April 1 2018 struck a sombre note for Columbo fans with news that Steven Bochco had died at the age of 74 after a long battle with leukemia.
I don’t pretend to be a great student of Steven’s work, although of course I’m familiar with many of his blockbuster hits including LA Law, NYPD Blue, Murder One and the seminal Hill Street Blues.
However, it would be poor form to not reflect on Bochco’s not inconsiderable contribution to Columbo, which commenced in 1971 when he wrote Season 1’s opening episode Murder by the Book at the age of 27.
“Bochco wrote Columbo‘s Season 1 opener Murder by the Book at the age of 27.”
In collaboration with rookie director Steven Spielberg, Bochco created a story that stands the test of time better than almost any other Columbo episode, setting a standard of interaction and confrontation…
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Utopia, you are standing in it! 
Apr 03, 2018 @ 21:38:54
always be known for the great Hill St blues possibly the only yank police drama to reach UK heights in class
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