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Columbo’s Alpine adventure – the episode that never was
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Columbo’s Alpine adventure – the episode that never was

Posted on August 23, 2020 by Richard Weill • 17 Comments

Guest blogger Rich Weill shines a light on an unproduced Columbo adventure that would have seen the Lieutenant investigating a murder in the Italian Alps. Intrigued? Read on… 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 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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5 best moments from Columbo Lovely but Lethal
Episode highlights / Opinion / Season 3

5 best moments from Columbo Lovely but Lethal

Posted on May 8, 2019 by columbophile • 17 Comments

Lovely but Lethal is a lesser light of the Columbo opus, but is still rammed with enjoyable moments. What are it’s very best scenes? Let’s take a look… 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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Season 4: have we reached ‘peak Columbo’?
Opinion / Pilot / Season 1 / Season 2 / Season 3 / Season 4

Season 4: have we reached ‘peak Columbo’?

Posted on December 9, 2018 by columbophile • 92 Comments

Considering whether Season 4 truly marks the high water mark for Columbo as a show, and assessing the best season overall based on the consistent quality of its episodes. Dive in! Continue reading →

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Columbo: a year in review
Columbo News / Community / Opinion

Columbo: a year in review

Posted on December 17, 2017 by columbophile • 23 Comments

The good Lieutenant left our screens so many years ago that the idea of a Columbo year in review never occurred to me. However, there have been a number of thrilling developments in relation to the show this year that warrant revisiting. Even the most ardent fan might have missed some of the Columbo happenings … Continue reading →

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13 amazing Columbo roles for women aged 45+
Guest star / Opinion / Top 10

13 amazing Columbo roles for women aged 45+

Posted on November 5, 2017 by columbophile • 51 Comments

As a show, Columbo was notable for showcasing the skills of mature women – a demographic all too often overlooked and underrepresented on the small and large screen. Here are 13 awesome examples of that from leading ladies aged 45+. Continue reading →

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Columbo’s Halloween connections
Guest star / Just for fun

Columbo’s Halloween connections

Posted on October 28, 2017 by columbophile • 31 Comments

While there was never an actual Columbo Halloween episode, the show has enough spooky connections to warrant penning a seasonal special. Let’s check which of the show’s stars are horror icons in their own right. Continue reading →

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New art show to celebrate the women of Columbo
Artwork / Columbo News / Community / Guest star

New art show to celebrate the women of Columbo

Posted on September 10, 2017 by columbophile • 9 Comments

Big fans of Peter Falk will be aware that it’s his birthday on 16th September. One London-based fan is marking that anniversary with an art exhibition celebrating the ‘Women of Columbo’ until 31 October. Continue reading →

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