They can't prove that Alastair ever used the poker. All they can get him on was thievery, given that he stole the sampler. Then with how Jessica had brought up to Amos the strange places that light switches are put in old British homes, is how Alastair knew where the switch would be, no matter if he was never in the study.
"Benedict Arnold Slipped Here" is the eighteenth episode of the fourth season of Murder, She Wrote and its 84th episode overall. It aired on March 13, 1988.
Summary[]
The death of an eccentric shut-in brings the burden of executing her will to Jessica. Several individuals are interested in the house, including an Englishman who believes it has a letter that exonerates famed traitor Benedict Arnold, and local pawn shop owner Benny Tibbles. When Benny is later found murdered, a supposed "treasure" hidden in the house appears to be the motive, but it may turn out to be something else entirely.
Starring[]
Recurring cast[]
- Julie Adams as Eve Simpson
- Tom Bosley as Sheriff Amos Tupper
- William Windom as Dr. Seth Hazlitt
Guest stars[]
- Brian Bedford as Alistair Andrews
- Barbara Cason as Emily Goshin
- David Clennon as Wilton Tibbles
- Shea Farrell as Kevin Tibbles
- Lois Foraker as Liza Adams
- Katherine Moffat as Lauren Hastings
- Dick O'Neill as Benny Tibbles
Trivia[]
- Starting with this episode, Robert F. O'Neill is now billed as "supervising producer."
- This is the third episode where the victim was murdered with a fireplace poker; it was also used in "Trial by Error" and "Witness for the Defense".
- The final appearance of Cabot Cove sheriff Amos Tupper, as Tom Bosley left the show to star on Father Dowling Mysteries.
- For some reason, the end credits list the actors from the opening credits and the roles they play, which has never been done in any previous episodes.
Gallery[]
Home media releases[]
Item | Region | Release date |
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Murder, She Wrote: The Complete Fourth Season | Region 1 | October 17, 2006 |
Murder, She Wrote: Season 4 | Region 2 | March 26, 2007 |
Murder, She Wrote: The Complete 4th Season | Region 4 | September 5, 2007 |
Murder, She Wrote: Seasons 1 - 5 | Region 2 | October 22, 2007 |
External links[]
- "Benedict Arnold Slipped Here" at the Internet Movie Database