Shooting Columbo: the lives and deaths of tv's rumpled detective

"Shooting Columbo: The Lives and Deaths of TV's Rumpled Detective lets fans of the classic mystery televisions series, for the first time, eavesdrop behind the scenes during the production of all 69 mysteries, from the first pilot Prescription: Murder (1968) to the last special, Columbo Likes the Nightlife.

Shooting Columbo provides a blow-by-blow account of the long-running classic's production, including: the creation of the characters, clues and plots; the constant changes in the scripts changed under the watchful eye and endless improvisations of Falk; the star's heated battles with the studio and network every step of the way; how the opulent Beverly Hills locations were chosen; and so much more.

The series was a hit from the start-50 years ago in an episode directed by Steven Spielberg-and remains a fan favorite. Here's the complete story of how it all happened"--