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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 7: 40-31
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The 100 greatest Columbo scenes of the 70s, Part 7: 40-31

Posted on July 5, 2020 by columbophile • 18 Comments

Six down and four to go! Today we count down from #40-31 in the Columbo top 100 scenes of the 70s and I can guarantee you it’s all hits, no filler. Check out the latest entries here… Continue reading →

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The 100 greatest Columbo scenes of the 70s, Part 3: 80-71
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The 100 greatest Columbo scenes of the 70s, Part 3: 80-71

Posted on June 21, 2020 by columbophile • 40 Comments

You know the drill by now: here are 10 more magical moments from Columbo’s classic era, selected by a panel of experts for your viewing pleasure. Dive in to see what treasures await… Continue reading →

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Episode review: Columbo The Bye-Bye Sky High IQ Murder Case
Episode Guide / Opinion / Season 6

Episode review: Columbo The Bye-Bye Sky High IQ Murder Case

Posted on October 27, 2019 by columbophile • 161 Comments

May 22, 1977 was a red-letter day in televisual history. It was the day the best-ever TV episode hit our screens; it was the day The Bye-Bye Sky High IQ Murder Case first aired. Just why is this a Columbo outing with no equal? Let’s find out… 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 • 108 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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6 life lessons I learnt from Lieutenant Columbo
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6 life lessons I learnt from Lieutenant Columbo

Posted on July 26, 2017 by columbophile • 19 Comments

There’s a distinct lack of Columbo-themed professional development articles doing the rounds on LinkedIn, but here are some very real life lessons we can all learn from the good Lieutenant. Continue reading →

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The ultimate Columbo dinner party: who’s on your guest list?
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The ultimate Columbo dinner party: who’s on your guest list?

Posted on December 11, 2016 by columbophile • 21 Comments

With party season now well and truly upon us, what better time to turn our attentions to one of life’s most important questions: who would make your guest list for a fantasy Columbo dinner party? Continue reading →

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Columbo top 10 episodes: as voted for by the fans
Opinion / Top 10

Columbo top 10 episodes: as voted for by the fans

Posted on October 16, 2016 by columbophile • 38 Comments

US Presidential election race? Get real! The only votes that matter this year are the ones cast by fans to determine your very favourite Columbo episodes. And here they are. More popular than Hillary and Donald combined… Continue reading →

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Fallen angels: the Columbo victims that break the heart
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Fallen angels: the Columbo victims that break the heart

Posted on March 27, 2016 by columbophile • 70 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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The Columbo legends we lost in 2015
Guest star / Killers / Tribute

The Columbo legends we lost in 2015

Posted on January 4, 2016 by columbophile • 5 Comments

As is to be expected of a show that’s well over 40 years old, a number of much-loved Columbo characters have passed away over the past 12 months. For what it’s worth, here’s a very small tribute to the Columbo legends we lost in 2015. Continue reading →

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