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Original title: Columbo: Butterfly in Shades of Grey

TV Movie
1994
TV-PG
1h 38m

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Cop Drama Police Procedural Crime Drama Mystery

A popular but underhanded radio talk show host murders an ex-employee, who's been encouraging his boss's adopted daughter to publish her book against her possessive father's wishes. Lt. Colu... Read allA popular but underhanded radio talk show host murders an ex-employee, who's been encouraging his boss's adopted daughter to publish her book against her possessive father's wishes. Lt. Columbo investigates.A popular but underhanded radio talk show host murders an ex-employee, who's been encouraging his boss's adopted daughter to publish her book against her possessive father's wishes. Lt. Columbo investigates.

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7.2/10

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Trivia
The tie that is worn by Fielding Chase (William Shatner) in his opening scene is the same tie that Lauren Staton (Faye Dunaway) bought for Columbo (Peter Falk) in the previous Columbo TV movie 'It's All In The Game'

Goofs
Radio commentator Fielding Chase wears a pencil-thin moustache, so wispy and light that it's barely visible even in most close-ups, except while he is talking to Columbo at the murder scene, when the moustache is suddenly, dramatically darker brown.

Quotes
Fielding Chase: Yes, Lieutenant, there's always one more thing. Do you have a problem with short term memory? Perhaps you should consult a physician.

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8/10

An ego-maniacal talk show host meets his match in Columbo

It's amazing how viewers can see something different. Though I agree with the other commentator about Shatner's 'stache taking on a life of its own, I disagree with the comments about the actor's acting. While the two-hour movie format is not as "tight" as the ninety-minute episodes, "Butterfly in Shades of Gray" is entertaining until the end.

Some of the highlights include the murder, the exchange between Falk's Columbo and Shatner's "Fielding Chase" in the restaurant, the argument between Shatner and his daughter, as well as the on-air revelation about a wayward senator.

Dick DeBenedictus's score enlivens the story with the appropriate blend of mystery and suspense.