Why the 50th anniversary of the first airing of ‘Murder by the Book’ on September 15 is an event worth celebrating! Continue reading
Tag Archives: Steven Spielberg
A word on Steven Bochco, Columbo contributor par excellence
April 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. Continue reading
Columbo full episode: Murder by the Book
Courtesy of the official Columbo YouTube channel, full episodes of the greatest TV show of all time are now available in the public domain. For your viewing pleasure, here’s Murder by the Book in full HD glory. I’ll drink to that! Continue reading
The Columbo episodes that never were
Chronicling the two Columbo episodes that were scripted but never made – including one penned by none other than Hollywood heavyweight director Brian De Palma. Continue reading
Beyond Columbo: new biography of Peter Falk out now!
Great news! A new biography of Peter Falk is out now, and should be considered essential reading for all Columbo fans. Continue reading
Gone but not forgotten: remembering the life of Peter Falk
Photo and video highlights from the life of Peter Falk – including lots of magnificent Columbo moments! Gone but not forgotten… Continue reading
Episode review: Columbo Blueprint for Murder
Columbo’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… Continue reading
41 megastars you might not know graced Columbo
From Mama Fratelli and Mr Miyagi to sexy vampiresses and Major League baseball stars – did you know that all these superstars appeared in Columbo? Continue reading
Columbo’s Oscars pedigree
No 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… Continue reading
Episode review: Columbo Murder by the Book
15 September 1971 is one of the pivotal dates in televisual history. It was the night Columbo Murder by the Book first aired. Continue reading