The countdown of the top 100 Columbo scenes of the 70s officially ends here. Can you resist the urge to scroll all the way down to find out the number one before reading the rest? Continue reading
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Getting away with murder: 10 Columbo killers who’ll never do jail time
Despite 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. Continue reading
The Columbo stars we lost in 2018
With the passing of another year, here I chronicle the Columbo stars and contributors we said ‘bon voyage’ to in 2018. May they live long in the memory… Continue reading
Season 4: have we reached ‘peak Columbo’?
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
5 best moments from Columbo Greenhouse Jungle
With Peter Falk in scintillating form and Ray Milland delivering an array of delicious put downs, The Greenhouse Jungle raises many smiles. But just what are its top 5 moments? My thoughts here… Continue reading
Make Me a Perfect Columbo: the 5 key steps to crafting a Columbo mystery
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
New art show to celebrate the women of Columbo
Big fans of Peter Falk will be aware that it’s his birthday on 16th September. One London-based fan is marking that anniversary with an art exhibition celebrating the ‘Women of Columbo’ until 31 October. Continue reading
When Columbo goes to court: a second opinion
You want absolutely unscientific predictions on which Columbo killers would’ve been found guilty in court? You got ’em right here! Continue reading
What happens when Columbo’s cases go to court?
Former US prosecutor Rich Weill gives some expert insight on what would need to happen in court for Columbo’s cases to conclude with a conviction of guilt. Continue reading
Episode review: Columbo Greenhouse Jungle
Following hot on the heels of the uber-popular Etude in Black was always going to be a tough gig, but with Ray Milland leading the supporting cast, and Peter Falk now owning every inch of the crumpled mac, anything seemed possible. Is Greenhouse Jungle a pathetic African Violet, or a $1200 orchid? Let’s see… Continue reading