This episode aired March 25, 1973 This episode was written by Steven Bochco (creator of Hill Street Blues and NYPD Blue) who also wrote "Murder by the Book", "Lady in Waiting", "Blueprint for Murder", and "Etude in Black". This was one of those rare episodes of Columbo where the audience did not know who the…

19  "Loki" (2004) The god of mischief finally achieves victory over his brother Thor and seizes the throne of Asgard, only to confront the dark consequences and personal toll of his long-sought triumph. Writer: Robert Rodi Artist: Esad Ribic Letterer: Virtual Calligraphy’s Cory Petit Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown - especially if…

This episode aired March 4, 1973. Universal's head of post-production, Charles Clement, was a chess enthusiast who served as a technical advisor for this episode, providing the game play and dialogue for many of the scenes. At one point, Clayton walks by the shop "Lovejoy's Antiques". This is a tip of the hat to the…

BEST: Coda alla Vaccinara WORST: The Flying Jacob And you? A reminder that our Columbo rewatch resumes tomorrow with... "The Most Dangerous Match" A chess player murders his opponent before a big match. Lt. Columbo must out-maneuver this crafty, but craven, killer. Our updated viewing schedule: Friday, April 11th: The Most Dangerous Match Monday, April…

So, I've been asking some Stargate-related questions over on X.  Would love to know what you think... What was your least favorite season of Stargate: SG-1 and why? I received numerous nteresting responses. I expected to see seasons 1 and 2 given the fact that it was in the early goings and, like most shows,…

This episode aired February 11, 1973. This was Shirl Hendryx's sole writing credit on the show - which is a damn shame. This episode was directed by Hy Averback who also directed the equally memorable "Suitable for Framing" Majel Barrett, the wife of Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry, provided the voice of the hospital announcer.…

16 "Deadshot: Bulletproof" When Deadshot discovers he has a daughter living in a neighborhood plagued by violence, he decides to clean up the area by any means necessary. Writer: Christopher N. Gage Penciler: Steven Cummings Inker: Jimmy Palmiotti Colorist: James Sinclair Letterers: Comicraft, Jared K. Fletcher The promising premise is ill-served by a story and…

This episode aired January 21, 1973 Much of this episode was shot on the Universal lot. The black and white film that Columbo watches in Nora's bungalow is an homage to All About Eve (1950), a movie in which Anne Baxter plays the part of the titular character, Eve, a demented fan who stalks Broadway…

13 "Snow" (Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #192-196) When a family tragedy, coupled with the creation of an untested technological development, forges the obsession of a super-villain, a young Batman must assemble a strike force against a frosty foe, Mr. Freeze. Story: J.H. Williams, Dan Curtis Johnson Script & Dialogue: Dan Curtis Johnson Art:…

The final results are in.  And the winner of our Classic T.V. Detective is... Columbo! Was there ever any doubt? In celebration I repost this - Columbo: A Brief History Columbo is one of the most beloved crime dramas in television history. It ran from February 1960 to January 2003, spanning 35 years and 69…

This episode aired November 26, 1972 "Dagger of the Mind" was one of the few episodes Peter Falk did not like as he felt it was too gimmicky, bumping on the scenes where Columbo is playing tourist (My favorite parts of this episode!) because he felt they detracted from the investigation. "That wasn't one of…

#10 10 "Black Adam: The Dark Age" (2007-2008) Black Adam takes extreme measures in his attempts to resurrect his wife, Isis, while the Justice League, Justice Society of America and other agencies seek to take him down. Writer: Peter J. Tomasi Penciler: Doug Mahnke Inkers: Christian Alamy, Norm Raymond, Rodney Ramos Colorist: Nathan Eyring Letterers:…