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: Jessica is summoned to Boston by her old friend, actor Richard Bennett, who entrusts her with a $1 million check to secure and then destroy the diary to protect Evangeline's reputation.

: The episode is often viewed as a "Marilyn Monroe allegory," exploring themes of a young starlet beset by "false friends and callous caretakers".

: During the auction at the Readford Auction House, Richard Bennett’s body falls out of a large cabinet put up for sale. "Murder, She Wrote" One Good Bid Deserves a Mur...

: Reviewers on IMDb highlight the excellent rapport between Angela Lansbury and Jerry Orbach, noting that Harry McGraw serves as a "scrappy little brother" figure to Jessica.

: The cast includes Edward Mulhare as Richard Bennett, Karen Black as Dr. Sylvia Dunn, and Vic Tayback as Sal Domino. : Jessica is summoned to Boston by her

: Unlike more lighthearted episodes, this one is noted for a slightly more serious tone, particularly as the police treat Jessica with hostility rather than as a helpful consultant.

: Lieutenant Casey views Jessica as a prime suspect due to the million-dollar check in her possession, forcing her to rely on the help of scrappy private investigator Harry McGraw to clear her name. Critical Review & Highlights : Reviewers on IMDb highlight the excellent rapport

: The episode features Hurd Hatfield (as William Readford), who starred alongside Angela Lansbury in the 1945 film The Picture of Dorian Gray . A scene where characters gaze at a full-length portrait of Evangeline pays homage to that film.