Columbo (TV Series)
Rest in Peace, Mrs. Columbo (1990)
Roscoe Lee Browne: Dr. Steadman
Quotes
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Dr. Steadman : Well, perhaps the lieutenant would like to see a menu?
Columbo : Ah, that won't be necessary, sir.
[as Maitre D' walks away with back turned,]
Columbo : I'll just have a BLT on white toast and cream soda.
Maitre D' : [Maitre D' abruptly turns around, and while filling out menu, says] One embarcadero garni.
Columbo : Thank you very much.
[Looking at Dr. Steadman's plate]
Columbo : What are they, snails?
Dr. Steadman : Escargo dipped in garlic butter. Flavor is fantastic.
Columbo : Oh garlic, that's what I smell. What's it for?
[pause]
Columbo : To kill the taste of the snails?
Maitre D' : [Returning with plate 5 minutes later] Your embarcadero, sir. Garni.
Columbo : Ah, excuse me, I just ordered a B.L.T., what's all this?
Maitre D' : That's garni, sir.
Columbo : Oh. Well, to tell you the truth, I'm not feeling too hungry. Maybe you could put this in a doggie bag and I'll eat it on the plane?
Maitre D' : [With expression of disdain] Of course, sir.
Columbo : Thank you. Ah, just the sandwich. The garni... you can keep the garni.