In this guest post, David Koenig, author of 2021 behind-the-scenes epic ‘Shooting Columbo’, sheds light on what an exhaustive process it could be to cast Columbo – using Season 4’s ‘Negative Reaction’ as a case study.
Negative Reaction is one of the series’ most enjoyable outings, being packed with fun. But just what are its very finest moments? It’s a tough call, but you can read my top 5 scenes are right here…
Casting the lovable Dick Van Dyke as a cold-hearted killer in Negative Reaction seemed something of a risky move, on paper at least. Can the comic performer convince in the role? Let’s find out…
‘Were you a witness to what he just did?’ Now you can be! Enjoy Dick Van Dyke’s splendid turn as murderous photographer Paul Galesko in Negative Reaction on the Columbo YouTube channel.
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.
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