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The Adventures of Nero Wolfe

Nero Wolfe may have been one of the most eccentric detectives in fiction, but he was also one of the most effective. The Adventures of Nero Wolfe aired in different versions from 1943 to 1951.

Nero Wolfe

27 old time radio show recordings
(total playtime 13 hours, 7 min)
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Detective Drama, based on the novels of Rex Stout (1943 - 1951)

Sydney Greenstreet as Nero WolfeAmerican mystery writer Rex Stout created fictional detective Nero Wolfe in 1934. Nero Wolfe is a big guy--5'11" tall and is frequently said to weigh "a seventh of a ton" (about 286 pounds).  Due to his size, Nero Wolfe tried to solve crime from home without visiting crime scenes. Wolfe relied on his assistant, Archie Goodwin, who did the leg work, interviewing witnesses and gathering clues for interpretation by Nero Wolfe at home. 

Nero Wolfe had his definite eccentricities.  Known for his particular tastes and love of gourmet food, Nero Wolfe is fed by Fritz Brenner, an exceptionally talented Swiss cook. Nero Wolfe, an avid reader, doesn't have a television in his home.  He doesn't like to be called by his first name or to be touched by either men nor women.  He keeps a ridged schedule of eating and tending to his orchids and seems to go into a trance while he solved crime with his mind.    

The Adventures of Nero Wolfe made his larger than life old time radio show debut on July 5th, 1943.  The detective show proved to be a natural for classic radio.  The plots and verbal word-play make this really an entertaining series.  Throughout the show's run, Santos Ortega, Luis van Rooten, Francis X Bushman, Sydney Greenstreet all filled the shows (and big suit) of Nero Wolfe in the classic old time radio show.  A large assortment of actors played the part of Archie Goodwin. The Adventures of Nero Wolfe show stayed on the airwaves in different versions for eight years (1943 - 1951).

For other large detectives, see alsoBig Guy, The Fat Man, Down Our Way, and Scattergood Baines. For more brainy detectives, see also: Softboiled Detectives.

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    I wonder why this show only lasted about a season it seems - I'm a fan of the Rex Stout books and I think this series does a nice job of conveying the author's characters and the mood of the books - a variety of different actors portray Archie in this and all bring something a bit different to the role and I think any of them could have carried it had they stayed on, it seems as if Harry Bartell settled into the role after at least one stint by Gerald Mohr and the ubiquitous Larry Dobkin and Sydney Greenstreet sounds like the perfect Nero Wolfe - I wonder what the history of the show is and why it had such a short run? What we have though is great!

    Peter Verified Purchase

    Nero Wolfe was an immensely overweight man whose only interests in life were to eat and tend to his orchids. However, he was also a detective genius, solving the most baffling murders! He never left the comfort of his own home to visit the crime scene and all the legwork was done by his assistant, Archie Goodwin, who would travel around interviewing witnesses and gathering clues for Nero to study at a later date. Loved it!

    Nate Verified Purchase

    He also had a great interest in beer. Loved the TV show,too!

    Diane Verified Purchase

    With the fall weather upon us here in the mid-west, I like to take some time out of my busy day and enjoy some adventures from Nero Wolfe. Great stories, great characters, and Sydney Greenstreet is an absolute gem. Great stuff!

    David Verified Purchase

    I really enjoy the episodes. I love listening to radio theater. The mysteries are well developed in a brief period of time and the characters are great. I wish there were some way of clearing up the sound of the "record player" and scratches. I listen intently to try to solve the mystery before its revelation, and the sound can be distracting.

    Ronald Verified Purchase

    Nero and Archie are a match made in Heaven (or is it hell?). A great match up.

    Robert Verified Purchase

    I really like detective stories. This series is well pleasing to me--interesting cases, smart solutions. The banter between Nero and Archie is fun. Sometimes, it also indicates an appreciation for each other. The only things distasteful to me are the wisecracks about Wolfe's obesity--rings hallow with today's sensibilities. I would still recommend "The Adventures of Nero Wolfe" to any one who like good detective stories.

    Jimmie Verified Purchase

    All of the Nero Wolfe shows are very entertaining. The best of them are when Sydney Greenstreet portrays Nero.

    Gregory Verified Purchase

    Good, but not totally true to Rex Stout's writing. Even without the visuals the TV series with Maury Chaykin and Tim Hutton was much better - too bad an audio version of it is not available.

    John Verified Purchase

    Great Series. Love to listen to all detective shows.

    Bryan Verified Purchase

    Love this show. Very well done, even though they used so many different actors for Archie Goodwin for some weird reason. Sydney Greenstreet is perfect for the role. I don't understand why it didn't last longer.

    Peter Verified Purchase

    The best episodes are with Greenstreet, and all the Archies are great. Harry Bartell is my favorite. Great scripts and great supporting casts in all the episodes make Nero Wolfe great radio listening!

    Chris Verified Purchase

    No one does this part better than Sydney Greenstreet. He looked the part and sounded the part in an amusing way. Good listening!

    Carl Verified Purchase

    I like most the interplay of the characters ............ The impudent-at-times Archie; the aloof sometimes a bit arrogant Fritz: the cop who is always ticked-off and hen-pecked; the oozy-floozies; and of course the rambunctious Nero himself. A wonderful mix!

    Malcolm Verified Purchase

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    27 recordings on 1 MP3 CD for just $5.00. Total playtime 13 hours, 7 min
    27 recordings on 1 MP3 CD for just $5.00
    total playtime 13 hours, 7 min
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    1. 27 shows - total playtime 13 hours 7 minutes
    2. Nero Wolfe 400700 Last Laugh Murder (Santos Ortega).mp3
    3. Nero Wolfe 461215 Shakespeare Portfolio (Francis Bushman).mp3
    4. Nero Wolfe 501020 e01 Stamped for Murder.mp3
    5. Nero Wolfe 501027 e02 The Care Worn Cuff.mp3
    6. Nero Wolfe 501103 e03 The Dear, Dead Lady.mp3
    7. Nero Wolfe 501117 e05 The Careless Cleaner.mp3
    8. Nero Wolfe 501124 e06 The Beautiful Archer.mp3
    9. Nero Wolfe 501201 e07 The Brave Rabbit.mp3
    10. Nero Wolfe 501208 e08 The Impolite Corpse.mp3
    11. Nero Wolfe 501215 e09 The Girl Who Cried Wolfe.mp3
    12. Nero Wolfe 501222 e10 The Slaughtered Santas.mp3
    13. Nero Wolfe 501229 e11 The Bashful Body.mp3
    14. Nero Wolfe 510105 e12 Deadly SellOut.mp3
    15. Nero Wolfe 510112 e13 The Killer Cards.mp3
    16. Nero Wolfe 510119 e14 The Calculated Risk.mp3
    17. Nero Wolfe 510126 e15 The Phantom Fingers.mp3
    18. Nero Wolfe 510202 e16 The Vanishing Shells.mp3
    19. Nero Wolfe 510216 e17 The Party for Death.mp3
    20. Nero Wolfe 510223 e18 The Malevolent Medic.mp3
    21. Nero Wolfe 510302 e19 The Hasty Will.mp3
    22. Nero Wolfe 510309 e20 The Disappearing Diamonds.mp3
    23. Nero Wolfe 510316 e21 The Midnight Ride.mp3
    24. Nero Wolfe 510323 e22 The Final Page.mp3
    25. Nero Wolfe 510330 e23 The TellTale Ribbon.mp3
    26. Nero Wolfe 510406 e24 A Slight Case of Perjury.mp3
    27. Nero Wolfe 510420 e25 The Lost Heir.mp3
    28. Nero Wolfe 510427 e26 Room 304.mp3
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    27 recordings on 1 MP3 Collection Download for just $5.00. Total playtime 13 hours, 7 min
    27 recordings on 1 MP3 Collection Download for just $5.00
    total playtime 13 hours, 7 min
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    1. 27 shows - total playtime 13 hours 7 minutes
    2. Nero Wolfe 400700 Last Laugh Murder (Santos Ortega).mp3
    3. Nero Wolfe 461215 Shakespeare Portfolio (Francis Bushman).mp3
    4. Nero Wolfe 501020 e01 Stamped for Murder.mp3
    5. Nero Wolfe 501027 e02 The Care Worn Cuff.mp3
    6. Nero Wolfe 501103 e03 The Dear, Dead Lady.mp3
    7. Nero Wolfe 501117 e05 The Careless Cleaner.mp3
    8. Nero Wolfe 501124 e06 The Beautiful Archer.mp3
    9. Nero Wolfe 501201 e07 The Brave Rabbit.mp3
    10. Nero Wolfe 501208 e08 The Impolite Corpse.mp3
    11. Nero Wolfe 501215 e09 The Girl Who Cried Wolfe.mp3
    12. Nero Wolfe 501222 e10 The Slaughtered Santas.mp3
    13. Nero Wolfe 501229 e11 The Bashful Body.mp3
    14. Nero Wolfe 510105 e12 Deadly SellOut.mp3
    15. Nero Wolfe 510112 e13 The Killer Cards.mp3
    16. Nero Wolfe 510119 e14 The Calculated Risk.mp3
    17. Nero Wolfe 510126 e15 The Phantom Fingers.mp3
    18. Nero Wolfe 510202 e16 The Vanishing Shells.mp3
    19. Nero Wolfe 510216 e17 The Party for Death.mp3
    20. Nero Wolfe 510223 e18 The Malevolent Medic.mp3
    21. Nero Wolfe 510302 e19 The Hasty Will.mp3
    22. Nero Wolfe 510309 e20 The Disappearing Diamonds.mp3
    23. Nero Wolfe 510316 e21 The Midnight Ride.mp3
    24. Nero Wolfe 510323 e22 The Final Page.mp3
    25. Nero Wolfe 510330 e23 The TellTale Ribbon.mp3
    26. Nero Wolfe 510406 e24 A Slight Case of Perjury.mp3
    27. Nero Wolfe 510420 e25 The Lost Heir.mp3
    28. Nero Wolfe 510427 e26 Room 304.mp3
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    27 recordings on 14 Audio CDs. Total playtime 13 hours, 7 min
    27 recordings on 14 Audio CDs
    total playtime 13 hours, 7 min

    Nero Wolfe Disc A001

    1. Nero Wolfe 400700 Last Laugh Murder (Santos Ortega)
    2. Nero Wolfe 461215 Shakespeare Portfolio (Francis Bushman)

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    Nero Wolfe Disc A002

    1. Nero Wolfe 501020 e01 Stamped for Murder
    2. Nero Wolfe 501027 e02 The Care Worn Cuff

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    Nero Wolfe Disc A003

    1. Nero Wolfe 501103 e03 The Dear, Dead Lady
    2. Nero Wolfe 501117 e05 The Careless Cleaner

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    Nero Wolfe Disc A004

    1. Nero Wolfe 501124 e06 The Beautiful Archer
    2. Nero Wolfe 501201 e07 The Brave Rabbit

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    Nero Wolfe Disc A005

    1. Nero Wolfe 501208 e08 The Impolite Corpse
    2. Nero Wolfe 501215 e09 The Girl Who Cried Wolfe

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    Nero Wolfe Disc A006

    1. Nero Wolfe 501222 e10 The Slaughtered Santas
    2. Nero Wolfe 501229 e11 The Bashful Body

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    Nero Wolfe Disc A007

    1. Nero Wolfe 510105 e12 Deadly SellOut
    2. Nero Wolfe 510112 e13 The Killer Cards

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    Nero Wolfe Disc A008

    1. Nero Wolfe 510119 e14 The Calculated Risk
    2. Nero Wolfe 510126 e15 The Phantom Fingers

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    Nero Wolfe Disc A009

    1. Nero Wolfe 510202 e16 The Vanishing Shells
    2. Nero Wolfe 510216 e17 The Party for Death

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    Nero Wolfe Disc A010

    1. Nero Wolfe 510223 e18 The Malevolent Medic
    2. Nero Wolfe 510302 e19 The Hasty Will

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    Nero Wolfe Disc A011

    1. Nero Wolfe 510309 e20 The Disappearing Diamonds
    2. Nero Wolfe 510316 e21 The Midnight Ride

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    Nero Wolfe Disc A012

    1. Nero Wolfe 510323 e22 The Final Page
    2. Nero Wolfe 510330 e23 The TellTale Ribbon

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    Nero Wolfe Disc A013

    1. Nero Wolfe 510406 e24 A Slight Case of Perjury
    2. Nero Wolfe 510420 e25 The Lost Heir

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    Nero Wolfe Disc A014

    1. Nero Wolfe 510427 e26 Room 304

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