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"Columbo" Requiem for a Falling Star (1973)
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21 January 1973
(Season 2, Episode 5)
Plot:
A faded movie actress commits murder. Lt. Columbo, one of her biggest fans, is on the case. Full summary » | Add synopsis »
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Fine, but not a classic of the series.
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Cast
(Episode Cast) (in credits order) (verified as complete) | Peter Falk | ... | Columbo |
 | Anne Baxter | ... | Nora Chandler |
 | Frank Converse | ... | Mr. Fallon |
 | Pippa Scott | ... | Jean Davis |
 | Kevin McCarthy | ... | Dr. Frank Simmons |
 | Mel Ferrer | ... | Jerry Parks |
 | Edith Head | ... | Herself |
| Sidney Miller | ... | Director (as Sid Miller) |
| William Bryant | ... | Sgt. Jeffries |
| John Archer | ... | Paul |
| Jack Griffin | ... | Gate Guard |
| Robert E. Meredith | ... | Joe |
| Bart Burns | ... | Sgt. Fields |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
 | Dianne Travis | ... | Blonde In Road (uncredited) |
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Directed by | |||
| Richard Quine | |||
Writing credits | ||
| Jackson Gillis | (written by) | |
| Richard Levinson | (creator) & | |
| William Link | (creator) | |
Produced by | |||
| Edward K. Dodds | .... | associate producer | |
| Dean Hargrove | .... | producer | |
Cinematography by | |||
| Harry L. Wolf | (director of photography) (as Harry Wolf) | ||
Film Editing by | |||
| Buddy Small | (as Budd Small) | ||
Art Direction by | |||
| Archie J. Bacon | (as Arch Bacon) | ||
Set Decoration by | |||
| John McCarthy Jr. | (set decorations) (as John McCarthy) | ||
Production Management | |||
| Henry Kline | .... | unit manager | |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director | |||
| David Dowell | .... | assistant director (as David M. Dowell) | |
Sound Department | |||
| Edwin S. Hall | .... | sound | |
Costume and Wardrobe Department | |||
| Grady Hunt | .... | costumes | |
Editorial Department | |||
| Richard Belding | .... | editorial supervisor | |
| Steve Johnson | .... | colorist (uncredited) | |
Music Department | |||
| Hal Mooney | .... | music supervisor | |
Other crew | |||
| Wayne Fitzgerald | .... | main title design | |
| Jackson Gillis | .... | executive story consultant | |
Production Companies
- Universal TV (from Universal City, California) (as Universal Studios)
- National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (1973) (USA) (TV)
- MCA-TV (1972) (worldwide) (TV) (as MCA-TV Exclusive Distributor)
- Universal Pictures Finland Oy (2005) (Finland) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures
- Universal Studios Home Entertainment (2005) (USA) (DVD)
- Universal Title titles and opticals
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74 min | Germany:60 min (cut version) | Germany:70 min (uncut version)
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This was the only Columbo music score not credited to any composer in the credit titles. The music was tracked from previous Columbo scores composed by Dick DeBenedictis and Oliver Nelson. However, both composers registered their "Requiem for a Falling Star cues" with their respective performing right societies, DeBenedictis with ASCAP and Nelson with BMI.See more »
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Continuity: A blonde girl in grey dress climbs the same stairs twice during the conversation between Lt. Columbo and Mr. Fallon.See more »
Quotes:
Jerry Parks:[Points to his head] You can't get a search warrant for what's in here.
Nora Chandler:You couldn't get a bus fare for what's in there!
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Nora Chandler:You couldn't get a bus fare for what's in there!
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Frankly, when considering a "Columbo" plot revolving around a faded actress, the 1975 "Forgotten Lady," with Janet Leigh, is far more memorable than this exploration of 70s TV movie-making. The plot seems to borrow bits from various Hollywood sources, such as Shirley Temple and her bungalow at 20th Century Fox in the 30s, etc.
I always enjoy Anne Baxter's performances, but this comes across as a bit over-the-top. Granted, the script requires that she intentionally overact for Columbo, but at times, her supposed "natural" scenes are also a bit camp/vamp.
Even when this first aired in January, 1973, I knew who Edith Head was, and got a kick seeing her cameo.
Director Quine was also at the helm of my least-favorite episode, the one shown prior to this,"Dagger of the Mind." Both exhibit unnecessary scenery chewing, and stray from the formula that usually makes any "Columbo" episode a television classic.