Related: What If The Princess Bride Was Cast Today? The show was canceled in 1978 after seven seasons but was revived in 1989, with the final episode being 2003's "Columbo Likes the Nightlife." In between the show being canceled Falk would also appear in classic movies Wings Of Desire and The Princess Bride, alongside Cary Elwes and Fred Savage. Steven Spielberg ( Jaws) would direct the very first episode titled "Murder By The Book." The show would be acclaimed both for Falk's performance and the intricate plotting of each episode. When this proved to be a hit, NBC ordered a pilot for a solo Columbo series, which was another ratings smash. Falk would eventually take the role - after Bing Crosby passed - for 1968 TV movie Prescription: Murder. This version had little in common with the Falk's take, though they both used misdirection to confuse suspects. The detective first appeared in anthology series The Chevy Mystery Show where he was played by Bert Freed ( The Outer Limits). While Peter Falk made the character an icon, he wasn't the first actor to play Columbo. Columbo episode "It's All In The Game" was unique for a few reasons - the most notable being the titular detective letting a killer walk free.
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