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Season 1, Episode 19

The Adventure of the Tyrant of Tin Pan Alley

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Air Date: 1976-03-07

Overview: The radio payola scandals of the 1940's and 50's are recalled in this episode. Simon Brimmer once again tries to best Ellery and once again falls short. The plot concerns the murder of popular songwriter Alvin Winer during the musical interlude on a radio show when he goes to the station's record library to find a record. Ellery once again must clear a friend who had just accused Winer of stealing his song.

Runtime: 60 minutes

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Guest Stars

Polly Bergen Image

Polly Bergen

John Hillerman Image

John Hillerman

Ken Berry Image

Ken Berry

Michael Callan Image

Michael Callan

Norman Fell Image

Norman Fell

Albert Salmi Image

Albert Salmi

Rudy Vallee Image

Rudy Vallee

Dori Brenner Image

Dori Brenner

Vince Howard Image

Vince Howard

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