Columbo

Murder by the Book

Season 1    Episode 1
September 15, 1971    76m    TV-PG
74%
One member of a mystery-writing-team decides to kill his more talented partner when the better writer decides to go solo.
Directed By
Steven Spielberg
Written By
Steven Bochco

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Cast of Murder by the Book
  • Peter FalkColumbo
  • Jack CassidyKen Franklin
  • Barbara ColbyLilly La Sanka
  • Bernie KubyMike Tucker
  • Haven Earle HaleySecond Reporter
  • Martin MilnerJim Ferris
  • Hoke HowellSergeant
  • Rosemary ForsythJoanna Ferris
  • Lynnette MetteyGloria Jr.
  • Marcia WallaceWomen
  • Leon AltonTheatre Patron (uncredited)
  • Frank BakerTheatre Patron (uncredited)
  • Anitra FordWoman at Theatre (uncredited)
  • Bobby GilbertTheatre Patron (uncredited)
  • George GoldenTheatre Patron (uncredited)
  • Paul KingTheatre Patron (uncredited)
  • Joseph La CavaMedical Examiner (uncredited)
  • Ethelreda LeopoldTheatre Patron (uncredited)
  • Leoda RichardsTheatre Patron (uncredited)
  • Mark RussellPolice Sergeant (uncredited)
  • Jeffrey SayreTheatre Patron (uncredited)

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