The Dog-Ma loves “Murdoch Mysteries.” She loves most mysteries, especially the ones that adhere to the golden rule of having a dead body on the first page, (or if it’s TV, in the opening scene.) But she especially loves “Murdoch Mysteries,” the long-running Canadian series based on the novels of Maureen Jennings. She loves it for its turn of the century Toronto setting and the terrific cast, especially the charming constabulary sidekick George Crabtree played by Jonny Harris, but above all, she watches it for the magnificent Victorian costumes created by costume designer Alex Reda, and worn by the lovely Hélène Joy as the progressive feminist character Dr. Julia Ogden.
All that being said, she’s had one complaint over the ten years of the show: A shortage of dogs in the plotlines. There was an episode that had a sinister dog fighting ring as a backdrop, and it was frankly so well done it was scary! But where’s the dog cozy? The story that uses a canine character to show us the softer side of the detective? Well, she suffers no longer. Episode 11 of Season 10 is now available in the States on Acorn TV & Amazon, and its title “A Murdog Mystery” says it all. The star of the show, besides the wonderful Yannick Bisson, is a female yellow lab named "Pistachio."
All that being said, she’s had one complaint over the ten years of the show: A shortage of dogs in the plotlines. There was an episode that had a sinister dog fighting ring as a backdrop, and it was frankly so well done it was scary! But where’s the dog cozy? The story that uses a canine character to show us the softer side of the detective? Well, she suffers no longer. Episode 11 of Season 10 is now available in the States on Acorn TV & Amazon, and its title “A Murdog Mystery” says it all. The star of the show, besides the wonderful Yannick Bisson, is a female yellow lab named "Pistachio."
In general Gadget and I love it when the Dog-Ma watches TV. She’s available for snuggles, and there’s generally not much to worry about when she’s got her feet up. Below is a clip of Samantha Bond, the actress who played Aunt Rosamund on "Downton Abbey", One of her all time favorite shows, whose dogs I'll talk about another time.here on set for Murdoch Mysteries. It’s a chance to see those costumes the Dog-Ma goes so nuts for. Me, I’m good with any old collar as long as it’s not too tight, and don't mind going au natural either, truth be told, but the Dog-Ma won't let me out of the house without I.D. Given my history as a stray, who can blame her?
Also below is a picture of the show’s star Yannick Bisson with his dogs, a boxer named Mack and an English bulldog named Duke. The Dog-Ma wants me to add, “As if he weren’t cute enough already!”
Also below is a picture of the show’s star Yannick Bisson with his dogs, a boxer named Mack and an English bulldog named Duke. The Dog-Ma wants me to add, “As if he weren’t cute enough already!”
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The Doggy Bag
Pictures from the episode "A Murdog Mystery" including pics of "Pistachio"
Video of Samantha Bond episode of Murdoch Mysteries with shots of costumes
Yannick Bisson at home with his dogs (also article about his home design.)
And finally, for sewers, makers and steampunkers, you can read more about designer Reda and his inspiration and process Here.
The Doggy Bag
Pictures from the episode "A Murdog Mystery" including pics of "Pistachio"
Video of Samantha Bond episode of Murdoch Mysteries with shots of costumes
Yannick Bisson at home with his dogs (also article about his home design.)
And finally, for sewers, makers and steampunkers, you can read more about designer Reda and his inspiration and process Here.
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