Years ago when I was young, I worked in the L.A. area, and I was driving back to work from running an errand. I was on the Hollywood Freeway right where it gets to Studio City. My car was having trouble, so I coasted off the freeway ramp and onto Ventura Boulevard near a gas station. I was standing outside my car in the center divider when Peter Falk pulled up behind me and asked me if I was OK. I said yes, I am. He smiled, waved and pulled off. I'm sure he would have helped me if I said I needed it. I always enjoyed Columbo. His subtlety was a marvel!!