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Negative ReactionEpisode Number: 27 Season Num: 4 First Aired: Tuesday October 15, 1974 Prod Code: n/a |
Famous photographer Paul Galesko wants to kill his wealthy but annoying wife. He sets up a trusting ex-con to take the wrap. Can Columbo see beyond the false images and prove Galesko is guilty?
| Writer: | Peter S. Fischer |
| Director: | Alf Kjellin |
| Star: | Peter Falk (Lieutenant Columbo (no first name)) |
| Recurring Role: | Vito Scotti (Thomas Dolan) |
| Guest Star: | Harvey Gold (Harry Lewis), Bill Zuckert (Capt. Sampson), John Ashton (Calvin Macgruder), Adrian Ricard (Dept of Motor Vehicles Clerk), Thom Carney (Manager), Tom Signorelli (Doctor), Edward Colmans (Minister), Irene Tedrow (Mrs. Charlesworth), Mike Santiago (1st Policeman), Edward Cross (2nd Policeman), Alice Backes (Mrs. Mayland), Dick Van Dyke (Paul Galesco), Antoinette Bower (Frances Galesco), Joanna Cameron (Lorna), Joyce Van Patten (), Don Gordon (), Michael Strong (), David Sheiner (), Larry Storch (Mr. Weekly), Don Gordon (Alvin Deschler) |
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Galesco: (to Columbo) You're a gem! You're a little flawed, and you're not too bright, but you're a gem.
(edit)
(Columbo enters a mission looking for a witness)
Nun: You're hungry and tired, I can see that.
Columbo: Uh, well, the fact is, I didn't sleep last night and I'm plenty tired.
Nun: Oh, I am sorry. Would you wait here? (calling behind her) George, would you bring a tray? (turning back to Columbo) Won't you join us, Brother?
Columbo: Join you for what?
Nun: Come. I haven't seen you before, have I?
Columbo: No, ma'am, no.
Nun: Oh, that coat, that coat, that coat. Oh, I'm sure that we can find something nicer for you in the other room. (edit) (After explaining that his dog is depressed since the dog next door has moved away)
Columbo: Oh, uh, I don't suppose you have a picture of a cocker spaniel around, do ya?
Paul Galesco: A picture?
Columbo: You know, I mean, maybe I could tack up some kind of a picture. You know, something he could look at, kind of like a pin-up?
Galesco: (annoyed) No, really, Lieutenant...
Columbo: No, no, that's a terrible idea. I mean the dog is dumb but he won't fall for that. I mean the dog would know it wasn't her, right? Forget I mentioned it.
Galesco: I will, Lieutenant. (edit) Nun: I found exactly the right thing. It's warm. And look! It's hardly been used at all! Now, you stand up and we'll try it on.
Columbo: You know, I appreciate what you're doing. I really do. But I've had this coat for seven years.
Nun: Oh, you poor man.
Wino: Don't be ashamed.
Columbo: No, I'm very fond of it. (edit) Galesco: Look at the negative in the back of the camera, Lieutenant. It proves I'm right.
Columbo: Were you a witness to what he just did?
Sergeant : Yes, Lieutenant.
Columbo: Were you a witness to what he just did?
1st Policeman: Yes, sir.
Columbo: Were you a witness to what he just did?
2nd Policeman: Yes, I am, sir.
Galesco: Witness to what?
Sergeant: You just incriminated yourself, sir. You identified the camera. (edit)
Nun: You're hungry and tired, I can see that.
Columbo: Uh, well, the fact is, I didn't sleep last night and I'm plenty tired.
Nun: Oh, I am sorry. Would you wait here? (calling behind her) George, would you bring a tray? (turning back to Columbo) Won't you join us, Brother?
Columbo: Join you for what?
Nun: Come. I haven't seen you before, have I?
Columbo: No, ma'am, no.
Nun: Oh, that coat, that coat, that coat. Oh, I'm sure that we can find something nicer for you in the other room. (edit) (After explaining that his dog is depressed since the dog next door has moved away)
Columbo: Oh, uh, I don't suppose you have a picture of a cocker spaniel around, do ya?
Paul Galesco: A picture?
Columbo: You know, I mean, maybe I could tack up some kind of a picture. You know, something he could look at, kind of like a pin-up?
Galesco: (annoyed) No, really, Lieutenant...
Columbo: No, no, that's a terrible idea. I mean the dog is dumb but he won't fall for that. I mean the dog would know it wasn't her, right? Forget I mentioned it.
Galesco: I will, Lieutenant. (edit) Nun: I found exactly the right thing. It's warm. And look! It's hardly been used at all! Now, you stand up and we'll try it on.
Columbo: You know, I appreciate what you're doing. I really do. But I've had this coat for seven years.
Nun: Oh, you poor man.
Wino: Don't be ashamed.
Columbo: No, I'm very fond of it. (edit) Galesco: Look at the negative in the back of the camera, Lieutenant. It proves I'm right.
Columbo: Were you a witness to what he just did?
Sergeant : Yes, Lieutenant.
Columbo: Were you a witness to what he just did?
1st Policeman: Yes, sir.
Columbo: Were you a witness to what he just did?
2nd Policeman: Yes, I am, sir.
Galesco: Witness to what?
Sergeant: You just incriminated yourself, sir. You identified the camera. (edit)
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