The Impolite Corpse

Ladies and gentlemen, that phone bell means adventure. Hello? Hello? The young man answering the phone is Archie Goodwin. And the mountain of a man, engaged in deep thought in the oversized armchair is Nero Wolfe.

What was that somebody's going to be murdered who has no manners? Well, what do you want Nero Wolfe to do? Teach him manners? Oh. Hold on. Mr. Wolfe. Yes, Archie. We've got a prospective client.

In case someone she knows gets murdered, she'd like you to do something about it. Very well, however advised her. Yes. Not to get murdered as sieve. I never take a corpse or a client. Haha.

The greatest detective in the world. Yes, Archie is so right. He is the greatest detective in the world. And the fattest and the least energetic.

He's Nero Wolfe, created by Rex Stout, and brought to you over this NBC network in a new series of adventures by Mr. Sidney Green Street. Tonight it's the case of the Importite Corps. It began on a certain night at 840 when Walter Channing, an advertising executive, was dictating in his office to his charming secretary, Brenda Bartley.

Brenda, take a memo. Yes, Mr. Channing. This is to be mimeographed and sent to the entire staff. The entire staff, yes, yes. Notice, effective at once, one hour lunch periods will be strictly enforced. employees will post time of departure and time of return. Yes, what is it?

Mr. Channing... Bennett, I'm busy. Well, I have got to see you, Mr. Channing. About this afternoon. This afternoon was unfortunate, Bennett, but it happened. I lost my temper. I'm sorry. Oh, my. Mr. Channing, I've been with the firm for 14 years, and I...