From the Horse's Mouth" underwhelms a little when it comes to the mystery. It's engaging enough but treads too much on familiar ground, and neither the why and who aspects were surprising. For example, to me the significance of the shoe-polish was very obvious straight away and one is very likely to figure it out well before the sleuthing characters do.
Some of the script also seems a bit limp and bland, with a lack of consistent light-hearted energy.
In conclusion, decent and above average but somewhat lacking. 6/10 Bethany Cox
"From the Horse's Mouth" is neither among the best or worst episodes of Season 7, or even of 'Murder She Wrote' in general. It is a decent, above-average effort but falls short of being anything more than decent, and a bit disappointing following on from one of the finest 'Murder She Wrote' episodes "Who Killed J.B. Fletcher" and one of the most surprising episodes (in that it was one of those episodes where the how and why are not obvious or guessable until all is explained) in a while in "The Taxman Cometh".
It is the cast that elevates "From the Horse's Mouth" to a better level. Can't fault Angela Lansbury, nor Jerry Orbach. Their chemistry, as ever whenever they were together (which to me wasn't anywhere enough) is very charming. Kevin McCarthy, Maxwell Caulfield and Nanette Fabray are particularly good in support and Robert Donner is a very convincing sheriff, the tension between him and Lansbury's Jessica every bit as much.
Liked the setting a lot too, with the episode doing well in capturing the excitement and tensions. The horses look wonderful.
Production values as always are slick and stylish with some nostalgia induced. 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 shows signs of being thoughtful and amiable, though most other episodes do better in maintaining both qualities more consistently.
On the other hand, "From the Horse's Mouth" underwhelms a little when it comes to the mystery. It's engaging enough but treads too much on familiar ground, and neither the why and who aspects were surprising. For example, to me the significance of the shoe-polish was very obvious straight away and one is very likely to figure it out well before the sleuthing characters do.
Some of the script also seems a bit limp and bland, with a lack of consistent light-hearted energy.
In conclusion, decent and above average but somewhat lacking. 6/10 Bethany Cox
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