When Columbo hit the airwaves in 1971, in quickly became the hottest TV detective series of the decade.
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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