SG-1 was about to attain the loftiest of broadcast heights – its 200th episode – and we wanted to do something special. Something unique. Something everyone on the production would enjoy as much as the longtime fans watching at home. The initial idea pitched was something called “Remember When…”, a trip down memory lane in…

This episode first aired February 1, 1990. This is the third of four appearances by Patrick McGoohan as well as the third of four episodes he directed. McGoohan won his second Columbo Emmy Award for his performance as Oscar Finch. His portrayal of the Governor would end up being actor Arthur Hill's final film appearance.…

Back to The Well... BIG turkey meatball... Misjuding his jump... Out and About with Sharky: Nonni's... Sharky meets Arthur... Messy eater... Street dog... Suji and Sharky...

Kill them all... Transfer transit... The end of EOS-7... Rough landing... High Noon... Dunking the cosmic donut... They can do better...

This episode first aired January 20, 1990. This is the first episode of Columbo in which the victim is not killed in the first act. Ian Buchanan who played Sean Brantley and Rebecca Staab who played Tina would reunite on the daytime soap Port Charles (1997). My thoughts on this episode in chronological viewing order...…

Now while it may seem like I'm recommending a lot of 2025 Crime Reads at 20 odd titles, the fact that I've checked out over 150+ books suggests otherwise in the grand scheme of things.  Anyway, here's one more to add to your reading list... Marble Hall Murders by Anthony Horowitz Editor Susan Ryeland discovers…

A few that caught my eye this week... Batman #1 - cover art by David Aja The Amazing Spider-Man #11 - cover art by Lee Bermejo Wolverine #13 - cover art by Martin Coccolo Star Trek: Red Shirts #2 - cover art by Chris Shehan Which were YOUR favorites?

First off, an update for those participating in our Columbo rewatch.  The next episode we'll be watching will be "Columbo Cries Wolf" (not "Rest in Peace, Mrs. Columbo").  Prep accordingly for Friday's discussion! My early birthday presents have arrived, c/o of my wife.  And Amazon. And this one.  They'll be joining my Sinestro ring and…

This episode first aired November 25, 1989. The Columbo masterpiece revealed at episode's end was actually painted by Jarsoslav Gebr who headed up Universal Television Studio's art department. The Paradise Cove location featured in this episode is the same location as Jim Rockford's trailer in The Rockford Files (1974). Actress Shera Danese, who plays Barsini's…

Back to Toronto... The hungry pug... Sharky's elevator routine... Dog Day at The Well... A trip to St. Lawrence Market... Shabbie Time! Sharky does NOT like being left alone...

A recent study suggests that cheese may give you nightmares, especially if you are lactose intolerant.  I try to be an open and tolerant person in general, but I did pick up some Mimolette and Tete de Moine this morning during our weekly Saturday farmer's market trip and St. Lawrence Market visit, so I'm going…

Another 2025 crime book recommendation.  This one was a pleasant surprise... A Novel Murder by E.C. Nevin When a renowned and reviled literary agent is murdered at the Killer Lines festival, author Jane Hepburn puts her fictional sleuthing skills to use to find the murderer. On a good day, I can do 3, Dark Matter…

Farscape's season 4 intro was my favorite On the topic of fantastic sci-fi t.v. themes, Space: 1999's first season intro is one of my absolute favorites When it comes to classic sci-fi themes, Star Trek: The Original Series is in a class all its own. But of the dozen other Star Trek shows, I think…

Alrighty.  We will officially resume our Columbo rewatch next week.  Here's the schedule for the viewing/discussion of the show's six-episode ninth season.... Monday, September 1st: Murder A Self-Portrait Friday, September 5h: Columbo Cries Wolf Monday, September 8th: Agenda for Murder Friday, September 12th: Rest in Peace, Mrs. Columbo Monday, September 15th: Uneasy Lies the Crown…