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
Category Archives: Guest star
Memories of a Columbo killer: an interview with Ed Begley Jr
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
The Columbo stars we lost in 2018
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
Was George C. Scott actually in Columbo?
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
The Columbo stars we lost in 2017
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
Guest star / Opinion / Top 10
13 amazing Columbo roles for women aged 45+
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
Columbo’s Halloween connections
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
The tragic real-life fate of three Columbo stars
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
New art show to celebrate the women of Columbo
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
Guest star / Just for fun / Killers / Opinion / Top 10
Columbo’s most handsome devils
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