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Columbo
6:45 pm - 8:20 pm Sunday, September 20
Murder by the Book
Season 1 · Episode 1
An author of mystery novels kills his former writing partner so he can claim sole credit for their collaborations, and tries to appear innocent by offering to help Columbo solve the crime. Detective drama, directed by Steven Spielberg, starring Peter Falk, Jack Cassidy, Rosemary Forsyth and Barbara Colby
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- Peter Falk — Actor as Lt Columbo
- Jack Cassidy — Actor as Ken Franklin
- Rosemary Forsyth — Actor as Joanna Ferris
- Barbara Colby — Actor as Lily LaSanka
- Martin Milner — Actor as Jim Ferris
- Lynette Mettey — Actor as Gloria Jr
- Bernie Kuby — Actor as Mike Tucker
- Hoke Howell — Actor as Sergeant
- Steven Spielberg — Director
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