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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 Columbo Razzies: recalling the lowest lows of the 70s’ era
Just for fun / Opinion

The Columbo Razzies: recalling the lowest lows of the 70s’ era

Posted on March 15, 2020 by columbophile • 102 Comments

Following on from the ‘Best Of’ Awards article of last week, today we consider the lesser Columbo episodes and killers of the classic era, the moments that make us cringe and the characters that we’d gladly never see again. Continue reading →

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Awards time: recognising the very best of 70s’ Columbo
Just for fun / Opinion

Awards time: recognising the very best of 70s’ Columbo

Posted on March 8, 2020 by columbophile • 85 Comments

Now we’ve worked our way through 45 classic Columbo episode reviews it’s time to celebrate all that’s good about the 70s’ series at a lavish awards ceremony! Fancy… Continue reading →

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5 best moments from Columbo Publish or Perish
Episode highlights / Opinion / Season 3

5 best moments from Columbo Publish or Perish

Posted on October 13, 2019 by columbophile • 23 Comments

Although it’s often regarded as the lesser light of Jack Cassidy’s three Columbo outings, I actually think Publish or Perish is the uber-villain’s finest hour. But just what are its very, very finest scenes? Here’s what I reckon… Continue reading →

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Columbo full episode: Publish or Perish
Full episodes / Season 3 / Video

Columbo full episode: Publish or Perish

Posted on June 9, 2019 by columbophile • 15 Comments

Revel in one of the single finest TV episodes ever made – Jack Cassidy’s second turn as a Columbo killer in Publish or Perish. All together now: WHO? WHY? Continue reading →

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Seven times Columbo refers to his previous cases
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Seven times Columbo refers to his previous cases

Posted on March 17, 2019 by columbophile • 70 Comments

In-show references to Columbo’s previous cases are as rare as hen’s teeth, but they do occasionally surface. Here I chronicle the seven times we get a call back to the Lieutenant’s earlier adventures. 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 micro-story competition launched – will you publish or perish?
Columbo News / Community / Just for fun

Columbo micro-story competition launched – will you publish or perish?

Posted on October 17, 2018 by columbophile • 34 Comments

It’s time to dust off the vintage typewriter and channel your inner Jim Ferris/Abigail Mitchell in a new Columbo writing competition. Intrigued? Then read on! Continue reading →

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Publish or Perish: a second opinion
Episode Guide / Opinion / Season 3

Publish or Perish: a second opinion

Posted on February 10, 2018 by Richard Weill • 21 Comments

Former US prosecutor and regular guest blogger Rich Weill is back to share his opinion on Publish or Perish – an episode he describes as “one of the series’ great disappointments”. Can he be for real? Let’s see… Continue reading →

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Episode review: Columbo Publish or Perish
Episode Guide / Opinion / Season 3

Episode review: Columbo Publish or Perish

Posted on February 4, 2018 by columbophile • 94 Comments

Consummate Columbo baddie Jack Cassidy was back for his second stint as a killer in Publish or Perish. Can it hope to match the excellence of his debut in Murder by the Book? Read on and find out… Continue reading →

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