I remembered enjoying this series as a teenager, but I am now watching it as an adult and I am really impressed. I remembered loving Jim Hutton and David Wayne, and they are still perfectly cast in these roles. What I had forgotten was the great guest stars that they had and what a wonderful job they did with the 1940's era re-creations. It has great theme music, too!
I hope they do release this on DVD sometime.
I was just watching Mystery of the 12th Floor Express -- the plotting was really fantastic! Why haven't all the good shows been released?
shareIs Ellery Queen playing in reruns anywhere in the USA? I sure would like to see it again (saw it as a child and loved it) and would love for the DVD's to be released also.
shareWhy was there only one season?
I loved this show too.
I remember reading that NBC felt the program didn't appeal to the masses because it lacked action [=violence]. Some fans feel that it may have been considered too intellectual. Remember, it's the same network that canceled Star Trek...
shareThe story I heard was that the show was up for renewal, but it was right on the line of being renewed/being dumped. Then a program/actor NBC wanted more came along. A show had to be dumped and it was ELLERY QUEEN. (The same thing happened to MY WORLD AND WELCOME TO IT; NBC never could tell a quality program from a hole in the wall.) A real pity. I don't see EQ as lasting for years and years, but I think it could have had a nice two-to-three year run.
shareSigh...
Such a shame!
It could have so much been a part of the NBC Mystery Movie lineup -- like Columbo, McCloud and McMillan -- that forth slot never stayed filled long! I'm old enough to know from the first time around!
A two-year run would have been perfect. Later, they would have had to find a new Ellery and the show probably would have gone downhill eventually. Two seasons would have been perfect! Oh well, a lost opportunity!
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Although it isn't an official release, there are a number of online places selling sets with all of the episodes. The quality is reasonable.
I purchased mine at the Vintage Playhouse, and have to say that it was worth it.
Not sure how useful this will be to others, but I have Metrocast cable and get to see it Sundays at 6:00 PM (RTV, channel 20).
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If you're not part of the solution, you're part of the precipitate.
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Tonight's episode is 'The Adventure of the Comic Book Crusader'. Cast includes Lynda Day George, Donald O'Connor, and Tom Bosley. Coincidentally, first commercial was for Bosley Hair Transplants. :)
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If you're not part of the solution, you're part of the precipitate.
- Steven Wright
My thoughts entirely. The theme tune has hanuted me since my youth. Great that the BBC has finally started showing them again - worth staying up late for!
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http://www.elleryqueenshow.com/suspects.html
go to this site-- you can download the theme song in mp3 format.
I just re-discovered this awesome show. A local Chicago station, ME TOO has begun playing Ellery Queen on Sunday afternoons. This was a show that definitely should have lasted longer than 1 season.
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How much do you charge?
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I emailed Universal and asked if they were going to release the show on DVD....here's their reply:
Thank you for contacting Universal Studios Home Entertainment. We strive to provide the highest standard in product quality and customer care.
No plans have been announced for the DVD release of this title. A multitude of factors, including contractual issues, influence the timing and content of our DVD releases. Unfortunately, no further information is available at this time.
BUMMER
That being the case I will treasure my home made ones and make an extra copy for the strong box, like i have other shows I am in love with!
shareThis was one of my favorite series as well. After seeing the series I started reading the novels.
shareMe too!
What really makes me mad is there is a guy who sells the series - one season, including the pilot -on IOffer and EBAY for a hundred bucks a pop and claims he has the "rights" to it, because it is now in public domain, which just isn't true. But he is getting away with it!
So unjust!
Well, it's on DVD now! Such a wonderful show! Jim Hutton is soooo hot in this show! :) He was such a georgeous man!
Jim Hutton as Ellery Queen - totally hot!