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Thanks a lot, Sarge: RIP Bruce Kirby
Columbo News / Guest star / Tribute

Thanks a lot, Sarge: RIP Bruce Kirby

Posted on January 27, 2021 by columbophile • 12 Comments

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 →

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Episode review: Columbo Cries Wolf
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Episode review: Columbo Cries Wolf

Posted on August 2, 2020 by columbophile • 122 Comments

Columbo’s first foot in the 1990s was a thoroughly modern and unique outing, with the Lieutenant investigating a suspected murder within the ‘naughty magazine’ sector. Can a change of formula and pace give the series a much-needed shot in the arm? Let’s hope so… Continue reading →

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12 toe-curlingly dreadful Columbo moments
Just for fun / Opinion / Top 10

12 toe-curlingly dreadful Columbo moments

Posted on December 1, 2019 by columbophile • 139 Comments

Columbo is the greatest detective of them all – but that doesn’t mean it was free from fault. Far from it. And some of its worst moments were very bad indeed. Here I chronicle 12 of the series’ most nightmarish scenes. Read on if you dare… 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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Who’s the fairest of them all? Chronicling Columbo’s loveliest ladies
Guest star / Just for fun / Killers / Opinion / Top 10

Who’s the fairest of them all? Chronicling Columbo’s loveliest ladies

Posted on April 2, 2017 by columbophile • 78 Comments

Columbo was awash with devilishly handsome men and bewitchingly beautiful women. The latter take centre stage here as we consider Columbo’s loveliest leading ladies. Continue reading →

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WANTED: for (fashion) crimes against humanity
Just for fun / Opinion / Top 10

WANTED: for (fashion) crimes against humanity

Posted on January 15, 2017 by columbophile • 38 Comments

The fashion police have rounded up some of Columbo’s worst dressed guest stars, and put them in the dock. Will a jury convict them for fashion crimes against humanity? Read on and find out. Continue reading →

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The Columbo killers we love to hate
Killers / Opinion / Top 10

The Columbo killers we love to hate

Posted on August 30, 2015 by columbophile • 68 Comments

In fact we encounter plenty of dirt bags over the course of 69 episodes, but who are the absolute lowest of the low lives when it comes to Columbo killers? Continue reading →

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