Peter Falk Talks Columbo and Johnny Does His Best Impersonation | Carson Tonight Show

Peter Falk Talks Columbo and Johnny Does His Best Impersonation | Carson Tonight Show
Original Airdate: 09/15/1972
#JohnnyCarson #PeterFalk #TheTonightShow

[@fearsomename4517]

I watched every Columbo and he was perfect for the role. His car, dog and mannerism was spot on. Peter Falk is a legend.

[@hippielove3100]

@ Fearsome What kind of car was it ? I loved it

[@fonziebulldog5786]

@@hippielove3100 Peugeot.

[@freshstart4423]

Show about good vs evil

[@delt2743]

He was a AAA auto-club member

[@hippielove3100]

@@fonziebulldog5786 Thank you. I was to young back then.

[@moc7323]

Columbo is still rocking tv today .. it never gets old ..

[@rustyruss2962]

I watch him on late night few times week when he’s on

[@nb2008nc]

Where at? He was on MeTV, but they cancelled him.

[@rustyruss2962]

@@nb2008nc Direct tv channel 239 Sundance channel usually 3 are 4 times week starts at midnight usually two episode at time

[@tarnsand440]

@@nb2008nc In Canada Columbo movie every Thursday night( for years) Vision TV 6-8pm MT.

[@Grahame1975]

@@tarnsand440 yup. They rerun it at midnight which is when I watch it. Too young to remember when it was on its initial run

[@carolharris1291]

I still binge- watch “Columbo.” Peter Falk was masterful in that role. He deserved every one of those Emmys he earned. One of the best actors ever.

[@girlthewonderdog8763]

... HELLO CAROL

[@Hothenrik]

I recorded "Columbo" on VHS tapes in the 90's (believe it or not, that is when I discovered him!) I fell in LOVE with the show and especially the character. I have (I believe) every episode of "Columbo" that was aired on TV, from "Prescription:Murder" to "Columbo Likes the Nightlife". Loved him in every single one!!!

[@patriciamayhue5519]

Me too!!

[@feurigerStern]

Colombo is a classic and will never age.

[@Hothenrik]

@@feurigerStern "Columbo"😉

[@althenya]

I went home for the holidays and my father (70yrs old) and I took a trip to Walmart because he was keeping his eye out for ANY season of Columbo. He would speak of it fondly. He ended up finding the whole box set for only $50 and I showed up in the electronics section to see a sneaky grin on his face, he was so pleased with himself! SO, over the Christmas holidays and New Years we would watch an episode or two a night before bed; My Dad and Mum and I. It was one of the coziest, loveliest times of my life. At 34 years of age with my parents. I will treasure it forever.

[@JWimpy]

What a wonderful story. There are some things and memories that make family so special.

[@winonafrog]

♥️

[@donsaxon1948]

What wonderful moments caught in time

[@AliasJimWirth]

I loved Columbo. We, the family, watched them all and looked forward to the next one each week. What a great show. We miss that quality today.

[@MicroSoftner]

You forgot something?! Just one more thing...!

[@AliasJimWirth]

@@MicroSoftner Right on. Great call and observation. Who could forget that. Thanks.

[@b01tact10n]

Quality and love for the work is missing nowadays.

[@leegraves101]

Just one more thing… my wife thinks he’s great too.

[@eddierae8945]

Growing up in 70s, Columbo was a must watch , great TV

[@stelvis7413]

"Columbo" is one of my all time favorite shows. I bought Peter Falk's book online in 2004. It arrived with a personalized autograph from Peter on the front page. Couldn't believe it.

[@josephgaviota]

SUPER GREAT for you !! Jealous!

[@beckyhill4097]

Very envious. Good for you!

[@nineteen8486]

Wow .. great stuff

[@steelhurricane4041]

What a thoughtful guy.☺️ Love peter Falk.

[@victorbachmann3093]

Columbo is a class act from A to Z

[@archstanton3430]

He actually did a great job of explaining the appeal of Columbo at the end. Well said.

[@JellyBean02288]

Perfect!

[@quintbromley2112]

Every one of these clips is like opening a bottle of perfectly aged wine.

[@warrenhoffman2006]

From the cellar of Adrian Carsini!

[@quintbromley2112]

@@warrenhoffman2006 Lol. Very nice. 🍷

[@mpreiss7780]

True

[@warrenhoffman2006]

@@quintbromley2112 Thank you.

[@Feark]

Ohh, red?

[@stefaniewick1212]

I'm 76 and I have seen every episode of Columbo, at least. 5 to 8 times...

[@robskipper8682]

And I thought I was the only one😂😂

[@SubdolphinX]

Peter Falk was a real gem.

[@TWWIW]

van Dyke said it best in one of the columbo epidoses hehe

[@alziraneves7235]

Here in Brazil we watch COLUMBO every Monday night. The best detective in the History of American TV.

[@eusebiothomas2481]

Nothing like this on today's garbage. Light years away in class, self-respect and integrity.

[@shaunajin8497]

You said it perfectly! I agree w every word. 🎉🎉🎉

[@gg2fan]

As someone who is probably much younger than the average Columbo fan, the show made me really understand where boomers were coming from when they lamented the decline of American culture. The 70s episodes are pure class, the later reboots are offputtingly trashy and pulpy. I think it has everything to do with the precipitous decline in the level of dignity Americans experienced in their day to day lives as the new deal was eviscerated by politicians who had been captured by corporate interests. Everything, not just the tv shows, lost the deeply imbued sense of dignity, integrity, and inherent value as people's economic lives slowly, sometimes not so slowly came crashing down around them. The same systems and institutions that were once upheld as pillars of a functional society were reduced to absolute mockeries of their former selves as their legitimacy became eroded by cynical bourgeois interests seeping in and deconstructing them. All that to say, if the society you live in, the world around you, the institutions you're supposed to rely on to protect you, have no respect for you and are totally uninterested in providing a dignified life for their citizens- How are you supposed to take the mere CONCEPT of dignity seriously? You couldn't make a show like Columbo today, because the America he lived in and the America we live in are two entirely different universes. All because the capitalist cartels that control every aspect of our society need to make the line go up more. The sheer reach of the knock-on effects created by that sad fact never ceases to astound me.

[@shaunbeer7367]

Perfectly put.

[@CommonContentArchive]

TV in general is far better today, but Columbo was a gem

[@ThePsychoAnon]

@@gg2fanwell said! It can all be fixed though: racial, cultural, social and spiritual hygiene reinforced by the fixing of those broken systems.

[@adrianvanleeuwen]

Peter Falk's personality is just like his character Columbo, very quirky but lovable! Perfectly cast for role.

[@MgtowRubicon]

As he was exiting the stage, I was expecting him to stop and say, "Just one more thing..."

[@coursedesign8312]

Exactly!!!

[@andrayespeed_co.]

EXACTLY 🤣🤣🤣

[@husq48]

"Hate to bodda ya Johnny, but..."

[@riverbankfisher]

As he walked off the set I half expected him to pause, turn around and utter that immortal phrase "Oh, there was one more thing...."

[@MrTruth111]

lol yes, missed chance:)

[@gkvogt]

That's certainly what he should have done.

[@PurpleHaze4me]

I think that line is copyrighted.

[@fabriziomorris5320]

You forgot the arm raise as he stops, his back still facing the camera

[@Teri_Berk]

Nice comment but if he actually did it, that would have been overdoing the show. Peter Falk was a man of moderation. He used to do small jokes, small talks always in moderation. That's actually one of the reasons I like him so much. So here in this Johnny Carson show, he knew how long he should do the show. Not too little not too much.

[@carriedillmann4455]

Peter Falk is a National treasure!

[@douglasmcconnell8116]

Amen to that..

[@ScottALanter]

Geez, I miss Peter Falk. When I sit and watch the reruns of Columbo, I get lost in my own little world. I've seen every episode at least 50 times, but they never get old watching them.

[@jesusisunstoppable4438]

Agreed

[@ramongonzalez2112]

I was 8 years old when this aired. My parents were alive, and my brother and I were having the time of our lives. Great childhood and great times for America.🤗🙏🇺🇸

[@jayne59brohammer]

I have to agree with you Ramon, life was good back then, wish I had a time machine! Do you know where I can get one....lol

[@paulcalzolano9074]

Could not have said it any better!!! Hopefully someday this country will get back on track to times like they were when we were kids

[@thepatriotess4279]

Well said, great comment! Now our country is going downhill so fast it’s scary.

[@AlcibiadesMD]

Good O’l days alright, I’m afraid we’re loosing the republic folks, last 3 years have been a monumental disaster 😢 hopefully we can endure one more year and a half of this madness and get back to earlier ideals and 🇺🇸 way.

[@jcmontecarlo6123]

Look where the country is at now 😢😢😢

[@BillClay88]

Peter falk was the man. Just started binge watching every episode again. Just effortlessly so genius. Love Peter. Rip, sir.

[@lesliegreenberg3534]

I watched every Columbo episode, multiple times. Peter Falk was perfect every moment. Hands down, my favorite detective show of all time. Originally it pre-dated VCRs, and we never missed an episode, couldn't wait for it to air. Those really were the good old days!

[@jamestiscareno4387]

Columbo is the best of all detective shows. My all time favorite. The best use of celebrity guest appearances ever. Unique in its approach. You witness the crime then see it solved.

[@Primus54]

There’s a “mystery/comedy” movie called “Murder By Death” that had an ensemble of stars, including Peter Falk doing a “Humphrey Bogart” detective character. He is hilarious. Sir Alec Guinness plays a blind butler, Peter Sellers plays Charlie Chan. Also stars David Niven and Truman Capote. The movie was not real popular with the critics, but it is worth watching at least once.

[@pauls7318]

I would say that it is worth watching much more than once. I loved that film!

[@hippielove3100]

I'd love to see it , I miss rental movies lol lol 😝

[@mikechap2021]

Great movie

[@jassonsw]

Maggie Smith "Oh darling that's tacky. That really is tacky".

[@Jerseybytes2]

he was also in the cheap detective and the in-laws. both are great movies

[@BlackangelKatakuri]

Omg he's not just an actor he's literally Columbo. I love it

[@nicolen.9642]

Columbo is still rerun on Saturdays in France. I grew up with Peter Falk. Yes he rocks!

[@ashleelarsen5002]

Cool

[@nicolen.9642]

@@ashleelarsen5002 Yep😃

[@ashleelarsen5002]

@@nicolen.9642 my mom loves this show ...

[@josephgaviota]

So great to hear !

[@carriec.9834]

Colombo is also on NBC Peacock streaming service (we paid the upgrade to eliminate commercials, worth it) and are currently enjoying this great series.

[@randybailin4902]

I'm old school. The 2 greatest crime-related programs ever on television were Columbo and Perry Mason. That's my opinion and I'm sticking to it. The shows were polar opposites. In Columbo, you knew the murderer and the fun was in watching him work it out. In Perry Mason, the murderer was a complete surprise revealed in the courtroom.

[@lynettepalecek3141]

@Randy Bailin. I agree 💯%!

[@beckyhill4097]

Did you ever watch Mannix?

[@randybailin4902]

@@beckyhill4097 I did. It hasn't aged well.

[@russcooke5671]

Loved both shows. Ten times better than today’s shows.

[@lynettepalecek3141]

Both Peter Falk and Johnny Carson were hilarious in this video. I loved it when Peter takes 2 rolls of film out of his pocket when he said that he brought some film. Lol.

[@ronaldzent4845]

Johnny was truly the best 🌃 time host, Peter Falks character of Columbo I think showed how a police drama could be done without chase.scenes, violent shootings, etc. The way he would start to follow up on his hunches of someone in particular in each episode was just very good to excellent Screen writing , and some of the best TV Dramas ever done.

[@rawbacon]

Never realized how sharp and funny Falk was.

[@coloneljawoof6832]

Colombo is the best.

[@llynnie888]

Wow, this is vintage gold. Especially sweet for me because my father was exactly like Columbo & like Columbo, nothing got past him.

[@terryherrera9054]

I've always loved him. I've seen him in comedies and serious movie's . He was always brilliant in them. His timing , deliverance , and his facial expressions and that voice . He truly was original and unique . All around a great actor. There's no one like him.

[@robertsinko3044]

HAHA! Amazing ! Columbo is STILL the best damn TV show on my TV! Today's diarrhea of forgettable disposable entertainment can take a hike!!!

[@neiljohnson7914]

what about Grey's Anatomy?

[@neiljohnson7914]

What about chicago med? It's a forgettable, disposable show?

[@mikeash7193]

I'm totally impressed that he stayed in character in his clothes. That shows that he understands that everybody identifies with him that way. And that's where hisbread is buttered.

[@joshn1287]

Most of the Columbo episodes were before my time but my mom always loved Columbo and the movie the In-laws. My mom gave my wife and I the Columbo DVD set for Christmas one year and we both fell in love with the show. We have now watched all the seasons multiple times.

[@Jerseybytes2]

if you like Peter Falk, I'd suggest you watch, the cheap detective as well

[@beckyhill4097]

The the in-laws! My favorite line "serpentine."

[@lauramalek3128]

"Serpentine Shel! Serpentine!"

[@psw4763]

The most perfect character actor and even here you can see Colombo in him. Loved everything he starred in and Colombo still on my rerun watch list.

[@mpreiss7780]

Yeah he acted in so many other movies and shows. Very talented. I loved his 1963 role as an religious murderer in Alfred Hitchcock Presents show.

[@psw4763]

@@mpreiss7780 Agree

[@Teri_Berk]

@@mpreiss7780 I've searched for that particular Hitchcock episode which you said Falk played as a murderer but couldn't find it couldn't even identify the episode^s name. Its name could be "Bonfire" but that's reported to be filmed in 1962 not 1963. Could you give more info on that particular episode or provide links if there are any?

[@mpreiss7780]

@@Teri_Berk Yes, I believe it is Bonfire, must have got the year wrong.

[@michaelobrien5958]

Like gold, Columbo series only appreciates over time. Love 'em...

[@Acducec]

Columbo was so good he didn’t need to plug it . Total Greatness

[@bigdad1211]

One of the best shows on TV! I still watch it to this day!

[@simsim8865]

me too. 👍👏

[@jillkjv3816]

1972. I was 14. A lifetime ago. 😊 Those were good years though. I miss them.

[@BigSplenda1885]

I was -17

[@stefaniewick1212]

Late night shows don't compare to Johnny Carson. He was The Tonight Show. Very funny and respectful. Stopped watching after Jay Leno....

[@williamschlenger1518]

No one can hold a candle to Johnny Carson & I loved Colombo.

[@bartonpercival3216]

You are so right. Johnny Carson was the best late night talk show host ever. I use to love when Carson would have on Rodney Dangerfield. After his comic routine Rodney would sit down and then just continue his routine, and Carson would let him go on and on. "I tell ya Johnny, with my wife I got no sex life ya know. She cut me down to once a month. I mean I'm lucky, I know two guys she cut out completely"

[@JellyBean02288]

Colombo and Peter Falk are my favorites of all time ! Very charismatic person-he was extraordinarily popular-and still is.

[@keepitsimple4629]

Before he got the job, he said "I'd kill for that role". I think he was born to play Columbo. I once heard Bing Crosby was considered for the role; I can't imagine anybody better than Peter Falk. Nobody could've done it justice!

[@penelopelopez8296]

Columbo Rocks

[@keepitsimple4629]

@@penelopelopez8296 yes it does! Except for all the corny hairstyles and fashions, it's the best. they don't make 'em like that anymore

[@donnacsuti4980]

Crosby couldn't have done it justice, glad they didn't choose him.

[@keepitsimple4629]

@@donnacsuti4980 Crosby, nor any other actor, had what it took to play him.

[@howie9751]

Actually the part became whatever he did with it. Once that happens you can't see anyone else in the role. Like Archie Bunker.

[@donnamanzares8440]

My mom met him in Ossining, NY. His father owned an Army store and he used to work in it. She talked to a lot of Tim’s. She said he was very nice.

[@Urko2005]

I live in the UK and i could watch repeats of Peter Falk as Columbo over and over.

[@Lava1964]

I love Columbo. I have all the NBC episodes on DVD. They are great!

[@aarongoldstein7614]

This aired on September 15, 1972. On September 16, 1972, Peter Falk turned 45. Also on that day, I came into the world. On September 17, 1972, Etude in Black aired on NBC opposite the pilot episode of M*A*S*H on CBS. Here's the Emmys speech to which Johnny is referring. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2m3hoapprx2iq8

[@james1795]

So? What's your point? Everyone reading this was born one day or another.

[@lLoveCarolCleavland]

@@james1795 don't be an a$$

[@james1795]

@@lLoveCarolCleavland. Oh, I'm not wealthy. $$$

[@lLoveCarolCleavland]

@@james1795 and you aren't funny either

[@groovyhighway]

@@lLoveCarolCleavland There always has to be one and James filled the position. He feels great about it, but he'll just be forgotten. No one cares about an ass.

[@morningdove20]

The *TRUE GREATS* Are Gone. So when I need to watch them all again I just tune into Johnny on cable and on any given Week Nite. Any Other late nite on Today is only Political GARBAGE. Miss u Johnny, and Peter, and I thank God that I can Still see u both every nite on cable!!

[@jamestiscareno4387]

Back then I routinely sacrificed sleep time, having alarm clock set at 5:00am, versus missing The Tonight Show.

[@wesmcgee1648]

Yes indeed friend.

[@alanwilson2078]

Oh yeah, how we all miss those "greats" like Charles Nelson REILLY, Alan King and Buddy Hacket!

[@jack002tuber]

Peter never said why his show is so popular. Its not another whodunit, its a HOWdunit. They start off and show you the killer and the scene and you spend two hours finding out how they catch him at it. His constant mannerisms to lead people to think he's a goof also help him in the end. Its a brilliant bit of story telling

[@mikebradshaw6484]

Plus they were more like movies than a tv show.

[@mtsflorida]

I was an investigator or detective policeman and lieutenant, let me say ut takes imagination, guessing and searching but he adlibs most of the time yet he plans and practices quite often to sound like he has the perfect response. In fact he is so much into the character that he lives it everyday. Sensational!

[@michaelschramm1064]

Technically it’s a “HOWcatch-em” because the viewer already knows who and how.

[@JellyBean02288]

Yes he did-because Colombo the character was polite, and unpretentious-didn’t care about his car or clothes but loved his job!

[@stevejones3868]

I think its success was largely down to the writing. Very clever. Perfect compositions.

[@richardanderson9957]

I watch those episodes still. They or mostly Falk is pure genius.

[@continentalgin]

One of the greatest TV shows ever and Falk made it the great series it was. Everybody loved Columbo and still do!

[@rustyruss2962]

Johnny an Peter two of my Favorites from back in day ❤️🙏❤️🙏

[@alanfrost75]

In the history of television, there are a number of characters that stand out because of how perfectly they were played by the actor, and Columbo is certainly on that list.

[@vwlssnvwls3262]

Peter Falk was just a great, great man. I watched Columbo all the time growing up. I was so happy to see Peter Falk as the grandfather in The Princess Bride, and that final line when he says "as you wish" gets me in the feels every time.

[@saxongirl2054]

Omg I love love Peter Falk! My boys together 😍😍

[@helanameisters2841]

Absolutely hilarious! Love seeing these old clips :)

[@rustyruss2962]

Tv was Awesome back in day couldn’t wait get new TV guide

[@mtsflorida]

By far the greatest policeman of all time.

[@pman5886]

Columbo...CLASSIC from the original film in 1968 to last episode in 2003. Still great today as it was when it was first shown.

[@debgaye]

Watch Colombo almost every night. Peter Falk is a true treasure. Super talented.

[@michellepost2986]

Columbo still rules! I watched that show new, on Sunday night, às a child and teen, in the 1970s. I watched johnny during summers, no school, and after age 18, any season.

[@mytoytoo]

We purchased the entire series of Columbo. We loved it. Peter was made for that role.

[@mommaole]

I noticed that Peter patted Johnny on the cheek when he arrived. When he left, Johnny patted him right back on the cheek!

[@jassonsw]

Both smoking on live TV. Ah the 70's :)

[@JellyBean02288]

I believe both got lung cancer

[@johnbeechy]

i just finished my annual Columbo series & movies' Binge. every Late March /early April. good timing for this drop 'just one more thing...' // parick mcgoohan's eps are great & cassidy has his eps too, RIP to both

[@wanderer1955]

What about the filler episodes. Fountains going up and down set to music. Columbo playing the Tuba. Columbo on a cooking show with Martin Landau. There are more I can't remember.

[@richardmiller191]

This is classic! One of the rare times the guest has Johnny on his heels. Peter Falk took control and ran with it and Johnny handled it beautifully. Peter did the whole interview in character. Hilarious! Both are legends. Miss them both. Still watch Columbo. Never gets old!

[@newsguy5241]

I saw this one the other day. Columbo had to interview a witness at a soup kitchen. Naturally he was unshaven, looking down-trotten and in his old wrinkled raincoat. A nun there (Joan Van Fleet?) thought he was a bum and tried to get him a new coat. "No ma'me. I've had this coat for seven years," Columbo said. "Oh you poor man!" she responds. Really a riot!

[@alanwilson2078]

I agree. A classic scene.

[@jerryvan-hees7130]

Forgot her first name but her last name was Van Patten the sister of dick Van Patten.

[@juanmonge7418]

Joyce van Patten.

[@bmoshareholderappleshareho855]

What about the episode when this university professor was murdered? This woman said, "The poor man got murdered and they got this rumpled dumbbell working on the case?"

[@carnalea2424]

I think you somehow knew when he entered the soup kitchen he was going to be taken for a down and out. But it still didn't stop you enjoying what was about to happen. Reminds me of some Laurel and Hardy scenes. While they're working on a roof, you see a glass greenhouse below. You just know that greenhouse won't be intact for much longer. Or when they're on a boating lake. You just know everyone's going to end up in the water. Sorry - this is meant to be about Columbo, but I wanted to mention L & H.

[@jackdowd6238]

Peter was forever grateful to Frank Sinatra for saying publicly that he (Falk) stole the picture Robin & The Seven Hoods......it was one of Peter's first big movie rolls.....the film starred Frank, Dean, Sammy, Bing .......quite a complement....

[@hamidreza620]

People respect him because he's not care about his clothes, shoes, or car, and he's focused on doing his job right.....beautiful lesson and very pure conclusion why this serial has become one of the most popular and successful tv programs. We always remember you, peter. ❤❤❤

[@outtathyme5679]

I watch some Columbo every day on KZbin

[@manuelmaldonado2387]

hey Columbo was the best show in the world and i love Him thank you. 😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉

[@frankiefelinesalwayswelcom5825]

Peter is so candid and relaxed even on “Carson”, so funny. Columbo will always be the best mystery sleuth on TV.

[@beckyhill4097]

Miss this raw talent and spirit.

[@markw3598]

If you ever get the chance to see "The Great Race" don't miss it, Jack Lemmon, as the bad guy, and Peter Falk as his Henchman steals the movie! A real tour de force!!

[@carriedillmann4455]

GREAT MOVIE!!! Also. ITS A MAD MAD MAD WORLD!! Both are treasures!!!

[@Dallas_K]

Push the button, Max!

[@oldredbarnman]

@@Dallas_K MAAAXXXXX!!!😆

[@robharding4028]

Some actors seem to be a good fit for their character, peter Falk as Columbo, was perfect, The shows longevity goes someway to proving that !

[@ChicagoBeaver]

"Ahhh, excuse me sir. One last question, ah, before you go... ahhhh."

[@genepoolbooboo]

Missed Columbo during it’s original airing because only CBS came in clear on the antenna. I had always known about it though. Found it on Tubi and became hooked. Binge watching for the second time. Adore the show!

[@jmh2105]

@genepoolbooboo i wondered if anyone Else had those experiences the 'selection' of shows made by... the antennae! Very familiar.

[@nanarobin1]

I love love love this show. It's harder to find Columbo, so I binge watch Monk periodically. With the news and stress of the world. I de-stress with Monk. I loved the first season(s) of Columbo, but later, we didn't like as much when it seemed like there were new writers. Maybe that was when the show went to 90 minutes like he mentioned.

[@billp4]

I have all the episodes on DVD. Look on eBay. About $30.

[@mw9463]

watching Columbo right now :) I love...

[@konradx498]

The Columbo episode they are talking about is "Etude in Black" with John Cassavetes as the killer with a perfect alibi. It aired on Sunday 17 Sep 1972, two days after this edition of Carson.

[@billcook4768]

Random Trivia: The episode marks Gwyneth Paltrow’s first appearance on screen Blythe Danner was five months pregnant during filming :)

[@newsguy5241]

@@billcook4768 --And Jamie Lee Curtis made her debut to acting on a Columbo episode. She played an irate waitress.

[@macaroon2534]

Cassavettes, Falk, Gazzara, & Seymour Cassell, Rowlands, Carey, Great actors, trained actors, too few today. Just as these clowns claim to be “journalists” & ARE NOT, so it is same with “ untrained actors today. Cassavettes wife Gena Rowlands survives today! Lovely actor, “Woman under the influence” directed by Cassavettes, starring Falk & Gena worth watching!

[@alanwilson2078]

@@macaroon2534 Cassavettes a great actor? He had me fooled for decades. What a HAM!

[@macaroon2534]

@@alanwilson2078 truly charming man

[@gloriamills1366]

🙈🙉🙊🙏 I Remember This Man Killed His Wife In Their Home, Had His Girlfriend Put Her Clothes On and Sunglasses and Went To The Airport and Got On The Plane, Together, Pretend To Get In An Argument and She Storms Off The Plane Extremely Angry With Him, How He Gets Caught Has Something To Do With The Change of Clothes Dropped Off At The Door After He Killed His Wife and Something About Dry Cleaning, The Girlfriend, What She Did With The Clothes and Dry Cleaning, It Has Been Over 50 Years Since I Saw It, The Very First Time, and It Was Rerun One Time Because I Saw Again but It Was Close To The First Showing But I Never Forgot It and Still Watch and Hope It Will Be That One, Awesome Show.

[@bobcatsjoe8891]

What?

[@gloriamills1366]

@@bobcatsjoe8891 The First Columbo Program.

[@Lava1964]

Capitalization fetish, I see.

[@menamajors1198]

That was the first Columbo. I think it was a made for tv movie first, called, Prescription Murder.

[@juanmonge7418]

We all grew up watching this show. I can talk to my contemporaries about it. It is. Shame that the younger generation doesn’t have the pleasure of having great tv like this.

[@EdWeibe]

a God Honest man. Look for the Dean Martin Roast of Sinatra where Columbo does a speech. Priceless.

[@radutamas2014]

Every every every word,every smile- every evrerything is excelllent! Genius!

[@manuelmaldonado2387]

The best in the world and thank you very much. 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@halfabeet]

haha he's so Italian in how he grabs Johnny's neck in greeting (not in a bad way!)

[@menamajors1198]

Funny thing is, Peter Falk was not Italian. He was Jewish. I was always able to tell a person what nationality they were. Peter Falk was the only one who fooled me. I swore he was Italian. I was wrong.

[@halfabeet]

@@menamajors1198 Although Italian and Jewish can co-exist I looked and you're, right his family was from Poland/Hungary and not Italy - I really did think he was Italian American, wow

[@menamajors1198]

@@halfabeet, me too. He not only looked Italian, he acted Italian. He had hair like my dad. I am Italian, both sides. Even grew up on the East coast and he fooled me.

[@alanwilson2078]

Why are white Americans obsessed 😀 with ethnicity?

[@halfabeet]

@@alanwilson2078 I'm not white nor american so you'll have to ask them

[@karlheinzegger4534]

Peter Falk seemed to have come directly from work and probably went back to work when the interview was over.

[@a.r.gentum6517]

Columbo, McMillan and Wife, McCloud, good times growing up in the 70s.

[@alanwilson2078]

BANACEK RULES (except for COLUMBO)!

[@huemann3416]

I love Columbo And I think this Johnny Carson show is going to be a HIT!!!

[@Rjl41]

In the episode called "the forgotten lady", Johnny Carson was at the center of the story, Raymond and his wife were always watching his Tonight Show after dinner!

[@randysills4418]

That was a great episode with Janet Leigh...

[@beckyhill4097]

I'm thinking that I don't know this episode. And then, I remember!

[@kurtb8474]

How many folks were waiting for him to stop and say "Oh, just one more thing..."?

[@hallmark545]

Me

[@sandraelder1101]

Anyone remember the episode in which he didn’t have his favorite raincoat because his wife had bought him a different one? He was uncomfortable and awkward the whole show. So funny and true to life!

[@wolfprime]

I like how he kept leaving it laying around and people kept returning it to him.

[@chrisdurhammusicchannel]

I hope he came back 30 seconds later and said, "Just one more thing..."

[@nycthinklab966]

Miss this kind of TV.

[@WatchitforDays]

What a great interview that I haven't seen before. Thank you for sharing! Big Columbo fan!

[@aBc-123-XyZ]

Love the show............😎✌

[@normacasini838]

When I am having a down day and/or anxious, Columbo saves me --- I have watched his shows over and throughout the years since I was a tween when it came out in the early 70s.

[@roseannepryor4068]

Peter Falk was the best!

[@jessiehaislet3625]

I have an autographed photo from Peter Falk. I asked him for it and he was kind enough to send it to me. I read his autobiography and he was a funny man for sure. RIP Peter Falk