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Does Mrs Columbo really exist?
About Columbo / Opinion

Does Mrs Columbo really exist?

Posted on November 17, 2019 by columbophile • 50 Comments

Every once in a while I’m stunned to encounter a Columbo fan who doubts the existence of the Lieutenant’s wife. Here I lay out the evidence for Mrs Columbo and pinpoint the moments that prove she’s the real deal. Continue reading →

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The original Columbo Phile: an interview with author Mark Dawidziak
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The original Columbo Phile: an interview with author Mark Dawidziak

Posted on June 30, 2019 by columbophile • 27 Comments

He 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. Continue reading →

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Was Lieutenant Columbo’s first name really Frank?
About Columbo / Lieutenant Columbo / Opinion

Was Lieutenant Columbo’s first name really Frank?

Posted on March 18, 2018 by columbophile • 57 Comments

We’ve all seen the freeze frame close-ups of Columbo’s ID badge that state that his first name is ‘Frank’. But should we consider this canonical? I weigh up the options… Continue reading →

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Columbo: an origin story
Community / Lieutenant Columbo / Pilot

Columbo: an origin story

Posted on February 17, 2018 by columbophile • 32 Comments

As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first airing of Prescription: Miurder, here’s a little bit about the origins of the Columbo character – and the actors who played him before Peter Falk. Continue reading →

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Christmas stocking fillers for the Columbo fan in your life!
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Christmas stocking fillers for the Columbo fan in your life!

Posted on November 20, 2016 by columbophile • 5 Comments

As it’s already well into November, it’s high time you started making Christmas plans for the Columbo fan in your life – or filling out your own Columbo wishlist if you’re the fan in someone else’s life. Here are some great Columbo gift ideas guaranteed to make hearts sing! Continue reading →

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My wishlist to celebrate Columbo’s 50th anniversary
Opinion / Top 10 / Tribute

My wishlist to celebrate Columbo’s 50th anniversary

Posted on October 2, 2016 by columbophile • 11 Comments

The 50th anniversary of the first airing of Columbo Prescription: Murder is swiftly approaching. Here’s what’s on my wishlist to commemorate this momentous occasion. Continue reading →

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Episode review: Columbo Dead Weight
Episode Guide / Opinion / Season 1

Episode review: Columbo Dead Weight

Posted on January 17, 2016 by columbophile • 77 Comments

Filmed at a time of escalating tensions between studio and star, nothing was plain sailing for Season 1’s third episode, Dead Weight. Does it sink or swim? Let’s find out… Continue reading →

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Episode review: Columbo Death Lends a Hand
Episode Guide / Opinion / Season 1

Episode review: Columbo Death Lends a Hand

Posted on November 29, 2015 by columbophile • 64 Comments

Let’s get ambidextrous and furious as we race back in time to 6 October 1971 to hang with three-time guest killer Robert Culp as he stars in Death Lends a Hand. Continue reading →

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Episode review – Columbo Prescription: Murder
Episode Guide / Opinion / Pilot

Episode review – Columbo Prescription: Murder

Posted on August 19, 2015 by columbophile • 102 Comments

Taking it back to where it all began in 1968, as Peter Falk dons the raincoat for the very first time in the seminal Prescription: Murder. Continue reading →

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The one book every Columbo fan should own
Book / Memorabilia / Opinion

The one book every Columbo fan should own

Posted on August 12, 2015 by columbophile • 46 Comments

if you’re a serious fan of Lieutenant Columbo the one book you absolutely positively have to dig up is Mark Dawidziak’s masterpiece The Columbo Phile. Here’s why it’s essential reading… Continue reading →

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