Well folks, the ball is well and truly rolling now on the countdown to reveal the greatest Columbo scenes from 1968-78, so let’s dive in and savour #90-81 on the list… Continue reading
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The 100 greatest Columbo scenes of the 70s, Part 1: 100-91
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
Book review: William Link’s ‘The Columbo Collection’
Diving between the covers of ‘The Columbo Collection’ – an anthology of 12 short stories written by character co-creator William Link. Continue reading
The Columbo Razzies: recalling the lowest lows of the 70s’ era
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
5 best moments from Columbo Mind Over Mayhem
Mind Over Mayhem may be a bit of a dog’s dinner, but there’s no such thing as a Columbo episode that is completely without merit. What are it’s best moments? Let’s see… Continue reading
The Columbo stars we lost in 2019
From writers and directors to the talented actors who brought Columbo alive on the screen, here is a brief tribute to the Columbo stars we said a permanent farewell to 2019. May they continue to bring us delight in the years ahead every time we catch an episode. Continue reading
7 Columbo spin-off ideas better than ‘Mrs Columbo’
As TV shows go, the ill-conceived and ill-fated Mrs Columbo really takes the cake when it comes to alienating audiences. But Columbo featured enough terrific characters to have pulled off some wonderful spin-off series. Here I consider what might have been… Continue reading
Season 4: have we reached ‘peak Columbo’?
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
Columbo’s raincoat and shoes up for auction – again
The iconic Columbo raincoat and shoes go under the hammer at an auction this June after failing to find a buyer in November 2017. What will it cost to get your hands on a piece of TV history? Continue reading
A word on Steven Bochco, Columbo contributor par excellence
April 1 2018 struck a sombre note for Columbo fans with news that Steven Bochco had died at the age of 74 after a long battle with leukemia. Although small compared to his main body of work, Bochco’s Columbo contribution remains one of the most celebrated of all. Continue reading
