Dining With a Killer | Columbo

[@jamesfeldman4234]

In Columbo's world, it's perfectly okay to grab a free meal or a snack, courtesy of a murder suspect. He does this all of the time, whether a full meal, as seen here, or a bagel, some caviar, or cheese as seen in other episodes. But when he's meeting at a restaurant with non-suspects to obtain information, he insists on billing his department.

[@ILikeBleachItsTrue]

Excellent observation. Hadn't officially made that connection in my head yet.

[@JohnCooper-gm6mn]

It's one of his sly traits. He uses it as a way to antagonise the suspects. If you're in his sights, he does everything he can to rile you up, but if he thinks you're innocent, he's the kindest, most considerate detective you'll ever meet.

[@matthewgabbard6415]

Heck yeah

[@robertlodge5297]

He ordered everything but dessert

[@garyjones2561]

@@JohnCooper-gm6mn In some ways, but often it's the opposite. He goes for small talk with the murderers but often gets right down to business with non-suspects, dropping the kindly pretense altogether.

[@SciTrekMan]

Whenever someone spouts an alternate theory of how things must’ve happened, Columbo’s silent response is “I just found the murderer”.

[@aaglad8604]

mytreker I had to come back and give u a ☝ cuz u are right on. Good call.

[@kev3d]

Until someone else offers to buy another fancy dinner. And then it's "Well, maybe I better listen to this new theory too. Just to be sure."

[@SciTrekMan]

@@kev3dIt’s more like, I know this is the guy, but I’m not turning down a NY Steak!!!

[@anthonyakatonysmiff2461]

Waiter: and would that be all, sir? Columbo: wait a minute... just 1 more thing, sir...

[@allyourpie4323]

Oh no! The waiter did it?

[@user-se7wf9dv6r]

Dabney wants to get rid of him so he orders the soup...how did that work out? And by the way your comment was brilliant.

[@jackhartford521]

Bwahahahahahaha!!

[@watson956]

This episode aired in April, 1991. A few weeks ago, Dabney Coleman appeared in an episode of NCIS.....still acting at age 87. Amazing.

[@llarmstrong783]

I remember him as Peter Prickly from Recess

[@raoularmagnac2037]

I am so glad he's still acting! Dabney Coleman is such a WONDERFUL character actor! 😁

[@markhmacd]

Amazing important role in HBOs Boardwalk Empire as well

[@karengarrison4237]

Dabney Coleman's acting is superb and realistic, even to the glassy eyes in his frustration. Wow. Peter is so calm and brilliant. The sweet corn addition was wonderfully excessive.

[@ssnoc]

Coleman was excellent in this episode .... his whispery voice is perfect.

[@rem2267]

Thank you for posting this! Columbo's not-too-hungry-either food order is hilarious.

[@thewatcher5271]

Touche'! For What It's Worth, I Gave You A Thumbs Up. I Was Going To Make A Similar Comment But You Said It Best . . .

[@Allison_Wonderland.]

@@thewatcher5271 Aww, you are too kind. 😊

[@RB747domme]

@@thewatcher5271 That's not what 'touchè' means..

[@jayjay60]

Allison Halpin I have a co-worker who like me is a Columbo nut. Whenever we go to an upscale steakhouse I order what Columbo did in exactly the same order with the same questions. My friend loses it and believe it or not, one restaurant creatively pulled it off although not all the items were on the menu. Total cost? $72.30!

[@Allison_Wonderland.]

That is just too funny, Jim, I love it! $72, huh? Good thing you weren't too hungry, or it would have cost you more! 😉

[@pyang125]

I liked how waiter reacted after taking Columbo’s order 😁

[@Hal09i]

It was the fresh corn that did it

[@pyang125]

@@Hal09i Ha, must be. It quite compliments the steak. 😁

[@Hal09i]

@@pyang125 Now speaking personally, I am right in line in what Columbo ordered, minus the Shrimp Cocktail and Asparagus (with Béarnaise Sauce). Throw in a mug of icy cold beer and I'm all in 😃

[@pyang125]

@@Hal09i Well, I’m surprised that Columbo didn’t ask if this all comes with bread…homemade, if possible… 🙂

[@markmerzweiler909]

The killer was trying to intimidate Columbo...but the good detective politely threw it back in his face.

[@AnthonyP118]

Something tells me the only reason Columbo didn't push him on the affair thing was because his steak just arrived.

[@allencrider]

Dabney Coleman is a super great actor. They took close close ups in this scene to capture his facial expressions. Something that isn't always done with TV shows.

[@brandonallen3289]

Coleman is real good at playing jerks too.

[@Peter_Wendt]

The acting and writing in Columbo was fantastic. A show that was way ahead of its time, and it still stands up.

[@wiseguymaybe]

@@brandonallen3289 Exactly. He's great at being a jerk. I don't trust him in any role he plays.

[@theironmarshmallowg3932]

He used to play a detective in the early columbo episodes

[@CliveNDerek]

Most, if not all of Dabney Coleman's characters went to VMI.

[@blackfyre5158]

I'd love to see Columbo at a restaurant hungry 😂

[@michaelv3340]

Dabney Coleman was always great at playing the heel. He was somehow able to make them, if not sympathetic, at least relatable.

[@Galantski]

Columbo getting the specialty of the house? He doesn't get many opportunities to eat at five-star restaurants on his income, so when the suspect offers to pick up the tab it's a no-brainer. LOL

[@garymanz5919]

Galantski Not on Columbo’s income, but on Peters income for sure.

[@Galantski]

Right. Maybe Peter should have invited Columbo out to dinner, given that the Lieutenant had a lot to do with him getting to that income bracket. Except Columbo could be a bad dinner guest, because every time the waiter started to leave the table, he'd go, "Ah, just one more thing."

[@CorndogMaker]

Making a murderer pay- literally.

[@georgestone1485]

STEAK & LOBSTER TOO ALONG WITH AN ORDER OF ESCARGOT AND TRUFFLES. GETTING FREE DINNER OFF A MURDER SUSPECT IN A FIVE STAR RESTAURANT, PRICELESS!!!

[@svs1481]

Seems to me that Columbo knew the lawyer wanted to make it a very quick dinner when he ordered just the soup. And Columbo knew the lawyer would expect him to do the same in order to be polite. So Columbo let the lawyer know he was in for a very long and uncomfortable evening when he ordered all the entrees ... Funny how the lawyer's head dropped when Columbo ordered the corn ... Oh -- just one more thing ...

[@shazanali692]

I could watch columbo for hours

[@Xenia9]

me too.

[@michaelcanney7218]

Dabney Coleman was a cop working with Colombo in the episode where Martin Landau played twin brothers

[@siddharthsen7035]

Lol over the years, columbo went from not accepting food to going "aah screw it imma pig out"

[@bootblacking]

He has a history of taking advantage of murderers' generosity but always puts it on the LAPD's tab when he knows the person is innocent.

[@dwightemorgan4367]

Thank goodness Columbo wasnt to hungry.

[@FIGHTFAN30]

Dwight E morgan...Would hate to see the bill if he was hungry lol.

[@dwightemorgan4367]

@@FIGHTFAN30 could imagine

[@MyoclonicJerkCough]

just when you think he's done he orders One More Thing

[@MK-rk4no]

Columbo only eats chilly and hot dogs.

[@Romulan2469]

He would have ordered the entire menu if he was hungry and then probably left without touching anything to go get some $2 bowl of chilli.

[@ciaranandrew8905]

Love the old school respect in Colombo, calling someone, who they are not acquainted with, Mr , Mrs or Miss, or their title.

[@orionstar6747]

New York Stake, asparagus, roast potatoes, shrimp cocktail....(Some kind of a salad lol),cesar salad, and a piece of corn...That's because he wasn't hungry.

[@leemoore9933]

A piece of corn hmm never heard it put that way before.

[@anthonyakatonysmiff2461]

it was new york STEAK* not new york "stake"; the potatoes were ROASTED* not "roast" and the salad was a CAESAR* not a "cesar".

[@Bersztipflag]

I'm glad that Columbo got a good meal. He's underpayed.

[@puzzledotgamer5461]

@@Bersztipflag Yea a he's also the kinda guy who wouldn't care XD he loves his job to much to care

[@FranzKafkaRockOpera]

@@anthonyakatonysmiff2461 "Roast potatoes" is the definitely the more idiomatic phrase here, especially in American English.

[@SciTrekMan]

Lawyer: I'd hate to see the murderer get off because of some stupid mistake. Columbo: (Slyly). So would I, Sir!

[@Nabilagreen64]

😏😏😏Mmmmm

[@MWorsa]

He throws that back in his face at the end of the episode as he’s arresting him 😂

[@frankroper3274]

If Columbo spent more than 30 seconds talking to you...then you did it! Also if he started to walk off and turned and said , "one more thing"! You are definitely in the hot seat!

[@ssnoc]

Coleman was just perfect in this episode - a real gem.

[@SciTrekMan]

His second appearance on Columbo. the first was “Double Shock”.

[@MariAnKenobi]

I about died laughing the first time I saw this scene. I should have known how it would go.

[@mumblesbadly7708]

Gotta love how Columbo gets a FANTASTIC meal out of the suspect before he totally corners him on the murder charge! 🤣🤣🤣

[@nildabridgeman4608]

I love this episode, if you force me to dinner... your gonna pay BIG!

[@mattbell5602]

Sometimes a “piece of corn” really hits the spot...especially if it’s fresh.

[@patriciawilliams5540]

Need to see the whole episode

[@caduceus33]

For a man with not much appetite, Columbo can sure pack it away!

[@ferretcatcher2377]

This must be one of the few times I’ve seen Columbia without his ubiquitous rain coat.

[@Happy-fu7fb]

I’d steadily be eating that steak, talking with my mouth full, and making comments while using my knife/fork as a pointer! ijs 😂

[@djquinn11]

You sound like a class act.

[@vinlander7489]

Dabney Coleman sums up my childhood tv world. His voice takes me way back

[@sharpo]

Soup's not really a meal, Jerry.

[@Romulan2469]

He was beginning to feel the pressure from Columbo.

[@TerryUniGeezerPeterson]

No, no Bania...the soup counts!

[@raoularmagnac2037]

"No soup for you!!! 😠

[@emilinebelle7811]

I feel that soup could be a meal. My tummy can’t handle heavy stuff sometimes.

[@jinotepe79]

Well... I am not too hungry myself. And he asked for a bunch of food!!🤣

[@testshietchannel]

Certainly one of my fav episodes, together with Columbo goes to the guillotine and Murder with too many notes. Oh and the one were Columbo gets the murderer cause of the cigar cutter. But the name escapes me now :D

[@dropjawbertone]

You're thinking of "A Trace Of Murder", 1997.

[@audreylofstrom8899]

Love Dabney Coleman. He was a terrific talk show guest too.

[@gexpe2003]

Masters at work

[@jamalselesi182]

R.I.P. Dabney Coleman and Peter Falk

[@youtold7727]

For a fancy restaurant the waiter served one from the left and one from the right. Tch tch tch Serve on left take away from the right. Geesh.

[@joejohnson6321]

Stupid, remember this is film they did it that way so the audience could focus on the actors and not be distracted by the waiter's presence.

[@thetokutickler]

I mean if you want to be picky, a ton of evidence that Columbo gathers wouldn't actually work in court.

[@nielserikh.christensen7951]

Columbo did't have to pay anything, he was invited. And if he had to pay the bill, he would have claimed, that it is part of the investigation, so the LAPD had to pay for it.

[@garybarrett4881]

0:40 haha it’s like the blues brothers: Jake: "Bring me four fried chickens, and a Coke." Mrs. Murphy: "You want chicken wings, or chicken legs?" Jake: "Four fried chickens, and a Coke." Elwood: "And some dry white toast, please."

[@latanyajohnson1682]

I think the Lawyer orderd soup because he wanted to hurry up and leave but columbo orders a meal that's gonna last Forever Lol🤣🤣🤣

[@brandonallen3289]

Always one step ahead he is.

[@TheMarkhopper]

@@brandonallen3289 Is that Corn fresh?

[@gypsygirltarot2451]

I see columbo as a giant orange tabby cat batting around the mouse suspects

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

The tiramisu was excellent. Don't know why he missed out.

[@DanaFrank1701D]

“It’s obvious what happened, but I’m going to offer you an alternative theory. That way you can immediately know that I’m the murderer who’s trying to throw you off the trail.”

[@Steve-gc5nt]

I love Dabney Coleman. Such a great actor.

[@carolynmiles9281]

I find it interesting when Colombo eats at a fancy restaurant where the bill for his meal will be well over $100. I mean who's paying? If it is the other person, it would be considered a gift which at that level would be illegal for him to accept. If it at the cities expense, it would be rejected as too extravagant. If it is at his own expense, he would be broke since he said himself that he made about $15,000/year. Just one of those details he was famous for noticing.

[@r0bw00d]

You're mistaking a gift for a bribe.

[@carolynmiles9281]

@@r0bw00d police and other government officials have rules in place to prevent there being any question in the matter. I believe that the limit for anything given is $20. Even when the president is given valuable gifts by foreign officials, those gifts are passed on to the white house caretakers for display at the white house or kept in that presidents library after leaving office. They are not allowed to keep it personally.

[@r0bw00d]

@@carolynmiles9281 And you're relating this to a scene where Columbo has already broken regulation by delivering the autopsy report to the lawyer, which took place before his reception of the meal. Actually, you know what? We need to see the rest of the scene. If Columbo didn't eat anything, then the status of the meal is irrelevant.

[@carolynmiles9281]

@@r0bw00d I've watched every episode of Colombo and he is often included in dinners at restaurants where the bill for his meal would exceed the amount allowed. He has also accepted gifts where the item itself is illegal (cuban cigars are one that comes to mind). However, for the purpose of the show, these are ignored or made light of. Oddly, he sticks to no alcohol while on duty. But since he routinely continues his investigations when officially off duty, we get to see him enjoy a drink now and then.

[@Grissbane]

@@carolynmiles9281 I think it's more I know they're guilty I just need to prove it. and if they wanna treat me to lunch while I investigate them better eat good on their dime

[@dennisparkin1971]

Rest in Peace Dabney (Frank Hart) Coleman.

[@rogermasrani911]

"Well I am not too hungry......how is that steak??😂😂😂😂

[@bender7565]

The only 2x I had an $80 steak somebody else paid for it...it wouldn't have been near as good if I paid for it!

[@johnhannibalsmith1607]

"...and so would I, sir." 🤣

[@C0nstant1n]

A person with a lean conscience will always have a bigger appetite than a murderer :)

[@RjBenjamin353]

Back in the days when smoking cigarettes was healthy.

[@patrickjohnson5658]

I see the suspect is smoking a cigarette in the restaurant. I am assuming this episode must have been made before imagery of people publicly smoking cigarettes was banned for movies that were considered suitable for children. At least Columbo didn't join him in smoking his usual cheap smelly cigars...

[@Anglomachian]

I'm surprised Columbo dares go into restaurants. The staff must love him. Every time they offer him more food, he just says "No, no, thank you. Well, perhaps just one more thing."

[@robertweir4735]

My god every thing he asked for are my favorites right down medium rare steak.

[@bird271828]

Yes, mine too. But remember, Columbo wasn't too hungry😂🤣

[@raoularmagnac2037]

I'm so glad he's still acting! Dabney Coleman has ALWAYS been such a WONDERFUL character actor! 😁

[@raoularmagnac2037]

Actually, I meant that for a different thread. Sorry about that! 🙄

[@TheBatugan77]

Coleman and Tom Hanks. The Man With One Red Shoe.

[@501764727]

Dabneys a BOSS! Idk why but watching this scene makes me real Hungry for Chicken Noodle Soup!

[@djquinn11]

It makes me have begun for a Nee York strip steak, medium rare.

[@nielserikh.christensen7951]

Did I hear that right. Columbo orders hollandaise sauce with his Newyork steak! And he did not ask for ketchup. But of cause, he is not american, he is italian. Thats explains it.

[@Mayalon08]

great actors!

[@garethwilkins6744]

Just makes me remember the little britain scene. "And a packet of monster munch."

[@LegionIscariot]

0:53 Well im not too hungry myself. I'll have two number 9s, a number 9 large, a number 6 with extra dip, a number 7, two number 45s, one with cheese, and a large soda.

[@dufus7396]

Smoking in a dinning room...wow..and he sure read that report quick

[@jeffwads]

This was a great scene.

[@nielserikh.christensen7951]

Dabney Colemann is or was a great actor. In this episode he was the killer. But every time Colombo comes with some theory's why it could not be the mann, the police already have in costedy, he turned Columbo down.

[@Septell]

I wish I had a hundred million dollars for every time he says "just one more thing".

[@kaybrown4010]

“Soup is not a meal!” -Seinfeld

[@zainaman710]

The guy in thumbnail looked like Dr. Phil

[@johnyesjustjohn]

Oh, just one more thing... This is a weird restaurant - one where you enter and descend to the dining room? Unless this is one of those crypt restaurants they have in London, I think they just grabbed the nearest mansion set and stuck some tables in there. What do you think, sir?

[@leland818]

You can come across architecture like this in many buildings that are built into a hillside or other incline. The ground floor of the entrance, can be the second or third floor for the back of the building

[@alanmalcheski8882]

just.. one more thing.. side of bbq sauce.

[@paulypooper2]

I certainly remember when you could smoke in a restaurant

[@johnpender358]

Look at the goofy faces the killer makes.

[@tubemoog]

I wish Columbo had been prosecuting on the OJ trial

[@mickeybob3336]

FULL EPISODES PLEASE!!! CAN ANYONE HEAR ME....

[@diabolic103]

Had no idea Dr Phil did some acting on the side 😁😁😁

[@paradoxdea]

Colombo already knows who the killer is...bet on it!

[@virnamisra1657]

And no cigar offered. A stressed gent perhaps

[@miaouew]

I don't think he could look guiltier if he tried lol

[@realitycheck3363]

Eat his very expensive steak, toy with him a little, send him to jail. Just one more thing, do you think he had dessert as well?

[@raoularmagnac2037]

Probably! Since he's eating with a lawyer, maybe he'd have the "devil's food cake!" 😉

[@SciTrekMan]

*Dabney Coleman died yesterday, May 16th, at the age of 92.*

[@bennygaweseb]

Not so hungry🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Sameoldfitup]

Good one

[@samuelspade2202]

Oh just one more thing

[@orionstar6747]

some kind of a salad ...

[@dropjawbertone]

haha! So funny.

[@bryantcurtis2665]

Orion Star 💫

[@leemoore9933]

Let's see bowl of chili with or without beans and a hard boiled egg.

[@artygunnar]

i like the older series of columbo, they treated him more like a clown later on

[@j.6770]

Also, add a little bowl of chili!

[@Wildwoodsway]

The lawyer found out marcy was having a t BONEr steak and a COCKtail so he finally SNAPPED her neck!

[@danielacilli3359]

Adoro il tenente colombo...Purtroppo in inglese non capisco ...vorrei tanto in italiano😞

[@mmvermelho823]

Peter falks always doing magic

[@Maxfr8]

Extreme eating is a learned skill.

[@shaphyshaphy]

I thought i saw Dr. Phil on the thumbnail...

[@williamgullett8071]

I'm not very hungry...so..how's the strip steak? Lol

[@sanikam6079]

i am not hungry myself.... hahaha

[@rickrick5041]

Columbus in the 50’s was never more than 10 minutes partly because of programming. There’s hardware and software. The 50’s TVs were mostly hardware and too small so they couldn’t hold longer shows inside them. Nowadays the software programming and larger memory with teamwork reaching out to you allows you to watch all sizes due to the chips and LEDs and Motorola involvement. They had to rely on Central Vacuum Theory or other theories like that. The Central Vacuum Theory and 100% basis of operation was a Catholic Ray Tube or CRT. It took up the whole set leaving almost no room for shows longer than 10 minutes or anything else and was very heavy. The circuitry and transistors with programming makes the difference to make an overall racism free product. The primary transistor is the BJT and FET is the modern version of transistor. The types of BJT are NPN and PNP transistors. Dynamism vs placidity. The FET is a unipolar device, which means that it is made using either p-type or n-type material as main substrate. It’s a racist free product in all respects. The jury convicted Chowvin on all 4 counts of racism. That should tell you something. 1619 BLM The proof is in the pudding.

[@mirellalastar]

Ah the arrogance. He talks to Columbo like he was the boss. He congratulates him for the report and he tells him to go by the book and not make a stupid mistake that will destroy the case. How can you talk to anybody like that? And he cuts him off every time he tries to finish an idea.

[@johnnycash578]

NOW IM HUNGRY LOL

[@HoldenNY22]

This is definitely an old episode. NO Smoking would be allowed on most Restaurants and Bars now. I'm a NOn-Smoker who ihas Asthma so I happen to like it that People aren't allowed to smoke at Restaurants..

[@jashugg]

HoldenNY22 ... all Columbo episodes are old now really; this one is approaching 30 years ago whereas the earliest series was ~50 years ago.

[@raoularmagnac2037]

Me, too, Holden! Me too! 👍

[@ferretcatcher2377]

My father was a doctor; in the 1970s he used to smoke in his consulting room in between seeing patients. In these COVID-19 times you can only you see your doctor by video. Unbelievable!

[@HoldenNY22]

@@ferretcatcher2377 - I have seen doctors in person. The ones I have seen all do a temperature check and often ask a lot of Questions to see if you have COVID or did something that could give you COVID- like say traveling out of State.

[@blank_stare_productions]

Ahh Dabney Coleman....=)

[@marktyrrell7196]

Today, people aren't allowed to smoke in restaurants. How times change!

[@newlife.vanessacalfan]

today people aren't allowed to go to restaurants (: