Jessica investigates when an artist is murdered and his prized painting is missing.Jessica investigates when an artist is murdered and his prized painting is missing.Jessica investigates when an artist is murdered and his prized painting is missing.
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Daryl Wood
- Martha Sommers
- (as Daryl Lynn Wood)
Storyline
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- TriviaPer the title, Simon Says is a children's game for three or more players where one is "it" and tells the others what to do when asked with a phrase beginning with "Simon says".
- GoofsWhile at the dinner party Jessica was invited to. The guests are seated at the table and Irene (Tess Harper) enters with tray of food and places it down on the table in front of Simon (Foster Brooks). Then the camera switches to one of the male guest and back to a wider angle. You then see Irene placing the tray down for the second time in front of Simon.
- Quotes
Sheriff Amos Tupper: But what am I gonna do about the fact that Irene Rutledge has no legal claim to Tommy?
Jessica Fletcher: Amos, if I were you, I would develop amnesia.
Sheriff Amos Tupper: Mmm, save a lot of paperwork, too.
- SoundtracksMurder She Wrote Theme
Written by John Addison
Featured review
Painting murder
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.
After the disappointing "Death Takes a Dive", "Simon Says, Colour Me Dead" is a step in the right direction for the third season. Although the mystery itself is not a complex one, hardly obvious (you don't figure out correctly who was responsible at least or why, nor does it feel random or last minute) but there have been more shocking final solutions, "Simon Says, Colour Me Dead" is very entertaining and among the better episodes of Season 3.
Its only real weak point was Amos's fatherhood contemplation subplot. That was not necessary or interesting at all really, seemed there for padding reasons and a clumsy way of giving Amos development and it caused little more than groan-inducing unintentional humour.
Production values are slick and stylish as ever with 'Murder She Wrote'. 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.
Writing is thought-provoking, light-hearted and amiable and the episode is engaging from start to finish.
The very good cast add hugely to the appeal. Can't complain about Tom Bosley, William Windom and especially the ever terrific Angela Lansbury, and the guest turns from Foster Brooks, Tess Harper and a frosty Diane Baker in particular are more than up to their level.
In summation, solid episode and much better than the previous one, seeing Season 3 back on track. 8/10 Bethany Cox
After the disappointing "Death Takes a Dive", "Simon Says, Colour Me Dead" is a step in the right direction for the third season. Although the mystery itself is not a complex one, hardly obvious (you don't figure out correctly who was responsible at least or why, nor does it feel random or last minute) but there have been more shocking final solutions, "Simon Says, Colour Me Dead" is very entertaining and among the better episodes of Season 3.
Its only real weak point was Amos's fatherhood contemplation subplot. That was not necessary or interesting at all really, seemed there for padding reasons and a clumsy way of giving Amos development and it caused little more than groan-inducing unintentional humour.
Production values are slick and stylish as ever with 'Murder She Wrote'. 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.
Writing is thought-provoking, light-hearted and amiable and the episode is engaging from start to finish.
The very good cast add hugely to the appeal. Can't complain about Tom Bosley, William Windom and especially the ever terrific Angela Lansbury, and the guest turns from Foster Brooks, Tess Harper and a frosty Diane Baker in particular are more than up to their level.
In summation, solid episode and much better than the previous one, seeing Season 3 back on track. 8/10 Bethany Cox
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