Скачать или смотреть Classic TV Theme: Nero Wolfe (William Conrad)

ABC had the idea to do a Nero Wolfe series, and made a good pilot with Thayer David in the role. But Mr David's failing health led to his death and the project lay fallow until NBC had the idea of starring Orson Welles in the part. That didn't pan out either, and in 1981 the role went to William Conrad. Not a bad choice (despite the non-canonical beard) and Lee Horsley was well cast as Wolfe's leg-man, Archie Goodwin. But when actual Wolfe stories were used they were often altered and simplified. Better than the typical mystery show, but not a great adaptation of Nero Wolfe. (That would come later, via A&E.) The music was spot-on, with John Addison getting warmed up for his memorable 'Murder, She Wrote' theme.