Murder, She Wrote – “Capitol Offense”

Dec 6, 2016

Murder She Wrote Season One DVD

Original Air Date: January 6, 1985
Starring: Angela Lansbury, Edie Adams
Directed by: John Llewellyn Moxey

Synopsis: A Maine Congressman unexpectedly dies of a heart attack and Jessica (Angela Lansbury) is asked to step in to the position for a few weeks when suspicions about the man’s death come to light.

Kitty Cameo: In one scene Jessica meets with noted reporter Kaye Sheppard (Edie Adams) in a restaurant.  Kaye is holding a long-haired white cat.

Murder She Wrote - Capitol Offense long-haired white cat held by Kaye Sheppard Edie Adams

The cat actor is startled when the man playing the maitre d’ puts a menu on the table.

Murder She Wrote - Capitol Offense long-haired white cat held by Kaye Sheppard Edie Adams startled by menu animated gif

Kaye explains the cat’s name is Peanuts and that he was given to her by a former occupant of the white house.  “I defy you to guess which one!” Kaye says playfully.

Murder She Wrote - Capitol Offense long-haired white cat held by smiling Kaye Sheppard Edie Adams

A waiter named Richard brings a glass of milk and Kaye puts Peanuts down on the floor where Richard pours the milk into a fancy bowl for the cat.  “I shouldn’t think they’d allow that,” Jessica comments.  “They don’t,” Kaye states.

Murder She Wrote - Capitol Offense long-haired white cat being set down by Kaye Sheppard Edie Adams

Murder She Wrote - Capitol Offense long-haired white cat waiting for milk to be poured

Final Mewsings: Restaurant menus make cats nervous.

Many thanks to Barbara for letting us know about this Kitty Cameo!

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