Tasty Mystery Baskets of Clips

or an ad or something that would identify the theater.

An apartment house we built collapsed.

- Oh, damn! - Oh, dear.

Don't tell me you've been waiting here for me?

If you ever become somebody, they might be worth somethin'.

How delightful to see you. How nice of you to invite us.

um, a Chris Landon... will be calling you by phone.

Well, when you do, let me know. I don't want to duplicate.

You know, my old man's got the same problem. I think it's "heretical."

Then there was the phone call from the coroner. He couldn't have known about that,

Uh, well, I believe it's about a quarter past midnight.

I don't know about you,

[Giles] Dear old Agnes Peabody...

Uh, driver, do you know a place called, uh...

Mrs. Fletcher seems to think so.

looking like a refugee from a costume ball.

And you know that if a mistake was made...

You know, "George," rudeness does not become you.

him telling us about how he was holding auditions for a new musical in a small theater?

Now, suppose the killer didn't know that it was Mr. Baxendale.

The house is dark. Where's Davis?

Me? I'm not a detective. I'm a substitute English teacher.

Mrs. Fletcher, I'm on your side.

But I certainly wouldn't want anybody else to read it.

What a pity Mr. Brill couldn't have been in the room with us.

Well, only my students call me Mrs. Fletcher, Mr. Giles.

Darn it all, Pres. I've been waitin' all day to meet this lady.

[Dogs Howling, Distant]

Everything else in between is a blank.

She wasn't? Well, where'd she go?

Oh, I couldn't.

You really liked him, didn't you? Yes, I really liked him.

Uh, television is your business, not mine.

Good-bye, children, and don't forget to write.

[Jessica] Just where did you get the dough, Mr. Brill?

Oh, you mean the private eye from New York?

I could always write for Nashville.

He insists on interviewing you first thing Monday morning. Oh.

I hope you don't mind. Oh, not a bit. Come right aboard.

And what do you suggest, Chief, that I retain some boy right out of law school?

♪♪ [Humming]

Automatic lights.

He knew that you were the Count of Monte Cristo.

Oh, good evening, Deputy. Nice to see you again.

Jane, this is what I need.

they do not necessarily hire Mike Hammer.

They're not thinking clearly. Even so, there must be a reason he was dressed that way.

Do you remember what you said?

and the fact the town council never calls me,

I also let it be known that I'd be acting on that information on Monday.

Problem? I don't know what you mean. Just now, back there,

[Ice Clinks In Glass] No, thank you.

That means I stink, right?

He was a slimy blackmailer, Jess. He threatened to destroy my life.

I told him you left for Pago Pago and weren't expected back till the turn of the century.

If I'm gonna make a fool of myself, let me choose my own pratfall.

I've acquired every luxury a man could want.

Oh, I'm fine just like this. Well, I'm not. Sit down.

you knew you were shooting that detective.

- 'Ey, look here. If it ain't Sherlock Holmes himself. - ♪♪ [Piano: Nautical]

Perhaps, uh, lunch sometime later in the week.

[Dial Tone] Oh, yes. Uh, good-bye.

[Elevator Bell Dings]

Doc, I know you're not the coroner, but you got a look at that body.

- What? - She hasn't decided.

- [Tires Screeching] - Grady! Are you all right?

Now, I may be wrong, but, frankly, I doubt it.

I'm showing my aunt where I work.

It's all right. I can guess where he went last night.

Oh, but don't you see? That's the trouble.

You and your wife must be so proud. Mm, that we are.

that you've been receiving from Ashley Vickers.

I'd like you to be my guest... all of you.

And I'm sure no one will ever guess the uncle is the killer.

[Party Chatter, Faint]

For seventy-five cents, you're entitled to a seat, lady.

Mr. Giles's office.

Well, I haven't got the faintest idea. [Louise] Caleb!

No, Grady. I want you to wait out here.

Morally, it was a case of self-defense.

Well, we'll never know unless we look.

- I'm lookin' for motive. - [Peter] For killing Caleb McCallum? Surely you jest.

Didn't say I liked it. Said I read it.

Ever eat at Cap'n Caleb's? Oh, yes, Captain.

Louise McCallum, Jessica Fletcher. You, I am delighted to meet.