challenge: Why did Rex Stout initially refuse to allow film adaptations of his Nero Wolfe novels?
  
  A. He was unhappy with the quality of previous film adaptations
  B. He was holding out for a better offer from a different studio
  C. He was opposed to the idea of Nero Wolfe being portrayed by a specific actor
  D. He didn't think the characters would translate well to the screen
  Answer: 