Columbo: Murder by the Book 1971 TV, 79 min. Genre: Mystery
Director: Steven Spielberg Cast: Peter Falk, Jack Cassidy, Martin Milner, Rosemary Forsyth, Barbara Colby, Lynette Mettey, Bernie Kuby, Hoke Howell, Marcia Wallace, Haven Earl Haley
Written by Steven Bochco, this is an entertaining movie about TV cop Columbo and his solution to the murder of a mystery writer.
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Same Time, Next Year 1978 PG, 119 min. Genre: Comedy / Drama / Romance
Director: Robert Mulligan Cast: Ellen Burstyn, Alan Alda, Ivan Bonar, Bernie Kuby, Cosmo Sardo, David Northcutt, William Cantrell
In 1951, George (Alan Alda) and Doris (Ellen Burstyn) leave their mates and join each other at an inn in California after which they return to their homes. They continue their trysts every five years until 1977. This story reflects their personal changes over the 25 year period. George sees a psychiatrist, moves to California, and becomes a piano player. Doris' life also changes from a hippie lifestyle to that of a successful businesswoman. Without fail, every five years, they always appear on schedule and help each other through crises of life. Burstyn was nominated for a Best Actress Oscar.
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| 1. Columbo: Murder by the Book (1971)
2. Same Time, Next Year (1978)
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