PIC: Something different #46 (2/3/2025)

I must have watched Dennis Weaver in that movie a dozen times when it came out on video tape.

I ought to get it on DVD. 

That movie was terrifying. 

@jkuvakas 

And unfortunately, at times, so was the acting. But still, I love it!

Duel  was so great in so many ways (lots of rookie errors too ... like two different PBs and Valiants ) that despite being a free "made for TV movie,"  it subsequently became a "not free to see"  theatrical success.   Not many films can make that claim.  😏 

Also, around this time, the VERY young Spielberg was directing TV shows, including one of the best Columbos  ever produced - "Murder by the Book."   

Posted by: @chris

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Duel  was so great in so many ways (lots of rookie errors too ... like two different PBs and Valiants ) that despite being a free "made for TV movie,"  it subsequently became a "not free to see"  theatrical success.   Not many films can make that claim.  😏 

Also, around this time, the VERY young Spielberg was directing TV shows, including one of the best Columbo's  ever produced - "Murder by the Book."   

I own every one of those Columbo episodes including BOTH Pilot episodes!!!

@perrone1 "Oh....there's just one more thing.  I couldn't help but notice......." 

Posted by: @jack-dodds

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@perrone1 "Oh....there's just one more thing.  I couldn't help but notice......." 

Listen Frank; if it's about that 1959 Peugeot 403 Grande Luxe Cabriolet; I ain't buying it - not for $20., not for $10.!!!!

Posted by: @perrone1

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including BOTH Pilot episodes

As big a fan as I am (who isn't, right?  ) I hadn't even known about "Prescription Murder"  until 3 or 4 years ago.    I found it interesting that Link & Levinson lobbied hard for Bing Crosby in that role.   He repeatedly turned them down - "Boys, how could even I consider anything like that?  You want me to leave the golf course?"

@chris 

HA! I can't imagine anyone but Gene Barry in that role since seeing it so many times.

Posted by: @perrone1

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I can't imagine anyone but Gene Barry in that role since seeing it so many times.

No, no.....   Link & Levinson wanted Bing Crosby to play Columbo.

Posted by: @chris

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Posted by: @perrone1

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I can't imagine anyone but Gene Barry in that role since seeing it so many times.

No, no.....   Link & Levinson wanted Bing Crosby to play Columbo.

WHAT???  OMG!! The world would have spun the other way 'round!  George Burns - maybe. Bing Crosby????  OMG!!

Peter Falk was perfect for the role.

Posted by: @sizedoesmatter

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Peter Falk was perfect for the role.

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Duel was indeed scary. I too remember seeing it on release, maybe once more a few years later. Easily watch it again. 

Loved Colombo too, really wanted a 1/24 of his Peugeot, this Hachette et al hardtop was the closest I could find. Great variety in todays Something different, thanks John