Blueprint for Murder (1972) Columbo- Deep Dive Review | Patrick O'Neal, Peter Falk, Janis Paige

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Italian title Plan for a crime Plan in Italian Lenguace= perimeter plan of a building Ex: plan to kill a person.

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How have I NEVER noticed that Bo has guns on his car doors?? That's such a brilliant and bizarre detail. Also I certainly wasn't expecting to see Last Action Hero of all things get a mention in this one, maybe after you get through all the Columbos we'll get a Schwarzenegger review series? 😜 Can't wait for Season 2!

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Haha, It's amazing to learn who has seen Last Action Hero in the comments. I've thought a lot about what I'm going to do when I finish Columbo... Although, at the rate I'm going, I still have plenty of time to think about it. Love Schwarzenegger films, by the way. Thank you very much, Adam, for your kindness!!!

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10:06 - Bo's 6 shooter is "ba-ack". 18:08 '. . . you'll be buried in commissions." As opposed to Bo, buried in concrete. (Or in a trunk) 38:30 Obviously, Goldie was shaving her arm and called it her leg. I love these SO MUCH! Thank you, once again. Glad you aren't going away. 🥰

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I was born a few months after this episode aired. Love this episode and my friends call me Goldie!

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[@EnglishAddict]

Production-wise; this is by far the most fascinating episode. It is clear that this must have been a logistical nightmare to produce. So many questions... How did they make this on a real building site? Were the construction workers paid as extras? (There are so many extras in this episode!)

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I don't have any answers at the moment but they are great questions!

[@LoveThoseTunes11]

I have read that the "authorities" wanted to punish Peter Falk for his work-to-rule campaign in previous episodes. They promised him an episode to direct and this ended up being the only one left. He was finally allowed to direct and they made it as difficult as possible with this shooting site etc. But he managed to create a very entertaining episode in spite of it.

[@AndrewHeller-jn7dx]

​@@LoveThoseTunes11 Yes; quite true; although Falk's action might be more accurately described as a work slowdown, than as a strict work-to-rule campaign; albeit, it may in fact be the case; as it seems, that it was; in greatest correctness, a combination of both.

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Thank you, Andy! I appreciate your kindness. You'll get to hear all about my Last Salute to the Commodore opinions when we get there ;) Is that episode one of your favorites?

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@@WatchitforDays In a way it is, even though I have many favorites for various reasons. Some I love for the photography (Greenhouse Jungle), some I love for the cast (Johnny Cash, Oskar Werner, Leonard Nimoy) and some I love for the quirkiness, and that's where "Last salute to the Commodore" comes in. It's so unlike any other episode and one has the feeling that they really had a blast filming it. The episodes I like the least are those where Columbo is out of his natural habitat (jurisdiction). :)

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I love your work and attention to detail... AMAZING!!! One suggestion: I always used to like taking note of the time when he first appeared in each episode. If I remember correctly, it was usually about the 15 minute mark. I always wondered if perhaps that was part of his contract demands (no more than and hour) 🤷‍♂️ Perhaps you could add that to your FANTASTIC ANALYSIS!!! 🤞🙏 I also love that you respond to your fans, RESPECT ❤️

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Always a treat to get a new vid!! This is an episode, like Short Fuse, that I don't usually intentionally cue up but this kind of deep dive makes it fun.

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I'm so happy to know you enjoy it :)

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The last cassette is, as you said, Songs I Like To Sing by Tennessee Ernie Ford. He is definitely country but it isn't a country album. A variety of different types of music. Another terrific video. It takes me while to watch your videos. So much fun information that brings me back to my younger days. Some I haven't thought of in years. I have to pause your video and look them up to reminisce. You mentioned Robin and the 7 Hoods movie. It's a musical/comedy about 1930's Chicago gangs. One of the running gags in the movie is that some people get murdered and have to have their body disposed of. The people killed end up in cement and as part of buildings.

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Thank you very much for taking the time to write this wonderful comment. I loved learning that you pause the video to look up some things to reminisce about. I still need to get a hold of a copy of Robin and the 7 Hoods. Very good connection between that movie and this episode!

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I'm glad you don't mind the length ❤️

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I might have a bad case of Anemoia

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Another lovely, funny, careful & caring review. Well done! Again! Glad to hear you intend to carry on. (PS Is Bo's hood ornament not a repurposed lighter from another episode? You know - one of those big-sized ones that some people like?)

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Thank you, Villiam ❤️ That would be incredible if that huge horse hood ornament was a huge horse lighter!

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I couldn't tell you why, but this is my number 1 episode. Troubled Waters #2. Cannot wait till you get to that one. This was truly a wonderful breakdown, as usual.

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I'm working on the next episode right now. Thanks for being here ❤️

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Thank you very much, my countzero friend!

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Shonna! You're on a roll! Closing in on a full hour now. This isn't one of my favorites but like you said, it wasn't Peter Falk's fault, he could only do so much with the material given to him. The villain just didn't grab me like usual. I liked the gotcha at the end and my favorite scene is definitely the sequence where our detective has to deal with the slow-as-molasses government bureaucracy and long lines. Some things never change...thank goodness for smart phones, eh? Anyways, you're not going anywhere...and we couldn't be happier!

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You are soooooo kind, Evan, thank you! And thanks for sharing your thoughts on the episode, too. I love reading other people's opinions. Have a fantastic week!

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Can’t wait for Chopin to become a topic of conservation in the next episode 😂

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Me either!

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In E'tude in Black, Season 2, episode 1... the murder victim has a bird named Chopin.

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@@WatchitforDays When I was very young and came across Chopin's name in print, I thought that it was pronounced Chop-pin. For the longest time, I thought that Chopin and Choppin were two different composers. 😄

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Thank you very much!!

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Thanks for doing this. I always look forward to these. I love your attention to detail and your sense of humor. You're very funny and you have the perfect voice for this. By the way Forest Tucker was in a little known series called The Ghost Busters with his F Troop co star Larry Storch. Makes me wonder if that's where the movie got its name. Keep up the good work. Big fan of yours.

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Thank you very much, John, for all your kindness and encouragement! I also appreciate you sharing some Forrest Tucker information, love it! See you for season 2.

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I was 7 days old when Blueprint for Murder- February 9, 1972. I want to tell you I started looking at Columbo shows 10 years ago in great detail. I really appreciate your research of many locations then and now, I did the same thing on my own just to see what the difference , but In Thank you a lot good job I subscribe

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Perhaps the non-country music tapes in the glove compartment were owing to Jennifer’s attempts to wean her husband off of country music.

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That very well could be

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I really appreciate this terrific detailed analysis. I love this episode....as you say...well done Peter Falk for his Director ability!

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I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed it

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Thank you very much!! I'm working on the next episode

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Another fun and entertaining review. Well done!! 👍👍

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Thank you very much, Mark!

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Aww, thank you very much! I'm so glad you're here :)

[@Tamhvm]

Hey, nice review as always! Love all the little details that you bring up to light! I didn't notice that Bo had guns in his car door handles! That gives a whole new meaning to the phrase "riding shotgun" or "revolver"... Or whatever. Also, well done on your Japanese translation. I never understood why the masseuse would say "anata ga suteki desu" and "anata ga suki desu". Kind of unacceptable by the first 30 seconds of meeting someone! Well, it seems very normal for this era of TV shows to show Japanese people as being subservient (Pat Morita being one of those too in the next episode.) (In my opinion, more realistic lines would be "Columbo-san ga omoshiroi to omoi masu" and "Columbo-san ga ki ni hairimasu." You wouldn't treat someone whose name you already know as anata, and you wouldn't be so upfront with someone you just met) Falk was a great actor, with great range and he gave Columbo a soul of its own, and with this being his only credited outing as a director, can be excused for some of the little issues with the episode. There are a couple scenes that linger and drag on for a while (like the demolishing pile D-3 scene), the blown tire section was definitely unneeded in my opinion (since Columbo is not involved but rather a random highway patrol agent, we definitely know that Markham is getting off the hook there, all sense of urgency and suspense gone). Sometimes, I have to suspend my disbelief when Columbo is involved in Missing Persons cases... He's supposedly assigned to Homicide (with my favorite line in Columbo's history emphasizing this in the next episode), but seemingly he's sent by whatever cases might need his help! Well, we know his superior is a crook, so whatever. In definitive, I agree with your 4/5 cigar assessment, it is a good episode, but lacks suspense and its length is not 100% justified. Final thought, or as I want to say from on, just one more thing, I never noticed the ADR on this episode until today. Of course that would be a noisy environment, but now that I have seen it, can't unsee it! Thanks for your great efforts, and keep up the great job!

[@Tamhvm]

By the way, minor detail, now that I'm viewing the video again with my headphones on, I was able to hear a certain low frequency hum coming from your mic. Hopefully, adding a high-pass filter in your editing software could help.

[@WatchitforDays]

Thank you, Tamashii-san, for taking the time to write this wonderful and thought out comment. Very enjoyable to read. And thank you for your kind words as well! That humming would be my PC sitting right next to me.

[@brassgal5039]

I really enjoy your videos and enjoy listening to your discussion of the Columbo Episodes. The information on the actors is so interesting. I have enjoyed Columbo over the years - such a great show.

[@WatchitforDays]

I'm happy to know you're enjoying the videos!

[@tan8609]

Couldn’t hit play fast enough! Great review

[@WatchitforDays]

Aww, thank you, Tan 😊

[@wherami]

one of the things that makes me so happy about watching these shows in the 70's is showing how spacious they were. How much room we had back then.

[@WatchitforDays]

Totally agree

[@double-you5130]

wow ALOT of work goes into these. thank you so much for info. overload lol : )

[@WatchitforDays]

I'm happy you're enjoying the videos!

[@stanleymoss7392]

I rate your narration a 10+.

[@WatchitforDays]

You are very kind, Stanley!

[@andrewlink2327]

I am really enjoying these reviews. Boosting my mood and all the extra information is super helpful so a big thank you: pointing all the tiny detail that I have been missing for all these years!!! I like this episode: probably not in my top 5 but still a decent episode.

[@WatchitforDays]

I am so happy you're enjoying the reviews!

[@andrewlink2327]

@@WatchitforDays Can't imagine how long they take to put together with all value and content that goes into them. Do you have a favourite episode?

[@WatchitforDays]

Every episode rated five cigars is my favorite ;)

[@HighPriestFuneral]

What a treat and what a journey! I just started watching the show last week, (watching an episode or two a day) then watching your fabulous analyses have enriched the experience incredibly. I'm just a little sad I'm now caught up to the point of your observations. I will have to go along without them and look forward to your next review's premiere!

[@WatchitforDays]

Thank you very much for your wonderful kindness! I'm working on the next episode right now, Etude in Black :)

[@WrightM88]

You do such a great job on these videos! Thank you!

[@WatchitforDays]

I really appreciate that, Wright! Thank you very much :)

[@TheSuzberry]

PLEASE PLEASE do Perry Mason. This was terrific and I’d love for the actors in Mason to get the acknowledgment they deserve.

[@WatchitforDays]

My goal is to finish Columbo, but I will remember your request! Thank you for your enthusiasm❤️

[@johnmanier7968]

Markham’s secretary was in at least one Perry Mason episode.

[@joescott6178]

Della, get Paul on the phone.

[@kevinobrien9626]

Didn't Perry Mason (like Columbo) gamble his reputation on trickery and bait-taking more often than a charter member of the bar really should?

[@rrpostalagain]

@@WatchitforDays I’m looking forward to what you do next, as well. How about Srarsky & Hutch? It’s your choice. Never a big fan of Columbo, but am still loving these reviews. I’m sure whatever you decide will be interesting. “Rockford Files” would be right up your alley with some of those later 70s touches of modernity.

[@trainerskulb00d]

I love your humor, subtle at times and blatant at other times. You have a nice voice too. I love what you do, the niche is pretty cool....def motivated me to go watch the full series

[@WatchitforDays]

That means a lot to me, thank you very much!

[@daveroche6522]

I bought a copy of Peters book 'Just One More Thing' in a charity shop years ago - one of the best purchases ever - it's always well worth a read, if you get the chance. Thank you Peter - a real professional and a really nice person, R.I.P. Just one more thing - how much were your shoes?

[@WatchitforDays]

Yes, I should get a copy of that book, for sure!

[@daveroche6522]

@@WatchitforDays Hell yeah, it's a keeper. Just one more thing - is it Shauna or Shona? I've just posted another comment (Blueprint for Moider) - please have a looksee.... and please keep 'em coming. Mucho appreciated.

[@WatchitforDays]

@@daveroche6522 It's Shonna 😊

[@daveroche6522]

@@WatchitforDays Now THAT'S individual! Thank you and Happy Merry (yep, Happy Merry is what I've said on all the Christmas cards this year. Fun!). Take care (and please keep 'em coming - I'd recommend you have a look at Banacek - another great but somehow overlooked/forgotten-about 70s series - more than deserving of WiFD analysis...).

[@WatchitforDays]

@@daveroche6522 Thank you! Happy Merry to you as well :) And thank you for the recommendation!

[@robertawalsh2995]

Usually, I'm not much interested in cars but, for some reason, I get a kick out of it when you identify the make and model of each car. 👍

[@WatchitforDays]

I'm glad you enjoy that 😊

[@thethinkingcatakaneonormie3527]

I quite like this story as the placing a body in the foundations of a building was actually something the mafia used quite alot with the most famous being the disappearance of teamster union boss James "Jimmy" Hoffa is believed to have ended up in the concrete for a new jersey Highway Bridge.

[@WatchitforDays]

I agree with you. The Jimmy Hoffa connection is very good

[@victorgrycuk]

The name of the channel is aptly named. As a Columbo fan, I cant stop watching. I really enjoy the random bits of information, no matter how minuscule. Its the kind of thing I would do myself! I hope you cover the review golden era of Columbo. But if you also review the 90s episode, there is no doubt I will watch those as well.

[@WatchitforDays]

Thank you very much! I plan to cover every episode in the order of their original air date

[@RocKnight11]

After this episode I wonder what happens to Markham's construction crew after his arrest. With the discovery of Bo Williamson's death I imagine that they all lost their jobs. Kinda sad that they all lost their employment just so Columbo can make his arrest. But I guess law is the law and life goes on... well except for Bo Williamson.

[@WatchitforDays]

I'm sure there were more jobsites needing men. Los Angeles was still growing rapidly with new buildings and businesses. I love that you wondered about that. It's fun to think about what happened afterwards :)

[@RocKnight11]

@@WatchitforDays Getting a bit off-topic here, I often wonder what happens "the next day" after an events of a movie or TV series, particularly supernatural horror films. I'd like to see the scenes where the survivors of the scary ordeal tell the police/investigators "it was a spooky ghost that killed all my friends at the lake house, but I locked them away in a magic mirror".

[@yoyov628]

Thank you for making these videos, they are amazing and you are so entertaining and knowledgeable. I'm a Columbo fan by luck for the last 26 years.

[@WatchitforDays]

I'm so happy to know you're enjoying the videos, yoyo!

[@Ocrilat]

I would agree with you on this again. -The pacing was a little off, and it did drag. I also thought they 'hinted' a bit too hard on the pile thing. Foreshadowing is one thing, but here it was a subtle as a train wreck...on a boat. -I thought the 'The In-laws' connection was funny...in the film they hardcore make fun of my hometown (Scranton). -I didn't know that Levinson/Link sabotaged him on this (undoubtably in cahoots with the studio). That they'd treat a talented and successful actor like Peter Falk, who was currently bringing in tractor trailers of money so shabbily was really eye opening.

[@WatchitforDays]

I agree with everything you said, Ocrilat. Thank you for taking the time to write this amazing comment :) Also, it's really neat to learn you're from Scranton.

[@KungfuKhronicles]

As an old school Columbo fan, really lovin these videos! Lookin forward to the other seasons ..keep it up 👏🏾

[@WatchitforDays]

Thank you very much! ❤️

[@dannelson9354]

Fantastic job, as always. We are quickly watching all of the set you have completed, and we are thoroughly enjoying all of them. The depth of your research and your eclectic knowledge is remarkable. I can just imagine that one simple fact or graphic that you pursue can take hours, and yet your videos are filled with them. I watched all the Columbos when they first came out, and with DVD copies today, I have watched all of them many times. To me the primary theme of the stories is hubris versus humility, and of course humility always wins, but it is marvelous to watch all these richies who think they are geniuses gradually melt into little puddles as Columbo does his "little boy lost" thing with them. Even though they are antagonists, sometimes Columbo and the bad guys seem to really like each other, and those are the best to me. My favorite is "The Conspirators," but that's a long ways in the future for you! Thank you so much for doing these, and my wife and I both love your narrator voice and your wry comments.

[@WatchitforDays]

Your comment made my whole day, Dan! Thank you very much for your kindness and taking the time to write this. Yes, The Conspirators is quite a long ways away. But I'll get there 😊 You and your wife take care ❤️

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

I just got back from doing a little shoppin' for some classical music, and you have another video. I almost like watching these instead of the clips that I have seen recently. Great job, good humor. And wow, Goldie is 100? Joyeux anniversaire.

[@WatchitforDays]

I really appreciate your very kind words, thank you, Lawrence ❤️

[@andree824]

Wow, the amount of detail in this episode is amazing and a real credit to you. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos : )

[@WatchitforDays]

Thank you very much!

[@susieuramoto7491]

I’m now binge watching your videos and subscribed to your channel. What you do is truly brilliant.

[@WatchitforDays]

Thank you very much, Susie! I'm so glad you're here ❤️

[@Jamietheroadrunner]

Watching these is a pleasure thanks to ur fun and thorough research. You make these recaps addictive ❤❤❤

[@WatchitforDays]

I'm so happy to hear you enjoy them ❤️

[@PumpestationVest]

I really enjoy your reviews. They really go in depth which is great, and they make me pay attention to things I never noticed myself. This one is my favourite episode from season 1, and one of the best overall.

[@WatchitforDays]

I'm so glad you enjoy the reviews

[@joejones8776]

Jeez what a deep dive! Right down to the obscure background extras! Columbo episodes never get old! These videos are good companion pieces

[@WatchitforDays]

Thank you, I appreciate that 😊

[@markhetrick8105]

Thanks!

[@WatchitforDays]

Thank YOU

[@daveroche6522]

Some years ago, as part of my Meeja and Cultural Studies degree, we were tasked with thinking of 3 ideas for a 90-120 seconds film (no real limitations - it could be our individual take on an ad/a particular movie scene/something completely new/whatever), do the storyboards, present same, scriptwrite, appear in, do some camerawork, do the lighting, do the sound, directing and finally editing (one of my ideas was selected - an ad. for chartered accountancy done in the style of Quentin, based on specific bits from both Reservoir and Pulp). A whole heap of fun BUT my point is - the objective was for us to learn what's actually involved; at least a basic knowledge of the subject material is required. So - thank you Shauna (did I spell it correctly? Hope so. Shona perhaps?) for all the effort you've put into you presentations. Mucho appreciated and nice one! [Quick point - we redid the ear-cutting scene from Reservoir in the context of someone failing a Revenue audit - again, a whole heap of fun but it took ages - live 'n learn, eh?].

[@WatchitforDays]

That sounds like a difficult but fun and very educational task! I appreciate your encouragement, as well. And my name is spelled Shonna ❤️

[@youtubo-yw3hd]

Love these reviews, thank you!!!

[@WatchitforDays]

I'm so happy to hear that

[@jameysimpson1184]

This is a great episode and I LOVE how you pointed out the weird country music meets Benny Hill. I too thought who would listen to that. I never noticed the gun door handles missing. Very great video I really enjoyed it thanks!!

[@WatchitforDays]

Thank you very much! I'm so happy you enjoyed it!

[@doncarlodivargas5497]

This is how a review should be, lighthearted tone, pleasant voice, focused and an ability to notice details, I also like how commentators comment what we all see ourselves, it create a funny distance to the topic, it is probably hours of work behind a review lasting for ~1 hour

[@WatchitforDays]

It is hours and hours and hours of work, but I truly enjoy it and the positive feedback, like yours, is very motivating to keep going!