This episode first aired May 8, 1995. Writer Peter S. Fischer who scripted the likes of "Publish or Perish", "A Friend in Deed" and "Negative Reaction" hated the way his script for this episode was rewritten and objected to the casting of George Wendt so strongly that he used the pseudonym Lawrence Vail as his…

This episode first aired May 2, 1994 This is the second EdMcBain book Executive Producer Peter Falk bought the rights to and had adapted for Columbo. Apparently, at the time it outperformed the previous episodes featuring Faye Dunaway and William Shatner - which I just don't get. Over time, however, this (like the other Ed…

Neighbor Sienna comes for a visit... A trip to Spirited Tart and Coffee... Ear tuck?  Yes/No The morning routine... Scrapping with Bubbie... Sniffing out his Advent calendar... Treat spotting... Tuna puffs...

It all comes down to this.  Choose... VS I'm going with Carter.  You? Next up, we'll be selecting our Science Officer so I have a feeling that whoever loses out there may still end up a part of the crew. And another 2025 Crime Read recommendation brings my list of recommended titles up to 41…

This episode first aired on January 10 1994.   The tie Fielding Chase wears in the opening scene is the same tie that Lauren Staton bought Columbo in 'It's All In The Game’.   Fielding Chase's gorgeous home sat on 22 acres and boasted 9 bedrooms and 11 bathrooms. Built in 1983, it was owned…

We've done The Twilight Zone (1959), The Outer Limits (1973), and are finishing up Columbo (1971).  So what classic series should be our next rewatch? Thinking something a little lighter like The Flintstones (1960), Spider-Man (1967), Batman (1966), or Get Smart (1965).  Thoughts? A couple more 2025 crime read recommendations (Ticking up towards a Top…

Now it gets harder.  On to the Elite Eight.  Choose... VS Choose... VS Choose... VS Choose... VS Personally, I'm going Ivanova, Carter, Chakotay, and Spock. A couple more 2025 Crime Fiction releases to put on your radar... My Father's House by Ulf Kvensler After accepting an invitation to meet his estranged father at a remote…

This episode first aired October 31, 1993. This episode was written by Peter Falk who wrote a first draft back in the 70's, shelved it, submitted it for consideration in the 80's only to have it deemed not good enough, shelved it, then rewrote it and finally had it accepted in the 90's. Of course,…

Sharky is going caroling! Shark(y) Attack! Sharky doing some banking. Chatty! Out and About - Ratelier... Sneezy!

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This episode for aired November 22, 1992 This is the only episode where Columbo is actually at the scene to witness the murder. This is the only episode where Columbo must contend with THREE murders. The football footage shown pitting the fictional Stallions against Elks at the beginning is actually old footage from the Canadian…