 The episode "The Grand Old Lady" was actually intended as an  _"Ellery Queen" (1975)_ (qv) episode but was shelved after the  series was cancelled. It was filmed as a  _"Murder, She Wrote" (1984)_ (qv) episode using entirely new names  for the characters, and Jessica was given the prologue and epilogue  that originally belonged to the Jim Hutton (I) (qv) character  Ellery Queen. The role of the radio reported was intended for the  Simon Brimmer character, who was played by John Hillerman (qv).  The role of the inspector, whos the "Ellery" characters father,  was intended for David Wayne (I) (qv).