Celebrating Murder by the Book’s 50th anniversary
90Why the 50th anniversary of the first airing of ‘Murder by the Book’ on September 15 is an event worth celebrating!
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The 10 greatest Columbo scenes of the 70s – FINAL PART of the top 100
89The 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?
5 best moments from Columbo Publish or Perish
24Although it’s often regarded as the lesser light of Jack Cassidy’s three Columbo outings, I actually think Publish or Perish is the uber-villain’s finest hour. But just what are its very, very finest scenes? Here’s what I reckon…
Top 10 Columbo killers: as voted by the fans!
51Some we love, others we love to hate but just who are Columbo fans’ absolute favourite series’ murderers? Thousands of votes have been cast, so let’s see who’s on your list…
Episode review: Columbo Now You See Him
201ALAKAZAM! As if by magic, master villain Jack Cassidy returned to give Columbo’s fifth season a much-needed boost in the illusion-packed Now You See Him. How good is it? I can’t wait to find out…
Columbo full episode: Publish or Perish
19Revel in one of the single finest TV episodes ever made – Jack Cassidy’s second turn as a Columbo killer in Publish or Perish. All together now: WHO? WHY?
My top 10 favourite Columbo killers
114The line-up of Columbo killers makes for the very best sort of rogues’ gallery, with everyone from college kids to lovable grandmas represented. But have you ever stopped to think who your absolute favourite Columbo killers are? That’s the journey of discovery I’ve been on here.
What were Peter Falk’s favourite Columbo episodes?
85Debating 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!
Columbo full episode: Murder by the Book
43Courtesy of the official Columbo YouTube channel, full episodes of the greatest TV show of all time are now available in the public domain. For your viewing pleasure, here’s Murder by the Book in full HD glory. I’ll drink to that!
Publish or Perish: a second opinion
21Former US prosecutor and regular guest blogger Rich Weill is back to share his opinion on Publish or Perish – an episode he describes as “one of the series’ great disappointments”. Can he be for real? Let’s see…
Episode review: Columbo Publish or Perish
161Consummate Columbo baddie Jack Cassidy was back for his second stint as a killer in Publish or Perish. Can it hope to match the excellence of his debut in Murder by the Book? Read on and find out…
The tragic real-life fate of three Columbo stars
56Examining the tragic real-life fates of three Columbo guest stars – including one of the best loved of all, Jack Cassidy. Read on with caution.
Brian De Palma’s lost Columbo, and the Lieutenant’s unfilmed final case
47Chronicling the two Columbo episodes that were scripted but never made – including one penned by none other than Hollywood heavyweight director Brian De Palma.
Columbo’s most handsome devils
30If you like a bit of eye candy when you’re watching Columbo, get ready to phwoooar away to your heart’s content as we consider the show’s most devilishly handsome hombres.
Who’s the best: Cassidy, Culp or McGoohan? You decide!
50Amidst an ocean of talent, three Columbo guest star killers loom large above all others: the great triumvirate of Jack Cassidy, Robert Culp and Patrick McGoohan. Who’s the best? You decide…
Columbo top 10 episodes: as voted for by the fans
38US Presidential election race? Get real! The only votes that matter this year are the ones cast by fans to determine your very favourite Columbo episodes. And here they are. More popular than Hillary and Donald combined…
41 megastars you might not know graced Columbo
70From 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
71Considering the Columbo victims who really didn’t deserve their grisly fates, and whose on-screen demise leaves the viewers dabbing their eyes with their hankies…
Episode review: Columbo Murder by the Book
16015 September 1971 is one of the pivotal dates in televisual history. It was the night Columbo Murder by the Book first aired.
My top 10 favourite Columbo episodes
179Are these the 10 best Columbo episodes of all time? I certainly think so. Is your favourite here?
Top 10 best Columbo gotchas
124At 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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