A retired war hero, General Hollister, murders a business associate to cover up embezzlement. A woman witnesses the crime from a boat, and Columbo must outsmart the General, who tries to seduce the witness into silence.
The title is used for the pilot episodes of two different series, as well as a mid-season episode of another. I've provided options for the most likely intended shows below. 🧛 Reginald the Vampire (S1E1) [S1E1] Dead Weight
Horror-comedy that subverts the "beautiful vampire" trope. Cast: Starring Jacob Batalon as Reginald. 🧥 Columbo (S1E3 – often listed as early S1) A retired war hero, General Hollister, murders a
This is a famous episode titled "Dead Weight," though it occurs much later in the series. "Columbo" Dead Weight (TV Episode 1971) - Plot - IMDb A retired war hero