Peter Falk
publication date: Saturday, February 23, 2008 (part of Round XXXIII)
category: 
Television
clue: While his classmates studied math or science, he had his eye on criminal justice.
explanation: Falk was most famous for playing Detective Columbo in the long-running TV series named after the character, and for his glass eye. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Joanna Woods, Erik Bates, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, Amy Austin, Walter Chesser, Greg Bair, Allison Bair, and JB Brenner
trivia: Scott wrote the clue knowing that Falk studied political science, not criminal justice. Incorrect guesses included Vincent Pastore, Johnny Mathis, Sam Waterston, Tony Todd, Andy Griffith, James Woods, Anthony Lapaglia, Steven Bochco, Johnnie Cochran, and four for Jerry Orbach.
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