Five best moments from Columbo Forgotten Lady
19At times a real emotional rollercoaster, ‘Forgotten Lady’ kicked off Columbo’s fifth season in unforgettable fashion. What are its highest highs? Let’s take a look…
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10 of Peter Falk’s sexiest Columbo moments
52Guest blogger Kat Johnson provides her very hot takes on Peter Falk’s sexiest Columbo moments. Get ready to swoon!
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…
The 100 greatest Columbo scenes of the 70s, Part 2: 90-81
24Well folks, the ball is well and truly rolling now on the countdown to reveal the greatest Columbo scenes from 1968-78, so let’s dive in and savour #90-81 on the list…
Summing up Columbo’s fifth season
35From the sublime to the ridiculous, Columbo’s fifth season can perhaps best be described as a roller coaster ride. But how does it compare overall to what’s come before it? Let’s take a closer look…
13 times Columbo was seen out of ‘uniform’
21Chronicling the occasions when Lieutenant Columbo was seen wearing outfits other than his regular shabby suit and raincoat. How many do you remember?
Episode review: Columbo Forgotten Lady
177Columbo’s Season 5 opener proved that the show had lost none of its ambition by casting Hollywood Royalty Janet Leigh as musical murderess Grace Wheeler-Willis. But can Forgotten Lady win the hearts and minds of a modern audience? Let’s see…
Getting away with murder: 10 Columbo killers who’ll never do jail time
148Despite the Lieutenant’s unmatched deductive prowess, there’s no way all of his arrests will have led to convictions. Here I consider 10 high-profile Columbo killers who would absolutely, positively not be going to jail – even though they’re guilty as sin.
How you could own the Columbo portrait from Murder, A Self Portrait
27There’s barely a Columbo fan alive who doesn’t love the painting of the Lieutenant from Murder, A Self Portrait. And you can now get a print version of it for your own humble home! Hashtag winning!
Does Lieutenant Columbo have only one eye?
34It’s a question that has taxed fans for decades: did Lieutenant Columbo have only one eye like his alter ego Peter Falk? Let’s weigh up the evidence…
Why won’t anyone give Columbo’s iconic coat a good home?
23Despite their near-mythical status, Columbo’s raincoat and shoes from the 70s’ series went unsold at an auction in New York this week after failing to reach the reserve price. Will they ever see the light of day again?
Columbo’s raincoat and shoes up for auction – again
35The iconic Columbo raincoat and shoes go under the hammer at an auction this June after failing to find a buyer in November 2017. What will it cost to get your hands on a piece of TV history?
What were Peter Falk’s favourite Columbo episodes?
87Debating the merits of favourite Columbo episodes with a fellow fan is one of the most enjoyable pastimes ever. But have you ever wondered which episodes Peter Falk liked most? If so, your sleepless nights are at an end!
The Columbo stars we lost in 2017
7With every year that passes, the pool of Columbo supporting stars gradually diminishes, and 2017 was no different. Here I pay tribute to the Columbo guest stars we said ‘bon voyage’ to over the past 12 months.
Make Me a Perfect Columbo: the 5 key steps to crafting a Columbo mystery
19If 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.
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+.
Columbo’s Halloween connections
32While 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.
A Lieutenant’s best friend: Columbo and Dog
28Had a hard day? Then relax and enjoy the back story and image gallery of one of TV’s most enduring and heart-warming relationships: that of Columbo and Dog.
41 megastars you might not know graced Columbo
75From Mama Fratelli and Mr Miyagi to sexy vampiresses and Major League baseball stars – did you know that all these superstars appeared in Columbo?
Fallen angels: the Columbo victims that break the heart
73Considering the Columbo victims who really didn’t deserve their grisly fates, and whose on-screen demises leave the viewers dabbing their eyes with their hankies…
Columbo’s Oscars pedigree
44No silver screen accolade is more coveted than the Academy Award. And the stars of Columbo, both from in front of and behind the camera, have a shedload of Oscars between them – as well as nominations galore. Have a look here at Columbo’s Oscars pedigree. You might be surprised…
The very best Columbo supporting star appearances
46As 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 most sympathetic Columbo killers
128Many Columbo killers were vile toads who deserved their comeuppance, but not all. In some instances, we can understand why they were driven to murder. We might even like them and root for them. But which are the most worthy of our sympathy?
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