Five best moments from Columbo Playback
104It’s an episode that tends to fly somewhat beneath the radar, but Season 4’s penultimate outing, Playback, still packs quite a punch. Here’s my take on the episode’s outstanding moments…
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The 100 greatest Columbo scenes of the 70s, Part 8: 30-21
20Ten 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…
Episode review: Columbo Playback
252Columbo was at the cutting edge on 2 March 1975, as the penultimate episode of Season 4 presented a strikingly modern vision of how LA’s rich and famous could live. But can Playback’s technical wizardry still be taken seriously by today’s audience? Let’s strap on our digital watches and set the CCTV cameras rolling as we find out…
13 amazing Columbo roles for women aged 45+
54As a show, Columbo was notable for showcasing the skills of mature women – a demographic all too often underrepresented on the small and large screen. Here are 13 awesome examples of that from leading ladies aged 45+.
Who’s the fairest of them all? Chronicling Columbo’s loveliest ladies
116Columbo was awash with devilishly handsome men and bewitchingly beautiful women. The latter take centre stage here as we consider Columbo’s loveliest leading ladies.
The very best Columbo supporting star appearances
47As well as the killers themselves, the supporting cast in many Columbo episodes was also world class. But who put in the very best support star guest appearances? Have a look at my thoughts…
Top 10 best Columbo gotchas
137At their very best, the Columbo ‘gotcha’ can have the audience fist-pumping and whooping with glee as the killer realises they’re history. Here’s what I think are the 10 very best examples. Do you agree…?
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