tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post1986456326706215422..comments2024-03-23T03:57:15.055-07:00Comments on Caftan Woman: THE JOAN COLLINS BLOGATHON, Ellery Queen: The Adventure of Auld Lang Syne, 1975Caftan Womanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-44173617352308989132021-04-05T21:05:20.960-07:002021-04-05T21:05:20.960-07:00Most of the series that Levinson and Link were ass...Most of the series that Levinson and Link were associated with were pretty good, but ELLERY QUEEN was I think the best. I'd consider it to be even better than COLUMBO and I'm a huge COLUMBO fan.dfordoomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02306293859869179118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-21784583475506836952021-03-30T05:36:56.025-07:002021-03-30T05:36:56.025-07:00Whether I solve the mystery or not doesn't imp...Whether I solve the mystery or not doesn't impact whether I enjoy/watch a program either. It is the writing and the atmosphere created that draws me to a series. Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-60025073961316455302021-03-26T16:20:53.474-07:002021-03-26T16:20:53.474-07:00I don't think I can ever watch Thayer David wi...I don't think I can ever watch Thayer David without thinking of "Count Saknussemm"! Ellery Queen was such a great show and this was a very memorable episode. Link and Levinson once said that they thought the mysteries they wrote for the series were just a little too hard for their television audience to solve and attributed the success of Murder She Wrote to the simpler mysteries. Perhaps, but I liked Queen regardless of whether I could solve the mystery or not! It should have ran for another season. The Metzinger Sistershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10728879307994086409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-77569468619160647132021-03-18T07:28:04.214-07:002021-03-18T07:28:04.214-07:00Each of the actresses who played Catwoman brought ...Each of the actresses who played Catwoman brought something unique to the role. Julie brought a vulnerability that made her outstanding.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-68560221609816082362021-03-18T07:27:04.753-07:002021-03-18T07:27:04.753-07:00Ellery Queen from 1975 is a double edged sword. It...Ellery Queen from 1975 is a double edged sword. It will not disappoint, but it will leave you wishing for more.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-75561073045645914002021-03-18T05:54:08.190-07:002021-03-18T05:54:08.190-07:00JOAN COLLINS and DAVID WAYNE were both on BATMAN a...JOAN COLLINS and DAVID WAYNE were both on BATMAN as guest villains. My favorite guest villain is JULIE NEWMAR as CATWOMAN.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-9580638186102988992021-03-18T04:55:19.332-07:002021-03-18T04:55:19.332-07:00I vaguely remember "Ellery Queen" being ...I vaguely remember "Ellery Queen" being on in the '70s and am surprised our family didn't watch it, as my Mom was a big mystery and Hutton fan. This looks very well-done and will check it out. As for Joan Collins, I much preferred her later, when she played her persona for humor. It's great to see her in period wardrobe. Cheers, Rickhttp://ricksrealreel.blogspot.com/https://www.blogger.com/profile/14243899548141583461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-57811238976328284192021-03-16T15:00:11.489-07:002021-03-16T15:00:11.489-07:00I enjoyed the William Conrad/Lee Horsley Nero Wolf...I enjoyed the William Conrad/Lee Horsley Nero Wolfe program. George Wyner played Saul Panzer. I also enjoyed Lee Horsley in a short-lived series called Bodies of Evidence. It was, to my mind, an excellent cop show but it didn't get the ratings.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-21886819417656708162021-03-16T10:23:00.715-07:002021-03-16T10:23:00.715-07:00I looked up the show SOAP on wiki and found out th...I looked up the show SOAP on wiki and found out that GEORGE WYNER was on it as a doctor! He did three eps as a hypnotist. I saw George on two short-lived series. One was KAZ where he played the D.A. It starred RON LEIBMAN. The other was NERO WOLFE! It starred WILLIAM CONRAD and LEE HORSLEY played ARCHIE GOODWIN. George played a freelance detective. I know Lee from MATT HOUSTON and PARADISE(which was later titled GUNS OF PARADISE). George did some early eps of Matt Houston but I didn't see any of them. P.S. Lee Horsley was one of the most attractive men on TV-and a good actor. BUDDY EBSEN was on MATT HOUSTON the final season as UNCLE ROY-a retired detective who helps his nephew Matt. I've mentioned before that I am a big fan of Buddy's.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-76359014609687255912021-03-15T11:21:56.899-07:002021-03-15T11:21:56.899-07:00I'll have rewatch the pilot. Jimmy more than h...I'll have rewatch the pilot. Jimmy more than held his own with the adults in the cast of SOAP. Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-53618644373052925922021-03-15T10:06:32.320-07:002021-03-15T10:06:32.320-07:00JIMMY BAIO is 59 today! I remember him from his MA...JIMMY BAIO is 59 today! I remember him from his MATLOCK episode which is from the first season(1986-87). It was titled THE RAT PACK and the main guest stars were TIMOTHY BUSFIELD, GREG EVIGAN and DESI ARNAZ, JR. You may recall Jimmy from SOAP(as BILLY TATE). Jimmy and SCOTT BAIO are cousins. According to imdb Jimmy's first credit is the pilot ep/TV movie of...ELLERY QUEEN! (He played a graffiti artist.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-7642714710982301392021-03-13T05:02:22.894-08:002021-03-13T05:02:22.894-08:00Indeed. I believe that after Columbo, NBC had fait...Indeed. I believe that after Columbo, NBC had faith in Levinson and Link but not enough faith in their audience.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-48585483029017484082021-03-13T05:01:36.160-08:002021-03-13T05:01:36.160-08:00Filmed in Canada with a great repertory cast of pl...Filmed in Canada with a great repertory cast of players, plus great production values A Nero Wolfe Mystery was a great program. I can't believe it was 20 years ago! Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-2020405065605219822021-03-13T02:45:43.053-08:002021-03-13T02:45:43.053-08:00I always thought this show might have had a longer...I always thought this show might have had a longer run had it been on PBS. It seemed a bit to "smart" for network TV at the time.J-Dubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01761775598344163726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-44800400277703250502021-03-12T09:14:11.201-08:002021-03-12T09:14:11.201-08:00TIMOTHY HUTTON played ARCHIE GOODWIN on the 2001-2...TIMOTHY HUTTON played ARCHIE GOODWIN on the 2001-2002 series NERO WOLFE. It aired on A&E and ran for two seasons(20 episodes). It starred MAURY CHAYKIN. I didn't watch the show but I saw some previews. Timothy directed 7 episodes. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-55221591593824109772021-03-11T15:59:59.084-08:002021-03-11T15:59:59.084-08:00On his show Leverage, Timothy Hutton dressed as &q...On his show Leverage, Timothy Hutton dressed as "Ellery Queen as played by Jim Hutton for a costume party. <br /><br />Ellery Queen is a delightful program. I bought the DVD set a few years ago because I remembered it so fondly from the original run. I believe it is available on Amazon Prime or some streaming service. Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-11474863745407076372021-03-11T15:57:59.208-08:002021-03-11T15:57:59.208-08:00I have seen Ralph Bellamy and William Gargan play ...I have seen Ralph Bellamy and William Gargan play Ellery Queen, both with Charley Grapewin (The Wizard of Oz) as Inspector Queen. I haven't seen any of the other movies. Hugh Marlowe layed Ellery on radio and an early TV show featured Lee Bowman - which was alluded to in one of the 1975 program's episodes.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-18616729191189061502021-03-11T15:41:49.841-08:002021-03-11T15:41:49.841-08:00I don't know why the 1971 movie made Inspector...I don't know why the 1971 movie made Inspector Queen Ellery's uncle unless it had something to do with their contrasting accents.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-28397207701214329602021-03-11T14:06:26.308-08:002021-03-11T14:06:26.308-08:00I'm aware of the Ellery Queen TV show but have...I'm aware of the Ellery Queen TV show but have never seen an episode. It sounds like something I would like. BTW, Timothy Hutton looks so much like his dad! Diary of a Movie Maniachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06369840042291247030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-29378791612947278282021-03-11T09:44:29.033-08:002021-03-11T09:44:29.033-08:00I meant a couple of years ago. Have you seen very ...I meant a couple of years ago. Have you seen very many actors play ELLERY QUEEN? JIM HUTTON was a good and very likable actor. He had a quality in his comedic movies that makes me think of DEAN JONES.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-68510111919778588652021-03-11T09:38:04.967-08:002021-03-11T09:38:04.967-08:00In 1975 THE APPLE DUMPLING GANG was tenth on the l...In 1975 THE APPLE DUMPLING GANG was tenth on the list of blockbuster movies. As you know DAVID WAYNE had a part in that movie. So did HARRY MORGAN. According to wiki Harry played INSPECTOR QUEEN in a TV-Movie with PETER LAWFORD in 1971. However, he was ELLERY's uncle, not his dad. I remember a couple of years age you mentioned the MURDER, SHE WROTE ep with HARRY MORGAN. P.S. FARLEY GRANGER also did a M.S.W. ep!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-37216298076593347932021-03-10T10:43:10.491-08:002021-03-10T10:43:10.491-08:00Thanks. It was great fun revisiting and choosing s...Thanks. It was great fun revisiting and choosing screenshots for this blogathon. It is frustrating that the network didn't realize what a gem they had in Ellery Queen.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-73563957583271952742021-03-10T10:35:38.718-08:002021-03-10T10:35:38.718-08:00This is a great choice for the blogathon, with its...This is a great choice for the blogathon, with its '40s high society setting and great cast. I remember enjoying Ellery Queen and being disappointed when it was canceled. Somehow though, I had forgotten the bit where Ellery breaks the 4th wall and asks the audience if they've solved the mystery. Love all the screenshots!Brianhttps://www.filmsfrombeyond.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-22479787732655122042021-03-09T14:20:05.887-08:002021-03-09T14:20:05.887-08:00David Wayne as a mystery writer - what would Eller...David Wayne as a mystery writer - what would Ellery say?Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-5525209791281385912021-03-09T06:43:27.303-08:002021-03-09T06:43:27.303-08:00Like GEORGE WYNER, DAVID WAYNE worked with an actr...Like GEORGE WYNER, DAVID WAYNE worked with an actress who played FALLON, the daughter of ALEXIS(JOAN COLLINS). David worked with PAMELA SUE MARTIN, the original Fallon. It was on an ep of NANCY DREW in 1977-Pamela Sue was the star of the show. I didn't see the episode but it was set on a cruise ship and David played...a mystery writer!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com