This month and perhaps next month as well, we will quoting famous people who died in 2011. Today, we quip Peter Falk, who died at age 83 on June 23, 2011. Falk is best known for his tv detective role Columbo in the series of the same name. But, he was also known for several outstanding film roles in addition to "Columbo," which ran from 1971-78 (we're not counting the tv movies with Columbo in more recent years).
Interestingly enough, the part of Columbo was originally offered to the late crooner/actor Bing Crosby.
Falk also appeared in many films with his friend, the late actor/director John Cassavetes, including "Husbands" (1970) and "A Woman Under the Influence" (1974), both film that Cassavetes also directed.
Falk fans can see him the movie "Pressure Point" (1962) with Sidney Poitier at 9:30 a.m. on Jan. 16 on TCM.
Here is Falk's quote which alludes to Cassavetes:
"I never understood a word John Cassavetes said. And, I think he did that deliberately."
SIDEBAR: The answer to our last Bonus Road Trip was C.
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