Special features: Prescription: Murder [Made-for-TV movie that was the original series pilot], and Ransom for a dead man [Made-for-TV movie that was the second pilot for the series]. Title from container. 'Prescription: murder' movie was originally broadcast in 1968. 'Ransom for a dead man' movie was originally broadcast in 1971. Episodes originally aired on television during the 1971-1972 season. Starring, Peter Falk ; Guest stars include: Robert Culp, Ray Milland, Eddie Albert, Suzanne Pleshette, Don Ameche, Leslie Nielsen, Roddy McDowall.
Contents:
Prescription: murder -- Ransom for a dead man -- Murder by the book -- Death lends a hand -- Dead weight -- Suitable for framing -- Lady in waiting -- Short fuse -- Blueprint for murder.
Summary:
Columbo, a disheveled, cigar-chomping, trench coat-wearing police lieutenant, who appears to be an incompetent bumbler. Despite his appearance, Columbo is the shrewdest, most resourceful detective in the LAPD.
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