Columbo Murder by the Book (Season 1, Episode 1)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 76 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Columbo

Murder by the Book (Season 1, Episode 1)

TV-PG

TV Episode | 76 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

When one member of a mystery writing team wants to break from his less talented partner, he becomes the victim in a real-life murder mystery.

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29 cast members

Name	Known for
Peter Falk Columbo Columbo See fewer	Columbo (1971)
Jack Cassidy Ken Franklin Ken Franklin See fewer	The Eiger Sanction (1975)
Rosemary Forsyth Joanna Ferris Joanna Ferris See fewer	Disclosure (1994)
Martin Milner Jim Ferris Jim Ferris See fewer	Sweet Smell of Success (1957)
Barbara Colby Lilly La Sanka Lilly La Sanka See fewer	The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970)
Lynnette Mettey Gloria Jr. Gloria Jr. See fewer	Favorite Son (1988)
Bernie Kuby Mike Tucker Mike Tucker See fewer	The Karate Kid (1984)
Hoke Howell Sergeant Sergeant See fewer	Far and Away (1992)
Marcia Wallace Woman Woman See fewer	The Simpsons (1989)
Haven Earle Haley 2nd Reporter 2nd Reporter See fewer	Casino (1995)
Leon Alton Theatre Patron (uncredited) Theatre Patron (uncredited) See fewer	Target (1958)
Frank Baker Theatre Patron (uncredited) Theatre Patron (uncredited) See fewer	Scotty of the Scouts (1926)
Robert Buckingham Theatre Patron (uncredited) Theatre Patron (uncredited) See fewer	The Hunt for Red October (1990)
Anitra Ford Woman at Theatre (uncredited) Woman at Theatre (uncredited) See fewer	The Longest Yard (1974)
Ralph Gambina Hot Dog Vendor (uncredited) Hot Dog Vendor (uncredited) See fewer	The Champ (1979)
Bobby Gilbert Theatre Patron (uncredited) Theatre Patron (uncredited) See fewer	The Rebel Set (1959)
George Golden Theatre Patron (uncredited) Theatre Patron (uncredited) See fewer
Jack Griffin Delivery Driver (uncredited) Delivery Driver (uncredited) See fewer	Gable and Lombard (1976)
Elizabeth Harrower Maid (uncredited) Maid (uncredited) See fewer	Days of Our Lives (1965)
Paul King Theatre Patron (uncredited) Theatre Patron (uncredited) See fewer	Lifeforce (1985)
Joseph La Cava Medical Examiner (uncredited) Medical Examiner (uncredited) See fewer	Mission: Impossible (1966)
Louise Lane Theatre Patron (uncredited) Theatre Patron (uncredited) See fewer	Mod Squad (1968)
Ethelreda Leopold Theatre Patron (uncredited) Theatre Patron (uncredited) See fewer	Hart to Hart (1979)
Jay Loft-Lynn Theatre Patron (uncredited) Theatre Patron (uncredited) See fewer	A Christmas Carol (1979)
Anthony Redondo Theatre Patron (uncredited) Theatre Patron (uncredited) See fewer	Mannix (1967)
Leoda Richards Theatre Patron (uncredited) Theatre Patron (uncredited) See fewer	Quincy, M.E. (1976)
Mark Russell Police Sergeant (uncredited) Police Sergeant (uncredited) See fewer	Kojak (1973)
Jeffrey Sayre Theatre Patron (uncredited) Theatre Patron (uncredited) See fewer	Men of San Quentin (1942)
Robert Strong Theatre Patron (uncredited) Theatre Patron (uncredited) See fewer	The Hellcats (1968)