Columbo pilot ‘Ransom for a Dead Man’ turns 50!
104Revisiting the official Columbo pilot episode Ransom for a Dead Man, which first aired 50 years ago on March 1st, 1971. Revel in its majesty and watch the episode in full right here!
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‘Just one more ring…’ examining the use of phone records in Columbo
50If you’ve ever been bamboozled by an apparent lack of consistency in use of phone records to nail villains in Columbo, this is the article you’ve been on hold for your whole life!
Dressed to kill: the 12 most stylish Columbo villains
35Who put in the strongest claims to be considered the best-dressed Columbo killers of all? Let’s head to the catwalk and find out…
The 100 greatest Columbo scenes of the 70s, Part 3: 80-71
42You 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…
My top 10 favourite Columbo killers
114The 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.
5 best moments in Columbo Ransom for a Dead Man
36Released in March 1971, Columbo Ransom for a Dead Man was a big-budget spectacular and ‘Event Television’ in the truest sense. But just what are the very best moments? My thoughts here…
When Columbo goes to court: a second opinion
20You want absolutely unscientific predictions on which Columbo killers would’ve been found guilty in court? You got ’em right here!
What happens when Columbo’s cases go to court?
37Former 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.
Who’s the fairest of them all? Chronicling Columbo’s loveliest ladies
94Columbo was awash with devilishly handsome men and bewitchingly beautiful women. The latter take centre stage here as we consider Columbo’s loveliest leading ladies.
The ultimate Columbo dinner party: who’s on your guest list?
21With party season now well and truly upon us, what better time to turn our attentions to one of life’s most important questions: who would make your guest list for a fantasy Columbo dinner party?
Episode review: Columbo Ransom for a Dead Man
270Let’s step back in time to 1st March, 1971 to revisit Columbo Ransom for a Dead Man. Buckle up and let’s fly with Peter Falk and Lee Grant!
The Columbo killers we love to hate
73In fact we encounter plenty of dirt bags over the course of 69 episodes, but who are the absolute lowest of the low lives when it comes to Columbo killers?
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