Show Tunes: Episode 20 - Murder She Wrote

This week we're taking a petticoat-ed look back at an '80s classic. I know, I know, believe me, we feel old too. The understated yet instantly recognizable theme song for Murder, She Wrote, composed by John Addison, is not to be confused with any of the tunes you may hear while waiting patiently for you go on a ride at a rather famous theme park. The series debuted in September of 1984 running for twelve seasons and 264 episodes on CBS plus four TV movies all starring Angela Lansbury as "Jessica Fletcher", a mystery writer and amateur detective living in the fictional town of Cabot Cove, Maine. Murder, She Wrote went on to become one of the most successful and longest-running shows in the history of television, averaging over 25 million viewers in its prime. The Murder, She Wrote theme is notable for its simplicity, it gets right in there and sets up a comfy chair, kicks off its shoes and nestles in for the night. The slightly jazzy, yet orchestral nature of the piece conveys both the sophistication of the protagonist and the mystery at the heart of the show. (image: RTL DE Archive)