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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Columbo top 10 episodes as voted for by the fans: 2020 edition
As a brutal year limps to its conclusion in the hope of better things to come, the annual countdown of Columbo fans’ favourite episodes could be just the tonic to bolster flagging spirits. Can Any Old Port finally be toppled from its perch? Let’s find out… Continue reading
The 100 greatest Columbo scenes of the 70s, Part 9: 20-11
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
The 100 greatest Columbo scenes of the 70s, Part 6: 50-41
Things are really heating up now as we creep towards the business end of the countdown of the 100 finest Columbo scenes from his classic era. Check out the first 10 scenes from the top 50 here… Continue reading
The 100 greatest Columbo scenes of the 70s, Part 4: 70-61
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
The 100 greatest Columbo scenes of the 70s, Part 1: 100-91
GET EXCITED! The first ever attempt at publishing a definitive list of Columbo’s 100 greatest moments is upon us! So, let’s get this party started and take a look at #100-91 on the list… Continue reading
Five best moments from An Exercise in Fatality
Featuring a heavyweight clash between Columbo and Milo Janus, Season 4 opener An Exercise in Fatality is a muscular beast of an episode that packs quite a punch. What are its very best bits? Let’s take a look… Continue reading
Awards time: recognising the very best of 70s’ Columbo
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
Farewell to Milo Janus, RIP Robert Conrad
Remembering the Columbo contribution of Robert Conrad (AKA Milo Janus), who sadly passed away on 8th February at the age of 84. Continue reading
Does Mrs Columbo really exist?
Every once in a while I’m stunned to encounter a Columbo fan who doubts the existence of the Lieutenant’s wife. Here I lay out the evidence for Mrs Columbo and pinpoint the moments that prove she’s the real deal. Continue reading