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This is an EXCELLENT series of one hour whodunnits, with expert casting, directing, acting, and writing. As well, it is set in the 1940s which adds interest regarding wardrobe, sets/styles, and customs of that day. Asa result, this will never really go "out of date". Regular stars Jim Hutton and David Wayne were perfectly believable as son and father, and the guest casts always had veteran, often legendary screen stars. VERY enjoyable fun, and an example of how good TV can be even if circa mid 1970s.
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Discs did not operate properly, cut off and froze in mid play. EBay forced to step in to get refund.
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An absolutely fantastic collection. As with all Ellery Queen Mysteries,you don't know who dunit until at the end of each episode, when Jim Hutton turns to the camera and sums up all the clues for you. What I really love is all the great actors who guest starred in each episode. Ida Lupino, Vincent Price, Ray Milland to name a few. A who's who of old time Hollywood, which is fitting as the episodes are set in the late 1940's. And more, if you watch closely, you see many well known actors of today getting their first roles, such as John Larroquette playing a bellboy in the episode about The Mummy's Curse. I first saw these shows in their original runs, and they are every bit just as good today.
Great series!!! I totally missed it when it came out. A bit pricey for only 22 episodes but there are a dearth of these DVDs available. One disc, however, will only play in a BluRay player instead of a DVD. Oh, I defy you sleuths to figure out the murderer in ANY of these episodes! Four stars instead of five due to the price and one finicky DVD.
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I watched the series for the one season it was on in the 70's, due to the short run and limited number of episodes it isn't in syndication so I bought the DVD since there are no new shows to watch during the pandemic
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