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Columbo is an American crime drama centered on Lieutenant Columbo, a homicide detective with the Los Angeles Police Department. The show initially ran on NBC from 1971 to 1978 as part of *The NBC Mystery Movie*, later airing on ABC through 2003. It garnered numerous awards during its broadcast history, including multiple Primetime Emmy Awards for Peter Falk.
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What makes Columbo different from a normal whodunit?
Columbo uses an inverted mystery format: the audience usually sees the killer and crime at the beginning. The tension comes from watching Lieutenant Columbo slowly expose the mistake that traps the murderer.
Who played Lieutenant Columbo?
Peter Falk played Lieutenant Columbo. His wrinkled raincoat, polite manner, and famous 'one more thing' routine became the show's signature.
When did Columbo originally air?
Columbo became a regular part of NBC's Mystery Movie era in the 1970s, after earlier pilot films. It later returned on ABC, with episodes continuing into the early 2000s.
Are Columbo episodes connected in order?
Most episodes stand alone, with a new guest murderer and case each time. That makes it easy to watch famous episodes featuring actors such as Jack Cassidy, Robert Culp, Leonard Nimoy, or Patrick McGoohan without strict continuity.
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