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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 7: 40-31
Opinion / Top 100

The 100 greatest Columbo scenes of the 70s, Part 7: 40-31

Posted on July 5, 2020 by columbophile • 18 Comments

Six down and four to go! Today we count down from #40-31 in the Columbo top 100 scenes of the 70s and I can guarantee you it’s all hits, no filler. Check out the latest entries here… 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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Awards time: recognising the very best of 70s’ Columbo
Just for fun / Opinion

Awards time: recognising the very best of 70s’ Columbo

Posted on March 8, 2020 by columbophile • 85 Comments

Now we’ve worked our way through 45 classic Columbo episode reviews it’s time to celebrate all that’s good about the 70s’ series at a lavish awards ceremony! Fancy… Continue reading →

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The ultimate Columbo locations map
Community / Locations / Opinion

The ultimate Columbo locations map

Posted on June 2, 2019 by columbophile • 66 Comments

Now this really is good! The ultimate Columbo locations map is your definitive source for the real-life locations from Columbo. Dive in! You won’t regret it… 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 full episode: Death Lends a Hand
Full episodes / Season 1 / Video

Columbo full episode: Death Lends a Hand

Posted on March 29, 2018 by columbophile • 9 Comments

Thanks to those lovely people at the Columbo YouTube channel, Robert Culp’s magnificent Columbo debut in 1971’s Death Lends a Hand is now available to view in full HD glory. Continue reading →

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All about the official Columbo YouTube channel
Columbo News / Community / Video

All about the official Columbo YouTube channel

Posted on March 21, 2018 by columbophile • 20 Comments

Here’s a televisual treat for all fans of Lieutenant Columbo: an official YouTube channel packed with high quality, HD clips and full episodes! 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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5 best moments in Columbo Death Lends a Hand
Episode highlights / Opinion / Season 1

5 best moments in Columbo Death Lends a Hand

Posted on September 21, 2017 by columbophile • 23 Comments

Following hot on the heels of the sublime Murder by the Book came Robert Culp’s Columbo debut in the outstanding Death Lends a Hand. It’s an episode packed with highlights, but here I select my favourite five. Continue reading →

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