Celebrating Murder by the Book’s 50th anniversary
90Why the 50th anniversary of the first airing of ‘Murder by the Book’ on September 15 is an event worth celebrating!
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Episode review: Columbo Uneasy Lies the Crown
116Devilish dentistry was under the proverbial microscope on April 28, 1990 as the fifth outing of Columbo’s ninth season aired under the witty title of Uneasy Lies the Crown. Is this a truly toothsome televisual treat, or ought it to be extracted from our collective consciousness forthwith? Let’s take a closer look…
5 best moments from Columbo Mind Over Mayhem
26Mind Over Mayhem may be a bit of a dog’s dinner, but there’s no such thing as a Columbo episode that is completely without merit. What are it’s best moments? Let’s see…
The original Columbo Phile: an interview with author Mark Dawidziak
28He may not have appeared in any episodes, but that doesn’t stop Mark Dawidziak from being considered Columbo royalty. Here, the author of the critically acclaimed casebook The Columbo Phile, recalls his experiences of putting the book together as it celebrates its 30th anniversary.
The Columbo stars we lost in 2018
29With the passing of another year, here I chronicle the Columbo stars and contributors we said ‘bon voyage’ to in 2018. May they live long in the memory…
2018: the Columbo year in review
21For a show that ceased producing new episodes more than 15 years ago, there’s still a heck of a lot of Columbo activity going on in the world. Here are some of the talking points you might have missed in 2018…
Why Columbo matters as much as ever
140Considering the reasons why Columbo remains an enjoyable and important viewing experience today, more than 50 years after it first aired.
5 best moments from Columbo Etude in Black
21The big budget Etude in Black, the first episode of Columbo’s second season, was ‘event television’ in the truest sense – and remains many fans’ favourite episode. But just what are its absolute highlights? Here’s my take on Etude’s top 5 scenes…
A word on Steven Bochco, Columbo contributor par excellence
7April 1 2018 struck a sombre note for Columbo fans with news that Steven Bochco had died at the age of 74 after a long battle with leukemia. Although small compared to his main body of work, Bochco’s Columbo contribution remains one of the most celebrated of all.
Episode review: Columbo Mind Over Mayhem
143Robots! Boy geniuses! Supercomputers! Flashing lights! Yes folks, Columbo Mind Over Mayhem sets its stall out to impress with its array of cutting edge technology. But how effective is the murder mystery at its heart? Let’s find out…
Beyond Columbo: new biography of Peter Falk out now!
16Great news! A new biography of Peter Falk is out now, and should be considered essential reading for all Columbo fans.
Episode review: Columbo Blueprint for Murder
101Columbo’s legendary first season rounded out with an episode directed by Peter Falk himself: no easy feat given the live construction site backdrop. So is Blueprint for Murder TV gold, or should it be condemned to burial in the foundation of a skyscraper? Read on to find out…
A Lieutenant’s best friend: Columbo and Dog
28Had 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.
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…
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.
My top 10 favourite Columbo episodes
179Are these the 10 best Columbo episodes of all time? I certainly think so. Is your favourite here?
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