S3·E5 Publish or Perish
- Episode
- Season 3, Episode 5
- Air Date
- January 18, 1974
- Runtime
- 73 minutes
- Director
- Robert Butler
- Writer
- Peter S. Fischer
- Score
- 7.3/10 (31 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Core
Aired January 18, 1974 73 min ★ 7.3/10 · 31 TMDB votes
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Synopsis
A publisher hires a Vietnam vet to kill his star author and thus give himself an alibi before the writer can defect to another publisher.
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Director & writers
Peter S. FischerWriterRobert ButlerDirector
Guest stars
Gregory SierraLou D'Allessandro Jack CassidyRiley Greenleaf Mickey SpillaneAlan Mallory Mariette HartleyEileen McRae Jacques AubuchonJeffrey Neal John Davis ChandlerEddie Kane Tony PerezReporter (uncredited) George BrenlinLocksmith Vern RoweRestaurant Manager James B. SikkingPoliceman in Office (uncredited) Alan FudgeDavid Chase Paul ShenarSergeant Young Jack BenderWolpert Ted GehringSecurity Guard Lew PalterLab Technician J.S. JohnsonPalmer
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 3 Episode 5 of Columbo air?
Season 3, Episode 5 ('Publish or Perish') originally aired on January 18, 1974.
How long is Season 3 Episode 5 ('Publish or Perish')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 73 minutes.
What happens in Columbo Season 3 Episode 5?
A publisher hires a Vietnam vet to kill his star author and thus give himself an alibi before the writer can defect to another publisher....
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