Columbo Solves the Football Case | Columbo

Paul Hanlon is General Manager of the LA Rockets American Football team kills the club owner playboy Eric (Dean Stockwell). He thinks it is an absolutely perfect crime but not for Lieutenant Columbo!
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Season 2 Episode 3 ''The Most Crucial Game'' : The manager of a football team murders its callow owner, making it look as if the young man had had an accident in his swimming pool. Lt. Columbo is on the case.
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[@banksterkid5930]

The writers must have had solid imagination to write something like this. The show went on for 30 yrs THIRTY YEARS

[@scottypersia5715]

I don't think it is accurate to say it went for '30 years." It went for 10 seasons, 69 episodes.

[@droceretik]

Do you claim to be the only one who recognizes the popularity and longevity of the Columbo series?

[@supergristmill6195]

The 1970's Columbo episodes and the 1980's Columbo episodes were vastly different. Different networks, different direction and most importantly Peter Falk just played him differently from the 1970's episodes.

[@passqualecaiazza7728]

@@scottypersia5715 Remember the reason they only did so many episodes was it was a part of the Sunday Night movie mix. Including McMillan and Wife, McCloud, Columbo, and another I can't quite remember. It may have been McCabe. I believe Peter Falk was asked to do later a regular weekly show, but turned it down. The interest was still there for thirty years.

[@scottypersia5715]

@@passqualecaiazza7728 Either way my point is Columbo didn't go for 30 YEARS.

[@rwarren58]

Not only did Columbo catch him with the smoking clock but he did while keeping track of the game. Culp's reaction was perfect. No words needed.

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

Sometimes the best dialogue is no dialogue. That's where the great acting came in.

[@Mozartboy55]

@@lawrencetaylor4101 Very true. Great acting is an art, and Culp showed it there...

[@Bosch_Guy]

the best tv detective program ever made

[@rwarren58]

@Angie H. You're going to be busy if you're going to be correcting grammar and spelling on KZbin. Also, the only word needed and missing is "so" and you have at least one too many comma's in your correction. R. Sat. -09/04/21 5:38 A.M -P.D.T.

[@careyzink]

Understood. The "smoking clock" is a brilliant mixed metaphor, but a mixed metaphor nonetheless. Gotta call you on that one, Warren. (My comment is a mixed metaphor, too; "fencing" and "gotcha!")

[@thetokutickler]

"How did you know I did it?" "You made one mistake sir. I know you did it, because you're played by Robert Culp."

[@Eyerleth]

Yep, his characters are always Culp-able.

[@tozot2]

😂

[@michellemiller4909]

Just wow

[@rxtsec1]

He was in the first seasons then one more time in a movie episode. I wish they had made it tradition he came back every season

[@RDSports5]

@@Eyerleth No doubt. Definitely full of Culp-ability :)

[@rudeboyjohn3483]

"They're on the 10 sir" Columbo never misses a detail

[@digitaltoaster4956]

Touch down

[@thelastvigil111]

You can see in his expression that's the moment he realizes he's probably screwed. It was like "Wait this guy isn't an idio- ooooh no".

[@rawbacon]

The great thing about Culp is that he always seemed legitimately irritated by Columbo.

[@mrsharpie7899]

I haven't seen much of the show, but he seems like one of those characters whom you enjoy seeing irritate people

[@michaelmerck7576]

Culp is also a great character actor just like Falk

[@20thCenturyManTrad]

I would say that only the first episode he appeared in, did he actually seem to like Columbo, there was some irritation, but in the end his character in that one, was just a guy who lost his temper and a freak accident occurred, no Saint, but understandable.

[@POKEMANZZ3]

its said falk would intentionally adlib and go on on random things off script to try and get legit reactions out of the actors and real irritation, might be what we are seeing here

[@nemyz7421]

A sua presença constante era um fator que também ajudava muito a descobrir o criminoso. Ele usava psicologia em cada visita que fazia , estudando meticulosamente os comportamentos de cada suspeito. Tanto aqueles crimonosos que se irritavam demais com sua presença , como também aqueles que fingiam simpatia.

[@lewisner]

When Columbo slaps his forehead, you are pretty soon going to be wearing an orange jumpsuit.

[@michaeljoseph7917]

No doubt!

[@Leatricaw]

Absolutely

[@JohnnyZenith]

Columbo's been chosen as an Avenger for Marvel Phase 4.

[@jamesolojo787]

Still being shown weekly on Sunday after more than 50 years.

[@663rainmaker]

EVRAZ Russia 🇷🇺 jumpsuit EVRAZ Pueblo Colorado USA 🇺🇸 and Facts EVRAZ Chicago Illinois USA 🇺🇸 track Stars ⭐️ and Executive Privilege

[@Warriorking.1963]

Love when Hanlon (Culp) turns off the radio and Columbo chirps up, "Aw look, you did it again, I guess you just can't help yourself." The timing and body language of Peter Falk in that little exchange is just perfect.

[@Stinking82]

100% !!

[@supergristmill6195]

This is one of the best Columbo's imo because of the tension and anger between Culp's character and Columbo. It's just classic. They both play the hell out of this scene.

[@keithjones6023]

Robert Culp was great in all his episodes of Columbo 👍

[@keithjones6023]

@Angie H. That's because he wasn't given the leading role.

[@exitscreaming4637]

Agree that Falk and Culp are great but this is a very flawed episode . Poorly explained motive for murder , and Columbo walking up to the crime scene and immediately tasting some of the pool water ? lol

[@lynskyrd]

"Columbo- I'm gonna throw you outta here on your ear" Columbo: "I wouldn't do that sir... you'll miss the best part" classic.

[@czl29]

Look they scored a touchdown

[@janetwestwood9194]

🤣👌🇬🇧

[@GeneralSamov]

I think it was "on your rear".

[@harunmusa1164]

Wait I thought rear...

[@doreenmazakpwe-ssemujju5186]

On your rear (southern California style)

[@jamesfeldman4234]

The music accompanying this "Gotcha" moment (and there is always one in every Columbo episode) is particularly effective in "The Most Crucial Game," even though I believe it may be "stock" Columbo soundtrack material. Robert Culp's acting here is terrific, as always, but the finale has no dialogue. The music serves a dual function here. In addition to compensating for the lack of dialogue following the unique sound of the clock's bell ringing--which is the "Gotcha" moment, the music tells us what Culp's character is thinking in sound form. The music nicely captures his inner turmoil, as the realization that he's been caught strikes deep.

[@dmathmothtutinean8950]

I gave you your 30th ' like ' !!!

[@calvinjackson8110]

But what sends shivers up my spine is how Columbo looks at him. Those camera shots of his eyes is so creepy along with that music and then they both watch the tape reel winds to the end and it freezes. Neither one says anything. That really gets to me.

[@trevorochmonek9024]

Moreover, the mimic and gestic of Robert Culp is terrific, nibing on his drink!

[@PsychedelicChameleon]

This moment really is so satisfying!

[@angusmarch1066]

Its very much the sound your brain makes when you get checkmated in chess and you stare at the board for a minute looking for a way that you might actually still have a chance.

[@sonyaedwards4234]

Your wife has my sympathy!!! Absolutely classic line from a classic episode. Loved these two.

[@davidfrost2819]

Love the way Columbo looks at Robert Culp after the clock chimes, waiting for Robert to come out with an explanation why the clock chiming is not on the tape

[@cybern9ne]

*I WAS IN THE POOL!!!* - George Costanza

[@thomasdonohue1833]

Maybe the battery was dead or the clock needed to be wound. Unless of course it's an electric clock

[@oicfas4523]

At the time of this episode, keeping clocks in sync was difficult. Maybe there was some difference between the clock that didn't chime and the clock or record of when the call took place.

[@angelaharris6577]

Or maybe he wasn't in the same room when it chimed and he was out doing the murder🤷‍♀️ Just a thought

[@Zanda641]

“Look he did it again” I love that so much

[@ahbraveconscript997]

Yeah! Lovely line.

[@princeharming8963]

"I wouldn't do that, sir. I mean, you'll miss the best part... You see, I'm not finished". LoL

[@thedragonfly1993]

Classic scene. I love the acting from Culp and Falk at the end. Masterful.

[@keithjones6023]

Enjoyed all the episodes with Robert Culp. Mind you, I enjoyed Columbo with anyone in it! 😄

[@martm216]

Yes, I was trying to think of the name - I recall that Culp was in several episodes?

[@keithjones6023]

@@martm216 Yes, he appeared in four episodes, three as a murderer and one as the father of a college boy who murders his tutor.

[@martm216]

@@keithjones6023 thanks 👍

[@keithjones6023]

@@martm216 Death Lends a Hand, The Most Crucial Game, Double Exposure and Columbo Goes to College. There were some great guest actors and actresses in the series, but I think Robert Culp, Patrick McGoogan and Ruth Gordon were the best.

[@keithjones6023]

There were many great guest stars in the Columbo series, Robert Culp had what it took to make the film all the more enjoyable. Every appearance he made, he always played the part of the 'baddie' so well.

[@kfhroe8262]

He also played the role of the father of one of the students that killed his teacher.

[@keithjones6023]

@@kfhroe8262 Yes, he did, that was one of the best of the later Columbo episodes.

[@Mibbitmaker]

The MAD magazine parody even "cast" him as the suspect back in the early '70s. "Dr. Culpable" was the character name.

[@rBennich]

Yeah, you can really feel the heat when Culp's character realizes it's over, and all he did was facial expressions, touched his face twice, fixed his tie, and had a zip of water. Simply amazing! This is the best columbo ending i know.

[@pauldavies5611]

This is my favorite scene from any Columbo episode: the way he looks at Culp at the end-like a hawk who’s caught a snake.

[@batesy1970]

Director Jeremy Kagen’s direction of this scene is fantastic. This is my favorite Columbo gotcha moment specifically because of how strong the direction, editing and scoring is. Falk’s face as he’s looking at Culp. Culp’s facial meltdown. Tops all the way.

[@feraudyh]

Jeremy Kagan.

[@brianswift2706]

I just can't get enough of these clips. Sometimes they make me pine for a time before I was born. Columbo was the best.

[@keithjones6023]

The very best!

[@frankcolumbo9615]

The show has aged well

[@maplelu9514]

Columbo and Murder, She Wrote are great!!!!

[@keithjones6023]

@@maplelu9514 l agree that Columbo is great, sorry can't agree on Murder She Wrote 😕

[@jamiemcintosh3030]

It is called "Anemoia" - nostalgia for an unknown time It's a Greek word.

[@vicwaters87]

I love how drastically different each killer Culp played was from the last. In season 1, he was a measured man who had to constantly keep his cool but you could feel that anger just slowly brimming below the surface. And here, he's just a ball of anger exploding again and again. Then when he returns again, he's an arrogant manipulator cocksure of his every move.

[@antonioszytulskyj8165]

Robert Culp and Jack Cassidy each had 3 appearances as killers on Columbo, second only to Patrick McGoohan (4)

[@samrabinovici1140]

All of them great in their roles Antonio....

[@joegreenhalgh6902]

Was Culp's third appearance not as the father of the killer?

[@antonioszytulskyj8165]

@@joegreenhalgh6902 on a fourth episode as father of a young murderer

[@289cobra9]

@LegendaryDrew Three? I thought it was two. Could be wrong.

[@289cobra9]

@LegendaryDrew It's cool. 👍

[@americangangster1911]

Culp was one of my favorite killers in the series.

[@keithjones6023]

Mine too, every episode he appeared in he played the part so well.

[@King-Vis]

Yes, very good actor!

[@freedomring4813]

Columbo goes to College ,Culp acts so arrogant even though it's his son who Columbo was gunning for.

[@keithjones6023]

@@freedomring4813 He does 'arrogant' so well, he's been my favourite actor in Columbo, apart from Peter of course! 😄

[@todlauer7197]

Yeah, but Columbo nailed him so many times, you kinda think he would have been a little more wary about him. And it also seems that they kept putting him back on the street, no matter what Columbo did.

[@nickbarrale2636]

@2:41 “Ah, look, he did it again.” Lmao 🌀

[@AMARWITA]

Your wife has my sympathy 😂

[@keithjones6023]

Great line!

[@czl29]

"That ding a ling ice cream..." so subtle and perfect. Culp used the ding a ling truck to murder Eric. Not provable, but awesome.

[@janetwestwood9194]

🤔🤣👌🇬🇧

[@chazmaru9583]

The deadpan "your wife has my sympathy." always kills me.

[@jimmythethird5514]

Idk why but there’s been a lot of Columbo nostalgia going on recently and I feel like I should watch it now

[@americangangster1911]

3:31 is my favorite part of this episode lol.

[@Limpi43]

Mine too.

[@Rompler_Rocco]

2:40 is a *very close* second for me!

[@FrankBlissett]

One of the best Columbo scenes - perfectly written, with Falk and Hanlon at their best. Columbo has him barely holding it together at the moment the final clue is revealed.

[@royshashibrock3990]

One of the best scenes ever in TV history. What a pleasure it is to watch these talented actors perform such a tension-filled scene so perfectly.

[@kathconserv]

Robert Culp is a legend.

[@theironshiek]

"Oh those shoes feel better, boy they were giving me alot of trouble earlier"

[@dennisanderson3895]

"I had it backwards. There was something that wasn't there that should've." (No further dialog needed.)

[@mattr8251]

Couldnt he have just said the battery was dead or it wound down?

[@jackgoff2072]

@@mattr8251 My thoughts exactly.

[@trevorochmonek9024]

Combined with the recorded call it's enough to prosecute him.

[@jonburrows8602]

@@mattr8251 It's an electric clock.

[@chloeconniecarlton]

The way Columbo was looking at Culp was Classic in deed....and...that music....ouch!!!!! Plus,the way that Culp looked while he was taking that drink was pure acting skills at its best!!!!

[@koreainsincere]

The fist clench when the clock chime sounds. This show is just so perfect and this particular scene is a tour de force. I must have watched every single episode from the 70s run about a hundred times and never get tired of them. How could you?

[@Astrobrant2]

I loved when he pulled out a thermos. Kudos to whoever thought of that.

[@peter-sr1zd]

I watched the show when it first came out and I'm still watching it fifty years later. That won't happen wi today's shows 😕

[@keithjones6023]

I've been watching Columbo for the same time as you, still watching, my wife is often heard to say '' not Columbo again! '' 😏

[@puddles20mike31]

there are still great shows around, Breaking Bad, The Wire etc

[@freedomring4813]

When I was a kid I hated Columbo the most out of the Sunday night Mystery Movies...and now hes my favorite so much so that I bought the full DVD set.

[@Gilles-yn6np]

I’ve been watching Columbo since the early 90’s and I don’t plan on stopping anytime soon 🙂

[@WyattRyeSway]

This show is 50 years old??!!

[@BanjoLuke1]

Such a bizarre and wonderful formula. We see the crime. It is a perfect crime. We see Lt. C being awkward and bumbling and annoying for most of an episode. We see him being belittled and taking it in good part. Then he solves the crime in a most unusual and (in all practical terms) unlikely way. But the boat ride for the whole episode is an excellent boat ride. There is a psychology PhD waiting to be written on why that is so. Excellent television. Excellent acting. Excellent scripts. Excellent 403 cabriolet.

[@keithneale3055]

I wish the clip had played a few more seconds where it showed the end of the tape slapping over the closing credits and perfect music.

[@poetcomic1]

I just LOVE when Columbo is tormenting Robert Culp or Jack Cassidy.

[@markrobinson9531]

Culp always played a great sphincter and Pete's take @5:24=priceless.

[@MaxwellsDemon9]

I LOVE this episode, for the filmographic beauty (pool scene, stadium, "the house", the pier diner) the realistic portrait of a Type A executive, the character of "the wife" (the role is that of the perfect boss whom Hanlon kills Eric to make way for), and the delicious, unmatched absurdity of the crime (white tux and dingaling ice cream). To me, this ep has it all like few others.

[@MichaelWilliams-mo1vv]

The best detective series of all time.

[@TheKingOfRuckus]

"Oh look, he did it again!" 😂😂😂

[@barragethree5047]

Overall, this episode really wasn't the best, but the end to it absolutely KILLED me I don't care if I have to sit through an hour and fifteen minutes, Columbo absolutely destroying the murderer is always worth following the plot. What an amazingly written character

[@l.-s.mutemba6521]

To me, that's the best episode. And the best ending. Columbo's face is just incredible when he swallows his lips and then, almost embarrased to be so clever, look at Culp.

[@josephoconnell8822]

It's funny how much MORE you enjoy COLUMBO has you get older. And truly APPRECIATE the underestimated detective

[@hariman7727]

It's also fun seeing how columbo solving crimes and shady plots and other universes has become a thing. Columbo versus death note and columbo in Star wars are two gems.

[@craigmartin5939]

I loved this episode!! So exciting and human interest pouring out in every scene!

[@rolandpalatino5934]

I prefer Colombo episodes of 70s than 90s . Guest stars were excellent as Robert Conrad , Robert Culp , Ross Martin , Jack Cassidy , John Cassavetes, Georges Hamilton, Robert Vaughn , Patrick Macnee ,...etc .... so many good actors ...!!!👍👍👍

[@January.]

so many

[@marjanp]

Nobody likes 90s episodes.

[@keithjones6023]

The success of Columbo was not only due to the great Peter Falk, but also to the wonderful array of great actors and actresses who appeared with him.

[@missbell1634]

The big gulp of water he took at the end did it for me😁great acting‼️

[@steveclayton2353]

Culp is so great. Love this ep.

[@stellertonybeller1972]

any good lawyer would just say the clock wasn't working and that's why you don't hear it on the tape lol

[@riazhassan6570]

Yes. Like many other ‘proofs’ in this series, this one would have been laughed out of court. However, these weaknesses don’t seem to harm the effectiveness of the stories

[@grf15]

What about the witnesses who heard the clock when he was talking on the phone to the coach earlier. The clock just conveniently stopped at the best time to give him an alibi?

[@truthtransistorradio6716]

I love that moment when the clock bell rings and the intense music and how the villain suddenly realizes it's over!

[@marioreds7826]

The very last scene is with the reel rolling, the music changes and is absolutely perfect.

[@janeporter818]

Great episode

[@AlanForde-CheyneMS]

Amazing scene...I had to watch this several times to get it

[@MonkTVOfficial]

Brilliant!

[@Columbo]

Thank you mr. Monk! My wife Is a big fan of yours

[@GrowthruGod]

One of my favorite endings great writing acting drama

[@davideselmin8018]

Still a masterpiece after many, many years.....wow !

[@dennishill8356]

Thanks for uploading all the treats. So funny....the people that did the crime are always: "Mr. Columbo, I have no time for your silly questions and your smelly cigars." But many of the innocent interviewees are like: "How about some coffee? Some leftover pastry? Wait! Don't leave. I'm lonely. This is a big city." And then Columbo goes something like: "Thanks. But I have no time."

[@jayb9687]

I'm hooked on these old Columbo scenes lol

[@jeanwoodhouse6456]

one of my favorite episodes

[@cadaverdog1424]

Robert Culp is LEGENDARY!!!!! Super-likeable even when he played the bad guy!!_______________________________|

[@Lava1964]

I have a wonderful book about the NBC Columbo episodes that was published in the 1980s. The author of the book makes a good point about this episode. Columbo did not solve the case; he only disproved the main suspect's alibi.

[@jakebond2294]

Most of Columbs arrests wouldn't reach trial. And if they did so many would result in a not guilty verdict. But hey, still great TV

[@TheWPhilosopher]

Well it's a bit more than that. One he disproves the alibi so he is able to be the murderer. Two. He was on record as saying he called from his booth which is now disproved he is this lying. For what purpose? To construct a false alibi? For what purpose? If you were genuine and innocent you'd have no need to concoct a false alibi nor one that os meant to be so water tight. How many innocent people habe to worry cos they can't provide a verifiable alibi? Yet here this guy is trying to falsify a watertight one which can then be disproven. Kind of suggests he knows he needs one cos he ia guilty. Yes on its own it's still not enough but you can start to make one helluva an argument. Besides I'm sure it's not the only evidence it's just as Columbo said. He had to break it to get the rest to fit but now he has it can enhance the evidence as it does make him look more guilty.

[@pauldavies152]

I love the way falk looks at culp on 5.23. Priceless

[@sneakerfreak2002]

I love the columbo music!! Also the opening theme in the first it second season. So nostalgic

[@stewright539]

Why do they all think they can talk to columbo that way ?He's a lieutenant investigating a murder.

[@johnking5174]

I ask the other question, how dare Columbo approach suspects in the way he does? He verges on the edge of being fired by his bosses as he always oversteps the line. Just look at Columbo's smug attitude to the turning on/off the radio. No wonder the suspect snaps - Columbo's attitude gets more and more smug and arrogant as each episode progresses.

[@grf15]

Because they think they've outsmarted him. That Columbo isn't too bright and is in over his head. They've planned the "perfect" murder and have nothing to fear.

[@TUNC66]

Best series i love it.

[@jamesolojo787]

Top 3 Columbo in my opinion seriously underrated . episode.

[@nleolnator]

The acting in this is amazing

[@careyzink]

Falk and Culp fence back and forth brilliantly. One of the best "gotchas!" of all the Columbo scenes.

[@Forevertrue]

Robert Culp a great actor. His sister was Nancy Culp of the Beverly Hillbillies. He was standard fair of the 60s and 70s. Columbo was terrific.

[@djdon60]

It's a favourite episode, of mine, too. I think, my favourite Robert Culp appearance.

[@Leatricaw]

One of my favorites

[@jackgeraghty7531]

Mrs Columbo My friends, read the credits. Many-most-all (?) of the episodes were not written by Levinson/Link, but by individuals whose names we're not familiar with and hopefully gained credit for. As most of you have noted, we owe credit to the writers. Touche, unknown writers of one of the greatest, most legendary, body of work in television history.

[@paolaoscarsson4710]

Just Love It! 👏👏😅 When he nails it, he nails it very good ❣️ Peter Falk, one of many extraordinary actors 💜❤️❤️❤️❤️❗John Cassavetes, Gena Rowlands ..

[@johnbowyer6902]

Mr. Culp's comeback should be; "I forgot to wind my clock last week so that is why it didn't chime".

[@jonburrows8602]

Looks like it's an electric clock.

[@brianfuller7691]

2 great actors in a great scene.Serioysly both Robert Culp and Peter Falk nail great writing.

[@128789842]

Robert Culp is an appropriate actor for about cold-looded murderer roles, so that he is one of strong actors.......... Rest in peace.

[@keithjones6023]

It shows how good Robert Culp was when they had him appear in four episodes!

[@michaellorusso4912]

He’s dead 🤔

[@paulronco9709]

Absolute classic.

[@passqualecaiazza7728]

I love this show. After seeing some other clips, I just had to watch them again. I spent a month watching all the episodes on DVD. It is true some of the later ones were not as good. Some of them deviated away from the normal Columbo. You can tell different writers, but all were good. The last one from 2003, did finish in the true spirit of Columbo.

[@bonghunezhou5051]

2003 entitled, Columbo Likes the Nightlife ~

[@nemyz7421]

Os melhores roteiristas foram dos anos 70.

[@karlwilton9705]

I love the part where Columbia says : oh look you did it again.... I guess you just can't help yourself... Brilliant 😀

[@Missies.reborn]

….”look you did it again” and smirks 😂😂

[@cunn9305]

Could you imagine how much fun it would have been to participate in this series back then with all those great heavyweight actors ?? .. we will never see their like again

[@nagendrathakkar4601]

please upload all full episodes

[@marcosmelo6048]

Que bom reviver essa maravilhosa série Columbo todas as segundas-feiras as 20:00 na rede Brasil são Paulo capital.

[@christopherkraft1327]

Pure genius!!! If there's any minute detail, The Lieutenant will find it!?? 👍

[@MWorsa]

Columbo passes him the drink 😂

[@bryanhead2670]

Colombo!!! what is it???? This ding-a-ling ice cream concession,,dont ever change that!!!! Best ever episode,,,, totally timeless!!!!!!

[@vibovitold]

As much as I love the idea, that's rather flimsy in a court of law. The defence could come up with thousands of theories why the clock was silent on that day (or not in the room at all), and they don't even have to be very probable. Just technically. possible. Because it's prosecution's job to disprove these possibilities, not the other way round.

[@andyb4864]

Very good point. Couldn't culp have just said the clock wasn't in the room at the time or it is temperamental and had a malfunctioning issue. Would have got him off.

[@jonburrows8602]

@@andyb4864 But there are witnesses who could put the clock in the room at the time, like the usher who Culp tells he doesn't need any more that day. In fact, Culp would be questioned about that as well.

[@andyb4864]

@@jonburrows8602 . Ok thanks, it's been years since I watched the original episode.I only just watched this clip Would the same have applied if he stated there was a malfunction with the clock?

[@NothingMaster]

“Your wife is my sympathy.” 😂😂😂

[@davidmellish3295]

Has my sympathy

[@NothingMaster]

@@davidmellish3295: Yes, but he didn’t say ‘has’ he said ‘is’. In fact, that’s what makes it funny. Listen to it again.

[@michaellorusso4912]

+NothingMaster: Negative, he said “Has”, not “Is”.

[@davidmellish3295]

@@NothingMaster time for a hearing check my friend, he says HAS clearly, I didn't bother listening again after you said 'is ' but after reading the last person comments I decided to listen again and you are COMPLETELY WRONG my friend

[@drlee2]

LOL I don't know why. Columbo seems to always be out working cases and never at home.

[@MartinZanichelli]

Culp could just have said: "I brought the clock here just yesterday, it was not here last week when I called, so it does not appear in the tape either".

[@victorsuarez6130]

At 2:43 it looks sounds like a line, and gesture from Abbott from "who's on first".

[@williammorson1535]

I felt the emense tension that built up towards the end.

[@yiotispan]

He could have said “well, the clock was broken that day”. 😂

[@Croydondms]

True, but you could just see how that would pan out. “What was the matter with the clock - Who did you get to fix it sir?”, “Do you have a receipt?” “I’ll just arrange a warrant for this...etc etc etc. Columbo was an absolute tiger.

[@bornyesterday21]

.. or, I forgot to wind it that day

[@Ares99999]

@Maximillian Wylde However, he's made a serious hole in his alibi, and its clear that this guy's nerves are fraying. One good interrogation and he'd spill the beans.

[@Ares99999]

@Maximillian Wylde Okay, so your idea is to barge into a fun conversation and be as much as a killjoy as you possibly can. Gotcha.

[@Lattamonsteri]

I'm no cop or a lawyer or anything but I think Max here has a point :P Sure, if there's more evidence that will pop up after Columbo has first made up his mind about the murder, maybe he'd get the commentator charged for the killing, but the clock thingie is pretty flimsy evidence - although it's also pretty nicely spotted. :P

[@josefschiltz2192]

After all these years, I remembered the clue on the tape. The sound of the clock! That just shows the quality of the writing! I haven't seen this in decades!

[@KT-bd5ym]

Such a Classic

[@angelnavarro553]

Columbo is a master of seeming like he's stalling/ just saying stuff, it's awesome!

[@Sixfoot8m]

"They are on the ten, sir" omg love that line to this day😂 Also, where Columbo says "look he did it again" that's classic Lou Costello he ran same line in many skits.

[@DrPlausivel]

Great silent acting towards the end.

[@sj460162]

One of my favourite Columbos. Admittedly the best ones were the ones where the culprit couldnt get out of it....all the villain had to say here was "The clock is faulty..."

[@rBennich]

But if that was the case, you know Columbo would have checked with the personell that worked at the arena, and they would confirm that the clock worked and that someone had been winding it up every day so it wouldn't stop ticking.

[@sj460162]

@@rBennich I get what youre saying. But he couldve argued it didnt chime.

[@rBennich]

@@sj460162 Sure he could, but don't you think he wouldn't have just procrastinated the inevitable? Would he have succeded? If he argued the clock was broken, there would have to be someone fixing it, and that would have left a trail, unless of course he fixed it himself, but then he would have to prove how he fixed it, and what was wrong with it. I don't think it would have been enough just to claim it it didn't chime that particular time.

[@sj460162]

@@rBennich very true my friend.