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Dressed to kill: the 12 most stylish Columbo villains
Just for fun / Opinion / Top 10

Dressed to kill: the 12 most stylish Columbo villains

Posted on August 16, 2020 by columbophile • 33 Comments

Who put in the strongest claims to be considered the best-dressed Columbo killers of all? Let’s head to the catwalk and find out… Continue reading →

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The 10 greatest Columbo scenes of the 70s – FINAL PART of the top 100
Opinion / Top 100

The 10 greatest Columbo scenes of the 70s – FINAL PART of the top 100

Posted on July 19, 2020 by columbophile • 84 Comments

The countdown of the top 100 Columbo scenes of the 70s officially ends here. Can you resist the urge to scroll all the way down to find out the number one before reading the rest? 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 5: 60-51
Opinion / Top 100

The 100 greatest Columbo scenes of the 70s, Part 5: 60-51

Posted on June 28, 2020 by columbophile • 18 Comments

Even 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. Continue reading →

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Top 10 Columbo killers: as voted by the fans!
Killers / Opinion / Poll / Top 10

Top 10 Columbo killers: as voted by the fans!

Posted on August 25, 2019 by columbophile • 37 Comments

Some we love, others we love to hate but just who are Columbo fans’ absolute favourite series’ murderers? Thousands of votes have been cast, so let’s see who’s on your list… Continue reading →

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Vote for your favourite Columbo killer!
Just for fun / Killers / Opinion / Poll

Vote for your favourite Columbo killer!

Posted on March 10, 2019 by columbophile • 75 Comments

Columbo owes its success as much to the wonderfully cast and charismatic killers as it does to the enduring greatness of Peter Falk. But which of the show’s murderers is the ultimate fan favourite? I’ll leave that up to you to decide… 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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Columbo: an origin story
Community / Lieutenant Columbo / Pilot

Columbo: an origin story

Posted on February 17, 2018 by columbophile • 36 Comments

As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first airing of Prescription: Miurder, here’s a little bit about the origins of the Columbo character – and the actors who played him before Peter Falk. Continue reading →

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10 great booze-fuelled Columbo moments
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10 great booze-fuelled Columbo moments

Posted on October 8, 2017 by columbophile • 21 Comments

When it comes to casual boozing, Columbo was in a world of its own. In the 70s especially, pretty much every character seemed to have a glass in hand. And with that in mind I give you 10 terrific booze-fuelled Columbo moments to raise a glass to. Continue reading →

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5 best moments in Columbo Prescription: Murder
Episode highlights / Opinion / Pilot

5 best moments in Columbo Prescription: Murder

Posted on August 6, 2017 by columbophile • 16 Comments

In a new article format I tackle the 5 most memorable moments from each Columbo episode, starting off with Prescription: Murder. Is your favourite moment here? Continue reading →

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