Columbo Clothes and Laughs

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.  ...

POLL: Columbo S2E5 - Requiem for a Falling Star - Which outfit is your favorite?  Nora Chandler's navy suit with hot pink accents Nora Chandler's brown cowl-neck bandana motif tunic with matching skirt   Nora Chandler's star plaid skirted suit   Jerry Parks' epaulet shirt with plaid pants and indigo neckerchief   Edith Head's silk shantung suit   The costumed Vegas showgirls Studio boss' red flare pants and turtleneck with western diagonal corduroy jacket   Nora's pink plaid suit with red boots     Nora's Asian-inspired bright psychedelic dress Nora's long skirt with geometric pattern cardigan and scarlet letter A tank top Nora's white eyelet knit sweater blouse and flare pants set that she's wearing when Columbo professes his love and she calls herself a legend Nora's pink tiered flutter dress   Jean's abstract tree pattern pink dress   Nora's navy dress with red trim and gold star POLL