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The 10 greatest Columbo scenes of the 70s – FINAL PART of the top 100
Opinion / Top 100

The 10 greatest Columbo scenes of the 70s – FINAL PART of the top 100

Posted on July 19, 2020 by columbophile • 83 Comments

The 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? Continue reading →

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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 1: 100-91
Opinion / Top 100

The 100 greatest Columbo scenes of the 70s, Part 1: 100-91

Posted on June 14, 2020 by columbophile • 49 Comments

GET EXCITED! The first ever attempt at publishing a definitive list of Columbo’s 100 greatest moments is upon us! So, let’s get this party started and take a look at #100-91 on the list… Continue reading →

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The best Columbo lookalikes
Community / Just for fun / Opinion

The best Columbo lookalikes

Posted on April 23, 2020 by columbophile • 45 Comments

Which Columbo character is a dead-ringer for a member of The Muppets? And which could effortlessly deputise for Donald Trump at a press photo call? Let’s take a look… Continue reading →

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The 10 least satisfying Columbo ‘gotchas’ of the 70s
Opinion / Top 10

The 10 least satisfying Columbo ‘gotchas’ of the 70s

Posted on September 22, 2019 by columbophile • 108 Comments

You can’t beat a good Columbo ‘gotcha’, but not every episode packs a punch when it matters most. Here I consider the 10 least satisfying Columbo gotchas of the 70s. What do YOU think? Continue reading →

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Top 10 Columbo killers: as voted by the fans!
Killers / Opinion / Poll / Top 10

Top 10 Columbo killers: as voted by the fans!

Posted on August 25, 2019 by columbophile • 37 Comments

Some 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… Continue reading →

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Getting away with murder: 10 Columbo killers who’ll never do jail time
Just for fun / Killers / Opinion / Top 10

Getting away with murder: 10 Columbo killers who’ll never do jail time

Posted on February 10, 2019 by columbophile • 138 Comments

Despite the Lieutenant’s unmatched deductive prowess, there’s no way all of his arrests will have led to convictions. Here I consider 10 high-profile Columbo killers who would absolutely, positively not be going to jail – even though they’re guilty as sin. Continue reading →

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My top 10 favourite Columbo killers
Killers / Opinion / Top 10

My top 10 favourite Columbo killers

Posted on December 16, 2018 by columbophile • 106 Comments

The 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. Continue reading →

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Columbo full episode: Murder by the Book
Full episodes / Season 1 / Video

Columbo full episode: Murder by the Book

Posted on March 25, 2018 by columbophile • 31 Comments

Courtesy 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! Continue reading →

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The tragic real-life fate of three Columbo stars
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The tragic real-life fate of three Columbo stars

Posted on October 1, 2017 by columbophile • 45 Comments

Examining the tragic real-life fates of three Columbo guest stars – including one of the best loved of all, Jack Cassidy. Read on with caution. Continue reading →

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