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A word on Steven Bochco, Columbo contributor par excellence
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A word on Steven Bochco, Columbo contributor par excellence

Posted on April 3, 2018 by columbophile • 7 Comments

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 →

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Columbo full episode: Murder by the Book
Full episodes / Season 1 / Video

Columbo full episode: Murder by the Book

Posted on March 25, 2018 by columbophile • 31 Comments

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 →

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The Columbo episodes that never were
Behind the scenes

The Columbo episodes that never were

Posted on August 20, 2017 by columbophile • 42 Comments

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 →

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Beyond Columbo: new biography of Peter Falk out now!
Book / Columbo News

Beyond Columbo: new biography of Peter Falk out now!

Posted on July 30, 2017 by columbophile • 16 Comments

Great news! A new biography of Peter Falk is out now, and should be considered essential reading for all Columbo fans. Continue reading →

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Gone but not forgotten: remembering the life of Peter Falk
Opinion / Tribute

Gone but not forgotten: remembering the life of Peter Falk

Posted on September 14, 2016 by columbophile • 30 Comments

Photo and video highlights from the life of Peter Falk – including lots of magnificent Columbo moments! Gone but not forgotten… Continue reading →

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Episode review: Columbo Blueprint for Murder
Episode Guide / Opinion / Season 1

Episode review: Columbo Blueprint for Murder

Posted on August 14, 2016 by columbophile • 67 Comments

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 →

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41 megastars you might not know graced Columbo
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41 megastars you might not know graced Columbo

Posted on April 30, 2016 by columbophile • 62 Comments

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 →

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Columbo’s Oscars pedigree
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Columbo’s Oscars pedigree

Posted on February 24, 2016 by columbophile • 36 Comments

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 →

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Episode review: Columbo Murder by the Book
Episode Guide / Opinion / Season 1

Episode review: Columbo Murder by the Book

Posted on October 21, 2015 by columbophile • 99 Comments

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 →

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My top 10 favourite Columbo episodes
Episode Guide / Opinion / Top 10

My top 10 favourite Columbo episodes

Posted on August 2, 2015 by columbophile • 172 Comments

Are these the 10 best Columbo episodes of all time? I certainly think so. Is your favourite here? Continue reading →

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