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Short Fuse: Directed by Edward M. Abroms. With Peter Falk, Roddy McDowall, Anne Francis, James Gregory. Pressured to give up his birthright, a chemical company heir enacts a clever plan to get rid of his blackmailing uncle and take over the family business. But Lt. Columbo suspects the man's death was not just a tragic accident.
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- Crime, Drama, Mystery
- Edward M. Abroms
- 1972-01-19
Columbo: Roddy McDowall ... Roger Stanford: Anne Francis ... Valerie Bishop: James Gregory ... David L. Buckner: Ida Lupino ... Doris Buckner: William Windom ... Everett Logan: Steve Gravers ... Sergeant: Lawrence Cook ... Quincy [Murphy in credits] Rosalind Miles ... Nancy: Lew Brown ... Farrell: Jason Wingreen
Jul 10, 2016 · Episode synopsis: Columbo Short Fuse. Madcap genius Roger Stanford (Roddy McDowall) ain’t happy that his Uncle ‘DL’ David is trying sell off the family chemical plant against the wishes of both Roger and his beloved Aunt Doris (Ida Lupino). Wicked uncle DL needs Roger to quit the business and convince Doris to back the sale.
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Short Fuse is the sixth episode of the first season of Columbo and the eighth episode overall. It first aired on January 19, 1972 and was directed by Edward M. Abroms. In addition to Peter Falk as Columbo, the episode stars Roddy McDowall, Ida Lupino, James Gregory, William Windom and Anne Francis.
A chemist rigs a bomb in his uncle's car to gain control of his uncle's company, then plants clues to make Columbo suspicious of the company's Vice-President.
All. Watchlist. New Customer? Create account. Columbo (TV Series) Short Fuse (1972) Ida Lupino: Doris Buckner. Showing all 4 items. Jump to: Photos (2) Quotes (2) Photos. Quotes. Doris Buckner : Roger, I called the Commissioner of Police, and he said he'd send over his very best man. Roger Stanford : [looking Columbo over] Is that a fact?
Season 1 Episode 8 - Short Fuse. 1972 · 1 hr 16 min. TV-PG. Mystery · Crime · Drama. Columbo investigates a corporation executive's murder with an exploding cigar box. William Windom, Ida Lupino, Roddy McDowall, Anne Francis and James Gregory guest star. Subtitles: English.
