"That Must Be Very Frustrating, Lieutenant." | Columbo

Another classic episode.

This is one of the greatest scenes in any medium ever in the history of the world. The finest example of “I know and I know you know and I know you know that I know….” And the way he transitions to the caviar is genius level police work

The way he carefully builds the argument is so delicious

Subliminal messages in commercials. Like saying there's one more thing (in this episode). Robert was the CULPrit in 3 episodes. Nomen omen.

George Wyner is the film editor in a very early role for him. Colonel Sandurz from Spaceballs among other great works he has done. Still with us at 79! Mazel Tov!

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MAGISTRAL , SUBLIME , COMO SIEMPRE 🎉🎉

is anyone else disappointed there doesn't appear to actually be a subliminal message in the racing clip

Robert Culp played all three villains fantastically well, from the angry Brimmer, to the frustrated Hanlon and the calculated Keppel in Double Exposure. He and Falk bounced off each other so well.

Culp is magnificent here.

FACT it would take you 86 Hours and 51 Mins to watch ALL of Columbo episodes

Culp is a true treasure. His suave demeanor is a classic that is one of a kind. He brought a lot to the Columbo series overall. A personal favorite.

I do enjoy this episode! 😍😍

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The obvious respect these two had for each other. So friggin intense...... great acting from each.

Robert Culp was a Great actor.

That's very astute, Lieutenant.

This episode is arguably the one that aged the worst of the show. Single-frame screenshots containing jokes and text walls and such are everywhere in videos online today, whether they be 30, 60, or 120 fps, and they instantly pop out like a sore thumb. Even people who don’t immediately see what was shown still register the change and that there was something else there. Not to mention the total lack of any connection with non-visual or auditory stimulae actually affecting your thinking patterns. Don’t get me wrong; I quite like this episode for its story and acting, but usually they do their research very well when bringing up "new" technology like this.

Though, there WAS the one with the little kid who built a sci-fi robot. That one might actually be more unbelievable.

At the supermarket, Columbo takes his wallet out to show this guy his wife's picture—which he declines! Of all the times we never saw or heard Mrs. Columbo, we finally thought we would at least see her, but no! That was a brilliant scene.

Does Columbo ever sweat?

Two prints!” Hilarious 🤣 😂😂

Columbo catches him at the end he always seems to get away from the police 🚔 just one more thing lol 😆 I ate some cavier lol 😆 🤣 😅 😂 😜 😄 😆 🤣 😅 😂 😜 😄 😆 I ate it without asking someone let's be honest lol 😆 🤣 😄 😂 😜

The man in the glasses was in Hill street blues

That hamburger looks absolutely horrible. And the bun is burnt, too. Haha—maybe because the last thing they wanted was their Nielsen audience getting hungry and leaving the TV to go get a snack.

I know and I know you know and I know you know that I know ".

NONONONONONONONONONONO

You stole something from me 😂

I rolled a woolly and watched Columbo

He must have known Cosby was a pervert.

Wasn't this killer one of the smartest Columbo went up against?

This episode was written (on spec, if I recall) by Stephen J. Cannell, later the co-creator of “The A-Team”

Culp was a gem in every episode he was in.

Robert Culp was so oil-slick smooth.

This episode references another Columbo episode where Columbo is investigating a US senatorial candidate who kills his campaign manager and makes it look like an attempt on his life. He mentions he was working late on the Hayward case, when he was called out to this one. That episode was called "Candidate for Crime".

Dueling cobras!

Stephen j Cannell Masterfully wrote the script for this classic Episode.

This was one of my favorite episodes as were all the Columbo episodes where Robert Culp(able) played the murderer. I remember doing a business course before I saw this episode and our business teacher briefly brought up about subliminal suggestion in advertising. He just said there was no conclusive evidence it worked. And no when I saw the full episode I did not get the desire to rush out and buy a hamburger, or a racing car for that matter.

Culp-able

In all these shows people drink alcohol at work.

Robert Culp is a wonderful actor

I always wonder when I watch these scenes: when does the killer realise that Columbo knows.