Aired Sunday 14 January, 7:00pm - 9:00pmon 5USA

Columbo

Name: 2:55pm - Series 8 Episode 2
Start: 2025-11-09T14:55:00Z
End: 2025-11-09T16:55:00Z
Location: 5SELECT

Series 4 Episode 2: Negative Reaction

Brilliant photographer Paul Galesko plans to murder his domineering wife Frances, and pin the crime on an ex-convict named Alvin Deschler. Galesko's plan is to make it look as though Alvin kidnapped his wife and killed her.

Category: Crime drama / Mystery
Original air date: 15/10/1974

Cast and crew

Alf KjellinDirector
Peter FalkLt. Columbo
Dick Van DykePaul Galesko
Joyce Van PattenSister of Mercy
Antoinette BowerFrances Galesko
Don GordonAlvin Deschler
JoAnna CameronLorna McGrath
Larry StorchMr. Weekly
David SheinerRay
Michael StrongSgt. Hoffman
Vito ScottiThomas Dolan
Alice BackesMrs. Moyland
Harvey GoldHarry Lewis
Bill ZuckertCapt. Sampson
Adrian RicardDMV Clerk
Thom CarneyManager

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