Author: Fiona May
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Birds of a Feather
Fair Warning
What follows is a detailed discussion of Murder She Wrote S1 E3, “Birds of a Feather.” The plot will be spoiled, and the tea will be spilled. I recommend you watch the episode before reading further, and maybe make it dinner theater.
A Feathery Farce
MSW S1 E3 “Birds of a Feather” was inspired by the 1978 film La Cage aux Folles, which was also released as Birds of a Feather. Like the film, this episode concerns a drag club, although no one in 1984 San Francisco seems to know the colloquial term for “female impersonation.” More on that later. MSW’s “Birds” combines romantic farce and murder mystery. Will it lay an egg?
Continue reading “Birds of a Feather”Victoria’s Wedding Luncheon
A menu to accompany “Birds of a Feather”
A Menu to Accompany
“BIRDS OF A FEATHER”
A Toast
To Al Drake
The Soup
Celebrating all the beautiful champignons
Moosewood Mushroom Barley Soup
The Main Course
A delicious bird from San Francisco’s Chinatown
Dessert
A simple cake for a simple wedding
Recipe links are suggestions only.
Please remember, here at MSWSW:
Robin Bach
Maître d’, S1 E3: “Birds of a Feather”
Harry Guardino
Carol Lawrence
Barbara Rhoades
Dick Gautier
Victoria Griffin
Dossier
Victoria Griffin née Brandon (Genie Francis) is Jessica’s niece. As of S1 E3, she lives in Los Angeles with her husband, Howard Griffin.
Victoria is allergic to flowers.
Romantic Interests
Howard Griffin, married 1984
Appearances
Howard Griffin
Dossier
Howard Griffin (Jeff Conaway) is Jessica’s nephew by marriage. As of S1 E3, he lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Victoria Griffin née Brandon. Howard is an actor.
Resume
- Female Impersonator, Les Champignons, San Francisco, CA, 1984; S1 E3: “Birds of a Feather”
Arrest Record
- Murder of Al Drake, San Francisco, CA, 1984; S1 E3: “Birds of a Feather”
Romantic Interests
Victoria Brandon, married 1984
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