So Columbo Is Untouchable. But Which Other 70s Detective Would Make A Good Movie?

Let's face it, Columbo is untouchable. Despite being played by other performers before Falk took on the role, Falk defined it so much that he's like Luke Skywalker, Michael Corleone, Marty McFly. Utterly impossible to imagine being played by anybody else!

The 70s was full of amazing TV detectives, and I imagine if you're on this forum, you've likely seen a fair few of them in action. Many actors defined these roles and yet it can often seem a little easier to imagine another actor taking the role on in another adaptation.

My vote is for Kojak. Telly Savalas did define the role, but I could see someone else doing a damn fine job in a modern film based on the show. I wasn't angry when Ving Rhames took on the role, it's just a shame the show overall absolutely sucked. Maybe if a Tarantino type decided to take on gritty 70s New York in a big budget mystery film that follows the iconic detective, it could be pretty awesome?

What do you think?