---
title: "Over My Dead Body"
year: 1990
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/over-my-dead-body-1990"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 9960
imdb_id: null
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 13
community_rating: 6.3
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Over My Dead Body (1990) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/over-my-dead-body-1990

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Over My Dead Body is a television series first released in 1990. Catalogued under Drama, Crime. Produced and broadcast by CBS. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 13 tracked episodes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A veteran mystery writer and a rookie reporter join forces to crack murders."

### Why Watch
- Engaging duo of writer and reporter
- Classic 90s crime drama vibe
- Standalone mysteries each episode

### Caveats & Content Note
- Short run – only one season produced
- Tone & Suitability: The series features crime investigation themes suitable for a general audience.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: investigative, cozy, procedural, character-driven

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/over-my-dead-body-1990#watch.

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jessica Lundy**
- **Edward Woodward**
- **Gregory Itzin**
- **Peter Looney**
- **John D. LeMay**
- **Rick Fitts**
- **Vernee Watson**
- **Martha Byrne**
- **Scott Curtis**
- **Paul Eiding**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When did Over My Dead Body first premiere?
It premiered on CBS on October 26, 1990.

### Q: How long did the series run?
It aired until June 20, 1991, covering a single season.

### Q: What is the basic premise?
An aging mystery novelist teams up with a young reporter who witnessed a murder to solve crimes.

### Q: Who are some of the main cast members?
The series features Edward Woodward, Jessica Lundyová, Jill Tracy, Rick Fitts, and Peter Looney.

### Q: Who directed the series?
The series was directed by Bradford May.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Over My Dead Body — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/9960)
- [Over My Dead Body (TV series) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Over_My_Dead_Body_(TV_series))
- [Over My Dead Body (1990) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/114547-over-my-dead-body/prehled/)
- [Over My Dead Body (1990) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/165006-over-my-dead-body)
- [Over My Dead Body (1990 - 1991)](https://www.sms.cz/serial/over-my-dead-body-1990-b)
- [Over My Dead Body (1990–1991) | SerialZone.cz](https://www.serialzone.cz/serial/over-my-dead-body/)

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