Why This Forgotten ‘Columbo’ Spinoff Starring Kate Mulgrew Was a Mistake

Here’s the thing about the forgotten Columbo spinoff Mrs. Columbo: When it premiered in February of 1979, I had no idea that this show wasn’t going to be universally perceived as a good idea. All I did know was that finally, at long last, after many years, I was going to get to see the legendary, often-spoken-about-but-never-seen Mrs. Columbo.