Nero Wolfe was a detective show starring William Conrad as the Rex Stout title creation. 
Nero Wolfe was a large private detective who used his deductive powers instead of his own 
legwork to solve cases. 
His assistant, Archie gathered clues. 
Wolfe did occasionally leave his brownstone apartment but opted to spend time growing 
his prize-winning orchids. 
The show appeared on NBC on Fridays from 9:00-10:00 p.m. until April, after which it aired 
on Tuesdays from 10:00-11:00 p.m