The television series Murder, She Wrote premiered on CBS.
Angela Lansbury won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Television Series – Drama for her role as Jessica Fletcher.
Angela Lansbury was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for Murder, She Wrote.
Jessica Fletcher publishes her first mystery novel, marking the beginning of her career as a mystery writer.
Jessica Fletcher moves to the small town of Cabot Cove, Maine, where many of the series' events take place.
Jessica becomes involved in her first murder investigation, showcasing her keen detective skills.
Jessica solves a murder that occurs on the luxurious train, the Orient Express.
Jessica collaborates with FBI agent Dennis Stanton and later with FBI Agent Cabot to solve various crimes.
Jessica involves her family members, including her nephew Grady and daughter Jessica Jr., in several investigations.
Jessica achieves significant success as a mystery writer, which sometimes ties into her investigations.
Several major murder cases take place in Cabot Cove, putting the town and Jessica in the spotlight.
Jessica continues solving complex cases, often with international settings and more intricate plots.
