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10 times Columbo should have been reported to his superiors
Just for fun / Opinion / Top 10

10 times Columbo should have been reported to his superiors

Posted on March 7, 2021 by columbophile • 89 Comments

Many a desperate killer has threatened to report Columbo to his superiors in order to afford themself breathing space as the investigation heats up. But what about those times when the Lieutenant’s actions actually warranted a complaint? That’s what we’re considering today… 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 3: 80-71
Opinion / Top 100

The 100 greatest Columbo scenes of the 70s, Part 3: 80-71

Posted on June 21, 2020 by columbophile • 40 Comments

You know the drill by now: here are 10 more magical moments from Columbo’s classic era, selected by a panel of experts for your viewing pleasure. Dive in to see what treasures await… Continue reading →

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The Columbo Razzies: recalling the lowest lows of the 70s’ era
Just for fun / Opinion

The Columbo Razzies: recalling the lowest lows of the 70s’ era

Posted on March 15, 2020 by columbophile • 106 Comments

Following on from the ‘Best Of’ Awards article of last week, today we consider the lesser Columbo episodes and killers of the classic era, the moments that make us cringe and the characters that we’d gladly never see again. Continue reading →

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12 toe-curlingly dreadful Columbo moments
Just for fun / Opinion / Top 10

12 toe-curlingly dreadful Columbo moments

Posted on December 1, 2019 by columbophile • 143 Comments

Columbo is the greatest detective of them all – but that doesn’t mean it was free from fault. Far from it. And some of its worst moments were very bad indeed. Here I chronicle 12 of the series’ most nightmarish scenes. Read on if you dare… 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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Trying to salvage Last Salute to the Commodore
Opinion / Season 5

Trying to salvage Last Salute to the Commodore

Posted on August 11, 2019 by Richard Weill • 44 Comments

Playwright, lawyer and former US prosecutor Rich Weill is back in this guest post, offering us an alternative ending to the much-maligned Last Salute to the Commodore. Can it salvage one of the least popular Columbo episodes? Take a look… Continue reading →

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Summing up Columbo’s fifth season
Opinion / Pilot / Season 1 / Season 2 / Season 3 / Season 4 / Season 5

Summing up Columbo’s fifth season

Posted on August 4, 2019 by columbophile • 35 Comments

From the sublime to the ridiculous, Columbo’s fifth season can perhaps best be described as a roller coaster ride. But how does it compare overall to what’s come before it? Let’s take a closer look… Continue reading →

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Columbo episode review: Last Salute to the Commodore
Episode Guide / Opinion / Season 5

Columbo episode review: Last Salute to the Commodore

Posted on July 28, 2019 by columbophile • 287 Comments

May 2nd, 1976 looked set to be the end of an era. With Peter Falk out of contract, Last Salute to the Commodore threatened to be Lieutenant Columbo’s swan song. Is it a bon voyage, or is it dredging untold depths? Let’s take a deep breath and find out… Continue reading →

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The Columbophile blog: what’s in store?
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The Columbophile blog: what’s in store?

Posted on June 16, 2019 by columbophile • 29 Comments

Here’s a little sneak preview of some of the Columbo goodies lying in store for readers of the blog – plus some things I need reader assistance with, including talented artists and a 70s’ car enthusiast. Continue reading →

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