Production Information[]
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Aired: February 7th, 1988 | |
Written By: Chris Manheim | |
Directed By: Walter Grauman | |
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Created By: Peter S. Fischer, Richard Levinson & William Link | |
Executive Producers: Peter S. Fischer | |
Producer: Robert F. O'Neill |
Summary[]
Vikram Singh has a nightmare (memory?) about an expedition's discovery on the Indian continent and the lethal curse of the Daanav, a legendary divine ruby. After meeting their Congressman in Washington D.C., Jessica convinces Seth to accept an invitation to a polo-match in nearby Maryland hosted by his wealthy, estranged brother Richard Hazlitt. Seth grudgingly accepts provided she joins him. Richard's new wife, considered a threat by his son Mark Hazlitt and daughter, actually sent the invitation, but it works, the brothers finally make up in a trip to memory lane with whiskey and cigars at the estate. However the ruby Richard bought for his wife, seems to work its spell to kill anyone not of pure heart who wears it: she nearly suffocates in the garage. Next, Richard takes the ruby to his room, and is killed while the door is locked from the inside. Jessica works out how both crimes connect with the ruby and refuses to believe Singh, now government agent to purchase it, is guilty, even after the ruby is found on him, as her trap proves.
Trivia[]
Although it is said here that Seth Hazlitt's brother Richard, his nephew Mark and his niece Carolyn are his only relatives, he is later shown to have several cousins who live on a plantation down south in Dixie.
Victim: Richard Hazlitt
Killer: Bert Davies
Cause of death: Strangled with jewelry chain
Motive: Felt Richard viewed his wife (and Bert's daughter) Alice as only a trophy to show off and didn't appreciate her.
Starring[]
Regular Cast[]
Angela Lansbury as Jessica Fletcher
Recurring Cast[]
William Windom as Dr. Seth Hazlitt
Guest Stars[]
Jane Badler as Carolyn Hazlitt
Douglas Barr as Mark Hazlitt
Richard Bradford as Richard Hazlitt
Jane Windsor as Alice Davies Hazlitt
Kabir Bedi as Vikram Singh
Larry Linville as Lt. Steven Ames