Murder, She Wrote (TV Series)

Trevor Hudson's Legacy (1989)

Michael Learned: Maria Hudson

Quotes 

• [first lines] 

  Robert 'Bob' Jarrett : What's that for?

  Maria Hudson : The final payment, as specified in your contract.

  Robert 'Bob' Jarrett : [chuckles]  You know I can't take that.

  Maria Hudson : Look, Robert, you've done a marvelous job organizing the material. The family's very grateful to you for everything you've done.

  Robert 'Bob' Jarrett : Maria, If I accept that check, I'm condoning what's happened here. I'm sorry.

• Maria Hudson : Why don't you save your caustic wit for a more appropriate occasion, Andrew?

  Andrew Hudson : And what would that be, Sister? The second coming of Trevor Hudson? I thought that was the subject under discussion.

• Maria Hudson : Murder is a solution to a problem found only in cheap thrillers- the kind you write.

  Jessica Fletcher : One thing I've learned, Maria: There's nothing that a person is incapable of if the motive is strong enough.

• Maria Hudson : I think under the circumstances, it would be best if you were to leave.

  Jessica Fletcher : Best or safer?