The inaugural season featured several high-profile cases directed and written by future industry legends.
: Relentless pestering and a keen eye for minute details that eventually force a self-incrimination or confession. Columbo(1971)
: Drives a battered Peugeot 403, frequently mentions his unseen wife (Mrs. Columbo), smokes cigars, and has a particular love for chili. Season 1 (1971) Case Log Los Angeles Police Department.
: Uses a deceptively bumbling, polite, and unassuming demeanor to lull affluent suspects into a false sense of security. Signature Tactics : Columbo(1971)
: Homicide Detective, Los Angeles Police Department.