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Five best moments from By Dawn’s Early Light
Episode highlights / Opinion / Season 4

Five best moments from By Dawn’s Early Light

Posted on September 13, 2020 by columbophile • 39 Comments

While it’s a bit more straight-faced than the average Columbo, there is no shortage of magical moments in By Dawn’s Early Light, which welcomed Patrick McGoohan to the series. My personal episode highlights are chronicled here… Continue reading →

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The 100 greatest Columbo scenes of the 70s, Part 8: 30-21
Opinion / Top 100

The 100 greatest Columbo scenes of the 70s, Part 8: 30-21

Posted on July 9, 2020 by columbophile • 20 Comments

Ten more magnificent moments await as we creep inexorably closer to unveiling the greatest Columbo moment of them all. What’s in store? Let’s see… Continue reading →

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The 100 greatest Columbo scenes of the 70s, Part 4: 70-61
Opinion / Top 100

The 100 greatest Columbo scenes of the 70s, Part 4: 70-61

Posted on June 25, 2020 by columbophile • 24 Comments

Welcome back to 10 more of the most enjoyable moments ever committed to celluloid as the countdown of the 100 greatest Columbo scenes of the 70s continues at pace. Today we’re looking at #70-61 on the list… Continue reading →

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Top 10 Columbo killers: as voted by the fans!
Killers / Opinion / Poll / Top 10

Top 10 Columbo killers: as voted by the fans!

Posted on August 25, 2019 by columbophile • 37 Comments

Some we love, others we love to hate but just who are Columbo fans’ absolute favourite series’ murderers? Thousands of votes have been cast, so let’s see who’s on your list… Continue reading →

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My top 10 favourite Columbo killers
Killers / Opinion / Top 10

My top 10 favourite Columbo killers

Posted on December 16, 2018 by columbophile • 106 Comments

The line-up of Columbo killers makes for the very best sort of rogues’ gallery, with everyone from college kids to lovable grandmas represented. But have you ever stopped to think who your absolute favourite Columbo killers are? That’s the journey of discovery I’ve been on here. Continue reading →

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Episode review: Columbo By Dawn’s Early Light
Episode Guide / Opinion / Season 4

Episode review: Columbo By Dawn’s Early Light

Posted on August 18, 2018 by columbophile • 156 Comments

October 27, 1974 was a BIG DAY in Columbo circles: it was the day Patrick McGoohan made his series’ debut in By Dawn’s Early Light. Is it a full-blooded hero of an episode, or the televisual equivalent of a pathetic Boodle Boy? Read on, soldier! Continue reading →

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Who’s the best: Cassidy, Culp or McGoohan? You decide!
Killers / Opinion / Poll

Who’s the best: Cassidy, Culp or McGoohan? You decide!

Posted on November 6, 2016 by columbophile • 50 Comments

Amidst an ocean of talent, three Columbo guest star killers loom large above all others: the great triumvirate of Jack Cassidy, Robert Culp and Patrick McGoohan. Who’s the best? You decide… Continue reading →

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Top 10 most sympathetic Columbo killers
Killers / Opinion / Top 10

Top 10 most sympathetic Columbo killers

Posted on August 16, 2015 by columbophile • 109 Comments

Many Columbo killers were vile toads who deserved their comeuppance, but not all. In some instances, we can understand why they were driven to murder. We might even like them and root for them. But which are the most worthy of our sympathy? Continue reading →

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