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"Columbo" How to Dial a Murder (1978)
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"Columbo" (1971)Original Air Date:
5 April 1978 (Season 7, Episode 4)Plot:
Dr. Eric Mason is a self-controlled man and he teaches how to get control over one's own life. His wife... more | full synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. moreUser Comments:
One episode with a twist! moreCast
(Episode Credited cast) | Peter Falk | ... | Columbo |
 | Nicol Williamson | ... | Dr. Eric Mason |
 | Kim Cattrall | ... | Joanne Nicholls |
 | Joel Fabiani | ... | Dr. Charles Hunter |
| Frank Aletter | ... | Dr. Garrison |
| Tricia O'Neil | ... | Mrs. Cochran - the dog trainer |
 | Ed Begley Jr. | ... | Officer Stein |
| Fred J. Gordon | ... | Technician |
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Germany:70 min | USA:73 minCountry:
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1.33 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Norway:11 (2007) (DVD) | Denmark:15 (2007) (DVD) | Sweden:15 (2007) (DVD) | Finland:K-18 (2007) (DVD) (self applied)Fun Stuff
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Lt. Columbo: Most people could sit and listen to somebody talking about their personality for hours - Lord knows *I* could. moreFAQ
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This Columbo episode is about dogs who kill on command. British actor Nicol Williamson plays a doctor is better known for his role as Hamlet in 1968 production. Another British born actress and better known for her role as Samantha on Sex and the City, the actress Kim Cattrall in an early performance at a very young age is also in a supporting role. Anyway, St. Elsewhere's Ed Begley Jr. has a small role as a police officer. Anyway, the episode is a Columbo favorite because it has film references around. Of course, Peter Falk's Columbo has become like an old family friend with great stories and interest in anything whether psychiatry, dogs, or movies. The ending is also brilliant with a twist and of course, Columbo catches his man in this case.