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  • 1971
  • TV-14
  • NBC
  • 1971
  • TV-14
  • NBC
Columbo

Summary Many criminals made the mistake of underestimating Lieutenant Columbo, a homicide investigator with a crumpled trench-coat and a beat-up car, who certainly acted as an incompetent bumbler. But he was so polite to every suspect, and he talked so much about his wife (who we never got to see on any episode, but who many believe later had...

Created By: Richard Levinson, William Link

  • 1971
  • TV-14
  • NBC
  • 1971
  • TV-14
  • NBC

Columbo

10 Seasons
Season 1 Premiere: Sep 15, 1971
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User Score Universal Acclaim Based on 32 User Ratings
8.3
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Summary Many criminals made the mistake of underestimating Lieutenant Columbo, a homicide investigator with a crumpled trench-coat and a beat-up car, who certainly acted as an incompetent bumbler. But he was so polite to every suspect, and he talked so much about his wife (who we never got to see on any episode, but who many believe later had...

Created By: Richard Levinson, William Link

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Peter Falk

Columbo, Lt. Columbo

Mike Lally

Bartender, Police Photographer, Security Guard

John Finnegan

Barney, 1st Workman, Assistant Director

Bruce Kirby

Sergeant George Kramer, Lab Attendant Doug, Sgt. Phil Brindle

Dianne Travis

Blonde At Birthday Of Mrs Hayward, Blonde In Road, Blonde Instructor

Vito Scotti

Chadwick, Maitre d', Mr. Grindell

Ed McCready

Detective #2, Ed, Man In Bar

Fred Draper

Cab Driver, David Morris, Dr. Murcheson

Shera Danese

Cathleen Calvert, Eve Plummer, Molly

Patrick McGoohan

Col. Lyle C. Rumford, Eric Prince, Nelson Brenner

Robert Culp

Dr. Bart Kepple, Investigator Brimmer, Jordan Rowe, Paul Hanlon

Val Avery

Artie Jessup, Harry Barnes, Louie, Ralph Dobbs

Steven Gilborn

George

Jerome Guardino

Sergeant Burke, Harris, Sgt. Burke

Gerry Okuneff

Dealer, Patrolman, Plainclothes Detective, Walter Sterling

Primo López

Decorator, Party Guest, Reporter, Waiter

Jack Cassidy

Ken Franklin, Riley Greenleaf, The Great Santini

Alan Fudge

David Chase, Mr. Harrow, Mr. Redman

Arlene Martel

Gloria West, Salesgirl, Tanya Baker

Richard Stahl

Ballistics Man, Burton, Mr. Fremont

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User Score
Universal Acclaim Based on 32 User Ratings
8.3
88% Positive
28 Ratings
6% Mixed
2 Ratings
6% Negative
2 Ratings

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User Score
Universal Acclaim Based on 32 User Ratings
8.3
88% Positive
28 Ratings
6% Mixed
2 Ratings
6% Negative
2 Ratings

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Production Company:
  • NBC Universal Television
Initial Release Date: Sep 15, 1971
Number of seasons: 10 Seasons
Rating: TV-14
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Awards

Golden Globes, USA
• 2 Wins & 15 Nominations
Primetime Emmy Awards
• 13 Wins & 39 Nominations
TP de Oro, Spain
• 2 Wins & 4 Nominations

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