Diagnosis Murder – Season 4

Diagnosis Murder – The Murder of Mark Sloan

Season 4 (Episode 26)

Air Date: 8 May 1997

Writer: Steve Hattman

Director: Christopher Hibler

Synopsis

Guest Stars
Jay A. Michaels (Sam Rosser), Mary Kay Adams (Vanessa Ellen Sinclair), Carol Bruce (Constance Lockwood), Stan Cahill (Dr. Brian Haywood), Michael Harney (Kurt Vaughn), Jeannie Zalasko (Lisa Farrell), Christy Perry (Nurse Christy), Michael Holden (Hospital Board Chairman), Carlo Felix (Delivery Man #2)

Diagnosis Murder – Comedy Is Murder

Season 4 (Episode 25)

Air Date: 8 May 1997

Writers: Lee Goldberg and William Rabkin

Story: Dick Van Dyke, Lee Goldberg and William Rabkin

Director: Christopher Hibler

Synopsis

Guest Stars
Harvey Korman (Harvey Huckaby), Tom Gallop (Phil Zarkin), Shari Shattuck (Candy Zarkin), Charlene Fernetz (Susan Huckaby), Carlos Palomino (Gardener), Tim Conway (Tim Conrad)

Notable Guest Stars

Tim ConwayTim Conway Harvey KormanHarvey Korman

Production Notes

  • Michael Tucci does not appear in this episode

Episode Notes

  • Business: Comedy Club

Diagnosis Murder – The Merry Widow Murder

Season 4 (Episode 24)

Air Date: 1 May 1997

Writer: Joyce Burditt

Director: Oz Scott

Synopsis

Guest Stars
Brynn Thayer (Claire Whitfield), Don Diamont (Max Halik), Wayne Tippit (Elliott Whitfield), Basil Wallace (William Turner), Charles Kahlenberg (Baxter), Lilliana Cabal (Dorothy Gooden), Lee Newman (Bellman), Carla Vega (Ms.Koch/Maid), Art Cohan (John Edwards), Marcus Aurelius (Officer)

Production Notes

  • Charlie Schlatter and Michael Tucci do not appear in this episode

Diagnosis Murder – Murder in the Air

Season 4 (Episode 23)

Air Date: 24 April 1997

Writer: Tom Chehak

Director: Tom Chehak

Synopsis

Guest Stars
Alan Blumenfeld (Sid Gordon), D.C. Douglas (Randy Thompson), Mark La Mura (Pilot George Lincoln), Karen Moncrieff (Deb Lange), Ron Perkins (Flight Eng. Russ Anderson), Maury Sterling (Martin Donner Kingston), Eric Gustavson (Ron Manners), Sarah Aldrich (Kyla Butterman), Hugh Holub (Jim Tucker), Frances Bay (Elderly Swiss Jeweler)

Episode Notes

  • Airline: Oceanic Airlines

Diagnosis Murder – Physician, Murder Thyself

Season 4 (Episode 22)

Air Date: 24 April 1997

Teleplay: Gerry Conway

Story: Gerry Conway, Lee Goldberg and William Conway

Director: Christian I. Nyby II

Synopsis

Guest Stars
Chad Everett (Dr. Clayton Andrews), Jack Klugman (Dr. Jeff Everden), Bernie Kopell (Dr. Les Franklin), Wayne Rogers (Dr. Ken Morrisay), Hunter Tylo (Claire McKenna), Michele Lamar Richards (Dr. Sally Crawfield), Leslie Charleson (New Doctor), Stuart Damon (Dr. Michael)

Notable Guest Stars

Leslie CharlesonLeslie Charleson Stuart DamonStuart Damon Chad EverettChad Everett
Jack KlugmanJack Klugman Bernie KopellBernie Kopell Wayne RogersWayne Rogers
Hunter TyloHunter Tylo

Production Notes

  • Chad Everett played Dr. Joe Gannon in the TV series Medical Center (1969-1976)
  • Jack Klugman played Dr. Quincy in the TV series Quincy M.E. (1976-1983)
  • Bernie Kopell played Dr. Adam Bricker in the TV Series The Love Boat (1977-1986)
  • Wayne Rogers played Dr. John “Trapper” McIntyre in the TV series M*A*S*H from 1972 to 1974
  • Leslie Charleson and Stuart Damon played doctors in the daytime soap opera General Hospital
  • Hunter Tylo played Dr. Taylor Hayes in the daytime soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful

Diagnosis Murder – Blood Brothers Murder

Season 4 (Episode 21)

Air Date: 10 April 1997

Writers: Barry Van Dyke and Jeffrey Glasser

Director: Christian I. Nyby II

Synopsis

Guest Stars
David Barrera (Eddie Moreno), Julio Dolce Vita (Pedro), Tamara Mello (Maria Moreno), Greg Serano (Roberto), Don Stark (Det. Bob Groeber), Tyrone Tann (Louie), Carey Van Dyke (Terry Marshall), Shane Van Dyke (Shane Marshall), Josh Roman (Tony), Dan Erickson (Officer)

Notable Guest Stars

Carey Van DykeCarey Van Dyke Shane Van DykeShane Van Dyke

Production Notes

  • Michael Tucci does not appear in this episode

Diagnosis Murder – A Passion for Murder

Season 4 (Episode 20)

Air Date: 3 April 1997

Writers: Lee Goldberg and William Rabkin

Director: Christian I. Nyby II

Synopsis

Guest Stars
Scott Bryce (Dr. Ted Grimes), Christina Carlisi (Kim Grimes), Todd Kinsey (David “Dave” Chambers), Alla Korot (Stephanie Hitcher), Demetrius R. Calip (EMT #1), Skip Harris (Waiter), Del Hunter-White (Eileen)

Episode Notes

  • Businesses: Benchmark Pharmaceuticles; Stellar Realty; Rabkin’s Restaurant

Diagnosis Murder – Delusions of Murder

Season 4 (Episode 19)

Air Date: 27 February 1997

Writers: Michael Berlin and Eric Estrin

Director: Christopher Hibler

Synopsis

Guest Stars
Dwight Schultz (Dr. Gavin Reed), Kimberlin Brown (Barbara Bennings), Teri Austin (Claire Reed), Alison Moir (Gail Holby), Robyn Bliley (Tracy – Secretary), Andrew Walker (Officer), Elayn Taylor (Nurse), Kevin Fry (Security Guard), Michael White (Businessman), Daniel Guzman (Doctor #1)

Notable Guest Stars

Dwight SchultzDwight Schultz

Production Notes

  • Michael Tucci does not appear in this episode

Episode Notes

  • Location: Reed Psychiatric Clinic

Diagnosis Murder – Murder, Country Style

Season 4 (Episode 18)

Air Date: 20 February 1997

Teleplay: Gerry Conway

Story: Lee Goldberg, William Rabkin and Gerry Conway

Director: Christopher Hibler

Synopsis

Guest Stars
Barbara Mandrell (Betty Manning), Jaime Nicole Dudney (Laura Manning), W. Earl Brown (Dusty Hilton), Julianne Christie (Groupie); Terri Clark (Herself), Billy Ray Cyrus (Himself), Linda Davis (Herself), Billy Dean (Himself), Joe Diffie (Himself), Eddie Rabbitt (Himself), John Lehne (Stan Moortin), Gordon Owens (Dave), Deanne Bray (Jan Curran), Reba McIntire (Herself), Cari Vega (Officer Brodie)

Notable Guest Stars

Barbara MandrellBarbara Mandrell

Production Notes

  • Michael Tucci does not appear in this episode

Episode Notes

  • This episode takes place at the All-Star Country Music Awards

Diagnosis Murder – Hard-Boiled Murder

Season 4 (Episode 17)

Air Date: 13 February 1997

Writers: Lee Goldberg and William Rabkin

Director: Christian I. Nyby II

Synopsis

Guest Stars
Mike Connors (Joe Mannix), Julie Adams (Edie Reynolds Fallon), Beverly Garland (Stella Carter), Pernell Roberts (George Fallon), Susan Lee Hoffman (Tina Reynolds), Richard Gant (Deputy Chief Clark Nichols), David Parker (Phil Eggers)

Notable Guest Stars

Julie AdamsJulie Adams Mike ConnorsMike Connors Beverly GarlandBeverly Garland
Pernell RobertsPernell Roberts

Production Notes

  • This episode was the sequel to the season 7 episode of Mannix (1967-1975) – Little Girl Lost

Episode Notes

  • Location: Hall of Records

Diagnosis Murder – Murder Two: Part Two

Season 4 (Episode 16)

Air Date: 6 February 1997

Writers: Gerald Sanoff and Joel Steiger

Director: Christopher Hibler

Synopsis

Guest Stars
Andy Griffith (Ben Matlock), Thom Barry (Captain Bill Bryant), Kevin Cooney (Edward Price), Susan Diol (Jeri Murdico), H. Richard Greene (D.A.), Mark Kiely (Dr. Eric Spindler), Michael C. Mahon (Barry McCarthy), Jennifer Sommerfield (Debbie Gardner), Paula Coburn (Press), Jim Jansen (Judge Douglas Karp), Joe Ochman (Press), Richard Ruyle (Detective Gifford), Spike Silver (Jack Gardner), Gregory White (Charlie)

Notable Guest Stars

Thom BarryThom Barry Andy GriffithAndy Griffith

Production Notes

  • Andy Griffith played Ben Matlock in the TV series Matlock from 1986-1995

Episode Notes

  • Location: Los Angeles County Courthouse; Santa Barbara Police Department