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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 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 The Most Dangerous Match
Episode highlights / Opinion / Season 2

5 best moments from Columbo The Most Dangerous Match

Posted on January 6, 2019 by columbophile • 48 Comments

The cut-throat world of championship chess was firmly in the spotlight in Columbo Season 2 spectacular The Most Dangerous Match, which featured Laurence Harvey as borderline insane Grand Master Emmett Clayton. Here are my top 5 episode highlights… 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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Make Me a Perfect Columbo: the 5 key steps to crafting a Columbo mystery
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Make Me a Perfect Columbo: the 5 key steps to crafting a Columbo mystery

Posted on December 10, 2017 by Richard Weill • 19 Comments

If you’ve ever had ambitions of penning a Columbo mystery yourself, here are the crucial ingredients you need to get right to make it a success. Excellent, informed commentary from guest blogger – and former US Prosecutor – Richard Weill. Continue reading →

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When Columbo goes to court: a second opinion
Just for fun / Killers / Opinion

When Columbo goes to court: a second opinion

Posted on May 20, 2017 by columbophile • 18 Comments

You want absolutely unscientific predictions on which Columbo killers would’ve been found guilty in court? You got ’em right here! Continue reading →

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Who’s the fairest of them all? Chronicling Columbo’s loveliest ladies
Guest star / Just for fun / Killers / Opinion / Top 10

Who’s the fairest of them all? Chronicling Columbo’s loveliest ladies

Posted on April 2, 2017 by columbophile • 78 Comments

Columbo was awash with devilishly handsome men and bewitchingly beautiful women. The latter take centre stage here as we consider Columbo’s loveliest leading ladies. Continue reading →

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A Lieutenant’s best friend: Columbo and Dog 
Guest star / Lieutenant Columbo / Tribute

A Lieutenant’s best friend: Columbo and Dog 

Posted on July 24, 2016 by columbophile • 26 Comments

Had a hard day? Then relax and enjoy the back story and image gallery of one of TV’s most enduring and heart-warming relationships: that of Columbo and Dog. Continue reading →

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Fallen angels: the Columbo victims that break the heart
Guest star / Opinion / Top 10

Fallen angels: the Columbo victims that break the heart

Posted on March 27, 2016 by columbophile • 67 Comments

Considering the Columbo victims who really didn’t deserve their grisly fates, and whose on-screen demise leaves the viewers dabbing their eyes with their hankies… Continue reading →

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