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"Columbo" (1971)Original Air Date:
27 October 1971 (Season 1, Episode 3)Plot:
A war hero shoots and kills his business partner; an easily manipulated young divorcée is the only witness. full summary | add synopsisUser Comments:
An early Columbo! more (14 total)Cast
(Episode Complete credited cast) | Peter Falk | ... | Columbo |
 | Eddie Albert | ... | Maj. Gen. Martin J. Hollister |
| Kate Reid | ... | Mrs. Walters |
 | Suzanne Pleshette | ... | Helen Stewart |
| John Kerr | ... | Col. Roger Dutton |
 | Val Avery | ... | Harry Barnes |
 | Timothy Carey | ... | Bert |
| Clete Roberts | ... | TV Newsman |
| Ron Castro | ... | Officer Sanchez |
| Glen Vernon | ... | 1st Officer |
| Jim Pelham | ... | 2nd Officer (as Jimmy Pelham) |
| James Halferty | ... | 1st Marine Cadet (as Jim Halferty) |
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USA:72 min | Italy:70 minCountry:
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1.33 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Finland:K-7 (2004)Fun Stuff
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When Columbo flashes his badge in this episode, his first name can be seen, alongside his photo (it's Frank). moreGoofs:
Crew or equipment visible: During a conversation between Columbo and Mrs. Walters a microphone is visible at the ceiling. moreFAQ
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Columbo must have been starting when they aired this episode. Granted, it could have been better but it could have been worse as well. Anyway, Suzanne Pleshette guest stars as a witness to a possible murder. It happens on the water in marina area of Los Angeles, California where most of Columbo episodes have been filmed. Anyway, she becomes a target for the criminal and of course, Columbo has to figure out who killed a military man. Anyway, it's a typical Columbo and I'm sorry that it's not one of my favorites but I'm Columbo fanatic and I adore him and I'll take him whenever I can get so this episode is not one of my favorites but it may be yours. Give it a chance and watch for yourself as well. If you love Columbo, you'll definitely love this episode.