A Friend in Deed
- Episode aired May 5, 1974
- TV-PG
- 1h 35m
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8.2/10
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A police commissioner provides a false alibi for a wife killer, but then expects an alibi in return.A police commissioner provides a false alibi for a wife killer, but then expects an alibi in return.A police commissioner provides a false alibi for a wife killer, but then expects an alibi in return.
Arlene Martel
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- (as Arlene Martell)
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Did you know
- TriviaThe funeral home featured in the stock shot is not in California. It is the luxurious Ephrussi de Rothschild villa and gardens in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat on the French Riviera. This location is notably featured in the James Bond film Never Say Never Again (1983).
- Goofs(at around 41 mins) Mark Halperin (Richard Kiley) refers to the murder plot as a "Quid Quo Pro" instead of as a Quid Pro Quo.
- Quotes
Mark Halperin: [to his wife] Darling, if you're embarrassed by all your millions, why don't you just sign them over to me? They wouldn't embarrass me in the least.
- ConnectionsReferences Strangers on a Train (1951)
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Columbo at the top of his game
A FRIEND IN DEED is one of the contenders for 'best episode of Columbo ever'. It has a tight and ever-evolving plot involving multiple murders, alibis, and complexity, and to add to the fun the villain is superior and proves more than a match for our wily detective. As if recognising the quality he's working with, Falk ups his game too, delivering a portrayal of Columbo at his dogged best.
The film's star is Richard Kiley, never well known in the UK but a TV personality in America. His villain is a frightening one with sociopathic tendencies and his placing at the top of the police command chain makes Columbo's life very difficult. Despite the lengthy running time, A FRIEND IN DEED is constantly engaging, with comedy that really works and some great clues building to a satisfying climax. Fans will be in their element with this one.
The film's star is Richard Kiley, never well known in the UK but a TV personality in America. His villain is a frightening one with sociopathic tendencies and his placing at the top of the police command chain makes Columbo's life very difficult. Despite the lengthy running time, A FRIEND IN DEED is constantly engaging, with comedy that really works and some great clues building to a satisfying climax. Fans will be in their element with this one.
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- Also known as
- Meine Tote - Deine Tote
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- 355 S Muirfield Rd, Los Angeles, California, USA(Halperin residence)
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