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When human remains are discovered at the bottom of a well, the team opens the 1938 case of a housewife who went missing the night of Orson Welles' radio broadcast of War of the Worlds. Add a recap »

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Writers:: Gavin Harris

Director:: Roxann Dawson

Stars:: Kathryn Morris (Lilly Rush); Danny Pino (Scotty Valens); John Finn (Lt. John Stillman); Jeremy Ratchford (Nick Vera); Thom Barry (Will Jeffries); Tracie Thoms (Kat Miller (Episodes 3.13+; recurring previously))

Recurring Role:: Sonja Sohn (Toni Halstead)

Guest Star:: Ari Zagaris (Elmer Gibbins (1938)); Len Lesser (Elmer Gibbins (2007)); James Sharpe (Buzz Moran (1938)); Brian F. Durkin (Sailor (1938)); Michael O'Dwyer (Bartender (1938)); Julianna McCarthy (Penny Centavo (2007)); Sarah Laine (Penny Centavo (1938) (as Serah D'Laine)); Bellamy Young (Audrey Metz (1938)); Tuc Watkins (Felton Metz (1938)); Ralph Waite (Felton Metz (2007)); Chip Hormess (Robert "Dobber" Metz (1938)); Jonathan Scarfe (Will Paige (1938)); Peter Haskell (Will Paige (2007))

Incorrectly Regarded as Goofs: At first glance, the handkerchief in the evidence bag that was found on the body seems to have the initials A.M.W. (and not A.W.M. for Audrey W. Metz). However, the middle letter, M, is the tallest of the three and represents the last name. The smaller initials on the right and left sides represent the first and middle names. Lilly even reads the initials out loud in the right order. edit »
Audrey Metz died on October 30, 1938. edit »

International Airdates:
- Denmark: January 23, 2008 on TV3
- The Netherlands: April 12, 2008 on Net 5
- Czech Republic: June 18, 2008 on TV Nova
- Finland: June 24, 2008 on MTV3
- Germany: July 2, 2008 on Pro7
- Norway: July 16, 2008 on TVNorge edit »
Music Featured in This Episode:
- Begin the Beguine by Artie Shaw
- You Can't Pull the Wool Over My Eyes by Benny Goodman
- Jumpin' at the Woodside by Count Basie
- Always by Ralph Flanagan
- It's Easy to Remember by Bing Crosby
- Moonlight Serenade by Glenn Miller & His Orchestra
- Always by Frank Sinatra
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This marks the 100th episode of Cold Case, which is celebrated with a slew of guest stars and the return of a familiar face. 100 episodes is usually considered the point after which a series becomes viable for syndication. edit »

Jeffries: Found torn movie ticket in Audrey's purse. The whole country's panicking, she goes to see the movies?
Vera: Maybe the usher did it. edit »
Vera: Anybody know it was a prank?
Stillman: The power of radio in those days, Nick. It was the only live news source.
Lilly: Back when the news wasn't about the latest starlet's drunk driving bust. edit »
Audrey: (first time as a taxi dancer) Do we just stand and wait?
Penny: You don't wait. (taking her bolero off) You advertise! edit »
Vera: (after interviewing Elmer Gibbins) Is the boss punishing us for something?
Kat: Told ya not to steal his paper clips. edit »
Vera: This man said he was with the FBI?
Elmer Gibbins: Of course he didn't say it. He was an undercover agent, not a moron! (to Kat) Is this guy new?
Kat: (deadpan) Total rookie. edit »

Lilly: We find Hoffa in this hole, boss?

Jimmy Hoffa was a labor leader, who was convicted to imprisonment for bribing a grand juror in 1961. He was released from prison in 1971 on the condition that he not participate in union activities. He was planning on sue to invalidate the order when he suddenly disappeared on July 30, 1975. He is believed to be dead but the body has never been found. Rumors abound as to the final burial place of Jimmy Hoffa. edit »
The War of the Worlds
This episode relies heavily on Orson Welles' radio broadcast of The War of the Worlds. Based on H.G. Wells' scifi novel by the same name, the radio adaptation was performed as the Halloween special of the radio drama anthology series Mercury Theatre on the Air on October 30, 1938. According to urban legends, many people believed the radio play to be an actual news broadcast of the Martian invasion on Earth. edit »

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MelbourneMan
member since: Jun 17, 2005
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The Bottom Line: "Silly"
Can you remember what you got for Christmas 5 years ago? No. So how do all these guys remember everything from 70 years ago? ...Continue »
03/03/08 02:03pm | report abuse
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orianaorange
member since: Dec 21, 2007
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The Bottom Line: "Another great installment"
I really enjoy the Cold Case episodes that go father back in time including this episode. ...Continue »
12/20/07 06:06pm | report abuse
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lkcarlisle001
member since: Sep 12, 2006
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The Bottom Line: "Series classic"
Did anyone do the math here? It was eighty years ago! I love this show but this time they pushed the envelope too far. ...Continue »
11/13/07 06:58pm | report abuse
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JPPT1974
member since: Nov 2, 2005
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The Bottom Line: "Above average"
100th Episode of Cold Case! ...Continue »
11/10/07 05:29pm | report abuse
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drew_walston07
member since: Jun 20, 2007
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The Bottom Line: "Average"
A fine episode ...Continue »
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