Visible crew/equipment: When the journalist leaves the premises and Jessica steps back inside the house, the camera rises to obtain an aerial view of the property. During this upward movement, the camera and crane operator—wearing a white hat and a red-and-blue coat—are reflected in the glass panel above the door.
The Sicilian Encounter - S6-E22
Visible crew/equipment: When Jessica sits down to read her mail, a square set light is reflected in the glass behind her. It does not belong to the house, as there are no practical square lamps positioned directly in front of Jessica.
The Sicilian Encounter - S6-E22
Visible crew/equipment: When Michael and Claudia are mugged on the street, actors' marks are visible on the ground.
The Sicilian Encounter - S6-E22
Visible crew/equipment: When Michael (AKA the priest) asks Claudia to step outside to hear her confession, visible T-marks can be seen on the floor.
See You in Court, Baby - S7-E3
Visible crew/equipment: When Briscoe visits Dennis, multiple set lights are reflected in his lenses. These reflections cannot correspond to practical fixtures within the house, as no such light sources are visible in the reverse shots.
See You in Court, Baby - S7-E3
Visible crew/equipment: When Dennis finds Marcia in the house, he sits down and she follows. The shadow of the boom microphone can be seen moving downwards on the wall behind them.
Visible crew/equipment: When Clarence recounts the events of the night of the crime, a T-mark is visible on the floor.
Visible crew/equipment: When the sheriff exits the gym carrying the bottle, rigs and filming equipment are reflected in the window behind him.
The Return of Preston Giles - S7-E7
Visible crew/equipment: When Preston leaves Jessica at the hotel, a large set light is reflected on the right side of the car. It disappears in the reverse shot.
Visible crew/equipment: When Carmine lies dead, a studio light is reflected in the bureau's mirror in front of him.
Visible crew/equipment: During the opening credits, a large rectangular studio light mounted on a pole is reflected in the streetcar's window. It is unmistakably production equipment, not a streetlamp.
Visible crew/equipment: Immediately after the sheriff hands over his revolver, the moving boom microphone becomes visible as it is reflected in the map behind the mayor, below the words "Cabot Cove." (00:25:22)
Visible crew/equipment: After Seth drives Jessica downtown, lights, crew, and filming equipment are reflected on the car window.
Visible crew/equipment: When the cop grabs the coffee pot, a filming crew member with blue trousers is reflected on it.
Answer: Because during Season 6, Lansbury wanted a lighter workload and to do other projects. So they had her just introduce and sum up the episode.
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