Columbo (TV Series)

Murder by the Book (1971)

Bernie Kuby: Mike Tucker

Quotes 

• [Lieutenant Columbo wants information about an insurance policy from Mike Tucker] 

  Mike Tucker : Now, wait a minute, Lieutenant. We like to cooperate with the police but... if you want confidential information, I'm afraid...

  Lieutenant Columbo : Oh, well, look, uh... I don't want to cause you any trouble. Maybe it would be more helpful if I got a court order?

  [Mike looks shocked] 

• Lieutenant Columbo : Oh, no, Mr. Tucker. You put that away. This one is on me. May I have a receipt, please?

  Mike Tucker : All right, Lieutenant, you're bribing me with a handsome lunch. What can I do for you?

  Lieutenant Columbo : This is about an insurance policy.

  Mike Tucker : Excellent! It's about time you came to me. I can give you a...

  Lieutenant Columbo : This is an insurance policy that was already written.

  Mike Tucker : Oh. This is official business.