Columbo A Bird In The Hand Hid The Killer S Identity
Columbo season 10 episode “A Bird In The Hand” subverted the show’s established formula by hiding the killer’s identity until the end. The character of Columbo made his debut in an episode of anthology The Chevy Mystery Show, where he was played by Bert Freed. Columbo would later reappear in TV movie Prescription: Murder played by Peter Falk (The Princess Bride), who would make the rumpled detective an icon. Falk’s original performance differed slightly from the eventual TV show, with the character being more aggressive than the subdued, thoughtful Columbo fans would come to know and love....