The internet ate yesterday's post, so here it is - better late than never! We're building a crew! We have a ship, a Captain, and a First Officer, Second-in-Command. Now, we need a Science Officer! Choose! vs vs Choose! vs Choose! vs Choose! vs Choose! vs Choose! vs Choose! vs Choose! vs Who ya got?…
December 8, 2025: Our Columbo rewatch continues with…”A Trace of Murder”!
This episode first aired May 15, 1997. This episode marks the (mercifully) final appearance of Shera Danese (Mrs. Peter Falk). Actor David Rasche, who plays Patrick in this episode, was the star of ABC's "Sledgehammer" and uses his character's catchphrase from that series at one point in this episode: "I know what I'm doing." The…
December 7, 2025: Sharky Sunday!
His early winter look. Ho ho ho! Relaxed Staying cozy. Translation, please... Peanut butter nose... And in the unlikely event you missed it, here are the first two episodes of Sharky's new microdrama "Oops, I'm in Love with My Boss's Daughter" - created by, written by, directed by, produced by, edited by, and starring Sharky.…
December 6, 2025: Prepping for 2026!
With time ticking down on 2025, I'm scrambling to get more than a few things done before ringing in the New Year. I have a series overview to write, some meetings to take, some Columbo episodes to rewatch and write up, a passport to renew, and an O-1 visa to secure ahead of the Stargate…
December 5, 2025: Our Columbo rewatch continues with…”Strange Bedfellows”!
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…
December 4, 2025: Episode 2 of “Oops, I’m in Love with My Boss’s Daughter” created, written, directed, produced by and starring Sharky!
December 3, 2025: Amazing Covers!
A few that caught my eye this week... Doctor Strange #1 - cover art by Fan Yang Fantastic Four #6 - cover art by Joe Jusko Fantastic Four #6 - cover art by Lesley "Leirix" Li Spider-Man Noir #3 - cover art by Nogi San Batman #4 - cover art by Jorge Jimenez Cheetah and…
December 2, 2025: “Oops, I’m in Love with My Boss’s Daughter” – Episode 1!
December 1, 2025: Our Columbo rewatch continues with…”Undercover”!
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…
November 30, 2025: Sharky Sunday!
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...
November 29, 2025: The Saturday Report!
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…
November 28, 2025: Our Columbo rewatch continues with…”Butterfly in Shades of Grey”!
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…
November 27, 2025: What’s our next rewatch? Two more 2025 Crime Read recommendations! And Choose Your First Officer/Second-in-Command – The Final Four!
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…
November 26, 2025: Amazing Covers!
A few that caught my eye this week... Black Cat #4 - cover art by Derrick Chew Black Cat #4 - cover art by Inhyuk Lee The Mortal Thor #4 - cover art by Inhyuk Lee Uncanny X-Men by Brian Michael Bendis - cover art by Chris Bachalo Batman/Green Arrow: The Question Arcadia #1 -…
November 25, 2025: Choose Your First Officer/Second-in-Commmand (The Elite Eight)! Plus two more 2025 Crime Read Recommendations!
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…