Lieutenant Columbo, played with average Joe charm and unshowy, easy-to-miss dexterity by Peter Falk, is more than meets the eye — to the bad guys, not us, because we know how things will turn out.

The deal averts an October trial. By Winston Cho NBCUniversal has reached a deal to resolve a long-running case over back profits it allegedly owes to the creators of Columbo. The heirs of William ...

If you're unfamiliar with Columbo, the classic mystery show had a simple premise. While most shows in that genre were focused on unraveling the clues to determine who had committed a murder, Columbo ...