Forgotten Lady
- Episode aired Sep 14, 1975
- TV-PG
- 1h 40m
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8.0/10
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A faded dance star of film and stage murders her husband and makes it look like a suicide; Lt. Columbo doubts her seemingly perfect alibi.A faded dance star of film and stage murders her husband and makes it look like a suicide; Lt. Columbo doubts her seemingly perfect alibi.A faded dance star of film and stage murders her husband and makes it look like a suicide; Lt. Columbo doubts her seemingly perfect alibi.
Linda Gaye Scott
- Alma
- (as Linda Scott)
Army Archerd
- Army Archerd
- (uncredited)
Johnny Carson
- Self - TV Host
- (uncredited)
Donald Chaffin
- Detective
- (uncredited)
Alan Copeland
- Modernaires Member
- (archive footage)
- (uncredited)
Randy Doney
- Dancer In Rehearsal
- (uncredited)
Henry
- Columbo's Dog
- (uncredited)
- Director
- Writers
- All cast & crew
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Did you know
- TriviaThe made-up movie "Song and Dance", which laid the groundwork to possibly revive Grace Wheeler's career, is based on That's Entertainment! (1974), a movie highlighting musicals of the Golden Era of Hollywood.
- GoofsThe episode of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) the servants are watching the night of the killing aired June 27, 1975, which was a Friday (as Carson himself indicates on-camera when he wishes his viewers a nice weekend and discusses his upcoming guests the following week). However, the following day when Columbo goes to see Grace Wheeler, her Butler says it is Friday while announcing the arrival of her voice coach.
- Quotes
Sgt. Leftkowitz: You know, Lieutenant, um, I'm in the homicide office at least, uh, once a week. I don't think I've ever seen you there.
Columbo: Well, I don't get down there too much. None of the murders take place there, you know?
- ConnectionsFeatures Walking My Baby Back Home (1953)
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Forgotten Lady
Columbo goes to Hollywood and he even wears a tuxedo in once scene.
Janet Leigh plays former musical star Grace Wheeler Willis who found fame on the stage and movies with her dance partner Ned Diamond. Her star might be diminishing but Grace still thinks she has one more go at the limelight by financing her own musical show.
Grace hopes her wealthy husband, a retired doctor who is infirm will finance it. However he wants both of them to go on a round the world trip.
Grace concocts a plan to kill her husband and make it look like suicide. She can then spend his money on the show.
Colombo is not convinced. There were only three people in the house. He knows the butler and maid did not do it, which leaves Grace as the only suspect.
There is a side plot where various police officials chase Colombo because he has not taken an update on his police firearms test. Columbo dislikes guns and we know he never carries a firearm.
What set this episode apart is that there is no cat and mouse game between Colombo and the suspect trying to outwit each other. The suspect seems to be acting unaware that she has committed cold blooded murder.
The episode has an unusual and touching ending, a confession to the crime and the real reason why Dr Willis would not finance his wife's show.
Janet Leigh plays former musical star Grace Wheeler Willis who found fame on the stage and movies with her dance partner Ned Diamond. Her star might be diminishing but Grace still thinks she has one more go at the limelight by financing her own musical show.
Grace hopes her wealthy husband, a retired doctor who is infirm will finance it. However he wants both of them to go on a round the world trip.
Grace concocts a plan to kill her husband and make it look like suicide. She can then spend his money on the show.
Colombo is not convinced. There were only three people in the house. He knows the butler and maid did not do it, which leaves Grace as the only suspect.
There is a side plot where various police officials chase Colombo because he has not taken an update on his police firearms test. Columbo dislikes guns and we know he never carries a firearm.
What set this episode apart is that there is no cat and mouse game between Colombo and the suspect trying to outwit each other. The suspect seems to be acting unaware that she has committed cold blooded murder.
The episode has an unusual and touching ending, a confession to the crime and the real reason why Dr Willis would not finance his wife's show.
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- Also known as
- Tödliches Comeback
- Filming locations
- 141 N Grand Ave, Pasadena, California, USA(The Wheeler Willis residence)
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