Columbo (TV Series)

The Bye-Bye Sky High I.Q. Murder Case (1977)

Theodore Bikel: Oliver Brandt

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• Lt. Columbo : You know, sir, it's a funny thing. All my life I kept running into smart people. I don't just mean smart like you and the people in this house. You know what I mean. In school, there were lots of smarter kids. And when I first joined the force, sir, they had some very clever people there. And I could tell right away that it wasn't gonna be easy making detective as long as they were around. But I figured, if I worked harder than they did, put in more time, read the books, kept my eyes open, maybe I could make it happen. And I did. And I really love my work, sir.

  Oliver Brandt : I can tell you do.

• Oliver Brandt : I was an imitation adult, because that's what was expected of me. Most people don't like smart people. Most children despise smart children; so, early on, I had to hide my so-called gift, conceal it from my own brothers and sisters, my classmates, in the service... Painful, lonely years.

• Oliver Brandt : Bertie had a tin ear. He understood nothing and liked everything... Tchaikovsky included.

• Oliver Brandt : Alas, my dear, I shall not be needing you... anymore.

• Oliver Brandt : I want what is DUE me! Some affection, understanding, gratitude! Support in the worst of times!

  Vivian Brandt : I don't know what you're talking about.

  Oliver Brandt : I have embezzled funds! And I did it for you.

  Vivian Brandt : Oliver, I've never understood about business. I belong to another part of your life.

  Oliver Brandt : Do you understand what I am telling you?

  Vivian Brandt : No. And I don't think I want to.

• Oliver Brandt : [hamster wheel]  That's the story of Bertie's life!

  Bertie Hastings : Does the joke always have to be at my expense?

• Oliver Brandt : No! This is what he would've done! This! There! There! Oh, my... Oh, my...