That sharp turn Peter Falk made with a stunned face, turning into a compliant realisation... Oh man, what a delicious act

This was a good solid episode. The Lieutenant showed real compassion for the aging movie queen. Sad that at the end of Peter Faulks life he suffered a similar affliction, may he Rest In Peace 🙏

@abdelkhaleksidhoum3999

2 жыл бұрын

Yes.

@mikebasil4832

2 жыл бұрын

I’m sure that Peter Falk was always particularly proud of this episode for showing Columbo at his most humanely best. R.I.P., Peter.

@vladchan

2 жыл бұрын

She was only 48 at the time. But they gave her that grand old movie queen outfit and hairdo and cigarette holder.

@MacJaxonManOfAction

7 ай бұрын

@@mikebasil4832 The sad fact is, towards the end he couldn't even remember playing Columbo.

Columbo usually had admiration for his adversary. He respected their skills and talent. This episode also showed his compassionate side. A bittersweet conclusion.

Columbo, the detective with a heart. Sometimes a police officer has to use discretion. He occasionally showed a great deal of respect towards his suspects and this was an example.

Not just some of the best Columbo ever... One of the best bits of writing and acting, we were treated to on television ever.

It's sad to think that Peter Falk suffered pretty much the same memory loss dementia malady at the end of his life and career that this woman did in this episode.

@garyjones2561

2 жыл бұрын

Oh my, you're right. Yikes!

@da.reverend

2 жыл бұрын

I was just thinking the same thing.

@gerardoimbriani9698

2 жыл бұрын

Peter Falk died ten years ago. In june. I cant believe. Im very very sad.

@Sunshine-zm1fx

2 жыл бұрын

@@gerardoimbriani9698 My husband told me that Peter Falk had died when we were about to go into a store. I had to go back to the car to cry for 10 minutes before I could get myself together and go into the store. I was gutted. It was so sad.

@gerardoimbriani9698

2 жыл бұрын

@@Sunshine-zm1fx Peter Falk as my father was born in September, Peter 16th sept, my father 29th sept. Same year: 1927. So i love all his film and telefilm.

The story was tragic all around. Kudos to the writers for finding a story that could do that without betraying Columbo.

@kyodoconsultingtraining967

2 жыл бұрын

Nicely out. And John Dehner was great as Janet Leigh's former acting/dance partner.

@SparrowNoblePoland

2 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't say letting someone responsible go would be betraying Columbo. There was another episode when he let a person co-responsible go freely. He knew mother and daughter were responsible, but agreed to arrest only mother and completely ignored daughter's part, even aided her escape.

@parasharkchari

2 жыл бұрын

It appears to be an adaptation of the classic film, Sunset Boulevard. Gloria Swanson's portrayal really leaned into the whole delusions of grandeur thing, but that doesn't really work for Columbo. That too, the murder in Sunset was no mystery, but again, for Columbo, that doesn't work. But yeah, the writers did a good job adapting it so that it wasn't entirely out of place.

@actioncom2748

2 жыл бұрын

@@parasharkchari I just saw Sunset Boulevard last month. I agree, this episode took an inspiration from it.

One of the most bittersweet endings of a Columbo-Case ever. It showed that Columbo is a real compassionate and caring man. It is visible often in small scenes. For example in one case he questioned a suspect which really was shaken cause: No alibi, a motive, criminal past... First thing he said: "Dont worry. I know you have not murdered him cause the murder was left handed, was way taller than you and tried to look it the way that you are the culprit" And of course: Columbo always respected the good sides of the persons he hunted. If they had good sides.

"might take a couple of months"........."yes- yes it might"

That final scene was one of the very best of the entire series.

Can we just talk about how great this actress was? I think she really nailed the expressions of someone afflicted by this kind of disease. It made this episode feel extremely real.

This episode's ending always brings tears to my eyes. I don't think what she did was right but it's so sad that even though she wanted to act again, she can't. It makes the murder of her husband all the more pointless and sad.

Damned onions...didn't think that'd happen at the end of a Colombo episode.

@kyodoconsultingtraining967

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. Onions.....odd though, none were around and yet every time I watch that episode it seems like some one is cutting onions somewhere.

This scene gets me misty eyed.

@kyodoconsultingtraining967

2 жыл бұрын

Yup. You are absolutely right!!

I think John Payne did an excellent job in this episode. Janet Leigh's final shot as she watches the film is just haunting and heartbreaking. So well acted! You have three pros at the top of their craft in this final scene.

This was more than any other episode the quintessential salute to the hay day and to the Golden Stars of Hollywood.

An absolute gem of an episode and one of Peter Falk's top 4 episodes. He loved working with Janet Leigh.

@2:17 The way she delivers that line, with everything considered… 😭😭

@kyodoconsultingtraining967

2 жыл бұрын

Janet was spot on!!

Wonderful to See Clips From " Forgotten Lady. " Guest Starring The Legend Janet Leigh , Playing Fading Actress Grace Wheeler Willis . Janet Won't Be Forgotten By Myself She Was Exceptional .

That episode disturbed me for days years ago, I'm still sad watching the end...

@kyodoconsultingtraining967

2 жыл бұрын

It choked me up.

I'm so looking forward to watching this episode. I've been recording all the episodes this summer, and I believe this episode is on my recorded list now. Obviously Janet Leigh is amazing, and Peter Falk himself. Having said that, I always loved John Payne, particularly in Miracle On 34th Street. He was an amazing actor in his own right.

In a career of brilliant episodes, this is the show's best.

@equisde8026

2 жыл бұрын

I would not say that

@BobSmith-mz1uo

2 жыл бұрын

@@equisde8026 I would definitely not say that either.

@equisde8026

2 жыл бұрын

@@BobSmith-mz1uo I think about RIP Mrs Columbo, Suitable for Framing or Negative Reaction…

What an amazing episode.

One of my favorite episodes.

My favorite Columbo ending.

Great episode; probably my favorite. The ending song & dance scene with the chorus and big band accompaniment seals the deal for me.

I always tear up at this moment. When he gives her a little kiss on the cheek. He loved her all throughout.

@MKtheinstrumentalist

2 жыл бұрын

Worst possible thread to say this on, but just thought I ought to let you know that your profile pic actually got me, it literally took me a full second after wiping the screen with the back of my finger to twig it. Congratulations good sir, you got one. [salutes]

I remember this episode well and it was I think it was the first time I saw Columbo in a tuxedo. I saw it first around the mid 1980's but I had seen the murderess Janet Leigh in the movie "Psycho" before that, when by comparison she was very young.

Excellent work by John Payne: Columbo passes him and says it won't take long to prove his confession is false; Ned says it might take a couple of months, and then stares Columbo down, as if he's asking Columbo to read between the lines. Then, when Columbo does so, the camera cuts back to Ned, who now has just the faintest trace of a smile, as it to say, "I'm glad we understand each other, lieutenant."

Great Columbo !!

Terrifying! One of the best episodes of Columbo.

Wonderful

Columbo the legend!

An officer and a gentleman....♡

Depressing ending.

This is the greatest scene in television history.

@lawrencetaylor4101

2 жыл бұрын

Difficult to argue with you. I never tire of watching it.

Just like sunset Blvd.

Truly shows the empathy Columbo has with people -- and Peter Falk's great acting talent. One of the more interesting endings. Do you know how strange it is to see Columbo in a tuxedo? 😄

Is that sabata? From the 1969 western? One of the greatest movies ever.. esle greetings from Nairobi and Kampala, a Kenyan born and from Uganda folk too ok.

Wasn't this already uploaded? I swear I saw it on this channel a month ago

There is no justice without mercy. 💙 T.E.N.

This was one of the most satisfying endings of any Columbo - for way different reasons than when he catches Robert Culp or Patrick McGoohan. A lovely ending - Columbo is a good cop and he is not a slave of justice like Inspector Javert

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John got to kiss Maureen and Janet, lucky man.

@dmannevada5981

2 жыл бұрын

You said it, I always loved Maureen O'Hara, and John Payne as actors. Obviously watching Miracle on 34th Street is a holiday tradition, but I made it a tradition to watch it in July every year also, giving me a reprieve from the Las Vegas summer.

Eh? this was uploaded a few days ago. Why re-up it?

Columbo reminds me of Joseph Joestar

@zypalitra8080

2 жыл бұрын

A detective-based JJBA part would be golden.

@IEatSignificantAmountsOfAss

2 жыл бұрын

@@zypalitra8080 I mean, part 4 *is* about tracking down a serial killer.

@zypalitra8080

2 жыл бұрын

@@IEatSignificantAmountsOfAss True, but I'm talking about a noir-inspired 40's thriller. Something that looks like Casablanca or The Maltese Falcon.

@IEatSignificantAmountsOfAss

2 жыл бұрын

@@zypalitra8080 I'd absolutely watch that.

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One of the 2 times that I know that Columbo let a woman go . Do you know the other time ? Hint there were 2 participants in the murder.

@nickbarrale2636

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t remember the episodes name, but it was the one with Faye Dunaway.

@FIREBRAND38

2 жыл бұрын

@@nickbarrale2636 "It's All In the Game"

@lukacunningham342

2 жыл бұрын

Who else watched “Psycho” before or after you got this notification?

@freedomring4813

2 жыл бұрын

@@nickbarrale2636 Exactly, it was her daughter that he let go back over to Europe or wherever it was.

@garyjones2561

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, watched "It's All in the Game" last night.

At this point in their acting careers, both Peter Falk & John Payne were far bigger stars than than the fictional character played here by Janet Leigh.

Odd not to see Columbo in a trenchcoat

I know of two people that Columbo let go… this one and a mafia guy. However, I thought he should have let Ruth Gordon go in “Try and Catch Me” (and maybe Johnny Cash…I 💜 JC)!

@Farawaysoclose

2 жыл бұрын

Totally agreed-Wish we have a time machine----bring back the good-old days-hollywood today 2021 dont make good show anymore-sadly-------------Greetings from England

Some answers here

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Sad, because Peter Falk end with same desease

They don't make men like that anymore.

紳士はレディと結婚できなかったそういう話さ

I'm not referring to this specific episode , but were there any other fans of Columbo , like myself , who were often just annoyed by him and wanted the murderer to get away with it ?

@Lokietekk

2 жыл бұрын

Just once, old lady mystery's books writer.

@renerpho

Жыл бұрын

I can't say it's because I was annoyed by Columbo (I love him), but I always root for the killer. It's a fun way to watch the episode if you try to get away with the murder.

Most everything Columbo arrests people for in these shows is circumstantial at best and wouldnt even hold up in a court of law! A good lawyer would chew his cases up and spit him out! Buhahahahahahaha

This ending should have been in a classic old Hollywood movie, why waste it on a TV episode.

He should've arrested the murderer.

@lukacunningham342

2 жыл бұрын

So she could die like before she’s even on trial? What kind of *PSYCHO*-path are you? (Get the reference?)

@malisle13descendantslover46

2 жыл бұрын

@@lukacunningham342 thank you

@lauterunvollkommenheit4344

2 жыл бұрын

@@lukacunningham342 She killed her husband in cold blood to be able to start a new career in show business. The fact that she might die soon doesn't change that. (No, I don't get the PSYCHO reference.)

@ernee100

2 жыл бұрын

@@lauterunvollkommenheit4344 Vivían Leigh stared in Alfred Hitchcock's 'Psycho'. ...and I agree with Luka. Judgement awaits all men here or ultimately in front of God. She would not be aware, but it would wreck images of cultura Americana.

@tomcloss9764

2 жыл бұрын

@@lauterunvollkommenheit4344 , how come he didn't arrest her?

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America to which it stands one nation under God liberty and justice for all of us

@ALSmith-zz4yy

2 жыл бұрын

Which god? There are thousands.