Summary[]
While visiting a friend in Texas, Jessica attempts to help the owner of a small trucking company clear his son of a murder charge.
Starring[]
Regular cast[]
- Angela Lansbury as Jessica Fletcher
Guest stars[]
- Dirk Blocker as Sheriff Jim Monday
- Joanna Cassidy as Willie Greenwood
- Patrick Cassidy as Rob Platte
- Beth Grant as Meg Thomas
- Melora Hardin as Cindy Warrick
- Earl Holliman as Wayne Platte
- Whip Hubley as Randy Jinks
- Gary Lockwood as Sam Mercer
- Robert O'Reilly as A.J. Grodin
- Brett Porter as Lance Taggart
- Reni Santoni as Juan Ramos
- Heath Kizzier as Deputy Sutton
- Ron Leath as Doctor
- Brantley Kearns as Band Member
Trivia[]
The title refers to the remains of animals that have been struck and killed by an automobile and found on the side of the road, especially in heavily wooded areas or along the sides of highways. In the early 20th century, in the United States, the term was "flat meat".
Goofs[]
- The truck involved in the accident did not slam its brakes on - it didn't even try to slow down - it kept going. When the investigation was taking place at the accident site, skid marks were clearly visible.
- Then this, isn't it very odd that with Rob not knowing where Randy would be, it's highly suspicious as to how Rob would kill Randy with him not knowing where Randy would be, don't you think? Think about it, the suspicion is on Rob who had no way of knowing where the victim would be at the time of his own killing.