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Thanks a lot, Sarge: RIP Bruce Kirby
Columbo News / Guest star / Tribute

Thanks a lot, Sarge: RIP Bruce Kirby

Posted on January 27, 2021 by columbophile • 12 Comments

He 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. Continue reading →

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Memories of a Columbo killer: an interview with Ed Begley Jr
Guest star / Interview / New Columbo episodes / Season 7

Memories of a Columbo killer: an interview with Ed Begley Jr

Posted on September 29, 2019 by columbophile • 23 Comments

Not many Columbo guest stars were as close to Peter Falk as Ed Begley Jr. Here, the two-time guest star discusses his recollections of appearing on the show, as well as his friendship with Peter Falk that spanned decades. Continue reading →

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The Columbo stars we lost in 2018
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The Columbo stars we lost in 2018

Posted on January 2, 2019 by columbophile • 29 Comments

With the passing of another year, here I chronicle the Columbo stars and contributors we said ‘bon voyage’ to in 2018. May they live long in the memory… Continue reading →

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Was George C. Scott actually in Columbo?
Guest star / Opinion / Season 7

Was George C. Scott actually in Columbo?

Posted on May 9, 2018 by columbophile • 18 Comments

Unpacking the myth that no less a luminary than George C. Scott had an uncredited role as a TV studio technician in 1978’s Make Me a Perfect Murder. Was he really there? Let’s find out… Continue reading →

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The Columbo stars we lost in 2017
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The Columbo stars we lost in 2017

Posted on January 2, 2018 by columbophile • 7 Comments

With every year that passes, the pool of Columbo supporting stars gradually diminishes, and 2017 was no different. Here I pay tribute to the Columbo guest stars we said ‘bon voyage’ to over the past 12 months. Continue reading →

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13 amazing Columbo roles for women aged 45+
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13 amazing Columbo roles for women aged 45+

Posted on November 5, 2017 by columbophile • 53 Comments

As a show, Columbo was notable for showcasing the skills of mature women – a demographic all too often overlooked and underrepresented on the small and large screen. Here are 13 awesome examples of that from leading ladies aged 45+. Continue reading →

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Columbo’s Halloween connections
Guest star / Just for fun

Columbo’s Halloween connections

Posted on October 28, 2017 by columbophile • 31 Comments

While there was never an actual Columbo Halloween episode, the show has enough spooky connections to warrant penning a seasonal special. Let’s check which of the show’s stars are horror icons in their own right. Continue reading →

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The tragic real-life fate of three Columbo stars
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The tragic real-life fate of three Columbo stars

Posted on October 1, 2017 by columbophile • 46 Comments

Examining the tragic real-life fates of three Columbo guest stars – including one of the best loved of all, Jack Cassidy. Read on with caution. Continue reading →

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New art show to celebrate the women of Columbo
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New art show to celebrate the women of Columbo

Posted on September 10, 2017 by columbophile • 9 Comments

Big 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. Continue reading →

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Columbo’s most handsome devils
Guest star / Just for fun / Killers / Opinion / Top 10

Columbo’s most handsome devils

Posted on April 9, 2017 by columbophile • 29 Comments

If you like a bit of eye candy when you’re watching Columbo, get ready to phwoooar away to your heart’s content as we consider the show’s most devilishly handsome hombres. Continue reading →

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