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10 of Peter Falk’s sexiest Columbo moments
Just for fun / Opinion / Top 10

10 of Peter Falk’s sexiest Columbo moments

Posted on October 11, 2020 by Kat Johnson • 49 Comments

Guest blogger Kat Johnson provides her very hot takes on Peter Falk’s sexiest Columbo moments. Get ready to swoon! Continue reading →

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Columbo full episode: Etude in Black
Full episodes / Season 2

Columbo full episode: Etude in Black

Posted on August 13, 2019 by columbophile • 30 Comments

BFFs John Cassavetes and Peter Falk teamed up to devastating effect in fan favourite episode Etude in Black in 1972. And the wonderful news is that Etude is the latest episode to be made available in full to keen viewers via the official Columbo YouTube channel. Continue reading →

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5 best moments from Columbo Etude in Black
Episode highlights / Opinion / Season 2

5 best moments from Columbo Etude in Black

Posted on April 8, 2018 by columbophile • 19 Comments

The big budget Etude in Black, the first episode of Columbo’s second season, was ‘event television’ in the truest sense – and remains many fans’ favourite episode. But just what are its absolute highlights? Here’s my take on Etude’s top 5 scenes…  Continue reading →

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Columbo’s most handsome devils
Guest star / Just for fun / Killers / Opinion / Top 10

Columbo’s most handsome devils

Posted on April 9, 2017 by columbophile • 27 Comments

If 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. Continue reading →

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Six of the best: chronicling Columbo’s unsung heroes
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Six of the best: chronicling Columbo’s unsung heroes

Posted on February 26, 2017 by columbophile • 35 Comments

A tribute to Columbo’s ‘Super-Six’ support stars Val Avery, Fred Draper, Vito Scotti, Bruce Kirby, John Finnegan and Mike Lally, who clocked up 60 appearances between them. Continue reading →

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Columbo top 10 episodes: as voted for by the fans
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Columbo top 10 episodes: as voted for by the fans

Posted on October 16, 2016 by columbophile • 38 Comments

US 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… Continue reading →

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Episode review: Columbo Etude in Black
Episode Guide / Opinion / Season 2

Episode review: Columbo Etude in Black

Posted on September 24, 2016 by columbophile • 143 Comments

Columbo’s hotly-anticipated second season kicked off in grand style with the big budget Etude in Black, guest starring Peter Falk’s BFF John Cassavetes. But does it live up to the hype? Let’s see… Continue reading →

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Gone but not forgotten: remembering the life of Peter Falk
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Gone but not forgotten: remembering the life of Peter Falk

Posted on September 14, 2016 by columbophile • 30 Comments

Photo and video highlights from the life of Peter Falk – including lots of magnificent Columbo moments! Gone but not forgotten… Continue reading →

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Episode review: Columbo Blueprint for Murder
Episode Guide / Opinion / Season 1

Episode review: Columbo Blueprint for Murder

Posted on August 14, 2016 by columbophile • 67 Comments

Columbo’s legendary first season rounded out with an episode directed by Peter Falk himself: no easy feat given the live construction site backdrop. So is Blueprint for Murder TV gold, or should it be condemned to burial in the foundation of a skyscraper? Read on to find out… Continue reading →

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Columbo’s Oscars pedigree
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Columbo’s Oscars pedigree

Posted on February 24, 2016 by columbophile • 36 Comments

No silver screen accolade is more coveted than the Academy Award. And the stars of Columbo, both from in front of and behind the camera, have a shedload of Oscars between them – as well as nominations galore. Have a look here at Columbo’s Oscars pedigree. You might be surprised… Continue reading →

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