Columbo Blu-ray boxsets officially on the way!
50Exciting news! It’s been confirmed that Columbo will receive the full Blu-ray treatment with two new boxsets on the way. Here’s what we know so far…
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WORLD EXCLUSIVE: William Shatner shares his Columbo memories
25Two-time guest killer WILLIAM SHATNER’s Columbo recollections have been made available exclusively to this blog – including what he really things about that moustache from Butterfly in Shades of Grey…
Columbophile book ‘The Columbo Companion’ out now!
47My heart sings with joy to announce that The Columbo Companion 1968-78 is now available to order – slightly ahead of projected schedule! Here’s how you can get your copy…
Columbophile book publication update
5The briefest of updates to keep you up to speed on the publication of my upcoming book, The Columbo Companion.
Columbophile book to be released in September!
77I’m over the moon to announce that a Columbo book of my very own will be published next month! Here’s the inside line on this globally significant event…
Columbo inspires new Nashville art exhibition
15From September 1-October 4, visitors to the John C. Hutcheson Gallery at Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee can look in on the ‘False Flags’ exhibition by artist Morgan Ogilvie – and keen Columbo fans may well recognise a familiar face from the series.
Why ‘Poker Face’ could be a Columbo reboot in all but name
32Upcoming murder mystery series ‘Poker Face’ is promising to be one show Columbo fans should keep an eye on given that it could be the closest thing we’ll ever get to a reboot.
Just one more print run for famed Columbo portrait
45Due to popular demand, and to mark the 50th anniversary of the debut of Columbo’s first season in 1971, a final 50 prints of the original Columbo painting from ‘Murder: A Self Portrait’ are now on sale.
New behind-the-scenes Columbo book on sale now!
77The most significant Columbo book in decades is set for release this September. Here’s what’s in store, as well as info on how you can order your advance copy
Thanks a lot, Sarge: RIP Bruce Kirby
14He may not have the highest profile or have played a major role, but Bruce Kirby was nevertheless Columbo royalty. Here I chronicle the contribution he made to the series over a period of more than 20 years.
Thanks for the memories: RIP William Link
25A 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.
Suitable for Framing’s nude model identified at last!
45SAINTS 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!
Columbophile t-shirt store open for business!
13I 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.
Don’t miss chance to get hold of iconic Columbo portrait!
10Exciting 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…
Every Columbo episode available to stream for free on Peacock (in US)
18Good 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.
Playwright pens Columbo prequel
66Playwright 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?
Coming soon: the 100 greatest Columbo moments of the 70s
67Here’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.
So long Lily Stanhope, RIP Honor Blackman
22A 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.
Farewell to Milo Janus, RIP Robert Conrad
36Remembering the Columbo contribution of Robert Conrad (AKA Milo Janus), who sadly passed away on 8th February at the age of 84.
2019: the Columbo year in review
13Given 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…
Columbo Phile 30th anniversary reprint available now!
26Exciting news! Mark Dawidziak’s masterpiece tome The Columbo Phile has been reprinted to mark its 30th anniversary and is available now at a very reasonable price!
Moffat clarifies stance on Columbo following Radio Times interview
15Sherlock and Dr Who writer/producer Steven Moffat has clarified his stance on Columbo following an interview in which he revealed he’d failed in a bid to bring the Lieutenant back to screens.
Sherlock and Doctor Who writer reveals bid to bring back Columbo
48Steven Moffat, creator and writer of hit UK television series Sherlock and Doctor Who, has revealed he failed in a bid to secure the rights to Columbo. Here’s why I think that’s GREAT news!
Tune in! HD Columbo now streaming on Amazon Prime
19Keen viewers looking to enjoy Columbo in glorious high definition can yell ‘HUZZAH’ in glee after Amazon Prime added 9 episodes to its streaming service.
Iconic Columbo book to be reissued!
45Great news, fellow Columbo lovers! Hot on the heels of my interview with ace author Mark Dawidziak, I can exclusively reveal that there will be a 30th anniversary reissue of his iconic book, The Columbo Phile, later this year.
Columbophile reader survey: findings and next steps
21The response to my call out to fill in a reader survey in February made my heart sing with almost 1500 of you completing it. Here are the some of the key findings and action points.
Thanks all! And here’s to the next million views!
39This blog smashed through the million views landmark at the end of last week – a testament to the enduring love Lieutenant Columbo still garners from all over the world. A huge thanks to you all for your kind words, support and encouragement since launch in 2015.
Columbo micro-story competition launched – will you publish or perish?
34It’s time to dust off the vintage typewriter and channel your inner Jim Ferris/Abigail Mitchell in a new Columbo writing competition. Intrigued? Then read on!
Read all about it! Columbo doyen pens new tribute for show’s 50th anniversary
9Legendary Columbo commentator Mark Dawidziak, author of The Columbo Phile book, has published a fine tribute to the show to mark its 50th anniversary. Every fan ought to read it!
How you could own the Columbo portrait from Murder, A Self Portrait
28There’s barely a Columbo fan alive who doesn’t love the painting of the Lieutenant from Murder, A Self Portrait. And you can now get a print version of it for your own humble home! Hashtag winning!
Why won’t anyone give Columbo’s iconic coat a good home?
23Despite their near-mythical status, Columbo’s raincoat and shoes from the 70s’ series went unsold at an auction in New York this week after failing to reach the reserve price. Will they ever see the light of day again?
Columbo’s raincoat and shoes up for auction – again
37The iconic Columbo raincoat and shoes go under the hammer at an auction this June after failing to find a buyer in November 2017. What will it cost to get your hands on a piece of TV history?
All about the official Columbo YouTube channel
20Here’s a televisual treat for all fans of Lieutenant Columbo: an official YouTube channel packed with high quality, HD clips and full episodes!
Columbo cook book out now! Much more than chilli and black coffee…
102A new Columbo cookery book is out now, packed with recipes from the show or the personal favourites of Peter Falk and many of his legendary co-stars.
All quiet on the ‘ColumboCon’ front
1Many Columbo fans are keen for an update on the 2018 Columbo Convention, which was announced last August. Here’s a quick update on my endeavours to secure more concrete details.
Columbo: a year in review
23The good Lieutenant left our screens so many years ago that the idea of a Columbo year in review never occurred to me. However, there have...
Columbo’s raincoat and shoes to go under the hammer!
6Columbo’s raincoat and shoes will go under the hammer at Bonhams in Noo Yoik on 21 November with the iconic combo set to fetch between $80,000-$120,000.
New art show to celebrate the women of Columbo
9Big fans of Peter Falk will be aware that it’s his birthday on 16th September. One London-based fan is marking that anniversary with an art exhibition celebrating the ‘Women of Columbo’ until 31 October.
Columbo Lego set, anyone?
3How fans of the Lieutenant across the globe can do their bit to give a Columbo Lego set the best chance possible of becoming a reality.
Columbo Convention on the way in 2018!
29GET EXCITED! A major event to mark the 50th anniversary of Columbo first airing, as well as a tribute to the life of Peter Falk, is on the way in July 2018!
Beyond Columbo: new biography of Peter Falk out now!
16Great news! A new biography of Peter Falk is out now, and should be considered essential reading for all Columbo fans.
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