Ah, sweet mystery of life…anyone remember Nelson Eddy singing that?
I’m a sucker for a good murder mystery. I have some very favorite authors who write good mysteries that make me think.
That being said, there’s nothing like a master like Agatha Christie. Last night Masterpiece Theatre had David Suchet as Poirot in the new “Murder on the Orient Express.”
If you don’t know, Poirot is Belgian and very prissy. But incredibly smart…he uses those gray cells. He figures out by listening and observing.
For years, PBS ran Poirot on Mystery! However, for a few years, no one in American had any of the Poirot. Thanks to the Internet I discovered Mr. Suchet was still taping as Poirot, but it was only available in the United Kingdom. That was a mystery I solved, but not to my delight.
But last night that was changed. Poirot was back and we were delighted.
After the program they had a special of David Suchet’s ride on the Orient Express and how many of the cars are original Pullman cars of the era of the 30s when the show was to be shot. Talk about exquisite style and fancy food! It was wonderful learning the history as well background of the train and how it still runs today. Apparently Mrs. Christie rode the train and used it as an inspiration for her story. Although not on her trip, the train did get stopped by a snow drift for 10 days and it gave her the idea for the story and Poirot getting to ride and solve the murder.
Welcome back Poirot!
Sweet Mystery!
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I guess your pbs station has been running the Poirots...ours have not. Last night's showing was such a delight.
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My husband and I enjoy pretty much everything and anything on Mystery, and especially Poirot.
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