tavis: why peter falk? >> i don't know. >> tell him the story. >> i'm telling the story. >> then i can tell you my story. >> do you to yell at me on national television? is that necessary? my dad is a little cranky. i grew up. i loved peter falk. i just always zeroed in on him. something about him sounded like my family. a couple years ago i was back visiting my parents and my dad had a peter falk movie on television and he was laughing. i said i have never seen him laughing at anybody the way he laughs at peter falk. >> that is the nicest way i ever got a job. i never got a job with wr the writer had a fond memory of watching his father watching me on television and his father laughing and that's why i got hired. that's a nice way to get a job. tavis: that's a great story. peter falk reminds you of your dad in a way? >> there is something about him . tavis: your dad doesn't walk around in a trench coat and "and another thing." >> no. that's why we're not having dinner with joey bishop. peter is the guy. st

in recent years, peter falk was diagnosed with alzheimer's. credit was 2009. >> that's why the barrel is in the chamber. >>> but the role we'll best remember him for was as that seemingly clueless detective who always managed to wear the bad guy down in the end. >> just one more thing. >> no, lieutenant, there is no just one more thing. goodbye. >> if peter falk's most beloved character were telling the story at this point, he would probably be scratching his head and saying, i'm sorry, there is just one more thing that's bothering me, does this detective columbo have a first name? the answer in all those episodes, he never said, but we're told it was frank columbo. peter falk was 83. >>> this headline got our attention today, a small asteroid slipped harmlessly past earth on monday. according to nasa, an asteroid spotted by telescopes in new mexico will pass 7,500 miles over the earth's surface other than the southern atlantic ocean at 9:30 a.m. eastern time on monday. a close encounter but not the closest ever. in fact earlier this year, a t

julianne malveaux and peter falk coming up right now. >> all i know is his name is james, and he needs extra help with his reading. >> i am james. >> yes. >> to everyone making a difference -- >> thank you. >> you help us all live better. >> nationwide insurance supports tavis smiley. with every question and every answer. nationwide insurance is proud to join tavis in working to improve financial literacy and remove obstacles to economic empowerment one conversation at a time. nationwide is on your side. >> and by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. [captioning made possible by kcet public television] tavis: dr. julianne malveaux is a noted economist, author and

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. >>> peter falk, the tv legend, has died. columbo with his rumbled raincoat and razor-sharp mind. >>> bionic dog. the abandoned puppy saved by amazing science and caring strangers. >>> and, our "person of the week." >>> good evening. as we come on the air, we have breaking news in a stretch of desert outside reno, nevada. a tractor trailer mysteriously slammed into a speeding amtrak train. a giant fire ball enveloped the track. more than 200 passengers were on board the train. and we know that some have died, some are reported to be trapped in the wreckage. and abc's lisa stark, who covered transportation, has the latest on what happened. it's supposed to be one of the most beautiful train rides in the country, lisa. >> reporter: i'm sure it was until that moment, diane. at least two people are confirmed dead so far. many more injured. blackhawk helicopters actually ferried some of the injured to nearby trauma centers. the collision occurred shortly before 11:30 this morning pacific time, as amtrak's california train traveled

. >> the best homicide cop on the planet, that's how peter falk described the character that made his name, columbo, first appeared on the small screen in 1971. and was still tracking killers 30 years later. >> isn't it funny how people are different, now me if i found my partner dead, i would never open my letters. >> peter played the slouchy cop that always found one more thing for the murder. the actor who lost an eye as a child was told he couldn't have a hollywood career. he won two oscar nominations. he appeared in many hollywood movies, and one of them "the great race." he was on the red carpet but always known as columbo. peter falk had been ill for some time with dementia and alzheimer's, and he at the end could not recall the role that made him famous. he died at his home at age 83. >> now the stars are gathered for the key event for the international film awards, taking place in canada. >> from the shores of mumbai to the lakes of toronto, bollywood's awards and now in north america. >> it's time to be here and we can get to know what bollywood is. >> it means everything fo

actor peter falk has died. falk appeared on broadway, in movies and on television, but he was best known for one particular role. >> i'm lieutenant columbo, homicide. >> reporter: the rumpled trenchcoat wearing but cagey lieutenant columbo would be peter falk's signature role. he would go on to win three emmys and a golden globe as well as worldwide fame for this bumbling but beloved character. >> a book? >> that's right. when i was your age, television was called books, and this is a special book. >> reporter: and a new generation of fans adored him as the grandpa who delights in a great read in "the princess bride." peter falk was a great tale, as well. he lost the use of his right eye at the age of 3 and as an adult actor struggled to get work. agents told him not to expect much because of his slightly cross-eyed look, but talent brought him to the stage and then hollywood beckoned. in 1960 he became the first actor to be nominated for an oscar and an emmy in the same year. he appeared in movies for more tha

actor peter falk has died.t columbo, the cigar-smoking detective who always appeared to be absent minded until he zero in on the prime suspect with that famous line "just one more thing". he was 83 years old. on capitol hill, mixed signals from the house about the operation against libya. it rejected a bill that would have cut funding for u.s. military operations against muammar ca gadhafi. talk about a trophy, a texas man who says he's never been alligator hunting before bagged himself a giant the first time out. he killed a 14-foot, 900-pound alligator with a single rifle shot to the head. word is he's planning to mount the monster on his wall. and i just don't see how you get something that big on the wall, anderson. >> yeah. joe, thanks again. >>> the breaks news tonight, the same-sex marriage soon-to-be law in new york. about 30 days we're told. we're waiting to hear from new york's governor, andrew cuomo. he's expected to speak any moment now. we'll bring that to you live. the pill passing new york's asse

d >> brown: peter falk won five emmys, four of them for "columbo." he also appeared in dozens of films, and received two oscar nominations in the 1960s for "murder, inc" and "pocketful of miracles." peter falk suffered from alzheimer's disease at the time of his death. he was 83 years old. >> lehrer: again, the major developments of the day: the u.s. house rusedo authorize u.s. military involvement in libya, but it also voted down an attempt to cut off money for the operation. government troops in syria opened fire on protesters in cities across the country. activists reported at least 15 people were killed. and a flooded river in minot, north dakota, surged past a record high set 130 years ago and kept rising. and to hari sreenivasan for what's on the newshour online. hari. >> sreenivasan: patchwork nation examines how manufacturing job loss pose a big problem for the economy and the 2012 presidential race. and there's a new dispatch from our reporting team in indonesia. they talked to citizens in jakarta about how they view their government and wha

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the american actor peter falk has died at the age of 83. he was best known for his role in "colombo," which he paid for more than 30 years. he lost his right eye to a tumor at the age of three. his distinctive voice was known around the world. he was much loved. now to greece and the international markets. european union leaders warned athens that there is no alternatives, greece must cut spending and raise taxes. if they do not, they will not get any more money. what is the feeling in athens? >> the acropolis the ancient fortress and one of the country's most treasured assets. for millennia, a strategic vantage point to watch hostile forces approaching from abroad. today, athens finds itself under attack once again, teetering on the edge of financial catastrophe and the risk of taking much of the rest of the world with it. this is one of the busiest ports in europe. millions of tourists leave here for the greek islands. this port the government's stake is now up for sale in one the biggest and most controversial privatization plans the cou

. >> peter falke best known as the tkr-rbgs olum -- columbo, died at age of 83.om alzheimer's. he was an accomplished broadway actor who appear inside many films including "wings of desire" he was 83 years old. >>> some say it is the logical next step after reusable grocery bags and coffee cups, the soup company is among the bay area restaurants encouraging customers to bring reusable containers. they charge $2 for a reusable bowl and gives them a 25 discount every time they bring it back for a refill. the deli provides reusable glass jars t. is better than recycling. >>> b.a.r.t plan to extend night service on friday is on hold. they were considering running trains later on friday night. the start of regular saturday service would be delayed until 7:00 a.m. to allow time for maintenance. a required civil rights study found it would require problems for minorities. >>> reopening the beach to swimmers today. the beach was closed and posted shark warning signs on sunday after a great white shark was spotted aeufplt coast guard helicopter estimated it at eight to 10

peter falk died yesterday at his beverly hills home. he won four emmys for columbo.so appeared in a number of films over his 30-year career an was a two-time oscar nominee. he suffered from alzheimer's disease. he was 83 years old. >>> the president suffered a big defeat on capitol hill today. the house of representatives overwhelmingly rejected the bill that would give mr. obama the authority to continue u.s. military action in libya. the vote was largely symbolic and won't have an immediate effect on american operations in the war-torn country. but it does create an embarrassment for the white house, which couldn't build support from either republicans or democrats. >> the president should have come down here and made his case! he should have said what our goals are. >> i believe it is a good thing to get rid of qaddafi. but does america have to do everything? ! >> the house did reject a second republican led bill which would have cut off money for military action in libya. the president insists he does not need congressional approval since the situation in libya i

peter falk died at his home on thursday night. he worked on broadway.. >>> testimony in the casey anthony trial picks up again in a few hours from now. the defense is trying to prove 2-year-old caylee anthony was not murdered, but accidentally drowned in the family pool. david mattingly reports that friday was another emotional day in court. >> reporter: could this be the photograph of a tragedy in the making? a young caylee anthony assisted by her grandmother climbing the ladder of the family's aboveground pool. the defense would like the jury to believe that in 2008 that the child drowned accidentally and they used her grandmother's tears to drive the point home. >> it is a picture of caylee walking up the ladder and i'm behind her holding her. >> reporter: casey anthony herself getting emotional while listening and the video. the pain of the family on display. casey's brother, lee, apparently still upset about being left in the dark during his sister's pregnancy six years ago. >> i was very angry at my mom and i was also angry at my sister. i was ang

peter falk who created one of the most iconic and memorable roles in tv history has died. while he had an accomplished career in films and on stage, it was his role as the detective colombo that brought him his greatest fame. in a world that thrives on police dramas, peter falk colombo was not your typical tv detective. >> my name is colombo, i'm a lieutenant. >> reporter: neither slick, daring, nor tough, just unrelentingly, and sometimes annoyingly, inquisitive. >> oh, listen there's one more thing. >> there is one thing. i'm sorry, sir, just one more thing. >> reporter: but, of course, beneat the rumpled trenchcoat and dim-witted demeanor was a cagey sleuth who always got his man or woman. >> i understand why you did it, miss mitchell. i don't want to have to work you over. >> reporter: in the '60s, his hollywood breakout role was as a killer in the movie "murder inc." which earned him his first oscar nomination. but tv and the role of detective lieutenant colombo made him a household name. >> to the desk, ma'am. colombo premiered on nbc in 1971, and later aired on abc

at&t. >> actor peter falk has passed away at age 83.colombo his family says that he died on thursday and his home in beverly hills. he was treated for all top--for alzheimer's disease. he is survived by his wife and two daughters. hip-hop singer and songwriter misty elliott says that she has grains disease, she says she has known for about three years and she stopped taking her medication nine months ago. graves disease is very common in women, it stems from an overactive thyroid gramm. she has had a low profile lately and says that she is experiencing dizzy spells, mood swings and problems with her motor skills. they say picture tells the story and that is what kim kardashian is holding court on an episode perch to keeping up with the kardashian, she has a doctor x-ray her bottom to improve that it is in plant freak. the reality television star says that she is part of the rumors and want to set the record straight. her sister a forum--posted the photographic evidence of kim's backside on her blog. we will be right back. i want to crus

. >>> actor peter falk died last night at the age of 83.falk died one of televisions favorite detectives. >> my name is colombo. lieutenant. i'm with the police. >> reporter: colombo was the detective. hiss family said he had been suffering of alzheimer's in recent years. he died in his home. >>> how city workers and their supporters used a prayer session to bring attention to their cause. >>> a shopping spree tonight >>> san jose city leaders did not declare a fiscal emergency today. instead they postponed a budget show down until later this summer. >> we will not tolerate this. >> reporter: opponents of mayor's plan came together with prayer. >> we ask you to send our love to those workers who are fearful of losing their jobs. >> reporter: they say the mayor's plan is alarmist. >> he's using a legal mumbojumbo to get his way. >> reporter: if leaders want to change the bill they need to create a charter. >> we're going to have an election in march that's going to save us tens of millions of the dollars. >> reporter: opposers say the govern

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. >>> actor peter falk has died. he played tv's lovable lieutenant columbo.ways appeared to be absent minded until he zeroed in on the prime suspect with that famous line "just one more thing". peter falk was 83 years old. >>> on capitol hill, mixed signals from the house about the operation against libya. it rejected a bill that would have cut funding for u.s. military operations against moammar gadhafi, but at the same time it voted down a resolution that expressed support for the mission. >>> and talk about a trophy. a texas man who says he's never been alligator hunting before bagged himself a giant the firstist time out. he killed a 14-foot, 900-pound alligator with a single rifle shot to the head. word is he's planning to mount the monster on his wall. and i just don't see how you get something that big on the wall, anderson. are small and easy to swallow with no fishy smell or aftertaste. try megared today. i could not make working and going to school work. it was not until the university of phoenix that i was able to work full-time, be a mom, and go t

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that was the signature phrase for actor peter falk in his television series "columbo," he died thursday at his california home. he had been suffering from alzheimer's disease. he was 83 years old. now russ and rebecca. >>> it's now about 21 minutes past the hour. mr. lonnie quinn is here with our first check of the weather. good morning to you. >> good morning, russ. good morning, rebecca. good morning, everybody. my weather headlines this morning. the midwest, storms will be firing up for you, excessive heat for those in texas and you heard about this story earlier in our broadcast, record floods taking place in north dakota. it's just going to be getting worse. look at the numbers once again. in minot, forecast to crest at 14 feet, highest on record, going back to 1881. same in foxholm, cresting. not just the height, the speed the river, too fast, combined with snow melt gives you too much water. that river is moving two times faster than it's moved during any flooding in history. some homes in the middle of rapids will be blown off their foundations. a very, very tough situation righ

. >> just to tie up a loose end, as the way peter falk would have said, it seems like if anyone shouldhave known, given that the authorities claim that no one could have known about aig, there are two authorities that clearly were in a position to get the information, to do something. and those would be a, the treasury, and the, the new york state insurance superintendent, if that's not a joke, or maybe treasury was the joke. what is your view of the which of those really deserving of the blame? because new york in a lot of respects is charged with knowing -- with being the series supervisor when it chooses to be. because it is the financial capital, and it tells washington what it needs when it needs a place to lay off the results. so how do you see that? >> conveniently need of those groups are represented on the panel. why do i start with you, viral. >> yes, to the best of my knowledge there was a -- aig bought a small savings and loans and they were regulate but office of supervision pics i think the new york superintendent wanted to regulate this but, there was a lot of stuff that

. >> just to tie up a loose end, as the way peter falk would have said, it seems like anyone wit should have known, given the authorities claim, but no one did not know about angie -- aig. authorities andortie those would be, say, the treasury, and the united states. which of those is serving the blame? new york in a lot of respects is charged with being a serious enough supervisor when it chooses to become law because it is the financial capital. and it tells washington -- when it chooses to be, because it is the financial capital. and it tells washington. how do you see that? >> caniglia, leader of those groups are presented -- represented on this -- conveniently, neither of those groups are represented on this panel. do you want to answer this? >> aig bottom of small savings and loans and they were of -- and they were regulated by the offer of serveand supervision. london have a very light treatment for credit derivatives through most of its financial sector. that is exactly the international concern i am concerned with on the clearing house for rent. rather than being a relatively h