Moonlighting: 210: Twas the Episode Before Christmas (1985) — Screenplay
Two detectives hunt for an abandoned baby's missing mother, a witness linked to a murder, amid Christmas turmoil.
- Written by
- Glenn Gordon Caron
- Genre
- Comedy, Drama, Mystery
- Studio
- Picturemaker Productions, ABC Circle Films
- Length
- 86 pages
This episode offers a masterclass in balancing tonal shifts, moving from wry comedy to tense drama within a festive setting. Its tight structure weaves a mystery with emotional stakes, while character-driven dialogue reveals layered personalities. A study in sustaining narrative momentum.
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