When Columbo hit the airwaves in 1971, in quickly became the hottest TV detective series of the decade.
It remains today the definitive guide to the rumpled Lieutenant Columbo and his career..
Originally published in 1989 and long out-of-print, this 30th Anniversary Edition of the essential Columbo book features a new preface by author Mark Dawidziak, an overview of post-1989 Columbo developments, including the twenty-four new ABC mysteries, and a personal remembrance of Peter Falk.
The Columbo Phile offers fascinating behind-the-scenes information about the creation of the character, the writing of the devious mystery plots, and the altercations between perfectionist Peter Falk and the bottom-line concerns of Universal Studios.
Series creators Richard Levinson and William Link received an Emmy Award for their work
Peter Falk received three.
When Columbo hit the airwaves in 1971, in quickly became the hottest TV detective series of the decade
