As she obliges, Benedict wraps a heavy ashtray in a cloth andclocks her around the back of the swede with it. I dont think Benedict would cave in on the evidence of the lapel flower. However, he is in a difficult situation.his mistress insists he must marry her and make an honest woman of her or else. Great episode though, and wish Cassavetes could have done one more episode with his good friend Peter Falk. Hes an English actor, his accent is a North Western one and sounds Mancunian to me. If I were a musician in his orchestra, I would be very confused. The cheating doesnt prove the murder and the ending could more so prove Alex was cheating, rather than being a murderer. Given the friendship between Falk and Cassavetes, I'm a little disappointed that some of the interplay between them is less entertaining than it could be at times, especially during the scene where Columbo asks Benedict how much he pays in taxes, how much his house his worth, etc. Yet for all that, I can understand why many fans love Etude in Black. Report wrong / missing information. the wife in Greenhouse Jungle(she was equally annoying in the final Star Trek OS episode), Justin and Coop in Columbo Goes To College, that poker playing douche bag constantly doing impersonations in Uneasy Lies The Crown, Ida Lupino and her zombie cult sidekick in Swan Song, Mrs. Peck in Double Shock, Alvin Deshler in Negative Reaction (horrible acting), George Wendt in Strange Bedfellows . One thing I like about Etude is the inexplicable appearance of long-time character actor Henry Beckman at the murder scene. #Columbo #ltcolumbo #peterfalk #classictv #70s #1972, The official Columbo pilot Ransom for a Dead Man first aired 52 years ago, on March 1, 1971. Yes, very good friends and drinking buddies by all accounts. The Maestro's house also was featured in Ellery Queen: The Adventure of the Mad Tea Party (1975). Coincidentally, in both episodes, the murderer was a conductor. For more than 40 years, Peter Falk entered living rooms around the world as Lieutenant Columbo, an unconventional L.A. homicide detective known for his rumpled raincoat and trademark cigar. The heart wants to love Etude in Black. As someone who has played in a classical orchestra and knows the basic conducting skills, I can confirm that his conducting is completely off. It would have been easy for the script to include a reference to these particular carnations being absolutely unique to the region and that the one found at the crime scene could only have come from Janices garden. Thanks for sharing. Although all signs point to a suicide, little things immediately bother Columbo. This means the note must have been typed, taken out and then replaced which doesnt tally with suicide. He puts her body in the kitchen, turns on the gas, and inserts the suicide note into Jenifers typewriter. tude in Blackis the first episode of the second season of Columbo and the tenth episode overall. Good times. After the meeting with the girl where they discuss a name for the dog, Columbo ponders out loud to the dog asking him if he'd like to be called Beethoven. Just about the only character that irks is the precocious Audrey Jennifers pre-teen neighbour whose sassy attitude towards Columbo and his lack of pet-tending skillz quickly starts to grate. Alex Benedict Charles Macaulay. Ken Franklin couldve talked his way out of that fixin a second. What else is nine miles? Andif youll hear me out, Ill state my case. And thats a pretty cool thought. But, in terms of *acting* alone, I think Cassavetes does a great job in this episode, as does Myrna Loy. Interesting, and surprising, factoid about Hopkins. Cassavetes shorter haircut is testament to it being filmed weeks later and cut in to bump up the running time. Despite all this, Columbo withholds two key pieces of info from their first few meetings: He may keep schtum about his background, but Columbos actions at the murder scene signal his suspicions. The aggression displayed by Columbo here was dialled right down when he returned to screens three years later Its a classic unsettling move by the Lieutenant, visiting his quarry in their own backyard while never asking a single question relevant to the case and leaving with an autograph for his wife. (as Dick De Benedictis) (music score) Cinematography by Harry L. Wolf . Not only is he toting the keyboard around, he actually strikes a couple of keys. All Rights Reserved. Co-starring Lee Grant, Harold Gould and Patricia Mattick, its a big-budget spectacular that wowed viewers and critics alike 1), Columbo | Murder Under Glass (Season 7, Ep. TV show line-ups didnt come much stronger. The cast includes Rosemary's Baby John Cassavetes as the maestro, his wife played by Blythe Danner (Gwyneth Paltrow's mom) and his mother-in-law played by Myrna Loy (one of America's greatest leading actresses in film of our time). He never moved his hands with the correct timing of the music and, his overly dramatic directing, made him look like a swordsman, aggressively attacking his musicians. I was bowled over by the directing from the beginning.Colasanto's artistic decisions are magnificent throughout. There is the point that a flower wouldnt necessarily provoke a confession. The return journey to Jenifer Welles house. He then returns hiscar to the garage, seemingly not considering the odometer will show the mileage increase. His own ability to trip her phone number off the tip of his tongue alerts his wifes suspicions, though, who struggles to maintain her belief in her man for the rest of the episode. Benedict has balls, Ill give him that, Entering the house, Benedict pashes with Jennifer, who gives him an ultimatum: tell your wife about us, or I will! Still, its length is not the sole reason why Etude remains on the fringes of my Columbo favourites. This time, the episode focuses in on classical music at the Hollywood Bowl, one of L.A.'s attractions. COLUMBO was an unusual television program in that it was broadcast irregularly, but each episode was either 90 or 120 minutes long, a length more common to films than television series'. I dont think Benedict would cave in on the evidence of the lapel flower. Such moments are always to be treasured Murder Case (Season 6, Ep. Itsfun stuff, but its not strictly necessary and wasnt part of the original story. For example, one concert at the Hollywood Bowl in the 1970s featured the LA Philharmonic playing alongside the rock band Deep Purple. As Columbos investigations continue, we fall into the same delightful pattern the show so enamoured us with in Season 1. Motion capture is a fascinating art form. The flower puts him at the scene, but the time isnt indicated. He even seeks assistance from an unlikely source: young Audrey, Jennifers precocious next door neighbour (for precocious read annoying). Hes a kind of burned-out old guy that the Lts using for exposition about the victim and its like, ok, is he the coroner or a neighbor, or a figment of Columbos imagination, or what? As a diehard fan of Columbo, I thought his performance in Etude was first-rate. Peter Falk stars as the well-known Det. Many even rate it as their single favourite episode. Did I scare you? Columbo: tude in Black (1972) was originally written by Steven Bochco as a regular 90-minute episode; however, it was decided at the last minute to make it into a 120-minute episode. Another freeze frame clearly shows a carnation in his lapel. And when we says nap, what we really mean is ice-cold, premeditated MURDER. The LA Philharmonic did some unusual and innovative programs even back then. Paul Rifkin: James Olson Just saw this episode and it is one of my favorites. Great format, and Peter Falk's character extremely goodwonderfully quirky, he can take his place next to Poirot, Miss Marple, and also the likes of Marlowe and Rick Diamond. You knew from the very beginning, didnt you?. What was the music that was playing whilst alex conducted on the night of the murder? This is one of the few 'cop shows' I ever watch because it's based in human interaction and pyschological issues, not in violent shocks. Cassavetes is the celebrated conductor of an acclaimed symphony orchestra in the Leonard Bernstein tradition who is having an affair with a young pianist Anjanette Comer. John Cassavetes guest stars in the Season 2 opener and I have something to say about incidental music.Link to the infamous Dick Cavett episode: https://www.y. He assures her hell break the bad news to Janice ASAP, and tasks Jenniferwith playing a heart-warming ditty on the piano. And thanks, as ever, for reading. I think the unique qualities of this particular Columbo episode may have been largely due to the relationship between Falk and Cassavetes off screen, but it certainly worked in this show. ETUDE IN BLACK is one of the strongest of the early COLUMBO episodes, where it seemed the writers could do no wrong. Thanks to IMDb, I have my answer - she was five months' pregnant. The scene eats up more than five minutes without ostensibly progressing the plot at all. Music Contact Instagram; Twitter; Back to Site; Online Store by Big Cartel. Also, when Columbo is playing "Chopsticks" on the piano on that same stage, there are no effects at all. Shows what an absolutely uncaring git he was. The entire symphony orchestra would normally wear pink carnations and Benedicts being absent on concert footage would alert Columbo to his potential guilt. So scenes that could have been raced through were drawn out to the nth degree. Cassavetes is impressiveenough, but to have silver screen Goddess Myrna Loy also gracing the episode was a real coup. When the orchestra plays, a large "recording studio" echo chamber (or possibly a "plate" reverb) is heard. Completely agree, both murderer and victim were narcissistic and selfish. Before the killing, however, Benedict has gotsome work to do. She may be right about Alexs loyalties, but badly misjudges his reaction. S02:E03 - The Most Crucial Game Did Coach from Cheers direct this episode? Have some respect for musicians, for human beings in general. S02:E02 - Etude in Black The mistress of a symphony conductor plans to go public with his extramarital activities. Cassavetes, whom I feel is overrated as both an actor and director seemed to move through his role giving only half an effort. 6, "Pastoral". Of all the Columbo villians, he had the most disagreeable disposition I can remember. The blog for those who LOVE Lieutenant Columbo. it actually WASNT the money. Hes got 99 problems, but Jennifer Welles aint one of them anymore. Such moments are always to be treasured Only the jokes on Columbo this time, as Audrey IDs drunkard Paul instead of Benedict. He assures her hell break the bad news to Janice ASAP, and tasks Jenniferwith playing a heart-warming ditty on the piano. If nothing else, one has to admire his chutzpah but I really dont consider his actions very plausible if avoiding attention was his goal. Very entertaining. Too bad it wasnt a better movie overall. It becomes especially striking with the jazz orchestra where the sound and the musicians motions dont really match not to mention that the sound is very dry and studio-like. Blythe Danner plays the semi-suspicious wife, Myrna Loy her rich mother and James Olson a trumpet-playing former beau of the mistress. Joining Peter Falk were screen icons John Cassavetes and Myrna Loy, as well as future superstar Blythe Danner. So 4th Movement or Movement 4, not Part #4 It has some marvellous momentsand is arguably the most ambitious episode since Ransom for a Dead Man. There are even cameos for the awesome Jimmy McEachin, as Benedicts sidekick William, and Pat Morita (AKA Mr Miyagi) as the mysteriously titled House Boy, who allows Columbo into the Benedict residence, so theres plenty tosurprise and delight the keenviewer. they shouldve had the mechanic say something admirable about the car, Does anybody know who played the mechanic Mike Goodman. Shots of Alexs imposing mansion and fancy car establish his wealth or rather, his dependence on his mother-in-laws wealth. Hardly, Maestro. He even seeks assistance from an unlikely source: young Audrey, Jennifers precocious next door neighbour (for precocious read annoying). Episode synopsis - Columbo Etude in Black Musical Maestro Alex Benedict (John Cassavetes) has a problem - and one that threatens his glittering career as a celebrity conductor. Motion capture is a fascinating art form. Am I being fair? What Benedict doesn't count on though is a lieutenant named Columbo. After repeatedly saying how brilliant so many Columbo episodes are, it's time to honour an episode with maximum points. Gonna throw this out there that for me it's a top three all time Columbo "Ah fuck it, it's good enough.." moments of fake cringe. Scorsese did this every now and then. tude in Black- Sep 17, 1972 (98 min)CAST/CREW:Lieutenant Columbo: Peter FalkAlex Benedict: John CassavetesJennifer Welles: Anjanette ComerJanice Benedict: B. And thats a pretty cool thought. His plan is excellent and well executed and initially it looks like the victim committed suicide. #peterfalk #Columbo #ltcolumbo #classictv #70s #1971 #leegrant, Gee whizz is it really Monday already? It led to widespread padding out of scenes in the longer episodes. According to IMDB, Mike the mechanic was played by Don Knight. Episode synopsis - Columbo Etude in Black Musical Maestro Alex Benedict (John Cassavetes) has a problem - and one that threatens his glittering career as a celebrity conductor. Yes, Cheers was one of the great sitcoms with several Columbo ties besides Mr. Colasanto. The shots of Alex conducting the orchestra against the police search are a neat touch. In memoriam: the Columbo stars we lost in 2022. He was basically outed as cheating on Janice, not killing Wells. The jazz club reappeared later as the basement of the wax museum in Columbo: Dagger of the Mind (1972). On the other, itsmired in plot holes that prevent it delivering the sucker punch the lavish settings and big budget set it up for. A critic reviewing Rosemary's Baby talked about its casting. #Columbo #ltcolumbo #peterfalk #classictv #70s #1974, Colombo gets to fanboy in the company of silver screen icons Grace Wheeler and Ned Diamond in Forgotten Lady. The repetition isnt just about humanising his corpse, however. Columbo points out suicide notes are usually handwritten (Alex counters that Jenifer typed everything because her handwriting was illegible). (as Dick De Benedictis) (music score) Cinematography by Harry L. Wolf . Calling the Benedicts to the Hollywood Bowls recording studio to watch some video tapes of the previous concert, Columbo makes his case. For my money, the centralclue just isnt compelling enough. The scene is enlivened further as drunk trumpeter Paul aformer lover of Jennifers stumbles onto the scene, braying about howtheres no way Jennifer would take her own life. Its almost cinematic in scale, with its extensive use of location shooting and the epic orchestral score featuring Chopin, Beethoven and Mozart putting it a level above most episodes in terms of production values. Renowned symphony conductor Alex Benedict (John Cassavetes) has a problem - the pianist with whom he's having an affair threatens to go public if he doesn't leave his wife. If I were a musician in his orchestra, I would be very confused. Its now that Lieutenant Columbo is called into action. All Audio; This Just In; Grateful Dead; Netlabels; Old Time Radio; 78 RPMs and Cylinder Recordings; Top. The aggression displayed by Columbo here was dialled right down when he returned to screens three years later #Columbo #ltcolumbo #peterfalk #classictv #dennishopper #jamesgarner #rockford, My wishlist to celebrate Columbos 50th anniversary, Gone but not forgotten: remembering the life of Peter Falk, do vote for it here in the favourite episode poll, Contribute to this sites upkeep from just $3, Just one more think the psychology of Columbo, Columbo magazine covers from around the world, Episode review: Columbo Identity Crisis THE COLUMBOPHILE BLOG, Columbo top 10 episodes as voted for by the fans: 2020 edition, Public service announcement: February 2023, Episode review: Columbo Suitable for Framing. Durkee Blythe Danner. Addeddate 2018-02-28 04:28:17 Identifier 2.1EtudeInBlack Scanner Internet Archive HTML5 Uploader 1.6.3. plus-circle Add Review. Joining Peter Falk were screen icons John Cassavetes and Myrna Loy, as well as future superstar Blythe Danner. Arguably the best acted of all the Columbo episodes. Co-starring Lee Grant, Harold Gould and Patricia Mattick, its a big-budget spectacular that wowed viewers and critics alike Will it come back to haunt him? Not only is it charming in its own right, butthe momentalso leads into a delicious, extended hypothetical debate between the Lieutenant and Benedict about whether the Maestro could have committed the crime, and ends with Columbo shattering Benedicts impregnability byrevealing thathis superiors are letting him investigate the case as a homicide. You could say that about many a Columbo episode. The instinct of the dancer is to dance, not to act, thus a simple act of taking a sword off a table would become some kind of whimsical Bob Fosse review. This is one of those opinions where I am swimming against the tide, but I rank Etude in Black very, very low. Sorry Maestro, Although Nicholas Colasanto (AKA Coach in Cheers) is officially credited with having directed Etude in Black, word on the street is that both Falk and Cassavetes took onthe lions share of directorial duties. So there we have it. #Columbo #ltcolumbo #peterfalk #classictv #60s #1968 #katherinejustice, Peter Falk with Dennis Hopper and James Garner at a celebrity golf event, 2002 Youre da greatest, You can read my thoughts on Etude in Blacks top 5 scenes right here, Tags: Alex BenedictBlythe DannerDick De BenedictisDogEtude in BlackJames McEachinJanice BenedictJohn CassavetesLieutenant ColumboMyrna LoyNicholas ColasantoNick ColasantoPat MoritaPeter FalkStephen Bochco. Its a classic unsettling move by the Lieutenant, visiting his quarry in their own backyard while never asking a single question relevant to the case and leaving with an autograph for his wife. My first 'Columbo'. Studio Stella 0. If I havent instantly lost your respect and attention, Im grateful. Think of Carsinis real-time car manoeuvringin Any Old Port in a Storm; the endless garage investigation scene in Candidate for Crime; and the agonising wait for the computer printer in Exercise in Fatality. As someone who has played in a classical orchestra and knows the basic conducting skills, I can confirm that his conducting is completely off. Perhaps the person choosing the music wanted to choose obscure pieces, unlike the familiar ones heard in Etude in Black. Now here's something I've always wondered - had Gwenyth Paltrow been born when this episode was shot, or was Danner pregnant at the time? As Columbos investigations continue, we fall into the same delightful pattern the show so enamoured us with in Season 1. Glad someone else had the same reaction! tude in Black Columbo 6th Symphony, 4th Movement (uncredited) Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven Etudes, Op. With the carnation clue in mind, I put forward a tantalising alternative path the episode could have followed to lead to a much more damning indictment against Benedict. And while Etude was the first of these longer episodes, it suffers less than some that followed it because,unlike subsequent long episodes, Etudewas originally intended asa regular-length transmission. This Columbo episode is one of the better and perhaps one of my personal favorites. Alex Benedict is a famous conductor and musical genius who also has a weakness for the fairer sex. Not only is it charming in its own right, butthe momentalso leads into a delicious, extended hypothetical debate between the Lieutenant and Benedict about whether the Maestro could have committed the crime, and ends with Columbo shattering Benedicts impregnability byrevealing thathis superiors are letting him investigate the case as a homicide. THE COLUMBOPHILE BLOG 2023. This is as good as TV gets. The stories had a tendency to sag and the potential to loseviewersattention. Hes already faked a suicide note from Jennifer, so donning an amazingly conspicuous and memorable disguise of a long beige trench coat and HUGE sunglasses, Benedict sets out fromthe Bowl and jogs in broad daylight no less back to the car workshop. The aggression displayed by Columbo here was dialled right down when he returned to screens three years later His admission of guilt seems too convenient a way to paper over this rather feeble gotcha, which makes for an unsatisfying finale. Funny that they didnt use his etude in Gb major which is also nicknamed the black key etude. Having canvassed many a fans opinion on the matter over a period of years, Im fully aware thatEtudeis treasured by a high percentage ofColumbofans. Gaines name does not appear on the end credits of the original version as hes not in it. Etude in Black remains a top episode of the series. Directors Nicholas Colasanto John Cassavetes (uncredited) Peter Falk (uncredited) Writers Steven Bochco (teleplay by) I mean, seriously. Sadly, Alex's mother-in-law also happens to be the Patron-of-the-Arts and is pretty much the purse string that Alex's career hangs by, so leaving his wife by any means is not an opinion so, despite the ultimatum only having two choices, Alex plumps for a third murder. Cassavetes friendship with Falk was a crucial factor in him taking on the role of Alex Benedict and his casting was a seriously high-profile one by television standards. Blythe Danner was about five months pregnant with Gwyneth Paltrow during filming. He also engineers a solid alibi (the concert, plus his car is being worked on at the time). Lets apply our boutonnieres, leaf through our dog names dictionary, and bust out our MASSIVE robotic conducting arm moves tofind out if itll be a standing ovation or a Bronx cheerat episodes end, Lieutenant Columbo: Peter Falk In memoriam: the Columbo stars we lost in 2022. The music is a sheer delight, and part of the reason why this episode holds a special place in my heart. The scene where Columbo drops in onBenedict in his own house is a prime example. Some believe that he says "down bow", and some also say that him saying "down bow" does not make sense. So, its with a hushed voice and guiltyheart that I must reveal I dont like it that much. Musical Maestro Alex Benedict (John Cassavetes) has a problem and one that threatens his glittering career as a celebrity conductor. Hes an English actor, his accent is a North Western one and sounds Mancunian to me. The emergence of Alex Benedict at the housealso provides some food for thought for Columbo as he witnesses the Maestro picking up a flower from the floor near the piano and attaching it to his lapel. So did Columbo get the killer? using the murder weapon to crack open an egg (Stitch in Crime) or unwinding a keyboard ribbon with a destroyed letter on it (Now you See Him). sentence to death in the gas chamber since thats kinda the way he murdered the girlfriend and her bird! Does anyone know the music that Alex was conducting to on the night of the murder? Those episodes are damaged by the longer running time because scenes become a bore something thats largely avoided in Etude. An apparent in-joke occurs when Columbo tells a fellow police officer that the murder victim, Jenifer Welles, was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Episode review: Columbo How to Dial a Murder, The curious case of Columbo Takes the Rap. One particular request is the music from the episode 'The Greenhouse Jungle'. I guess there is some time between shooting and airing. I dont always wear one. One of Peter Falk's very good friends from the Actor's Studio in New York John Cassavetes is the culprit in this Columbo episode. But, Im not surprised because Ive have heard, more than once, that he was sort of an egomaniac as an actor and, difficult to deal with, in real life. Its the worst fake musician acting Ive ever seen.when its one actor pretending to be a musician and doing it this badly its their fault when its everyone (as in this)look to the director/s. Calling the Benedicts to the Hollywood Bowls recording studio to watch some video tapes of the previous concert, Columbo makes his case. Alex Benedict (John Cassavetes) is an orchestra conductor having an secret affair with his pianist. He strangles her and tries to make it look like suicide. What about this, says Columbo, flashing up footage of Benedict speaking to the media in the aftermath of her death being revealed. Producer/writer Dean Hargrove was brought in to write additional scenes to pad out the length. Flying into a temper, Benedict orders an immediate change to the concert program while raging at Jennifers lack of reliability. Cassavetes shorter haircut is testament to it being filmed weeks later and cut in to bump up the running time. And yes, hes Mancunian. At Jenifers place. Unfortunately while the Japanese Bluray set includes the original version its only in SD with HD reserved only for the padded version. Apart from the totally conspicuous disguise and the fact it was convenient the perpetrator doesnt run into a soul, it was incredibly handing that the garage didnt have any sort security system. There really was a Mike Goodman garage which specialized in British sports cars (especially MG), but it was located in Van Nuys, over ten miles from the Hollywood Bowl. Danner, who was pregnant with daughter Gwyneth Paltrow at the time, was sympathetic without ever being pathetic. Also Etude in Black features the absolutely brilliant Myrna Loy as Cassavettes mother in Law and she is just perfect in the role and still beautiful after all these years. Top-class conductor Alex Benedict (John Cassavetes) has it all: big house, beautiful wife and a wealthy mother-in-law. Look! he points out during a freeze frame. Due to the short time frame between the short circuit caused by the electrocution and the re-powering of the house, and due to the physical exertion required to drag the dead body out of the bathtub and prop it up on a stationary bike, he realizes the . Showing a little clip teaser of the episode, started in the second season. If anyone can help or give information on where anyone can get their hands on or buy the music from Columbo episodes on cd, please post here. Interesting to see this movie 30 years later; it's still good theater, even better TV. This is the one in which John Cassavetes is the symphony conductor, Blythe Danner is his wife, Myrna Loy is his demanding mother-in-law, and James Olson is the trumpet player. Alex drops his car with a mechanic, knowing it will be locked on the lot overnight. Etude in Blackis arguably the most ambitious episode since Ransom for a Dead Man.. During the opening credits, when Alex Benedict (John Cassavetes) is having a drink in his study, he turns on a classical recording. His stick should go (approximately) down on 1, to the left on 2, to the right on 3, and then up on 4 (from the point of view of the conductor from the orchestras view it is opposite of course). Who is this guy?! Poker Face: whats in it for Columbo fans? Lt. Columbo is on the case. Read any of my past reviews by clicking on the links below. Something else that could perhaps have been tightened up was Benedicts reckless approach to setting up the murder. 2), Columbo Goes to College (Season 10, Ep. I dont always wear one. Danner hardly says anything, but her increasing look of disgust, despair and sadness (which of course started when she realised it was strange how he could recite Welless phone number) was arguably the best acting in the entire series, And I know Benedict comes across as an arrogant show off, but I believe he truly loved his wife and simply wanted to prevent her from pain, i.e. Hes at the vets getting a shot for his new dog a slovenly basset hound he rescued from the pound when he receives a summons to get to Jennifers house where shes been found dead. Weve now got an actual top 10 of episodes form the reviews so far and, true to sentiments expressedabove, Etude has fallen into a sort of halfway house. Not only does he have the typewriter dusted for prints, but he specifically orders the paper isnt touched. And introducing Dog! As a diehard fan of Columbo, I thought his performance in Etude was first-rate. Drpepperfan. I dont think Benedict would cave in on the evidence of the lapel flower.. Dare I say it,Etudecould have benefited froma few more minutes of her time. Alex (John Cassavetes) is a very rich and successful conductor. I find it an episode that I struggle to really commit tofor the full duration. It becomes especially striking with the jazz orchestra where the sound and the musicians motions dont really match not to mention that the sound is very dry and studio-like. | Likewise actors, who were not trained as dancers or martial artists and so on, had trouble expressing themselves through their movements (hence the use of stunt and performance doubles). Columbo later demonstrates the text in the note doesnt line up with the typewriter keys. Columbo reveals he got Dog from the pound because "his number was up". Cinematography by Harry L. 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