The orchestra featured in Etude in Black was likely the Los Angles Philharmonic, as this was the orchestra that played most prominently at the Hollywood Bowl during the early 1970s. But for all the murder smarts, Alex makes two blindingly simple errors. There are even cameos for the awesome Jimmy McEachin, as Benedicts sidekick William, and Pat Morita (AKA Mr Miyagi) as the mysteriously titled House Boy, who allows Columbo into the Benedict residence, so theres plenty tosurprise and delight the keenviewer. The perfect crime? Etude in Black marked the first episode (pilots excluded) with the longer 90+minute running time, which would have been 2 hours on network TV including ads. Thats your word against mine, retorts Benedict, and I dont remember that at all. The scene is enlivened further as drunk trumpeter Paul aformer lover of Jennifers stumbles onto the scene, braying about howtheres no way Jennifer would take her own life. Jennifer Welles: Anjanette Comer Etude is an interesting study. A solid and classic Columbo, probably would rate somewhere in the 20s of all the episodes for me, and for this fantastic series thats darn good. Im no expert, but isnt a conductors baton supposed to becaressedrather thanwielded?. Wonderful interaction between Cassavetes and Falk. Hes been romping with thigh-revealing pianist Jennifer Welles, who believes their primal love will provide greater sustenance toBenedicts soul than his safe marriage to Janice (Blythe Danner) and the zillions of dollars said marriage entitles him to. I agree it is not note-perfect, the scene with Myrna Loy and the fogies is very badly played and one or two of the clues were a little too obvious too early especially the carnation at the scene of the crime(which the mystery revolves around) and while I loved the chemistry between Columbo and Benedict I personally would've liked more mind games between the two perhaps. Im no expert, but isnt a conductors baton supposed to be caressed rather than wielded(no double entendres intended)? Your comment regarding how Benedict and Franklin would not of let themselves be trapped into confessions Carries no weight. Scene set, he gets ready for a concert that evening. The perfect crime? Writers include L.A. Law creator Steven Bocho, while Karate Kids Mr Miyagi (Pat Morita) appears as a domestic servant. He also engineers a solid alibi (the concert, plus his car is being worked on at the time). As Columbos investigations continue, we fall into the same delightful pattern the show so enamoured us with in Season 1. Read any of my past reviews by clicking on the links below. In memoriam: the Columbo stars we lost in 2022. Kenosha, Wisconsin, just happens to be the birthplace of Orson Welles. That poignant moment, when he whispers his love for her is very moving. Hes an English actor, his accent is a North Western one and sounds Mancunian to me. Musical Maestro Alex Benedict (John Cassavetes) has a problem and one that threatens his glittering career as a celebrity conductor. Hes a kind of burned-out old guy that the Lts using for exposition about the victim and its like, ok, is he the coroner or a neighbor, or a figment of Columbos imagination, or what? He breaks in, gets his car and drives to Jenifers place. And introducing Dog! Directed by: Nicholas Colasanto I know nothing about its methods of creation but appreciate the end results. So scenes that could have been raced through were drawn out to the nth degree. Thats an important distinction. Just saw this episode and it is one of my favorites. TV show line-ups didnt come much stronger. Captain. Why would someone so talented and beautiful want to take her own life? He puts her body in the kitchen, turns on the gas, and inserts the suicide note into Jenifers typewriter. This is the one in which John Cassavetes is the symphony conductor, Blythe Danner is his wife, Myrna Loy is his demanding mother-in-law, and James Olson is the trumpet player. Weve now got an actual top 10 of episodes form the reviews so far and, true to sentiments expressedabove, Etude has fallen into a sort of halfway house. I didnt even notice Benedicts amateur crime-scene moves because I didnt need to. While lifting Jennifers stricken frame from the piano, Benedicts boutonnier a tell-tale pink carnation has fallen to the floor. But Columbo is doggedly determined to investigate the likelihood it was murder.after all, he read the script and it IS the "Columbo" show! Those episodes are damaged by the longer running time because scenes become a bore something thats largely avoided in Etude. At that time, the LA Philharmonics conductor was Zubin Mehta, but a guest conductor may have led the Orchestra for Beethovens 6th Symphony. While it would have required some substantial reworking of the script, I think this scenario could have worked well. As she obliges, Benedict wraps a heavy ashtray in a cloth andclocks her around the back of the swede with it. #Columbo #ltcolumbo #peterfalk #classictv #70s #1974, Colombo gets to fanboy in the company of silver screen icons Grace Wheeler and Ned Diamond in Forgotten Lady. Similarly Benedict had a way out. It is clearly not one of my favourite episodes, and it is also a tad long. 1), Columbo | Murder Under Glass (Season 7, Ep. Its no coincidence that few of my personal top 10 Columbo episodes are long ones. So 4th Movement or Movement 4, not Part #4 In memoriam: the Columbo stars we lost in 2022. It becomes especially striking with the jazz orchestra where the sound and the musicians motions dont really match not to mention that the sound is very dry and studio-like. Co-starring Lee Grant, Harold Gould and Patricia Mattick, its a big-budget spectacular that wowed viewers and critics alike tude in Black Episode aired Sep 17, 1972 Not Rated 1 h 38 m IMDb RATING 7.7 /10 3.2K YOUR RATING Rate Crime Drama Mystery A ruthless conductor murders the gifted pianist with whom he is having an affair. He also has a girl on the side, concert pianist Jenifer Welles. Unfortunately, Janice already suspects an affair (because Alex knew Jenifers phone number by heart). Columbo: tude in Black Cast & Crew All titles Director Showrunner Screenplay Cast Cinematography Music Production Design Producer Editing Sound Art Department Visual Effects And yes, hes Mancunian. Where did it come from? She weathers the storm just! For my money, the centralclue just isnt compelling enough. I think Bochco did a very good job on this film. Due to the short time frame between the short circuit caused by the electrocution and the re-powering of the house, and due to the physical exertion required to drag the dead body out of the bathtub and prop it up on a stationary bike, he realizes the . One senses Janice has the moral fibre to bounce back from this blow and get back on with her life at some point something that cant always be said for the many wronged wives of the wider series. It is clearly not one of my favourite episodes, and it is also a tad long. My first 'Columbo'. Its a classic unsettling move by the Lieutenant, visiting his quarry in their own backyard while never asking a single question relevant to the case and leaving with an autograph for his wife. 3), Columbo | Try and Catch Me (Season 7, Ep. Shes clearly not pregnant in the episode. Alex Benedict is a noted symphony conductor married to a wealthy socialite and having an affair with a pianist. He never moved his hands with the correct timing of the music and, his overly dramatic directing, made him look like a swordsman, aggressively attacking his musicians. Benedict claims it fell off as he removed his coat there and then. She weathers the storm just! Blythe Danner was also a hit as the vulnerable Janice Benedict, hoping against hope that her husband wasnt really the git she suspects him to be. Benedict doesnt have a flower in his lapel during the concert. Its now that Lieutenant Columbo is called into action. Have some respect for musicians, for human beings in general. I dont think Benedict would cave in on the evidence of the lapel flower.. Arguably the best acted of all the Columbo episodes. With the carnation clue in mind, I put forward a tantalising alternative path the episode could have followed to lead to a much more damning indictment against Benedict. Unless I am missing something, the flower only states he had been there that day, and thats it, just like Rifkin, without an eye witness. John Cassavetes stars as a suave but amoral Classical music conductor named Alex Benedict who feels forced to murder his pianist mistress after she threatens to tell his wife(played by Blythe Danner) and more importantly his mother-in-law(played by Myrna Loy) who owns the company he works at, about the affair. But not so with Columbo. It led to widespread padding out of scenes in the longer episodes. S02:E03 - The Most Crucial Game 1). What else is nine miles? tude in Black (1972), directed by Nicholas Colasanto, See also: Rosemarys Baby (John Cassavetes), Columbo | tude in Black (Season 2, Ep. Relatively decent plot, great acting, and masterly direction. Etude in Black. Cassavetes, whom I feel is overrated as both an actor and director seemed to move through his role giving only half an effort. Director Nicholas Colasanto would later be a familiar face on 1980s TV as barman Ernie 'Coach' Pantusso in Cheers (1982). Cassavettes is given no room at all to even think his plan out without Columbo harassing him every moment possible. Like many shared before, the musician and conducting acting was terrible, almost comical; and showing Ms. Welles hands as she tried to mimic the recorded piano music was clearly a terrible directorial mistake. Season 1 episodes ran for about 75 minutes each (90 mins with ads) and were almost all perfectly paced. I liken it to Murder by the Book. The music is a sheer delight, and part of the reason why this episode holds a special place in my heart. Benedict doesnt have a flower in his lapel during the concert. The Lieutenant doesnt give up that easily, though, and he gets one of his trademark lucky breaks when returning to the vets to get a booster shot for the dog. And when we says nap, what we really mean is ice-cold, premeditated MURDER. Alex Benedict (John Cassavetes) is an orchestra conductor having an secret affair with his pianist. Of course, Columbo becomes as interested in classical music as he does anything else involving a crime. Season 1 episodes ran for about 75 minutes each (90 mins with ads) and were almost all perfectly paced. If thats what passes for a celebrity conductor, a star pianist, and a virtuoso trumpeter, then I dont know what to think. Hes certainly no match for this chap. Watch on. Many even rate it as their single favourite episode. Columbo's much-loved basset hounds makes his bow in Etude in Black, with viewers first encountering the slovenly scamp getting his shots at the vet's after being rescued from the pound. Why doesnt the Lt set up the scene with the cigar-chomping Sargent, instead? Columbo Guest Stars 20. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0460878/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t8. But not so with Columbo. Despite all this, Columbo withholds two key pieces of info from their first few meetings: He may keep schtum about his background, but Columbos actions at the murder scene signal his suspicions. I find it an episode that I struggle to really commit tofor the full duration. You should include a link somewhere on this site to the YouTube address for Mikey and Nicky, the greatest film ever made! When Janice refuses to back up Benedicts claim that she pinned it on him straight after the concert, the game is up. As Columbos investigations continue, we fall into the same delightful pattern the show so enamoured us with in Season 1. Not only is it charming in its own right, butthe momentalso leads into a delicious, extended hypothetical debate between the Lieutenant and Benedict about whether the Maestro could have committed the crime, and ends with Columbo shattering Benedicts impregnability byrevealing thathis superiors are letting him investigate the case as a homicide. Joining Peter Falk were screen icons John Cassavetes and Myrna Loy, as well as future superstar Blythe Danner. Such moments are always to be treasured Likewise actors, who were not trained as dancers or martial artists and so on, had trouble expressing themselves through their movements (hence the use of stunt and performance doubles). The cast includes Rosemary's Baby John Cassavetes as the maestro, his wife played by Blythe Danner (Gwyneth Paltrow's mom) and his mother-in-law played by Myrna Loy (one of America's greatest leading actresses in film of our time). Benedict hatches a dastardly plot to rid himself of the ivory tinkling trouble-maker. Cassavetes was a good foil for Columbo. It would have been easy for the script to include a reference to these particular carnations being absolutely unique to the region and that the one found at the crime scene could only have come from Janices garden. Thanks for giving me a chance to discuss this! This is cinema level stuff. Durkee Blythe Danner. I dont think Benedict would cave in on the evidence of the lapel flower. In tude in Black, a renowned conductor stands to lose everything if his extra-marital affair is exposed, so he kills his lover and makes it look like a suicide. Blythe Danner was also a hit as the vulnerable Janice Benedict, hoping against hope that her husband wasnt really the git she suspects him to be. Columbo really should have had this in the bag within the first half hour. What Benedict doesn't count on though is a lieutenant named Columbo. For me, her scenes singularly fail to provide the injection of humour that I suspect was the intention. The repetition isnt just about humanising his corpse, however. Musical Maestro Alex Benedict (John Cassavetes) has a problem and one that threatens his glittering career as a celebrity conductor. It could plausibly belong to someone else and could have been dropped much earlier. Nothing beats the simple pleasure of seeing Columbo indulging in some cheeky Chopsticksactionat a deserted Hollywood Bowl. #Columbo #ltcolumbo #peterfalk #classictv #70s #1972, The official Columbo pilot Ransom for a Dead Man first aired 52 years ago, on March 1, 1971. According to IMDB, Mike the mechanic was played by Don Knight. All Columbo episodes are good. You bet she can! #Columbo #ltcolumbo #peterfalk #classictv #70s #1972, The official Columbo pilot Ransom for a Dead Man first aired 52 years ago, on March 1, 1971. Columbo (TV Series) tude in Black (1972) Full Cast & Crew See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro Directed by Writing Credits Cast (in credits order) verified as complete Produced by Music by Dick DeBenedictis . The entire episode revolved around music for the most part. In addition to Peter Falk as Columbo, the episode stars John Cassavettes, Bythe Danner and Myrna Loy. House Boy: Pat Morita TV footage will later prove hes not wearing the flower at the time of the concert, but journalists capture him leaving Jenifers house with the boutonnire back in place: That means you had to have been there earlier.. 56,863 Cred 6,401 Submissions. Why would someone so talented and beautiful want to take her own life? Not sure if other releases match but the Japanese discs of Columbo all include the original version of Etude in Black in addition to the padded version. Just about the only character that irks is the precocious Audrey Jennifers pre-teen neighbour whose sassy attitude towards Columbo and his lack of pet-tending skillz quickly starts to grate. There are even cameos for the awesome Jimmy McEachin, as Benedicts sidekick William, and Pat Morita (AKA Mr Miyagi) as the mysteriously titled House Boy, who allows Columbo into the Benedict residence, so theres plenty tosurprise and delight the keenviewer. Even the trumpet player was at the house that day (I think that was mentioned), with an eye witness even. Edition 70.00 / On Sale Chef Columbo 70.00 / On Sale Dog . After making sure Mrs Benedict is being taken care of, Columbo takes his seat to watch the full re-run of the concert as credits roll. Ive never seen the shorter version of Etude, but writer Bochco and Falk himself both admitted that the extra running time did it no favours. The cheating doesnt prove the murder and the ending could more so prove Alex was cheating, rather than being a murderer. Shots of Alexs imposing mansion and fancy car establish his wealth or rather, his dependence on his mother-in-laws wealth. He makes it look like a suicide, but this doesn't fool Lt. Columbo(Peter Falk) who is sure it is murder, and that Alex is guilty, but must look in an unusual place to prove it First episode of the second season is quite good, with the two stars(and real-life friends) playing off each other well. Reading the backstory from Koenigs excellent book, Shooting Columbo, confirms this. The Mozart piece is the end of Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, not one of the symphonies. Poker Face: what's in it for Columbo fans? Im only interested because Im from the same area. using the murder weapon to crack open an egg (Stitch in Crime) or unwinding a keyboard ribbon with a destroyed letter on it (Now you See Him). The same movement of the symphony is heard during the live performance and, thus, is the Beethoven that Alex substitutes when Jennifer Welles does not show up for her performance. As a diehard fan of Columbo, I thought his performance in Etude was first-rate. Audrey: Dawn Frame For example, one concert at the Hollywood Bowl in the 1970s featured the LA Philharmonic playing alongside the rock band Deep Purple. The whole show is generally subtle, including Falks demeanor. And, he probably disregarded the women in his life more than any other Columbo villain. Interesting, and surprising, factoid about Hopkins. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . Interesting to see this movie 30 years later; it's still good theater, even better TV. The aggression displayed by Columbo here was dialled right down when he returned to screens three years later Cassavetes looks like a drunken stork waving that oversized baton around without even the lightest hint it has anything to do with piece being heard or any sync with the downbeat . Hardly, Maestro. But I had another thought. Apart from the totally conspicuous disguise and the fact it was convenient the perpetrator doesnt run into a soul, it was incredibly handing that the garage didnt have any sort security system. tude in Black is the first episode of the second season of Columbo and the tenth episode overall. So there we have it. When his mistress gives him an ultimatum, he kills her and makes it look like suicide. Columbo / tude in Black 50th / Ltd. The Japanese dvds and Blurays also include isolated music tracks for several episodes. Thanks for giving me a chance to discuss this! After retiring to his dressing room with instructions not to be disturbed Alex legs it back to the garage. Many Columbo purists, myself included, think that move was a mistake. And yes, hes Mancunian. If anything, I find the scenes with Columbo and the dog pretty amusing. There is something like three-quarters of the show left, but the case is already solved. I used to work in Motion Capture for different types of media and games and we often had the problem of hiring dancers to act out certain scenes. We learn later that the carnations are a rare type, grown specifically for Benedict by his wife in their garden. But, Im not surprised because Ive have heard, more than once, that he was sort of an egomaniac as an actor and, difficult to deal with, in real life. The least they could have done would be to hide her fake playing fingers . tude in Black Columbo 6th Symphony, 4th Movement (uncredited) Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven Etudes, Op. There is only one red herring Audreys pointing the finger at Paul instead of Benedict and I dont recall anything specific following that line The moment anyone sees that carnation, Benedict is a dead duck. This submission was self-verified by a Gold Contributor. Hes certainly no match for this chap. One thing that really bothered me throughout this episode is the unrealistic way that John Cassavettes portrayed a musical conductor. Thanks for sharing. Jennifer clearly not a good judge of characters is wrong. I dont think Benedict would cave in on the evidence of the lapel flower.. Thats your word against mine, retorts Benedict, and I dont remember that at all. He was basically outed as cheating on Janice, not killing Wells. The heart wants to love Etude in Black. Producer/writer Dean Hargrove was brought in to write additional scenes to pad out the length. And when we says nap, what we really mean is ice-cold, premeditated MURDER. During the opening credits, when Alex Benedict (John Cassavetes) is having a drink in his study, he turns on a classical recording. The aggression displayed by Columbo here was dialled right down when he returned to screens three years later Unfortunately while the Japanese Bluray set includes the original version its only in SD with HD reserved only for the padded version. 2), Columbo Goes to College (Season 10, Ep. Pretty poor addition to the columbo catalogue and considering its invariably the earlier ones that are the best quite incongruous. Not only does he have the typewriter dusted for prints, but he specifically orders the paper isnt touched. Hes got 99 problems, but Jennifer Welles aint one of them anymore. Did I mention already that all this is done in broad daylight? #Columbo #ltcolumbo #peterfalk #classictv #60s #1968 #katherinejustice, Peter Falk with Dennis Hopper and James Garner at a celebrity golf event, 2002 Its much easier to get away with that in motion capture because you are only recording the essence of the motion and not the actual images of the performers. | BFFs John Cassavetes and Peter Falk teamed up to devastating effect in fan favourite episode Etude in Black in 1972.. And the wonderful news is that Etude is the latest episode to be made available in full to keen viewers via the official Columbo YouTube channel.So grab your conductor's baton and get ready for fun with Falk, Cassavetes and support cast of stars that includes James McEachin . Hes already faked a suicide note from Jennifer, so donning an amazingly conspicuous and memorable disguise of a long beige trench coat and HUGE sunglasses, Benedict sets out fromthe Bowl and jogs in broad daylight no less back to the car workshop. This means the note must have been typed, taken out and then replaced which doesnt tally with suicide. And thats a pretty cool thought. Lizzi Fielding: Myrna Loy Written by: Steven Bochco Andif youll hear me out, Ill state my case. Given the friendship between Falk and Cassavetes, I'm a little disappointed that some of the interplay between them is less entertaining than it could be at times, especially during the scene where Columbo asks Benedict how much he pays in taxes, how much his house his worth, etc. columbo 50 years ago. What about this, says Columbo, flashing up footage of Benedict speaking to the media in the aftermath of her death being revealed. Surely the post-mortem would reveal the blow to the back of her head and immediately dispel any suggestion of suicide? The Columbo formula - as everyone knows - requires the great one to wear down his opponent almost to the verge of a nervous breakdown until they make the fatal error that reveals their guilt. Theres even a classic Just one more thing thrown in for good measure. . The flower puts him at the scene, but the time isnt indicated. I love John Cassavetes, but anyone else feel he should've done more research on how to move as a conductor? The scene eats up more than five minutes without ostensibly progressing the plot at all. The Maestro's large, beautiful home is the same one shown in the opening credits of Benson (1979). Jenifer Welles: Well, just for a second I was feeling all the hairs on the back of my neck. The set for the TV control room at the show's conclusion is the Maestro's dressing room from Act I, re-dressed. It becomes especially striking with the jazz orchestra where the sound and the musicians motions dont really match not to mention that the sound is very dry and studio-like. One thing I like about Etude is the inexplicable appearance of long-time character actor Henry Beckman at the murder scene. Theres even a classic Just one more thing thrown in for good measure. Yes, Cheers was one of the great sitcoms with several Columbo ties besides Mr. Colasanto. He doesnt have a name or title, hes just there. The head, like Janice Benedict suspiciously eyeing her husband, cantever fully commit. Its as if his only direction was: Pretend to be conducting an orchestra really badly. A ruthless conductor murders the gifted pianist with whom he is having an affair. As a musician myself, watching the pantomime in this episode was painful! And while its a relatively minor gripe, I cant help thinking Cassavetes couldve tried a little bit harder to look like he really knew how to conduct an orchestra. Too bad for him our rumpled detective, Lt. Columbo (Peter Falk), is on the case. The Lieutenant getsone of his trademark lucky breaks when returning to the vets to get a booster shot for the dog.. Although series creators Dick Levinson and Bill Link had moved upstairs, the episode was penned by Steven Bochco; the mastermind behindMurder by the Book. Columbo (TV Series) tude in Black (1972) Full Cast & Crew See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro Directed by Writing Credits Cast (in credits order) verified as complete Produced by Music by Dick DeBenedictis . Score by: Dick De Benedictis. Ranked number 24 of 69 episodes by the Podcast "The Columbo Confab"https://columboconfab.libsyn.com/episode-5-etude-in-black-1972Clips uploaded under Fair Sh. colsy. It could plausibly belong to someone else and could have been dropped much earlier. He strangles her and tries to make it look like suicide. This is the debut of Dog, Columbo's pet basset hound. I think this point could have been laboured further. However, without being able to verify that everyone in the orchestra was wearing a flower, the Lieutenant would remain uncertain about the killers identity until closer examination of the bloom revealed it to be a special kind the kind only grown by Janice Benedict specifically for her husband. As a music major, I was constantly aware of his lack of sense of tempo. But, in terms of *acting* alone, I think Cassavetes does a great job in this episode, as does Myrna Loy. The dropped flower at the crime scene would remain central but in this instance Benedict wouldnt return to the crime scene to get it, instead not noticing his loss. which seems totally irrelevant and is just plain boring except for one amusing line (Benedict: "Can I ask YOU a personal question?" The zooming in on Danners face when Wells name is mentioned, the fancy compositing of the flower in his sun glasses, the wheres my flower moment when hes conductingIts like the writers/directors were trying too hard or something. As a result, it has never completelywon me over. The Lieutenant fastens himself to his suspect, seeking his (oft ludicrous) opinion on all matters of the case, and is there every time Benedictturns around, unsettling him at thecar yard, at his home and in his place of work. Janice Benedict: Blythe Danner At Jenifers place. If I havent instantly lost your respect and attention, Im grateful. I think Etude in Black is of the true classic columbo style and while it is a very memorable episode and rates very highly among fans and other Blogs generally , ( some people put it in there top 10 ) I actually am not a big fan of it , I find it a tad tedious and I think that the final clue is IE the carnation re appearing/ missing makes for a top 10 ( as columbophile has already pointed out if you visit previous post ( murderers who would never done time post ) Etude in black is slightly overrated in my opinion , However its defineltley much more in the top half of the 70s than the bottom the top and always worth watching. Flying into a temper, Benedict orders an immediate change to the concert program while raging at Jennifers lack of reliability. He even seeks assistance from an unlikely source: young Audrey, Jennifers precocious next door neighbour (for precocious read annoying). They may have digital reverb units now, but they did not exist in 1971 when this was filmed. The entire symphony orchestra would normally wear pink carnations and Benedicts being absent on concert footage would alert Columbo to his potential guilt. Also Etude in Black features the absolutely brilliant Myrna Loy as Cassavettes mother in Law and she is just perfect in the role and still beautiful after all these years. Think of Carsinis real-time car manoeuvringin Any Old Port in a Storm; the endless garage investigation scene in Candidate for Crime; and the agonising wait for the computer printer in Exercise in Fatality. Jenifer gives Alex an ultimatum: choose who to be with. The. An iconic character meets up with the perfect supporting cast held up with a truly good story. A re-run of the Benedict concert from the previous week is on air and the wily detective is finally able to lock in on some hard evidence. Me too, but Ive always assumed it was because the music was laid in after the scene was shot. 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