Question 1

What Hitchcock tribute appears in Alex Brady's office?

Accepted Answer

A bust of Alfred Hitchcock is prominently displayed between two arcade games in Alex Brady's office.

Question 2

Why did the filmmakers use sugar glasses for the sink-smashing scene?

Accepted Answer

For insurance and safety reasons, sugar glasses were used to protect the actor from glass shards. Real glasses were used earlier, then replaced off-screen by crew.

Question 3

Which sci-fi franchise is referenced in the studio background when Columbo visits Alex?

Accepted Answer

The background changes to a Colonial Viper firing on Cylon Raiders from Battlestar Galactica, though the laser sounds differ from the show.

Question 4

Who is Alex Bradley likely based on?

Accepted Answer

Alex Bradley is presumably based on Steven Spielberg, who was the hottest director at the time, same age, wore similar glasses, and directed the original series pilot.

Question 5

What unusual prop moment involves Columbo's raincoat?

Accepted Answer

Rare for a later Columbo episode, Falk appears briefly without his trademark raincoat, using it to test a theory about how the murderer moved the body.

Columbo: Murder, Smoke and Shadows

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