Columbo Dead Weight (Season 1, Episode 3)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 76 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

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Columbo

Dead Weight (Season 1, Episode 3)

TV-PG

TV Episode | 76 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A war hero shoots and kills his business partner; an easily manipulated young divorcée is the only witness.

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Director

Writers

Richard Levinson (created by) | William Link (created by) | John T. Dugan (written by)

Producer

Everett Chambers

Composer

Gil Mellé (music score)

Cinematographer

Russell Metty (as Russell L. Metty)

Editor

Richard M. Sprague

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Edit Released

Updated Oct 27, 1971

Release date

Oct 27, 1971 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 13 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 10 wins & 49 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
19 cast members

Name	Known for
Peter Falk Columbo Columbo See fewer	Columbo (1971)
Eddie Albert Maj. Gen. Martin J. Hollister Maj. Gen. Martin J. Hollister See fewer	Roman Holiday (1953)
Kate Reid Mrs. Walters Mrs. Walters See fewer	The Andromeda Strain (1971)
Suzanne Pleshette Helen Stewart Helen Stewart See fewer	The Birds (1963)
John Kerr Col. Roger Dutton Col. Roger Dutton See fewer	Tea and Sympathy (1956)
Val Avery Harry Barnes Harry Barnes See fewer	The Magnificent Seven (1960)
Timothy Carey Bert Bert See fewer	The Killing (1956)
Clete Roberts TV Newsman TV Newsman See fewer	Testament (1983)
Ron Castro Officer Sanchez Officer Sanchez See fewer	Search (1972)
Glen Vernon 1st Officer 1st Officer See fewer	So I Married an Axe Murderer (1993)
Jim Pelham 2nd Officer (as Jimmy Pelham) 2nd Officer (as Jimmy Pelham) See fewer	The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974)
Jim Halferty 1st Marine Cadet 1st Marine Cadet See fewer	The Time Tunnel (1966)
Bobby Gilbert Exhibit Patron (uncredited) Exhibit Patron (uncredited) See fewer	The Rebel Set (1959)
Bart Greene Exhibit Patron (uncredited) Exhibit Patron (uncredited) See fewer	I Dream of Jeannie (1965)
Chester Jones Bartender (uncredited) Bartender (uncredited) See fewer	The Bubble (1966)
Jack Slate Restaurant Patron (uncredited) Restaurant Patron (uncredited) See fewer	F.I.S.T. (1978)
Earl Spainard Fisherman (uncredited) Fisherman (uncredited) See fewer	Simon, King of the Witches (1971)
Gary Wright Police Officer (uncredited) Police Officer (uncredited) See fewer	Foxy Brown (1974)
Sally Yarnell Frightened Woman (uncredited) Frightened Woman (uncredited) See fewer	Fashion Model (1945)

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