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The 100 greatest Columbo scenes of the 70s, Part 7: 40-31
Opinion / Top 100

The 100 greatest Columbo scenes of the 70s, Part 7: 40-31

Posted on July 5, 2020 by columbophile • 18 Comments

Six down and four to go! Today we count down from #40-31 in the Columbo top 100 scenes of the 70s and I can guarantee you it’s all hits, no filler. Check out the latest entries here… Continue reading →

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The 100 greatest Columbo scenes of the 70s, Part 1: 100-91
Opinion / Top 100

The 100 greatest Columbo scenes of the 70s, Part 1: 100-91

Posted on June 14, 2020 by columbophile • 49 Comments

GET EXCITED! The first ever attempt at publishing a definitive list of Columbo’s 100 greatest moments is upon us! So, let’s get this party started and take a look at #100-91 on the list… Continue reading →

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5 best moments from Columbo Swan Song
Episode highlights / Opinion / Season 3

5 best moments from Columbo Swan Song

Posted on April 4, 2020 by columbophile • 56 Comments

When an episode of Columbo features as beloved a figure as Johnny Cash, you better believe it’s going to live long in the memory – and so it proves with Swan Song, the penultimate episode of season 3. Which scenes are the standouts? Here’s my hot take… 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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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 • 43 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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Full episode: Columbo Swan Song
Full episodes / Season 3 / Video

Full episode: Columbo Swan Song

Posted on February 21, 2019 by columbophile • 17 Comments

If you long to ‘See The Light’, your chance has arrived after the official Columbo YouTube channel made the crowd-pleasing decision to add Swan Song to their list of available full episodes. Continue reading →

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Season 4: have we reached ‘peak Columbo’?
Opinion / Pilot / Season 1 / Season 2 / Season 3 / Season 4

Season 4: have we reached ‘peak Columbo’?

Posted on December 9, 2018 by columbophile • 92 Comments

Considering whether Season 4 truly marks the high water mark for Columbo as a show, and assessing the best season overall based on the consistent quality of its episodes. Dive in! Continue reading →

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Make Me a Perfect Columbo: the 5 key steps to crafting a Columbo mystery
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Make Me a Perfect Columbo: the 5 key steps to crafting a Columbo mystery

Posted on December 10, 2017 by Richard Weill • 19 Comments

If you’ve ever had ambitions of penning a Columbo mystery yourself, here are the crucial ingredients you need to get right to make it a success. Excellent, informed commentary from guest blogger – and former US Prosecutor – Richard Weill. Continue reading →

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13 amazing Columbo roles for women aged 45+
Guest star / Opinion / Top 10

13 amazing Columbo roles for women aged 45+

Posted on November 5, 2017 by columbophile • 53 Comments

As a show, Columbo was notable for showcasing the skills of mature women – a demographic all too often overlooked and underrepresented on the small and large screen. Here are 13 awesome examples of that from leading ladies aged 45+. Continue reading →

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Columbo top 10 episodes: as voted for by the fans
Opinion / Top 10

Columbo top 10 episodes: as voted for by the fans

Posted on October 16, 2016 by columbophile • 38 Comments

US Presidential election race? Get real! The only votes that matter this year are the ones cast by fans to determine your very favourite Columbo episodes. And here they are. More popular than Hillary and Donald combined… Continue reading →

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