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Wednesday, July 06, 2005

Another Nero Wolfe Note . . .

S.T. mentioned a fan site in one of his comments, but I've found something better. Check out the Nero Wolfe Pack.

They happen to have the good taste to include Mr. Karnick's National Review essay on the A&E television series, too.

2 comments:

Tom Van Dyke said...

Sorry, Mr. Karnick.

I gave up on the show after the first few episodes, as Tim Hutton, who basically bought his way into the role of Archie by being exec producer, is qualified only to play wimps. Archie is cool/uncool, in that Peter Parker sorta way.

And Nero Wolfe looks like Sebastian Cabot, whom my musty memory sez was going to tackle the role but died suddenly.

Wolfe is a gruff but robust gourmand; Maury Chaykin comes off like an dour, unhealthy alky. There's a whole level of fun and charm he misses, and that was my criticism: he simply wasn't fun.

But based on your glowing review, especially of the growth in the relationship arc, I do promise to give it another whack. The mystery part was always ace.

Hunter Baker said...

I liked Mr. Chaykin in the role very much. He surpassed my expectations in every way. Satisfactory. Very satisfactory, as Wolfe might say.

On the other hand, I think I would enjoy seeing John Rhys-Davies try on Nero Wolfe's clothing.