How the Ghosts Stole Christmas episode. Carter agreed to meet her and the two discussed possible ideas for futures episodes. After several years of thinking, Carter decided to write "How the Ghosts Stole Christmas" largely as a vehicle for her. Originally, Carter wanted Bob Newhart to play the part of Maurice. However, Newhart was not interested, and so the production team approached Ed Asner, who readily agreed to take part in the episode. The production for the episode was bare-bones, making use of only a few sets. Because of this, "How the Ghosts Stole Christmas" was the cheapest sixth season episode; however, the reduction in
And Then There Were None nezostal už nik" ("And Then There Were None") mid-run. The 1930 novel "The Invisible Host" by Gwen Bristow and Bruce Manning has a plot that strongly matches that of Christie's later novel, including a recorded voice announcing to the guests that their sins will be visited upon them by death. "The Invisible Host" was adapted as the 1930 Broadway "The Ninth Guest" by Owen Davis, which itself was adapted as the 1934 film "The Ninth Guest". The 1933 K.B.S. Productions "Sherlock Holmes" film "A Study in Scarlet" follows a strikingly similar plot; it includes a scene where Holmes is shown