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Episode 423 Nigel the Bruce (Sherlock Holmes & Screen Guild Theatre)

Published: Feb. 7, 2021, 5 a.m.

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In 14 films and hundreds of radio episodes, Nigel Bruce personified Dr. Watson for generations of Sherlock Holmes fans. The actor created a companion for Sherlock Holmes who was avuncular, fiercely loyal, and awestruck at his friend\'s deductive powers. We\'ll hear Bruce opposite Basil Rathbone in "The Telltale Pigeon Feathers" (originally aired on Mutual on January 21, 1946) and with Tom Conway in "The Adventure of the Elusive Emerald" (originally aired on ABC on December 14, 1946). Plus, Bruce recreates his role from\\xa0Suspicion in a production of\\xa0The Lady Esther Screen Guild Theatre (originally aired on CBS on January 21, 1946).

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