Lieutenant Columbo, played with average Joe charm and unshowy, easy-to-miss dexterity by Peter Falk, is more than meets the eye — to the bad guys, not us, because we know how things will turn out.

“Murder By the Book” was stacked with talent. In addition to being directed by a young Spielberg, the episode was written by Steven Bochco, creator of Hill Street Blues, L.A. Law, Doogie Howser, M.D., ...

It's hard to picture anyone other than Peter Falk playing Detective Columbo, but the show's creators had a completely different first choice to play the role.

Released on Blu-ray in late 2023, Columbo’s original seven-season run retailed for $150 when it was first announced, but these days it’s often available for $75-$85 (like now). Meanwhile, Columbo: The ...

When you think of the greatest movie and TV detectives of all time, one name that should be near the top of your list is Peter Falk’s Columbo. A blue-collar cop famous for his rumpled raincoat and ...

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CLEVELAND, Ohio – We have been reminded that 2018 marks the 50th anniversary of everything from landmark science-fiction movies (“2001: A Space Odyssey” and “The Planet of the Apes”) to ...

My favourite TV detective has always been Columbo (played by Peter Falk) and it was 50 years ago today that the very first episode aired in the US. This column is called 'In excess' and I have watched ...

A cinematic obsessive with the filmic palate of a starving raccoon, Rob London will watch pretty much anything once. With a mind like a steel trap, he's an endless fount of movie and TV trivia, borne ...