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Was Lieutenant Columbo’s first name really Frank?
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Was Lieutenant Columbo’s first name really Frank?

Posted on March 18, 2018 by columbophile • 58 Comments

We’ve all seen the freeze frame close-ups of Columbo’s ID badge that state that his first name is ‘Frank’. But should we consider this canonical? I weigh up the options… Continue reading →

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Columbo: an origin story
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Columbo: an origin story

Posted on February 17, 2018 by columbophile • 32 Comments

As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first airing of Prescription: Miurder, here’s a little bit about the origins of the Columbo character – and the actors who played him before Peter Falk. Continue reading →

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6 life lessons I learnt from Lieutenant Columbo
Lieutenant Columbo / Opinion

6 life lessons I learnt from Lieutenant Columbo

Posted on July 26, 2017 by columbophile • 18 Comments

There’s a distinct lack of Columbo-themed professional development articles doing the rounds on LinkedIn, but here are some very real life lessons we can all learn from the good Lieutenant. Continue reading →

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A Lieutenant’s best friend: Columbo and Dog 
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A Lieutenant’s best friend: Columbo and Dog 

Posted on July 24, 2016 by columbophile • 24 Comments

Had a hard day? Then relax and enjoy the back story and image gallery of one of TV’s most enduring and heart-warming relationships: that of Columbo and Dog. Continue reading →

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Why is there a Columbo statue in Budapest?
Lieutenant Columbo / Tribute

Why is there a Columbo statue in Budapest?

Posted on July 10, 2016 by columbophile • 13 Comments

Trawl through the #Columbo hashtag on Instagram and it won’t be long before you spy a multitude of plucky tourists cuddling up to a familiar-looking bronze figure, striking a classic pose. It’s clearly a statue of Columbo. But why is it in Budapest? Continue reading →

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Introducing the columbophile blog
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Introducing the columbophile blog

Posted on June 29, 2015 by columbophile • 16 Comments

“Gee whizz, I’d just like to tell you how excited I am to meet you. You see, my wife, Mrs Columbo, she’s a big fan of yours. I can’t wait to get home and let her know you’re reading my, errrr, my whatchamacallit… my blog…” I’d like to think that the real Lieutenant Columbo would … Continue reading →

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