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Five best moments in A Deadly State of Mind
Episode highlights / Opinion / Season 4

Five best moments in A Deadly State of Mind

Posted on March 14, 2021 by columbophile • 28 Comments

The parting shot of Columbo’s stellar fourth season, A Deadly State of Mind arguably tops few fans’ favourite episode lists, but it remains a strong entry into the canon nevertheless. Just what are its highest highs? Time for a closer look… Continue reading →

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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 • 46 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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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 • 14 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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10 of Peter Falk’s sexiest Columbo moments
Just for fun / Opinion / Top 10

10 of Peter Falk’s sexiest Columbo moments

Posted on October 11, 2020 by Kat Johnson • 50 Comments

Guest blogger Kat Johnson provides her very hot takes on Peter Falk’s sexiest Columbo moments. Get ready to swoon! 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 5: 60-51
Opinion / Top 100

The 100 greatest Columbo scenes of the 70s, Part 5: 60-51

Posted on June 28, 2020 by columbophile • 18 Comments

Even if you’ve seen every episode a million times, I can guarantee you’ll still take delight in the latest entries in the countdown of the 100 greatest Columbo scenes of the 70s. Continue reading →

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Six times Columbo loses his cool – and what it tells us
About Columbo / Opinion

Six times Columbo loses his cool – and what it tells us

Posted on April 28, 2019 by columbophile • 47 Comments

Ask 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. Here I consider six examples of Columbo losing his cool and analyse what these displays of emotion really mean. 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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Episode review: Columbo A Deadly State of Mind
Episode Guide / Opinion / Season 4

Episode review: Columbo A Deadly State of Mind

Posted on November 18, 2018 by columbophile • 178 Comments

Following five excellent episodes, Columbo’s fourth season rounded out on 27 April 1975 in the suave form of A Deadly State of Mind. Does it usher out Season 4 in suitably strong style? Let’s have a look… Continue reading →

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Columbo’s Halloween connections
Guest star / Just for fun

Columbo’s Halloween connections

Posted on October 28, 2017 by columbophile • 31 Comments

While there was never an actual Columbo Halloween episode, the show has enough spooky connections to warrant penning a seasonal special. Let’s check which of the show’s stars are horror icons in their own right. Continue reading →

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