Columbo

Is a Big Mistake a Fast Fail?

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“Commissioner, I believe you’re making a mistake here, sir…” “Don’t be ridiculous. I saw it, I tell you… There were no other witnesses.” “Columbo” A Friend in Deed (TV Episode 1974) Demystifying the Beats: Fast Fail“A Friend Indeed” (1974), is one of my favorite Columbo episodes. And it makes a great illustration for one of … Read more

Better Whittle Suspects – A Friend Indeed

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Demystifying the Beats: Whittle Suspects “But there’re a couple of things that don’t add up.” “Like what?” “Well, for one thing, the fingerprints.” “Come on, come on, Columbo. There were no fingerprints!” “That’s what I mean, sir.” “Columbo” A Friend in Deed (TV Episode 1974) “A Friend Indeed,” is one of my favorite Columbo episodes. … Read more