Season 2 Episode 5: “Columbo” Requiem for a Falling Star (TV Episode 1973)
Season 2 Episode 5: “Columbo” Requiem for a Falling Star (TV Episode 1973) This episode was directed by Richard Quine, and written by Jackson Gillis, WIlliam Link and Richard Levinson. Before rating any outfits in this episode, we need to acknowledge the cameo by Edith Head. Edith Head was one of the most influential costume designers in American film history. She won a record eight Academy Awards for Best Costume Design between 1949 and 1973, making her the most awarded woman in the Academy's history. Head was considered exceptional for her close working relationships with her subjects, with whom she consulted extensively; these included virtually every top female star in Hollywood. In this episode, she wears an ivory silk shantung skirt suit with a black long sleeve shell underneath. Yes, we love it. Edith Head did not design the wardrobe for this episode, Grady Hunt did, and he was nominated for an Emmy for it. ...