Murder in Savannah
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| General Information | ||
| Genre | Mystery comedy | |
| Created By | Charles Dean-Bidge Trey Jacklin | |
| Starring | Stephen Kal-El Pam Christine Erin Kemps Angela McKinley | |
| Opening Theme | Creeping and Crawling, by the Kelsplitters | |
| Country of Origin | United States of Quentin | |
| Original Language | English | |
| Seasons | 4 seasons (As of 2020) | |
| Episodes | 80 episodes (As of 2020) | |
| Production | ||
| Executive Producer(s) | Charles Dean-Bidge Justine Lakwey | |
| Production Location(s) | Diamond Television Studios, Bakersfieldville Bakersfieldville, DA | |
| Camera Setup | Multi-camera | |
| Running Time | 30-60 minutes per episode | |
| Production Company | Diamond Television Network | |
| Distributor | Dynamite Distributors and Production | |
| Release | ||
| Original Network | Diamond Television Network | |
| Picture Format | HDTV 1080i | |
| Audio Format | 5.1 Riverdell Digital Sound with DVS on SAP | |
| Release | November 4th, 2016 | |
The main characters of the series include Caleb Crawfather, the head investigator on the police staff, and Deborah Tant, the love interest of Crawfather and his assistant on the force. Besides the two main investigators, the series has a wide range of characters who are citizens in the town, and often suspects in the many murder cases. Two recurring characters, however, include Madame Voodoo who provides spiritual assistance to the investigators, and Nellie Ginger, who attempts to gain Crawfather's interest and often disrupts cases. The show has been praised by many for its terrific mix of comedy within the mystery of the series, and its use of strange characters to move the plot forward. The show's fourth season concluded on July 3rd, 2020, and it has been renewed for a fifth season by DTN, scheduled to begin November 3rd. The first four seasons each included 20 episodes.
The show's cast includes Stephen Kal-El as Caleb Crawfather, Pam Christine as Deborah Tant, Angela McKinley as Madame Voodoo, and Erin Kemps as Nellie Ginger. Kal-El's performance especially has been noted by critics as being extremely comedic.
Contents
Premise
The premise of the show consists of a small town called Savannah, where the town's police force is kept busy by the numerous crimes and murder cases which occur in the town every few weeks. The town's police force is led by head investigator Caleb Crawfather, who attempts to protect the town and solve crimes and murders, although his humor and odd attitude towards the job make him unpopular with many. Deborah Tant assists Crawfather as assistant detective, and secretly has a crush on the investigator, which is not revealed to Crawfather until Season 3. During investigation, the duo heads to many places in the town, including the town square, which is where the two always meet to start an episode. The two main recurring characters are Madame Voodoo and Nellie Ginger. Voodoo is a self-proclaimed mystic witch who often adds comedy to the series, and who often offers assistance to the investigative duo, although they rarely ask for it. Voodoo is often one of the suspects in crimes, and has an infamous cellar full of dead mice. Nellie Ginger works as a high-level politician in the city, and also has a romantic interest in Crawfather, although Crawfather is rarely interested in Ginger. This creates a tension and rivalry between Ginger and Deborah Tant, although Ginger often does not notice or acknowledge the rivalry.
Characters
See main article: Characters of Murder in Savannah
Main Characters:
- Caleb Crawfather is the head investigator in the town, and attempts to solve murders and protect the town's citizens from crime. He has an odd character and humor, which offend some people, however his expertise and smarts makes him adept at solving crimes. Crawfather is played by Stephen Kal-El.
- Deborah Tant is the assistant investigator on the police force, assisting Crawfather in solving crimes and patrolling the streets with him daily. Tant has a romantic interest in Crawfather, which is known to the audience but kept secret from Crawfather himself until season three. Tant has a rivalry with Nellie Ginger, however Ginger does not often acknowledge the rivalry, leaving Tant even more frustrated. Tant is portrayed by Pam Christine.
- Madame Voodoo is a self-proclaimed mystic witch who lives on the far side of town, in a dark forest. In the dark forest, however, is a large mansion with many fountains and a pool, leading to much humor and speculation over how Voodoo attained the wealth to buy the magnificent house, or if she took it by force. Voodoo often attempts to assist the investigative duo, however is rarely asked to help. She is portrayed by Angela McKinley.
- Nellie Ginger is a high ranking politician in the town, and has a high influence in what goes on in the town. She has a romantic interest in Caleb Crawfather, like Deborah Tant, and there is often tension between the two, although Ginger rarely acknowledges Tant at all. She consistently attempts to lure Crawfather into a relationship, and often uses her position to influence him, although this has caused disruption to many investigations. She is portrayed by Erin Kemps.
Side Characters:
- Bellatrix Whiskey is a socialite and wealth businesswoman in the town, having influence with many of the social circles in the town. She often is the source of funding for criminals, and almost always escapes custody, saying she did not know her money would be used for crime. Whiskey is portrayed by Phyllis Lance.
- Old Man McGee is the owner of an emporium in the town, and often is found running around the streets looking for items to sell. He is often a character investigated by Crawfather as he has many customers, and gives vital information to the duo. McGee is portrayed by Joe Biden.
- Nathaniel Ginger is the brother of Nellie Ginger, and works as a factory manager. He is not nearly as successful as Nellie, and although he often assisted her in her schemes early on, he later breaks from Nellie's influence and gives assistance to Crawfather. He is known for having an odd relationship with his factory workers, and is portrayed by Andrew G. Bernie.
Production
Development
Showrunners and Producers
Writing
Intro
The introduction to the show shows scenes from various recent episodes, with many of the most comedic being included. The intro includes the song Creeping and Crawling by the Kelsplitters.
Reception
Critical Reception
Awards
Streaming and DVD
Murder in Savannah seasons three and four are currently streaming on DTN MegaconnTV, the Diamond Television Network's streaming service. For seasons one and two, the series was streamed on Affiliates Live, until the contract was ended by DTN in summer of 2018. On the platform, the show was the fourth most popular for season four, and viewership of the show on the platform is expected to rise for season five. DVD sets of seasons 1-3 were sold after the conclusion of the third season due to uncertainty about the future of the program, however after the show was confirmed for a fourth season DVD production was halted. DVD rights currently lie with EnterShare Productions.
