Columbo pilot ‘Ransom for a Dead Man’ turns 50!
104Revisiting the official Columbo pilot episode Ransom for a Dead Man, which first aired 50 years ago on March 1st, 1971. Revel in its majesty and watch the episode in full right here!
Ransom for a Dead Man
‘Just one more ring…’ examining the use of phone records in Columbo
50If 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!
The 100 greatest Columbo scenes of the 70s, Part 5: 60-51
18Even if you’ve seen every episode a million times, I can guarantee you’ll still take delight in the latest entries in the countdown of the 100 greatest Columbo scenes of the 70s.
The 100 greatest Columbo scenes of the 70s, Part 3: 80-71
42You 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…
My top 10 favourite Columbo killers
114The 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.
Season 4: have we reached ‘peak Columbo’?
92Considering 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!
Make Me a Perfect Columbo: the 5 key steps to crafting a Columbo mystery
19If 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.
5 best moments in Columbo Ransom for a Dead Man
36Released in March 1971, Columbo Ransom for a Dead Man was a big-budget spectacular and ‘Event Television’ in the truest sense. But just what are the very best moments? My thoughts here…
When Columbo goes to court: a second opinion
20You want absolutely unscientific predictions on which Columbo killers would’ve been found guilty in court? You got ’em right here!
What happens when Columbo’s cases go to court?
37Former US prosecutor Rich Weill gives some expert insight on what would need to happen in court for Columbo’s cases to conclude with a conviction of guilt.
Who’s the fairest of them all? Chronicling Columbo’s loveliest ladies
94Columbo was awash with devilishly handsome men and bewitchingly beautiful women. The latter take centre stage here as we consider Columbo’s loveliest leading ladies.
Christmas stocking fillers for the Columbo fan in your life!
5As it’s already well into November, it’s high time you started making Christmas plans for the Columbo fan in your life – or filling out your own Columbo wishlist if you’re the fan in someone else’s life. Here are some great Columbo gift ideas guaranteed to make hearts sing!
Episode review: Columbo Lady in Waiting
165How does Lady in Waiting compare with the sky-high standards of Columbo Season 1, and how does virtual unknown leading lady Susan Clark cut the mustard against Cassidy, Culp and the cadre of exceptional villains we’ve met up to now? Read on to find out…
Columbo’s Oscars pedigree
44No silver screen accolade is more coveted than the Academy Award. And the stars of Columbo, both from in front of and behind the camera, have a shedload of Oscars between them – as well as nominations galore. Have a look here at Columbo’s Oscars pedigree. You might be surprised…
Episode review: Columbo Dead Weight
147Filmed at a time of escalating tensions between studio and star, nothing was plain sailing for Season 1’s third episode, Dead Weight. Does it sink or swim? Let’s find out…
Episode review: Columbo Death Lends a Hand
115Let’s get ambidextrous and furious as we race back in time to 6 October 1971 to hang with three-time guest killer Robert Culp as he stars in Death Lends a Hand.
Episode review: Columbo Murder by the Book
16015 September 1971 is one of the pivotal dates in televisual history. It was the night Columbo Murder by the Book first aired.
Who should have been a Columbo killer?
84As magnificent as Peter Falk was in the role of Lieutenant Columbo, the show’s enduring appeal owes just as much to the stellar contribution of that...
Episode review: Columbo Ransom for a Dead Man
270Let’s step back in time to 1st March, 1971 to revisit Columbo Ransom for a Dead Man. Buckle up and let’s fly with Peter Falk and Lee Grant!
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