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The Oldest Columbo Murderer

Today marks the 36th anniversary of the first airing of Columbo episode “Try and Catch Me”. Ruth Gordon’s role as Abigail Mitchell is notable to Columbo trivia buffs for being the oldest Columbo murderer. Ruth Gordon was 81 at the time she filmed the episode. Her portrayal of the aging author is delicious, as the … Read more

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