The premiere of Forgotten Lady
On September 14th, 1975 Grace Wheeler murdered her husband Dr. Henry Willis to further her career in Forgotten Lady. Bad luck for her, the film she was watching broke while she was doing the deed and Columbo undid her alibi.
At the end Ned's grand gesture probably saved Grace from jail, but she doesn't have much time to enjoy it.
Happy birthday Walter "Chekov" Koenig!
Walter Marvin Koenig, born on September 14, 1936, in Chicago, Illinois, is an American actor and screenwriter best known for his role as Ensign Pavel Chekov in the iconic television series Star Trek: The Original Series (1967-1969) and its subsequent films. Koenig's portrayal of Chekov made him a beloved figure in the science fiction community.
In addition to his work on Star Trek, Koenig is also recognized for his role as Alfred Bester in the television series Babylon 5 (1993-1998)². His career spans several decades, during which he has appeared in various television shows and films, including Goodbye, Raggedy Ann (1971) and The Questor Tapes (1974).
Chasing Shatner
Columbo fans may have had a "Hey, it's Chekov!" moment in Fade in to Murder. Koenig played a detective who works with Columbo at the crime scene. Unfortunately he's really only in that scene, it might have been nice to see more of him later in the episode.
Koenig's talents extend beyond acting; he has also made significant contributions as a writer. He has worked on several television series, including Land of the Lost (1974) and Family (1976). Despite facing challenges, such as his father's investigation by the FBI during the McCarthy era, Koenig has remained a resilient and influential figure in the entertainment industry.
As of this writing he's still alive, and still performing!
Rosebud!
Nicol Williamson was born Thomas Nicol Williamson on September 14, 1936 in Hamilton, Scotland. Williamson moved to Birmingham, England, during his childhood. He studied at the Birmingham School of Speech & Drama..
Williamson's career took off in the 1960s with his acclaimed performance in John Osborne's play Inadmissible Evidence, which earned him a Tony Award nomination when it transferred to Broadway. He gained further recognition for his portrayal of Hamlet, which was hailed as one of the best of his generation.
Columbo fans will certainly recognize him as the vindictive psychologist who trains his dogs to murder his friend/wife's lover in How to Dial a Murder.
Beyond Columbo
His film career included notable roles such as Merlin in Excalibur (1981), Little John in Robin and Marian (1976), and Sherlock Holmes in The Seven-Per-Cent Solution (1976). Despite his talent, Williamson was known for his eccentric and sometimes difficult behavior, which affected his career.
Williamson passed away on December 16, 2011, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, due to esophageal cancer.
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