[Dr. Scarpetta]

Nero Wolfe is a brilliant detective who never leaves his Manhattan home. He has a chef named Fritz and also grows orchids on his rooftop. Archie Goodwin is his right-hand man.

There have been several tv series about Nero Wolfe.

I just saw this on the Nero Wolfe website:
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Come to the Birthday Party!
October 24, 2011
Archie’s “All-American” Birthday Dinner
Featuring Foods that Fritz Never Prepares

The Wolfe Pack will celebrate Archie’s birthday on October 24, 2011, 6:30 p.m. at Heartland Brewery/Times Square in The Stout Room.

[steelyourfaith]

Coincidentally, The Friends of Old Time Radio are holding their very last convention this weekend in Newark, NJ. I always wanted to attend. Guests from Old Time Radio, actors & production crew, are becoming scarce.

[Vision]

Nero Wolfe is a brilliant detective who never leaves his Manhattan home. He has a chef named Fritz and also grows orchids on his rooftop. Archie Goodwin is his right-hand man.

See, this is great writing. Nobody would do this today.