This is easily among my all time favorite TV shows. It combines the comfort that comes from 70s sitcoms with murder mystery. 50 years later, it's still very funny and watching Peter Falk at his best is an absolute pleasure.
Additionally, the pilot was directed by a 25 year-old Steven Spielberg. The other cast & crew of the show apparently loved him and said stuff along the lines of "this kid's going places!"
