Diagnosis Murder

Season 7 (Episode 20)

Air Date: 20 April 2000

Writer: Paul Bishop

Director: Victor Lobl

Synopsis

Recurring Actors/Characters
Shane Van Dyke (Alex Smith)

Guest Stars
Thomas Downey (Lt. Richard Martinelli), Jenya Lano (Warrant Officer Hannah Bernstein), Mark Valley (Capt. Paul Davis), J. Kenneth Campbell (Col. Lucian Chandler), Andi Carnick (Lt. Col. Sally Macpherson), Kimber Sissons (Dana Chandler)

Notable Guest Stars

Mark Valley

Season 7 (Episode 19)

Air Date: 6 April 2000

Teleplay: Burt Prelutsky

Story: Charlie Schlatter and Craig Tomashoff

Director: Farhad Mann

Synopsis

Guest Stars
Charlotte Rae (Estelle), James Greene (Jimmy Corley), Richard Cox (Zanuck), Mary Donnelly Haskell (Bonnie Hickman), Julie Lauren (Julie Crane), Lee Weaver (Isaiah), Thomas Bankowski (Computer Expert), Peter Dennis (Clifford Swinburn), Daniel Fern (Bart Ellison), Bobby Harwell (Dave “Hawk” Hawkins), Linda Porter (Miss Winkle), Paul Vincent Picerni (Fumigator)

Notable Guest Stars

Charlotte Rae

Episode Notes

• Location: Sunny Meadows – World Class Retirement Living

Season 7 (Episode 18)

Air Date: 24 February 2000

Writer: Cathryn Michon

Director: Bernie Kowalski

Synopsis

Guest Stars
Kim Griest (Lou Tyler), Challen Gates (Lily Wilson), Julie Brown (Herself), Jim Ortlieb (Dr. Frederick Wilson), W. Morgan Sheppard (Dr. Tom Arneberg), Noah Blake (Doug), Jeff Boland (Barrista), Dennis Bowen (Co-Pilot), Steve Heller (Delivery Guy), Tim Herzog (Jack), Barbara Mallory (Nancy), Lonn McCraley (Slacker One), Linda Michaels (Nurse), Kevin McNally (Paramedic), Adam Vernier (Security Guard), Terry Urdang (Jeanie)

Notable Guest Stars

W. Morgan Sheppard

Episode Notes

• TV Show: Make a Date

Season 7 (Episode 17)

Air Date: 17 February 2000

Writer: Joel Steiger

Director: Vincent McEveety

Synopsis

Recurring Actors/Characters
Joanna Cassidy (Madison Wesley)

Guest Stars
Brigid Brannagh (Jill Hoving), Robin Thomas (Dr. Donald Ward), Granville Van Dusen (Defense Attorney McNamara), Mark Brown (ADA Eric Lane), Sean G. Griffin (Judge Gavin), Anthony S. Johnson (Walter), Brent Keast (Chairman), Kevin Sizemore (Mickey Hoving), Larry Sullivan Jr. (Jordon Alsop)

Episode Notes

• Location: County Courts Building

Season 7 (Episode 16)

Air Date: 10 February 2000

Writer: Terry Curtis Fox

Director: Christopher Hibler

Synopsis

Recurring Actors/Characters
Charmin Lee (Det. Cheryl Banks)

Guest Stars
Jonathan Banks (Bruce Locatelli), Karmin Murcelo (Maria), Dan Lauria (Donald Purdy), Bethany Bassler (Laura Kravitz), Kevin McNally (Paramedic), Richard Pen (Langston McHenry), Rochelle Swanson (Phil)

Notable Guest Stars

Dan Lauria

Episode Notes

• Businesses: Malibu Flooring & Tile Co.; Purdy Home Security Systems

Season 7 (Episode 15)

Air Date: 3 February 2000

Writer: Mark Solomon

Director: Victor Lobl

Synopsis

Guest Stars
Molly Cheek (Anita Tashman), Michelle Clunie (Maeve Michaels), DeLane Matthews (Caroline Caldwell), Christine Rose (Sarah Prince), John Schuck (Captain), J.C. Wendel (Gloria Caldwell), Monique Edwards (Police Officer), Matt Gottlieb (Mr. Swan), Anthony Newfield (Minister)

Notable Guest Stars

John Schuck

Episode Notes

• The events in this episode take place around 23 January, 2000
• Business: Caldwell Candles

Season 7 (Episode 14)

Air Date: 20 January 2000

Writer: Joyce Burditt

Director: Christopher Hibler

Synopsis

Guest Stars
Harriet Sansom Harris (Marisa Parkhurst), Alastair Duncan (Eliot Grayson), Meagen Fay (Connie Carmichael), Ken Kercheval (Keith Dunn), Debi A. Monahan (Camille Carmichael), Julian Stone (Rene Fontineau), Drew Ebersole (Josh), D’wayne Gardner (Security Guard), Cory Parravano (Young Rene)

Episode Notes

• TV Network: The Cuisine Channel
• Event: First Annual Celebrity Chef Cook-off

Season 7 (Episode 13)

Air Date: 13 January 2000

Teleplay: Barry Van Dyke

Story: Paul Vincent Picerni and Barry Van Dyke

Director: Frank Thackery

Synopsis

Recurring Actors/Characters
Shane Van Dyke (Alex)

Guest Stars
Carey Van Dyke (Carl Simpson), Wes Van Dyke (Tommy Blake), Taryn Van Dyke (Missy), Robert Bailey Jr. (C.J. Bentley-Livingston), Robert Fuller (Bob), Anne Lockhart (Jean Malone), Jeff McKay (Paul), Sal Viscuso (Phil), Dean Hallo (Jack Ely), Paul Picerni (Chris Benway), Lynne MacLean (Nadine), Aaron Meeks (Dion), David Wells (Bradley Perkins), Monty Simons (Jimmy)

Notable Guest Stars

Anne Lockhart

Jeff McKay

Season 7 (Episode 12)

Air Date: 6 January 2000

Writers: Mike Lyons and Kimberley Wells

Director: Frank Thackery

Synopsis

Guest Stars
Brynn Thayer (Claire Brantigan), James Lancaster (Lawrence), Allison Mackie (Amy Brantigan), John Bennett Perry (Robert Brantigan), Nick Tate (Captain C. Kennedy), Mia Wesley (Tracy Brantigan), Thomas Crawford (Man), Deena Dill Smith (Casey), Eric Scott Gould (Photographer), Lynne Marta (Bernetta Cole), Chris McDermott (Mrs. Yates), Kevin McNally (Paramedic), Harry Weiss (Elderly Man), Greg Zerkle (Anesthesiologist)

Notable Guest Stars

John Bennett Perry

Nick Tate

Episode Notes

• Business: Pacific Paradise Cruise Lines

Season 7 (Episode 11)

Air Date: 16 December 1999

Writers: Burt Prelutsky and Steve Brown

Director: Nancy Malone

Synopsis

Recurring Actors/Characters
Joanna Cassidy (Madison Wesley)

Guest Stars
Leon Russom (Claude), Dr. Joyce Brothers (Dr. Hazeltine), Scarlett Pomers (Judy), Michael Ryan Way (Johnathan Anders), Anthony Gordon (1st Homeless Guy), Gary Brussell (2nd Homeless Guy), Marty Fortney (Bobby Joe Falwell), Evelyn Iocolano (Charlene), Geoff Koch (Willy Falwell)

Production Notes

• Barber Shop Quartet: James Sabina (Tenor), Bob Hartley (Lead), Michael McGee (Baritone), Brian Philbin (Bass)

Season 7 (Episode 10)

Air Date: 18 November 1999

Writers: Chris Abbott and Steve Brown

Director: Christopher Hibler

Synopsis

Guest Stars
Stephanie Zimbalist (Vanessa Sellars), Phillip Casnoff (Grant Connor), Paul Gleason (Detective), Rebecca Chambers (Polly Cornwallis), Harry Bennett (Worker), Sue Casey (Mrs. Davis), Jim Jansen (Mr. Van Ark), Ron Lea (Ira Jones), John C. Maskoff (Cigar Store Proprietor), Guy Siner (Auctioneer), Paul Elder (Anthony), Mark Galasso (Cop), Hans Howes (Homeless Man), Joe Vassallo (Driver)

Notable Guest Stars

Stephanie Zimbalist

Season 7 (Episode 9)

Air Date: 11 November 1999

Writer: Cathryn Michon

Director: Terrence O’Hara

Synopsis

Guest Stars
Christine Tucci (Denise Steiner), Mark Adair-Rios (Mando Arriga), Allyson Croft (Jen), Kathleen Noone (Jesse’s Mother), Catherine Paolone (Joanne Lombardi), Stephanie Miller (Herself), Patience Cleveland (Grace Whitaker), Michèle Marsh (Emily)

Production Notes

• Special Appearance by Donnie and Marie