The 100 greatest Columbo scenes of the 70s, Part 2: 90-81
24Well 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…
Case of Immunity
7 Columbo spin-off ideas better than ‘Mrs Columbo’
81As TV shows go, the ill-conceived and ill-fated Mrs Columbo really takes the cake when it comes to alienating audiences. But Columbo featured enough terrific characters to have pulled off some wonderful spin-off series. Here I consider what might have been…
Summing up Columbo’s fifth season
35From the sublime to the ridiculous, Columbo’s fifth season can perhaps best be described as a roller coaster ride. But how does it compare overall to what’s come before it? Let’s take a closer look…
13 times Columbo was seen out of ‘uniform’
22Chronicling the occasions when Lieutenant Columbo was seen wearing outfits other than his regular shabby suit and raincoat. How many do you remember?
Six times Columbo loses his cool – and what it tells us
47Ask a Columbo fan about their very favourite scenes and it’s odds-on that a flash of Columbo rage will rank pretty highly in their estimations. HereΒ I consider six examples of Columbo losing his cool and analyse what these displays of emotion really mean.
Episode review: Columbo A Case of Immunity
141The shady world of Middle Eastern political skulduggery was front and centre for Columbo fans on October 12, 1975, as A Case ofΒ Immunity first aired. Is it the televisual equivalent of a VIP invite to a Suari Legation garden party, or is it more of a night at home reading Arabian Nights? Let’s take a closer look…
Getting away with murder: 10 Columbo killers whoβll never do jail time
149Despite the Lieutenant’s unmatched deductive prowess, there’s no way all of his arrests will have led to convictions. Here I consider 10 high-profile Columbo killers who would absolutely, positively not be going to jail – even though they’re guilty as sin.
The tragic real-life fate of three Columbo starsο»Ώ
65Examining the tragic real-life fates of three Columbo guest stars – including one of the best loved of all, Jack Cassidy. Read on with caution.
6 life lessons I learnt from Lieutenant Columbo
24There’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.
41 megastars you might not know graced Columbo
77From Mama Fratelli and Mr Miyagi to sexy vampiresses and Major League baseball stars – did you know that all these superstars appeared in Columbo?
Columbo’s Oscars pedigree
45No silver screen accolade is more coveted than the Academy Award. And the stars of Columbo, both from in front of and behind the camera, have a shedload of Oscars between them – as well as nominations galore. Have a look here at Columbo’s Oscars pedigree. You might be surprised…
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