Murder, She Wrote: Season 5 [DVD]

How does one review something that he is as familiar with as his face in the morning mirror? While I never really watched "Murder She Wrote" much when it was the anchor of CBS's Sunday evening lineup, I became a totally addicted fan when I watched it in syndication during an extensive recovery period after a severe accident. Then, I found an excellent book about the series (The Unofficial Murder She Wrote Casebook by James Robert Parish)that outlined every episode and provided just about everything a true fan would want. So, I took the logical next step and recorded every episode, all 261 of them. My problem was, that VHS tape deteriorates with use and age, and my wife and I watched them so much that the loss of clarity and color became very evident. So, it was with real excitement that we anticipated the release of each season on DVD, hopefully remastered and including all the scenes removed for the extra commercials demanded by syndication.Angela Lansbury has become our "favorite aunt", dependable "Aunt Jess" in her character "Jesica Fletcher", a bright, inquisitive, somewhat irritating older woman who manages to bring murder and mayhem to the most unexpected places and circumstances. When Jessica Fletcher shows up, someone's gonna die! She makes "Typhoid Mary" look like a rank amateur. But, even though the plots may get a bit tired, and the character a bit predictable, she will always be our first love among fictional problem solvers.My purpose in writing this review is to look at the package and product. That the content of the discs is first rate is a given. The stories are mostly timeless, and the viewer can always pick up something new and unexpected, no matter how many times the episode has been seen. This set, however, brings back the quality and clarity that goes way beyond what we saw on the small screen starting in September 1984 with the "Murder of Sherlock Holmes" to the depressing last episode, "Death by Demographics" on that sad night in May of 1996. As near as I can tell, the original scenes have been restored, and the quality goes far beyond what was possible to determine in 1984. The packaging is crisp and clean, and the sets display well together on a shelf.Jessica Fletcher may be gone, and the community of friends and family that surrounded her has departed with her; but this set, it's predecessors and successors, will continue to keep her alive and meddling for a long time. Now, all we need is for the 'made for TV' movies produced for CBS over the past 10 years to be released as 'stand alone' programs on DVD. Until then, I can't wait for the next season!

This company (Here Today) has done the most amazing job in packaging my Boxed video set of Murder She Wrote Season 5. , wrapped in cardboard and delivered it on time. No wonder it arrived in perfect condition! Thank you so much for your excellent service!!! I really appreciate it!

I remember back in the day were you didn't need cable to catch great shows. The tube was dominated by Simon & Simon, Magnum P.I. and this hit. Murder She Wrote lasted 12 seasons and season # 5 is one of the best. If you like show like the ones I just mentioned you will like this hit. This is no C.S.I. but it does get your detective skills going. This show gets the brain going by trying to see who is responsible for the crime. Who says you can't learn from TV? I would recommend this show for anyone who loves detective shows or police drama. I would also recommend this to anyone willing to get away from todays reality TV crap a try getting back to some real TV and acting :).THX,Kris L. CocKayne

This is the fifth season of Murder She Wrote I have purchased to date. I was not at all, in any way, disappointed. Having been a fan of the TV series makes these stories just a cozy as ever. The characters are like family members making you feel like you are right there with them. Each plot is unique with a delightful ending. J.B. Fletcher is wonderful. Each expression priceless. If you are a huge fan, as I am. you must get the fifth season. It is a real treat to be able to watch this with the entire family, without being shocked or embarassed or made to feel uncomfortable in any way. Get one thru 5 and keep going. Happy Day!

Absolutely love all the seasons of Murder She Wrote. They are relaxing and interesting to watch before bed. In the Fifth Season Jessica (Angela Lansbury) pretends to be other people several times, including a gambling fluezy and an eccentric wealthy hypochondriac, which is totally out of character and hilarious to watch. I was excited to see a young Megan Mullaley (Karen from Will & Grace) guest starring in an episode and Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz's daughter Lucie Arnaz in another. Im only 23 but have always been a huge fan of Lucille ball so it was cool seeing her daughter acting. If you liked watching Murder She Wrote when it was originally aired or any of the reruns, buy this- you will enjoy it.

It was a very great gift for my mother for motherhts day...however some parts of a couple of the discs jumped a bit....it was cleaned but still jumped..... so it did put us of slightly of getting stuff in the future as we have bought a lot of stuff on here....however i wouldnt say to anyone else as amazon is still very good....

these are as great as when we first saw them many years ago. We had forgot just how good. They just don't make things like they did in the past. Now it is just violence, sex and bad acting

I am a fan of J. B. Fletcher--have been from the beginning of the series. If I want to find a break in my day that gives me comfortand relaxation, I visit Cabot Cove or wherever else Jessica is. She has become a "comfy item". :-} I like the idea that a mainfemale character can be older, have adventures and love interests. I loved her relationship with Seth Hazlett. They were truefriends. THAT was neat. Season 5 delivered just as those which preceded it.

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Love love love Murder She Wrote.

Jessica wie wir sie kennen und lieben, immer elegant gekleidet löst sie Fall für Fall auch in dieser Staffel. Ein wahrer Genuss!

The TV series "Murder, She Wrote" is one of my all-time favorites! A very interesting plot of the series, every episode is so exciting and a character of Jessica Fletcher. Who else can be so perfect cast to a character of J.B. Fletcher if it's not Angela Lansbury?!!! The series "Murder, She Wrote" is the Primetime Emmy Award-winning series and Angela Lansbury is Golden Globe winner. She is such a talented actress and she palys a very fascinating lady, novelist-turned-detective Jessica Fletcher from a little town Cabot Cove. I love all of 22 episodes. It is entertaining and enjoyable!Episodes:1. J.B. as in jailbird.2. A little night work.3. Mr. Penroy's vacation.4. Snow white, blood red.5. Coal Miner's slaughter.6. Wearing of the green.7. The last flight of the Dixie Damsel.8. Prediction: murder.9. Something borrowed, someone blue.10. Weave a tangled web.11. The search for Peter Kerry.12. Smooth operators.13. Fire burn, cauldron bubble.14. From Russia ... with blood.15. Alma murder.16. Truck stop.17. The sins of castle cove.18. Trevor Hudson's legacy.19. Double exposure.20. Three strikes, you're out.21. Mirror, mirror on the wall, part 1.22. Mirror, mirror on the wall, part 2.Also, this DVD-box has a bonus feature - origin of a series: interview with Angela Lansbury and members of the cast and crew.

I have always loved 'murder she wrote' I used to watch it back when I was about 5+, I obviously still do.I don't know how I ever understood it, but I just liked it for some reason, it appealed to me. Too this day, my 15 year old age hasn't led me astray to the typically 'cool' things too watch or listen too. At the risk of sounding arrogant and self-centred, I have my own style and my own uniqueness. But to sum up my review, I have too say, murder she wrote is one of the most loved, watched and longest-running programmes of all time, and their is a reason for that: IT'S FANTASTIC!