Comments on: Murdoch Mysteries http://www.jillgolick.com/2008/01/murdoch-mysteries/ Thoughts on television writing for screenwriters Fri, 21 Nov 2008 23:44:01 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 By: Ray Johnson http://www.jillgolick.com/2008/01/murdoch-mysteries/#comment-15018 Ray Johnson Sun, 02 Nov 2008 23:22:01 +0000 http://www.jillgolick.com/2008/01/murdoch-mysteries/#comment-15018 The men's costumes are a pale imitation of how men dressed in that period. Murdoch wears soft floppy collars in the show, which look very out of place with the rest of his outfit. All men wore high stiff detachable collars, usually so heavily starched that they gleamed. I never understand why these big productions pay so little attention to details like this. There is always soe costume fanatic who will notice. The men’s costumes are a pale imitation of how men dressed in that period. Murdoch wears soft floppy collars in the show, which look very out of place with the rest of his outfit. All men wore high stiff detachable collars, usually so heavily starched that they gleamed. I never understand why these big productions pay so little attention to details like this. There is always soe costume fanatic who will notice.

]]> By: Gina Tober http://www.jillgolick.com/2008/01/murdoch-mysteries/#comment-5740 Gina Tober Tue, 20 May 2008 20:06:24 +0000 http://www.jillgolick.com/2008/01/murdoch-mysteries/#comment-5740 I really enjoyed this show as did my son and husband. Love this period piece, the actors, and the storylines. I'm so relieved to hear it has been renewed and the writers are busy creating new shows. Can't wait! Any idea when they will starting airing them? Also -- it REALLY doesn't hurt that Yannick Bisson is Murdoch. I really enjoyed this show as did my son and husband. Love this period piece, the actors, and the storylines. I’m so relieved to hear it has been renewed and the writers are busy creating new shows. Can’t wait! Any idea when they will starting airing them?

Also — it REALLY doesn’t hurt that Yannick Bisson is Murdoch.

]]> By: admin http://www.jillgolick.com/2008/01/murdoch-mysteries/#comment-3148 admin Sat, 19 Apr 2008 14:52:56 +0000 http://www.jillgolick.com/2008/01/murdoch-mysteries/#comment-3148 Yes, Murdoch was renewed and the writing team is together right now creating more shows for our viewing pleasure. Yes, Murdoch was renewed and the writing team is together right now creating more shows for our viewing pleasure.

]]> By: yannick fan http://www.jillgolick.com/2008/01/murdoch-mysteries/#comment-3147 yannick fan Sat, 19 Apr 2008 12:43:30 +0000 http://www.jillgolick.com/2008/01/murdoch-mysteries/#comment-3147 does anyone know if Murdoch Mysteries has been renewed for another season? does anyone know if Murdoch Mysteries has been renewed for another season?

]]> By: lorenne http://www.jillgolick.com/2008/01/murdoch-mysteries/#comment-741 lorenne Sat, 15 Mar 2008 01:06:07 +0000 http://www.jillgolick.com/2008/01/murdoch-mysteries/#comment-741 Why cant they air the show in America too? Many of our shows air in both Canada&America,so why cant this one?I really am dying 2 c it!let me know please Why cant they air the show in America too?
Many of our shows air in both Canada&America,so why cant this one?I really am dying 2 c it!let me know please

]]> By: Running With My Eyes Closed › More Murdoch http://www.jillgolick.com/2008/01/murdoch-mysteries/#comment-406 Running With My Eyes Closed › More Murdoch Wed, 06 Feb 2008 18:32:26 +0000 http://www.jillgolick.com/2008/01/murdoch-mysteries/#comment-406 [...] Murdoch Mysteries post generated a lot of comments. One asked how Americans can see the series and the answer is you [...] […] Murdoch Mysteries post generated a lot of comments. One asked how Americans can see the series and the answer is you […]

]]> By: drsquid http://www.jillgolick.com/2008/01/murdoch-mysteries/#comment-404 drsquid Wed, 06 Feb 2008 07:46:06 +0000 http://www.jillgolick.com/2008/01/murdoch-mysteries/#comment-404 Has anyone seen Life on Mars ,the British cop show... It seems that Murdoch Mysteries has blantantly lifted certain elements wholesale from the show....even certain scenes are almost identical....yes the period the shows are set etc and plot lines of the cases that are solved are totally different, but the dynamic between Murdoch and his boss, the character of the boss, the fact that Murdoch has the 2 allies in the woman and the inexperienced cop.... And if in doubt just try typing in 'Murdoch Mysteries and Life on Mars' in google..you'll find the blog of the husband of the author of the books that the show is based on admitting that he gave the producers the Life on Mars DVD box set to watch and that 'loved Life On Mars so much she has now made it required viewing for all the writers on the Murdoch series. Our show is set in Victorian Toronto 1895, and Life on Mars is set in Manchester UK 1970's. No comparison. But the tone of the show is what she wants to capture.' hmmmm Has anyone seen Life on Mars ,the British cop show…
It seems that Murdoch Mysteries has blantantly lifted certain elements wholesale from the show….even certain scenes are almost identical….yes the period the shows are set etc and plot lines of the cases that are solved are totally different, but the dynamic between Murdoch and his boss, the character of the boss, the fact that Murdoch has the 2 allies in the woman and the inexperienced cop….

And if in doubt just try typing in ‘Murdoch Mysteries and Life on Mars’ in google..you’ll find the blog of the husband of the author of the books that the show is based on admitting that he gave the producers the Life on Mars DVD box set to watch and that

‘loved Life On Mars so much she has now made it required viewing for all the writers on the Murdoch series. Our show is set in Victorian Toronto 1895, and Life on Mars is set in Manchester UK 1970’s. No comparison. But the tone of the show is what she wants to capture.’

hmmmm

]]> By: Janelle Farnham http://www.jillgolick.com/2008/01/murdoch-mysteries/#comment-399 Janelle Farnham Mon, 04 Feb 2008 22:23:18 +0000 http://www.jillgolick.com/2008/01/murdoch-mysteries/#comment-399 Is there any way that we can see this series in the U.S.? It sounds like a very intriguing show, and I'd love to see it. If there is a way, someone please post a reply. Thanks. Is there any way that we can see this series in the U.S.? It sounds like a very intriguing show, and I’d love to see it. If there is a way, someone please post a reply. Thanks.

]]> By: admin http://www.jillgolick.com/2008/01/murdoch-mysteries/#comment-394 admin Thu, 31 Jan 2008 18:22:00 +0000 http://www.jillgolick.com/2008/01/murdoch-mysteries/#comment-394 There was indeed a tv guide screwup with the air dates and times. Murdoch Mysteries is airing in the Toronto region tonight (Thursday) at 10 o'clock. There was indeed a tv guide screwup with the air dates and times. Murdoch Mysteries is airing in the Toronto region tonight (Thursday) at 10 o’clock.

]]> By: Elaine A http://www.jillgolick.com/2008/01/murdoch-mysteries/#comment-393 Elaine A Thu, 31 Jan 2008 13:56:03 +0000 http://www.jillgolick.com/2008/01/murdoch-mysteries/#comment-393 The series is on a regular basis... some clerk at the broadcaster made a error when he submit the schedule... As for the show it's based on the character of Maureen Jennings it's not the novels made for the series. The series is on a regular basis… some clerk at the broadcaster made a error when he submit the schedule… As for the show it’s based on the character of Maureen Jennings it’s not the novels made for the series.

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