Nero Wolfe: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

Based on the books by Rex Stout, A Nero Wolfe Mystery is set in a classic New York of mobsters, socialites, and other charismatic characters. Wolfe would prefer to spend his days with the ten thousand orchids on the roof or annoying Fritz in the kitchen, but he makes a living as a detective with the help of Archie Goodwin who acts as eyes, ears, and noodge to the great detective.

Series details

• Title: Nero Wolfe
• Format: Scripted
• Language: English
• Genres: Drama, Crime, Mystery
• Premiere date: 2000-03-05
• Final broadcast date listed: 2002-08-18
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Network listed by TVmaze: A&E
• Network country: United States
• Typical episode runtime: 62 minutes
• TVmaze community rating: 7.8/10
• TVMaze ID: 12124
• IMDb ID: tt0283205
• TVDB ID: 78811

Cast and credited roles

• Timothy Hutton — Archie Goodwin
• Maury Chaykin — Nero Wolfe
• Colin Fox — Fritz Brenner
• Bill Smitrovich — Inspector Cramer
• R.D. Reid — Sergeant Purley Stebbins
• Conrad Dunn — Saul Panzer
• Trent McMullen — Orrie Cather
• Fulvio Cecere — Fred Durkin
• Saul Rubinek — Lon Cohen

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2000-03-05; final listed air date 2001-07-15; episode order: 11.
• Season 2: premiered 2002-04-14; final listed air date 2002-08-18; episode order: 15.

Source and licence

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