Columbo – Prescription Murder
by William Link & Richard L. Levinson
Directed by Neil Fisher
See the play that launched one of the most famous TV detective series – Columbo. First performed in San Francisco in 1962, Prescription Murder went on to become the pilot for the TV show which ran for 69 episodes and collected 13 Emmys and 2 Golden Globes.
Prescription Murder contains all the classic Columbo ingredients in a fast moving plot, full of twists and suspense.
The story revolves around Dr. Roy Fleming, a brilliant psychiatrist, his mistress and his neurotic wife. Despite a ‘perfect’ alibi can the supposedly shambolic Columbo crack the case?
Cast List
Roy Flemming | David Ford |
Claire Flemming | Carey Brown |
Susan Hudson | Ruth Carden |
Miss Petrie | Heather Sims Lucas |
Lieutenant Columbo | Scott Peters |
Dave Gordon | Paul Bonnici |
Officer Krupke | Alfred Knightbridge |



