George E. Stone credited as playing...
Toothpick Charlie
- Toothpick Charlie: Look, chief, I better blow 'cause if Columbo sees me, it's gonna be "Goodbye Charlie!"
- Mulligan: Goodbye, Charlie.
- [first lines]
- Mulligan: All right, Charlie; that the joint?
- Toothpick Charlie: Yes, sir.
- Mulligan: Who runs it?
- Toothpick Charlie: I already told you.
- Mulligan: Refresh my memory.
- Toothpick Charlie: Spats Columbo.
- Mulligan: That's very refreshing; what's the password?
- Toothpick Charlie: "I've come to Grandma's funeral." Here's your admission card.
- [he gives Mulligan a mourning armband]
- Mulligan: Thanks, Charlie.
- Toothpick Charlie: Now if you want a ringside table, just tell 'em that you're one of the pallbearers.
- Mulligan: OK, Charlie.