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Monthly Archives: July 2015

Theo Bikel: a tribute
Guest star / Opinion / Tribute

Theo Bikel: a tribute

Posted on July 22, 2015 by columbophile • 9 Comments

How Theo Bikel’s performance as Oliver Brandt in Columbo Bye-Bye Sky High IQ Murder Case was the genesis of my love for the show. Continue reading →

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Columbo’s most sensational cases
Killers / Opinion / Top 10

Columbo’s most sensational cases

Posted on July 19, 2015 by columbophile • 41 Comments

Columbo has bested some of he greatest criminal minds of his generation. But beyond that, he’s also brought down some of America’s highest profile and most-loved personalities. Here I consider what would rank as his most sensational cases. Continue reading →

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Top 10 best Columbo gotchas
Opinion / Top 10

Top 10 best Columbo gotchas

Posted on July 14, 2015 by columbophile • 119 Comments

At their very best, the Columbo ‘gotcha’ can have the audience fist-pumping and whooping with glee as the killer realises they’re history. Here’s what I think are the 10 very best examples. Do you agree…? Continue reading →

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