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Thanks for the memories: RIP William Link
Columbo News / Tribute

Thanks for the memories: RIP William Link

Posted on December 30, 2020 by columbophile • 21 Comments

A torrid year rounded out on a further low note for Columbo fans with the news that character co-creator William Link passed away on December 27. Here I offer a humble tribute to this goliath of TV production and creation. Continue reading →

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Suitable for Framing’s nude model identified at last!
Behind the scenes / Columbo News / Community / Real Life

Suitable for Framing’s nude model identified at last!

Posted on November 15, 2020 by columbophile • 34 Comments

SAINTS BE PRAISED! The 50-year-old Columbo mystery surrounding the identity of the nude model from Suitable for Framing has finally and officially been put to bed! Continue reading →

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Columbophile t-shirt store open for business!
Columbo News / Community / Memorabilia

Columbophile t-shirt store open for business!

Posted on October 28, 2020 by columbophile • 12 Comments

I like little more than flinging on a Columbo t-shirt and strutting about like a pouter pigeon. If you’re the same, it could be time to visit the Columbophile TeePublic store, which is stocking an expanded range of designs paying homage to the dear Lieutenant. Continue reading →

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Final chance to get hold of iconic Columbo portrait!
Artwork / Columbo News / Memorabilia

Final chance to get hold of iconic Columbo portrait!

Posted on August 20, 2020 by columbophile • 9 Comments

Exciting news if you love both fine art and Lieutenant Columbo – the last ever limited edition print run of the Columbo painting from Murder, A Self Portrait is available now! Get in quick to avoid a life time of regret… Continue reading →

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Every Columbo episode available to stream for free on Peacock (in US)
Columbo News / Community

Every Columbo episode available to stream for free on Peacock (in US)

Posted on July 18, 2020 by columbophile • 16 Comments

Good news if you’re a Columbo fan based in the United States – every one of the Lieutenant’s 69 televised adventures is available to view, for free, via on-demand streaming service, Peacock. Continue reading →

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Playwright pens Columbo prequel
Columbo News / Community / Reboot

Playwright pens Columbo prequel

Posted on May 31, 2020 by columbophile • 59 Comments

Playwright pens a Columbo prequel that aims to shed light on the future Lieutenant’s formative years as a homicide detective in New York. Could you help get the script in front of relevant TV power players? Continue reading →

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Coming soon: the 100 greatest Columbo moments of the 70s
Columbo News / Community / Opinion / Top 100

Coming soon: the 100 greatest Columbo moments of the 70s

Posted on May 10, 2020 by columbophile • 67 Comments

Here’s some news that is guaranteed to make the hearts of Columbo fans SING: a panel of experts and enthusiasts have got their heads together to compile a (reasonably) definitive list of the Lieutenant’s greatest moments from his classic era. Continue reading →

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So long Lily Stanhope, RIP Honor Blackman
Columbo News / Killers / Tribute

So long Lily Stanhope, RIP Honor Blackman

Posted on April 7, 2020 by columbophile • 22 Comments

A brief tribute to Columbo killer Honor Blackman, star of 1972’s ‘Dagger of the Mind’, who sadly passed away on 6th April at the age of 94. Continue reading →

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Farewell to Milo Janus, RIP Robert Conrad
Columbo News / Killers / Tribute

Farewell to Milo Janus, RIP Robert Conrad

Posted on February 9, 2020 by columbophile • 29 Comments

Remembering the Columbo contribution of Robert Conrad (AKA Milo Janus), who sadly passed away on 8th February at the age of 84. Continue reading →

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2019: the Columbo year in review
Columbo News / Community

2019: the Columbo year in review

Posted on December 29, 2019 by columbophile • 12 Comments

Given that there hasn’t been a new Columbo episode in more than 15 years, you’d be forgiven for thinking that the show was old news. You’d be wrong! This review of the Columbo year aims to succinctly fill you in on anything you might have missed… Continue reading →

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