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‘Just one more ring…’ examining the use of phone records in Columbo
About Columbo / Opinion

‘Just one more ring…’ examining the use of phone records in Columbo

Posted on February 21, 2021 by Glenn Stewart • 39 Comments

If you’ve ever been bamboozled by an apparent lack of consistency in use of phone records to nail villains in Columbo, this is the article you’ve been on hold for your whole life! Continue reading →

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Episode review: Columbo Agenda for Murder
Episode Guide / New Columbo episodes / Opinion / Season 9

Episode review: Columbo Agenda for Murder

Posted on August 30, 2020 by columbophile • 167 Comments

Saints be praised! Columbo’s revival was given one of the biggest boosts imaginable when Patrick McGoohan returned to the show to star in and direct Agenda for Murder. Can it be as good as it sounds? Let’s find out… Continue reading →

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The 100 greatest Columbo scenes of the 70s, Part 9: 20-11
Opinion / Top 100

The 100 greatest Columbo scenes of the 70s, Part 9: 20-11

Posted on July 12, 2020 by columbophile • 38 Comments

It’s been a looooooong journey so far, but this is where things start to get really serious as we enter the top 20 of the 100 best Columbo scenes of the 70s. Which episodes are repping today? Let’s see… Continue reading →

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The 100 greatest Columbo scenes of the 70s, Part 2: 90-81
Opinion / Top 100

The 100 greatest Columbo scenes of the 70s, Part 2: 90-81

Posted on June 18, 2020 by columbophile • 23 Comments

Well folks, the ball is well and truly rolling now on the countdown to reveal the greatest Columbo scenes from 1968-78, so let’s dive in and savour #90-81 on the list… Continue reading →

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5 best moments from Candidate for Crime
Episode highlights / Opinion / Season 3

5 best moments from Candidate for Crime

Posted on July 21, 2019 by columbophile • 53 Comments

Candidate for Crime is almost a brilliant Columbo episode, but is let down by the padding required to take it to a 90-minute running time. Nevertheless, it has a number of terrific scenes that still ensures it’s a treat to watch time and again. Continue reading →

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Seven times Columbo refers to his previous cases
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Seven times Columbo refers to his previous cases

Posted on March 17, 2019 by columbophile • 71 Comments

In-show references to Columbo’s previous cases are as rare as hen’s teeth, but they do occasionally surface. Here I chronicle the seven times we get a call back to the Lieutenant’s earlier adventures. Continue reading →

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Season 4: have we reached ‘peak Columbo’?
Opinion / Pilot / Season 1 / Season 2 / Season 3 / Season 4

Season 4: have we reached ‘peak Columbo’?

Posted on December 9, 2018 by columbophile • 92 Comments

Considering whether Season 4 truly marks the high water mark for Columbo as a show, and assessing the best season overall based on the consistent quality of its episodes. Dive in! Continue reading →

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Columbo’s raincoat and shoes up for auction – again
Columbo News / Memorabilia

Columbo’s raincoat and shoes up for auction – again

Posted on June 2, 2018 by columbophile • 32 Comments

The 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? Continue reading →

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Columbo: a year in review
Columbo News / Community / Opinion

Columbo: a year in review

Posted on December 17, 2017 by columbophile • 23 Comments

The 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 been a number of thrilling developments in relation to the show this year that warrant revisiting. Even the most ardent fan might have missed some of the Columbo happenings … Continue reading →

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Make Me a Perfect Columbo: the 5 key steps to crafting a Columbo mystery
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Make Me a Perfect Columbo: the 5 key steps to crafting a Columbo mystery

Posted on December 10, 2017 by Richard Weill • 19 Comments

If you’ve ever had ambitions of penning a Columbo mystery yourself, here are the crucial ingredients you need to get right to make it a success. Excellent, informed commentary from guest blogger – and former US Prosecutor – Richard Weill. Continue reading →

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