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The 100 greatest Columbo scenes of the 70s, Part 6: 50-41
Opinion / Top 100

The 100 greatest Columbo scenes of the 70s, Part 6: 50-41

Posted on July 2, 2020 by columbophile • 23 Comments

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 →

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The 100 greatest Columbo scenes of the 70s, Part 5: 60-51
Opinion / Top 100

The 100 greatest Columbo scenes of the 70s, Part 5: 60-51

Posted on June 28, 2020 by columbophile • 18 Comments

Even if you’ve seen every episode a million times, I can guarantee you’ll still take delight in the latest entries in the countdown of the 100 greatest Columbo scenes of the 70s. Continue reading →

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Six times Columbo loses his cool – and what it tells us
About Columbo / Opinion

Six times Columbo loses his cool – and what it tells us

Posted on April 28, 2019 by columbophile • 47 Comments

Ask a Columbo fan about their very favourite scenes and it’s odds-on that a flash of Columbo rage will rank pretty highly in their estimations. Here I consider six examples of Columbo losing his cool and analyse what these displays of emotion really mean. Continue reading →

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New art show to celebrate the women of Columbo
Artwork / Columbo News / Community / Guest star

New art show to celebrate the women of Columbo

Posted on September 10, 2017 by columbophile • 9 Comments

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 →

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5 best moments in Columbo Prescription: Murder
Episode highlights / Opinion / Pilot

5 best moments in Columbo Prescription: Murder

Posted on August 6, 2017 by columbophile • 16 Comments

In a new article format I tackle the 5 most memorable moments from each Columbo episode, starting off with Prescription: Murder. Is your favourite moment here? Continue reading →

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6 life lessons I learnt from Lieutenant Columbo
Lieutenant Columbo / Opinion

6 life lessons I learnt from Lieutenant Columbo

Posted on July 26, 2017 by columbophile • 19 Comments

There’s a distinct lack of Columbo-themed professional development articles doing the rounds on LinkedIn, but here are some very real life lessons we can all learn from the good Lieutenant. Continue reading →

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Help make a Columbo Google Doodle a reality!
Opinion / Tribute

Help make a Columbo Google Doodle a reality!

Posted on June 25, 2017 by columbophile • 25 Comments

Help me in my bid to get Google to consider creating a Columbo Google Doodle to commemorate the show’s 50th anniversary next February. Continue reading →

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What happens when Columbo’s cases go to court?
Killers / Opinion / Pilot / Season 1 / Season 2

What happens when Columbo’s cases go to court?

Posted on May 17, 2017 by Richard Weill • 35 Comments

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 →

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Who’s the fairest of them all? Chronicling Columbo’s loveliest ladies
Guest star / Just for fun / Killers / Opinion / Top 10

Who’s the fairest of them all? Chronicling Columbo’s loveliest ladies

Posted on April 2, 2017 by columbophile • 78 Comments

Columbo was awash with devilishly handsome men and bewitchingly beautiful women. The latter take centre stage here as we consider Columbo’s loveliest leading ladies. Continue reading →

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Episode review – Columbo Prescription: Murder
Episode Guide / Opinion / Pilot

Episode review – Columbo Prescription: Murder

Posted on August 19, 2015 by columbophile • 147 Comments

Taking it back to where it all began on February 20, 1968, as Peter Falk dons the raincoat for the very first time in the seminal Prescription: Murder. We know how that panned out in the long run, but taken on its own merits, how well does Prescription: Murder still stack up? Let’s investigate… Continue reading →

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