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Re: "Death Lends A Hand" and "Rehearsal For Murder"

In that regard, if you ever get the chance, try and catch: "Murder By Natural Causes"(1979).

Another made-for TV movie, it's Levinson and Link at their very best, and stars Hal Holbrook, Katherine Ross, Richard Anderson, and Barry Bostwick.

You see, an adulteress and her lover(s) try to plan a
fast one, and BOY does it backfire! The results just don't get any better than this -- especially with this cast.

It received very little fanfare, but I attribute that to the heavyweights of the time. I mean, TV was really entertaining audiences in those days.

I just happened to catch (and record) it one afternoon on TBS about ten years ago, but haven't seen nor heard anything about it since. I wouldn't hold my breath, but you might make a mental note of it.

Check it out on IMDb.com too.

Re: "Death Lends A Hand" and "Rehearsal For Murder"

I love Murder By Natural Causes. The closing line is perfection:

"I have a suggestion...Why don't you read my mind?"