While not the first to do it, Columbo is the best-known example of the "howcatchem" mystery series, inspiring series like Elsbeth or Poker Face, where an eccentric character pieces together the clues ...

Before he was known for making blockbusters about sharks, aliens, and dinosaurs, Steven Spielberg had the honor of directing an episode of "Columbo." His contribution to the series, "Murder by the ...

"I truly believe that Columbo was a landmark in the entertainment industry," says Jack Horger, producer on the show between 1992 and 2003. "It flipped everything on its head," agrees David Koenig, ...