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Availability:Out of StockContributor:Bridget Kies, Barry Keith GrantSeries:TV MilestonesPublish date:02/25/25Pages:128
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Wayne State University PressISBN-13:9780814350119ISBN-10:814350119UPC:9780814350119Book Category:Performing ArtsBook Subcategory:TelevisionBook Topic:History & CriticismWeight:0.27Product ID:SCS6KWAZ4J

Embark on a journey through the mysteries of Cabot Cove to learn why Murder, She Wrote is a timeless classic.

Discover the secrets behind the enduring appeal of Murder, She Wrote (CBS, 1984-96) in this captivating investigation of the long-running mystery series. Author Bridget Kies details the show's lasting impact owing to several interconnecting factors tied to the series' genre, cast, and reception.

Murder, She Wrote was a trailblazing "cozy" murder mystery, blending suspense and charm to captivate a wide and varied audience. Bolstered by Angela Lansbury's established star power, the iconic amateur sleuth Jessica Fletcher is beloved by fans across generations and around the world. Kies also points to the series' extratextual tie-in novels, made-for-TV movies, licensed products, and crossovers and attempted spinoffs that helped create a franchise universe that lives on today. With insights into the show's twelve remarkable seasons, its rise to global fame, and data from fandom interviews, this book is a must-read for fans and newcomers alike. Embark on a journey through the mysteries of Cabot Cove and beyond to learn why Murder, She Wrote remains a timeless classic.

Languages:EnglishPublisher:Wayne State University PressISBN-13:9780814350119ISBN-10:814350119UPC:9780814350119Book Category:Performing ArtsBook Subcategory:TelevisionBook Topic:History & CriticismWeight:0.27Product ID:SCS6KWAZ4J

Bridget Kies is associate professor of film studies and production at Oakland University in Michigan. She is the coeditor, with Megan Connor, of Fandom, the Next Generation. Her research has been published in Television and New Media, VIEW Journal of European Television History and Culture, Feminist Media Histories, and more. She has served on the editorial board of Popular Culture Review since 2023.


Publisher: Wayne State University Press

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