Starring Belgian Bond villain Patrick Bauchau as artist extraordinaire Max Barsini, as well as a bevvy of beauties that includes Shera Danese in her biggest Columbo role to date, Murder, A Self Portrait has a look and feel entirely of its own. But is it any good? Let’s take a look… Continue reading
Starring Lindsay Crouse as renowned sex therapist Dr Joan Allenby, Sex & The Married Detective is a titillatingly titled adventure that promises to break at least a few of the series’ taboo subjects. But is it any good? Or even remotely sexy? Let’s investigate… Continue reading
You could be forgiven a flash of déjà vu when tuning into Murder, Smoke & Shadows, with Lieutenant Columbo yet again investigating crime on a movie lot. Is it the Columbo equivalent of a silver-screen classic, or is it more of a straight-to-DVD fiasco? Let’s find out… Continue reading
Is season 7’s penultimate outing, How to Dial a Murder, a suitably thrilling, snarling attack dog of an episode? Or is it more of an irritating yapping pooch ready to be kicked into next week? Let’s have a look… Continue reading
From writers and directors to the talented actors who brought Columbo alive on the screen, here is a brief tribute to the Columbo stars we said a permanent farewell to 2019. May they continue to bring us delight in the years ahead every time we catch an episode. Continue reading
Apparently Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned – a premise put to the test in Make Me a Perfect Murder. Is it a sure-fire ratings hit, or a dismal flop certain to lead to bungling TV executives being given their marching orders? Let’s find out… Continue reading
Many Columbo fans rate Try & Catch Me among their very favourite episodes – and I’m no different. But just what is it about season 7’s opener that makes it such a winner? Let’s take a look… Continue reading
Not many Columbo guest stars were as close to Peter Falk as Ed Begley Jr. Here, the two-time guest star discusses his recollections of appearing on the show, as well as his friendship with Peter Falk that spanned decades. Continue reading