Diagnosis Murder – Open and Shut

Season 5 (Episode 2)

Air Date: 25 September 1997

Writer: Jacquelyn Blain

Director: Christopher Hibler

Synopsis

Guest Stars
Robert Stack (Peter McReynolds), Carol Huston (Helen Porter), Terry Lester (Jeffrey Porter), Tucker Smallwood (D.A. Ferris), Jimmie F. Skaggs (Otis), James Read (David McReynolds), Marisa Coughlan (Allison Porter)


Notable Guest Stars

Robert StackRobert Stack

Episode Notes

  • Location: County Courts Building

 

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Diagnosis Murder – Murder Blues

Season 5 (Episode 1)

Air Date: 18 September 1997

Writers: Lee Goldberg and William Rabkin

Director: Christian I. Nyby II

Synopsis

Recurring Actors/Characters
Fred Dryer (Police Chief Masters)

Guest Stars
Angie Dickinson (Capt. Cynthia Pike), James Darren (Councilman Matthew Watson), Martin Milner (Det. Fred Halloran), Kent McCord (Det. Tony Stang), Darwyn Carson (Reporter 2), Patrick M.J. Finerty (Reporter 1), Yumi Iwama (Jan Yanihiro)


Notable Guest Stars

James DarrenJames Darren
Angie DickinsonAngie Dickinson
Kent McCordKent McCord
Martin MilnerMartin Milner

Production Notes

  • James Darren starred as Officer Jim Corrigan in the TV series T.J. Hooker (1982-1986)
  • Angie Dickinson starred as Sgt. “Pepper” Anderson in the TV Series Police Woman (1974-1978)
  • Kent McCord (as Officer Jim Reed) and Martin Milner (as Officer Pete Malloy) starred in the TV Series Adam-12 (1968-1975)

Episode Notes

  • Location: Medical Examiner Adjunct Office

 

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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