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‘Just one more ring…’ examining the use of phone records in Columbo
About Columbo / Opinion

‘Just one more ring…’ examining the use of phone records in Columbo

Posted on February 21, 2021 by Glenn Stewart • 39 Comments

If 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! Continue reading →

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The 100 greatest Columbo scenes of the 70s, Part 8: 30-21
Opinion / Top 100

The 100 greatest Columbo scenes of the 70s, Part 8: 30-21

Posted on July 9, 2020 by columbophile • 20 Comments

Ten more magnificent moments await as we creep inexorably closer to unveiling the greatest Columbo moment of them all. What’s in store? Let’s see… 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 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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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 Columbo stars we lost in 2019
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The Columbo stars we lost in 2019

Posted on January 2, 2020 by columbophile • 16 Comments

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 →

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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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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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My top 10 favourite Columbo killers
Killers / Opinion / Top 10

My top 10 favourite Columbo killers

Posted on December 16, 2018 by columbophile • 106 Comments

The 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. 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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