I didn't blog about this two weeks ago because I was sure you'd shred the list.

I will add my list of the best detective television shows, which I would have mentioned had I blogged about this.

The two best ran in the 70s, before I was old enough to understand either. Both are set in Los Angeles, for some reason. The best detective show of all time, for its intricacy, wit, and unforgettable main character, is Columbo. The show is essentially a British drawing room mystery, but the twist is that we're told in advance, before the main character ever appears, who did it and how. The mystery is how Columbo will solve the crime. The seasons to watch, on dvd if one is interested, are 1, 2, and 4.

The second best is The Rockford Files. This show is all personality and writing. Plots are thin, dialogue are all. James Garner, always a sexy yet avuncular figure, shines as a Phillip Marlowe for the more or less modern age.

Another favorite is Nero Wolfe, which used to run on A & E, before A & E became the Dominic Wolfe true crime channel. This is straight Christie stuff, but well written and acted.

I agree that Connelly and George are serious omissions from the list, but still found many authors I need to read among the known favorites.