Columbo (TV Series)

Agenda for Murder (1990)

Patrick McGoohan: Oscar Finch

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Quotes 

• Oscar Finch : [Refering to Columbo's Peugeot]  That oxidated relic is yours?

• Oscar Finch : [laughing at Columbo]  You know, uh, you're rather subtle for, uh, a man who seems so, uh, overt!

• Oscar Finch : He didn't have a hope in hell, so I told the guy to get lost. And, boy, did he ever.

• Oscar Finch : One bite of cheese.

  Lt. Columbo : [Nodding his head]  One bite of cheese!

• Lt. Columbo : [Standing beside Oscar Finch's car; Finch is sitting in the driver's seat]  That's very good. We cleared that one up very easily. And I'm happy about it, because that was one of the few loose ends I was still having trouble with. You know what, sir? We did it in 72 seconds. How's that for problem-solving?

  Oscar Finch : Any more questions?

  Lt. Columbo : I can't think of one at the moment. Except, why aren't you on your way to court?

  Oscar Finch : That's a good one!

  [Drives off, abruptly] 

• Lt. Columbo : That meeting was very late, then, wasn't it, sir? After midnight probably.

  Oscar Finch : Yes.

  Lt. Columbo : And after the call from Mr Staplin.

  Oscar Finch : That's correct.

  Lt. Columbo : But the meeting wasn't with Mr Staplin, was it, sir?

  Oscar Finch : [Pointedly]  What o'clock do you have?

  Lt. Columbo : I beg your pardon?

  Oscar Finch : My timepiece says 10:09 and counting.

  Lt. Columbo : [Hastily]  I'm sure that your timepiece is correct, sir.

  Oscar Finch : That gives me six minutes to make my next appointment. If I get a speeding ticket, will you take care of it?

  Lt. Columbo : Well, I...

  Oscar Finch : I detest being late. I also detest having to repeat myself. Come on, don't disappoint me. A man of your intelligence will not have overlooked the fact that I told you, twice, that I - have - never - met - Mister - Staplin.

• Frank Staplin : I need a favor, Oscar.

  Oscar Finch : Forget it.