Nero Wolfe (CBC)

Posted by Riklaa on July 7, 2008 at 2:14pm

Rex Stout's Nero Wolfe (CBC Radio, 1982) Think dramatic radio is only a thing of the distant past? In 1982, the Canadians tried their hand at 13 one hour episodes of Nero Wolfe, all based on novellas or short stories written by Stout. The result is 13 great shows, with a full range of fun and excitement. While it might take you a moment to warm up to Wolfe, you'll find the same situation: Wolfe, is, aftrer all, a genius -- and, a prima donna, a lout, a spoiled child -- frankly, he's a pain in the ass. And Mavor Moore plays him to the hilt. While the books may be called "Nero Wolfe" it's Archie we read them for, and trust me, Don Francs is Archie Goodwin. Nero Wolfe: Mayver Moore Archie Goodwin: Don Francs Inspector Cramer: Cec Linder Fritz: Frank Perry Saul: Alfie Scott Music: Don Gillis Adapted and Produced: Ron Hartman 1.Disguise For Murder 01/16/82 When Wolfe hosts a flower showing, a women is killed by someone she recognizes -- but who? Layly Cado, Jack Krely, Neil Monroe, Eric Peterson, Fiona Reed 2.Before I Die 01/23/82 A mob boss wants Wolfe to stop a blackmailer, and protect his daughter -- who then dies. Jane Eastwood, August Shellenburg, Maria Loma 3.Counterfeit for Murder 01/30/82 An old woman gives Archie a package -- containing lots of counterfeit bucks. Joy Coghill, Brent Craver, Gilly Fenic, Lynn Griffin, Sandy Webster 4.Cop Killer, The 02/06/82 Wolfe's barber is on the run for murder -- and Archie hides them in the front room! Jackie Buroughs, Brian George, Arch MacDonald 5.Christmas Party 02/13/82 Archie, Wolfe and Santa are all under suspicion when a man dies at a Christmas party! Marty Meriden, Linda Sorenson, Patricia Hamilton 6.Cordially Invited to Meet Death 02/20/82 A prominent woman is blackmailed -- then murdered -- while Archie is standing beside her! Barbra Hamilton, Terry Tweed, Lynn Deigon, Ken James, Tom Harvey 7.Man Alive 02/27/82 An heiress's uncle returns to life -- and then dies at her office! Lynn Griffin, Neil Monroe, Sandy Webster, August Shellenburg 8.Instead of Evidence 03/06/82 A man hires Wolfe to provide evidence if he is murdered -- and then he is! Laly Cadoe, Sean Sullivan, Eric Peterson, Martha Gibson 9.Eney Meeny Murder Mo 03/13/82 When Wolfe's necktie is used to kill a potential client visiting his home, he is outraged! Charmin King, Bud Knapp, Aileen Seaton, Neil Monroe 10.Squirt and the Monkey, The 03/20/82 A comic artist hires Wolfe to find his stolen gun - but who uses it to kill his assistant -- or is it Archie's gun? Jack Krealy, Patricia Collins, Sheri Flet, David Hemlin 11.Next Witness, The 03/27/82 Wolfe can't stand waiting at a trial -- so he leaves to solve the murder! Dixie Settle, Terry Tweed, Michael Christy 12.Death of a Demon 04/03/82 A women confesses a would-be murder plot, then finds out her husband -- the would-be target is dead! Mary Peery, Bud Knapp, Patricia Hamilton, Meana E. Meana, Helen Hughs 13.Murder is No Joke 04/10/82 Wolfe and Archie hear a murder on the phone -- but if it's real, can they solve it? Joy Coghill, Vivian Reese, Noni Griffin, Richard Monet, Murry Westgate

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  • Matt M August 7, 2012 at 6:43pm

    Thanks Bob. I may take you up on it. I started wearing reading glasses this year and find them kinda annoying.

    • Anson (Bob) Roberts > Matt M August 7, 2012 at 8:33pm

      I'm also in the process of converting the text files above to Kindle format - a few glitches and some clean-up required but mostly okay

    • Riklaa > Anson (Bob) Roberts August 7, 2012 at 10:20pm

      Bob, you have a couple of PMs from me.  ----------------------------------------------------------------------  Rick

    • Anson (Bob) Roberts > Riklaa August 8, 2012 at 5:11am

      Answered :>)

  • Robert Flood August 7, 2012 at 12:16am

    Rick -

    Again thanks so much for a fine series from the CBC.  I really appreciate everything you do.

    Bob

  • Matt M August 5, 2012 at 11:26am

    Thanks for these. Especially since I decided to go back and read all the Nero Wolfe books from the first one all the way through to the last one in order.

    Matt

    • Anson (Bob) Roberts > Matt M August 5, 2012 at 12:47pm

      If you get tired of reading them, I have the set as audiobooks :>)

  • Bob Cassady September 4, 2010 at 2:31am
    Well that is one impressive collection. Thank You sir.
    Cactus Bob
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