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Ellery Queen S1E19 — The Adventure of the Tyrant of Tin Pan Alley

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Ellery Queen•Season 1•Episode 19

The Adventure of the Tyrant of Tin Pan Alley

8.1/10 · 126 votesMar 7, 197660 min

Ranked #8 of 22 in Season 1•+0.1 vs season avg

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

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Jim Hutton

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Ellery Queen

David Wayne

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Tom Reese

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Episode Summary

"The Adventure of the Tyrant of Tin Pan Alley" is episode 19 of Ellery Queen season 1. It scored 8.1/10 from 126 votes, ranking #8 of 22 episodes this season (season average 8.0). It aired on March 7, 1976.

Next: E20 · The Adventure of Caesar's Last Sleep Best of Season 1