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The 100 greatest Columbo scenes of the 70s, Part 9: 20-11
Opinion / Top 100

The 100 greatest Columbo scenes of the 70s, Part 9: 20-11

Posted on July 12, 2020 by columbophile • 38 Comments

It’s been a looooooong journey so far, but this is where things start to get really serious as we enter the top 20 of the 100 best Columbo scenes of the 70s. Which episodes are repping today? Let’s see… Continue reading →

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The 100 greatest Columbo scenes of the 70s, Part 6: 50-41
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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 4: 70-61
Opinion / Top 100

The 100 greatest Columbo scenes of the 70s, Part 4: 70-61

Posted on June 25, 2020 by columbophile • 24 Comments

Welcome back to 10 more of the most enjoyable moments ever committed to celluloid as the countdown of the 100 greatest Columbo scenes of the 70s continues at pace. Today we’re looking at #70-61 on the list… Continue reading →

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Five best moments from An Exercise in Fatality
Episode highlights / Opinion / Season 4

Five best moments from An Exercise in Fatality

Posted on May 24, 2020 by columbophile • 49 Comments

Featuring a heavyweight clash between Columbo and Milo Janus, Season 4 opener An Exercise in Fatality is a muscular beast of an episode that packs quite a punch. What are its very best bits? Let’s take a look… Continue reading →

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Awards time: recognising the very best of 70s’ Columbo
Just for fun / Opinion

Awards time: recognising the very best of 70s’ Columbo

Posted on March 8, 2020 by columbophile • 85 Comments

Now we’ve worked our way through 45 classic Columbo episode reviews it’s time to celebrate all that’s good about the 70s’ series at a lavish awards ceremony! Fancy… Continue reading →

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Farewell to Milo Janus, RIP Robert Conrad
Columbo News / Killers / Tribute

Farewell to Milo Janus, RIP Robert Conrad

Posted on February 9, 2020 by columbophile • 29 Comments

Remembering the Columbo contribution of Robert Conrad (AKA Milo Janus), who sadly passed away on 8th February at the age of 84. Continue reading →

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13 times Columbo was seen out of ‘uniform’
About Columbo / Just for fun

13 times Columbo was seen out of ‘uniform’

Posted on May 12, 2019 by columbophile • 21 Comments

Chronicling the occasions when Lieutenant Columbo was seen wearing outfits other than his regular shabby suit and raincoat. How many do you remember? Continue reading →

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Six times Columbo loses his cool – and what it tells us
About Columbo / Opinion

Six times Columbo loses his cool – and what it tells us

Posted on April 28, 2019 by columbophile • 47 Comments

Ask a Columbo fan about their very favourite scenes and it’s odds-on that a flash of Columbo rage will rank pretty highly in their estimations. HereĀ I consider six examples of Columbo losing his cool and analyse what these displays of emotion really mean. Continue reading →

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Episode review: Columbo An Exercise in Fatality
Episode Guide / Opinion / Season 4

Episode review: Columbo An Exercise in Fatality

Posted on May 27, 2018 by columbophile • 225 Comments

Four months after Season 3 ended in thrilling style, Columbo burst back on to screens in the trim, taut and terrific form of An Exercise in Fatality. But how does it compare to all that’s come before it? Let’s turn back the clocks to September 15, 1974 and find out… Continue reading →

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10 great booze-fuelled Columbo moments
Just for fun / Opinion / Top 10

10 great booze-fuelled Columbo moments

Posted on October 8, 2017 by columbophile • 21 Comments

When it comes to casual boozing, Columbo was in a world of its own. In the 70s especially, pretty much every character seemed to have a glass in hand. And with that in mind I give you 10 terrific booze-fuelled Columbo moments to raise a glass to. Continue reading →

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