Rest in Peace, Mrs. Columbo
- Episode aired Mar 31, 1990
- TV-PG
- 1h 38m
A woman who blames Columbo for the loss of her husband sets out to get back at him.A woman who blames Columbo for the loss of her husband sets out to get back at him.A woman who blames Columbo for the loss of her husband sets out to get back at him.
- Charlton 'Charlie' Chambers
- (as Ed Winter)
- Liz Cooper
- (as Peggy Walton Walker)
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- TriviaAt one point in his investigation, Columbo picks up a 1959 dime and mentions to Brady that it's "one of those old silver ones. I betcha that's worth 40, maybe 50 cents." It is true that all pre-1965 dimes (as well as quarters and halves) were made out of silver (90% silver, 10% copper, to be exact). And his estimate of the value being approximately four times the face value is correct.
In 1965, the metal composition for dimes and quarters switched to 75% copper and 25% nickel. Halves switched to a composition of 80% silver and 20% copper. In 1971, halves switched to 75% copper and 25% nickel, same as the dimes and quarters.
- GoofsDuring a talk with Vivian Dimitri about her husband, Columbo says about him and his wife, "...we never had children, I'm sorry to say..." However, in "Any Old Port In A Storm" he says at the end of the meal with Adrian Carsini and his secretary that his wife couldn't attend because they couldn't get a babysitter and adds, "You know how it is when you have kids."
- Quotes
Dr. Steadman: Well, perhaps the lieutenant would like to see a menu?
Columbo: Ah, that won't be necessary, sir.
[as Maitre D' walks away with back turned,]
Columbo: I'll just have a BLT on white toast and cream soda.
Maitre D': [Maitre D' abruptly turns around, and while filling out menu, says] One embarcadero garni.
Columbo: Thank you very much.
[Looking at Dr. Steadman's plate]
Columbo: What are they, snails?
Dr. Steadman: Escargo dipped in garlic butter. Flavor is fantastic.
Columbo: Oh garlic, that's what I smell. What's it for?
[pause]
Columbo: To kill the taste of the snails?
Maitre D': [Returning with plate 5 minutes later] Your embarcadero, sir. Garni.
Columbo: Ah, excuse me, I just ordered a B.L.T., what's all this?
Maitre D': That's garni, sir.
Columbo: Oh. Well, to tell you the truth, I'm not feeling too hungry. Maybe you could put this in a doggie bag and I'll eat it on the plane?
Maitre D': [With expression of disdain] Of course, sir.
Columbo: Thank you. Ah, just the sandwich. The garni... you can keep the garni.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The IMDb Show: Take 5 With Wendell Pierce (2020)
But Helen Shaver is a different kettle of fish. She shoots Edward Winter who ratted out her late husband and Columbo is also in her sights as he was the investigating officer. Her husband convicted of fraud died in prison and Shaver spent some time in a mental health facility.
So while in a remarkable coincidence is the investigating detective on Winter's homicide she's getting close to him with murder on her mind. And if not him her target could be Mrs. Columbo.
So Peter Falk is playing quite a cat and mouse game with Shaver and both are seeing themselves as the cat.
A real good scene is Falk with psychiatrist Roscoe Lee Browne who treated Shaver. With doctor/patient privilege applying and Browne trying to enjoy his gourmet meal he does convey to Columbo the danger he and the wife could be in.
Shaver is one dangerous woman not to be missed.
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- Коломбо: Загадка миссис Коломбо
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