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  • DragonpolDragonpol https://thebondologistblog.blogspot.com
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    This is exciting news - a new book from David Koenig on all the unproduced Columbo episodes:

    https://columbophile.com/2024/03/25/new-book-to-shed-light-on-unproduced-columbo-mysteries/
  • mattjoesmattjoes Julie T.
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    Yes, great news.

    I was interviewed by David regarding the unproduced episodes A BRAVE HEART and IF YOU CAN KEEP YOUR HEAD. Expect chapters on them.
  • DragonpolDragonpol https://thebondologistblog.blogspot.com
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    mattjoes wrote: »
    Yes, great news.

    I was interviewed by David regarding the unproduced episodes A BRAVE HEART and IF YOU CAN KEEP YOUR HEAD. Expect chapters on them.

    Glad to hear it. I'll be looking forward to those two in particular. :)
  • ToTheRightToTheRight
    edited April 12 Posts: 16,132
    So my birthday is tomorrow and my fiancee just gave me an autographed picture of Peter Falk as Columbo for my birthday. :)


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  • thedovethedove hiding in the Greek underworld
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    Happy belated to you @ToTheRight that is a wonderful present.

    It might inspire me to pop in a DVD tonight and see Mr. Falk in action.

    What is everyone's go-to episode that they can re-watch as a favourite. I was thinking of popping in Negative Reaction. Two of my favourite actors and Mr. Van Dyke in the uncommon role as a villain.
  • ToTheRightToTheRight
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    thedove wrote: »
    Happy belated to you @ToTheRight that is a wonderful present.

    It might inspire me to pop in a DVD tonight and see Mr. Falk in action.

    What is everyone's go-to episode that they can re-watch as a favourite. I was thinking of popping in Negative Reaction. Two of my favourite actors and Mr. Van Dyke in the uncommon role as a villain.

    Thanks, @thedove. Negative Reaction is definitely one of my favorites. I also love Swan Song, and Murder Under Glass. So many great episodes in this series.
  • DragonpolDragonpol https://thebondologistblog.blogspot.com
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  • thedovethedove hiding in the Greek underworld
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    I am shocked that Walter thought William wouldn't remember him outside of the context of Star Trek movies. I can't remember was Walter in the first Shatner appearance or the second?
  • DragonpolDragonpol https://thebondologistblog.blogspot.com
    edited April 25 Posts: 18,241
    thedove wrote: »
    I am shocked that Walter thought William wouldn't remember him outside of the context of Star Trek movies. I can't remember was Walter in the first Shatner appearance or the second?

    Yes, it does sound a bit strange but maybe Shatner was just being coy? Walter Koenig played a character called Sergeant Johnson in the first Shatner episode, Fade In To Murder (1976).

  • LudovicoLudovico
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    I'm a bit late here, but here's a video from Overly Sarcastic Productions about Tricksters Heroes. Columbo is mentioned. I never thought of him as a trickster, but it makes sense.
  • mattjoesmattjoes Julie T.
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    Two of the coolest.

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  • DragonpolDragonpol https://thebondologistblog.blogspot.com
    edited May 18 Posts: 18,241
    Sad to hear of the death of Dabney Coleman (aged 92) who played lawyer Hugh Creighton in Columbo and the Murder of a Rock Star (1991). He had earlier appeared as Sergeant Murray in Double Shock (1973). I thought he gave a great performance as Hugh Creighton.

  • TorgeirtrapTorgeirtrap
    edited May 17 Posts: 17,712
    Saw Dabney Coleman in an episode of NCIS just a couple of days ago. I don't think I've ever seen Murder of a Rock Star, but I remember him from Double Shock.

    The role I remember him most for, is probably Commodore Louis Kaestner in Boardwalk Empire.
  • mattjoesmattjoes Julie T.
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    RIP Dabney Coleman. I won't write anything detailed because I feel it wouldn't do him justice. Loved the guy.
  • TorgeirtrapTorgeirtrap
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    Anyone seen this?

  • DragonpolDragonpol https://thebondologistblog.blogspot.com
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    That's mad. They've certainly got the look and manner down pat anyway!
  • DragonpolDragonpol https://thebondologistblog.blogspot.com
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    Things Every True Fan Should Know About Columbo (The Shot):

    https://www.theshot.com/television/things-fans-should-know-columbo
  • DragonpolDragonpol https://thebondologistblog.blogspot.com
    edited October 11 Posts: 18,241
    How copying Columbo's "Just one more thing..." technique can increase your sales:

  • LudovicoLudovico
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    Dragonpol wrote: »
    How copying Columbo's "Just one more thing..." technique can increase your sales:


    Thanks. I'll watch it. Should be useful.
  • DragonpolDragonpol https://thebondologistblog.blogspot.com
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    Thanks, hope it's useful for you. It reminds me of this other phenomenon I've heard from a medical context that's also named after Columbo and his methods of investigation:

    https://bwhclinicalandresearchnews.org/2013/11/27/just-one-more-thing-the-columbo-phenomenon-and-primary-care/
  • thedovethedove hiding in the Greek underworld
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    A great idea for sales. Don't over do it though, your customers might get as steamed as Ken Campbell or Dr. Bart Kepple! LOL!
  • DragonpolDragonpol https://thebondologistblog.blogspot.com
    edited October 11 Posts: 18,241
    thedove wrote: »
    A great idea for sales. Don't over do it though, your customers might get as steamed as Ken Campbell or Dr. Bart Kepple! LOL!

    That's true. I'm sure Doctor Kepple would be proud of such sales techniques. After all he wrote the books on it:





    "If there was a reward I'd support your claim to it."

    That's surely one of the greatest lines in all of Columbo! Quality writing like that is why it's still so well regarded and watched and repeated on TV screens around the world to this day.
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