Join us as we return to The Adventures of Ellery Queen for an episode entitled, “Number 31!” Ellery Queen begins working on a case of overseas smuggling, but is interrupted by the seemingly unrelated disappearance of a butler. As Queen investigates the two cases, he finds they both significantly feature the number 31, suggesting that they are connected! If Queen can’t crack the smuggling case, will it cause an international scandal? Will the guest armchair detective find the solution to the crime? What sort of pizza is Ellery Queen most like? Listen for yourself and find out! Then vote and let us know what you think!
1. Celebrity guest Kent Smith is best known as the husband of the “cat woman” in the 1942 film Cat People.
2. I think Pip was played by a young Tony Randall…
I agree about Tony Randall.
Contrary to your thoughts, I found this episodes approach to the African-American roles disingenuous and condescending. The excessive use of the word “sir” made me uncomfortable and cringe while listening. I felt they were posing based on someone’s hollow boardroom decision, rather than actually living it out. (Not unlike so many do today.) Perhaps I’m viewing their era with an overly critical eye, considering where we are today…