Dagger Of The Mind | Columbo in 10 Minutes

Columbo visits London and finds himself heading the case on a murdered Lord - but don't worry, he still makes plenty of time for sight-seeing!
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[@cathybrown7559]

As a retirement present to myself I bought the entire series of Columbo.

[@fever_spike]

Cathy Brown That’s a great self-present...congrats on the retirement! I was blessed to have been gifted the entire series on DVD by our former next-door neighbors who were well-aware of my love of ‘Columbo’.

[@patriciatagliabue5037]

I had them too DVD but lost duirng my move :(((((

[@mmmoroi]

So did I, but by season by season via eBay on the cheap.

[@ivanppillay914]

Well deserved, Cathy. Wishing you many, many wonderful hours of pure gold.

[@ivanppillay914]

@@patriciatagliabue5037 : So sorry to hear this. It's like I share this loss with you.

[@arsaeterna4285]

these shows were SO comfortable, a whole hour to really entertain and realx

[@dodemonclear9095]

Violent acts without the all out violence. And a twist.

[@banyam9690]

We really are creatures of habit, we don't like uncertainty instead we like what we know.

[@lewisner]

It's surprising how many people don't understand that Basehart and Blackman are very good actors playing very bad actors. It's the nature of the part.

[@mrclyde6051]

Yes, playing very bad actors that are convinced of their acting excellence.

[@roz7056]

Exactly the were playing hams

[@MzuMzu-nx1em]

Don't think that people like those might be interested in Colombo and this genere of movies

[@dsmscenester]

Oh man....I never seen this one. Honor Blackman...definitely elegant in The Avengers, Goldfinger, and here.

[@terracottapie]

Bad actors don't act like bad actors when they're off-stage. If that was the intent they should have dropped the ham act whenever they weren't acting.

[@bates0077]

One of my favorite episodes...Columbo was one of a kind and will never be matched.

[@bryanpartington3260]

HOW TRUE

[@patrickjohnson5658]

When I saw this episode originally back in the 1980's I thought to myself if Columbo ever needed his raincoat a visit to London was one of them.

[@oleggorky906]

Gives a whole new perspective to the expression 'a flash of genius!'

[@kennyfordham6208]

Most people hate this episode. I absolutely love this episode! Richard Basart does a great job as a pompous self involved actor (he's acts that way on purpose).

[@mortalclown3812]

He passed at such a young age, too. Heck, I'm so old that I recall him from 'Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea'. 🌊🌊 (His co-star David Hedison passed not that long ago. Rest in peace, DH.)

[@srkh8966]

Kenny Fordham how could anyone hate this episode? All the old, great actors in one show!

[@judyhopps9380]

I want to like it but it's soooo much filler, and the catch at the end isn't very satisfying either.

[@UltimateBargains]

@@judyhopps9380 Yes, planting evidence to incriminate the prime suspect seems beneath Columbo.

[@Burnsy12]

@@UltimateBargains He does this every other episode to get a confession...

[@hongkongcantonese501]

Basehart and Blackman were brilliant in their portrayal of the overcooked ham actors who fancied themselves criminal masterminds as well as great thespians. Murders are messy. They often require great emotion, and the first-timer will make loads of mistakes. The detectives chasing you have no emotional connection to the case so they can make better decisions. If they make a mistake, they have forever to fix it. If the murderer makes a mistake, it's goodnight Irene. This episode was a great homage to all those early 20th century murder mysteries. Columbo is a modern Holmes and Poirot, so it was fun to see him bumping into the furniture of this British tradition.

[@rem2267]

"My father was an elk once -- until my mother stopped him." LOL

[@46monkeyes]

Allison Halpin -Lol!! Great line!!

[@wanderer1955]

@@46monkeyes I don't get it.

[@rascallyrabbit717]

@@wanderer1955 elk club.. you know like Loyal Order of the Water Buffalo in Flintstones

[@wanderer1955]

@@rascallyrabbit717 Err. Ok. Get some rest in a darkened room and if you feel no better contact your GP. This Corona Virus effects different people in different ways.😷

[@MichaelDiSalvoSATandACTTutor]

@@rascallyrabbit717 Elks, moose club, lions, it's the minor league for the freemasons.

[@CynicalBastard511]

It's a shame that they never made an episode in Italy. Considering his Italian background, it would've been nice to see Columbo working in a case in the mother country.

[@davidg-ig8vj]

Good point!! It is a shame. If they ever revive the series and somehow replace Peter Falk, it should be on the top of the list of priorities.

[@dianawulandari0108]

I can't believe these two devils hung the butler to cover their so-called accidental crime! I love this episode and I really hate the evil couple. Another amazing episode. Brilliant.

[@bonnie_gail]

“My father was an Elk once until my mother stopped him.” LOL

[@raoularmagnac2037]

No, I think he said she "stuffed him." Like a stuffed elk. Get it? Get it? At least I think that's what he said. 😉

[@CrystalblueMage]

I saw this earlier today, and just got the news. RIP Honor Blackman.

[@sauluribe7082]

AHH the Bond girl. Something Galore.

[@rattusnorvegicus4380]

@@sauluribe7082 As they say in Nottm, snatch.

[@donaldholderdoc2910]

This was one of my favorite "away from Los Angeles" episodes. I love Richard Basehart. He was in one of the best early TV shows ever in "Voyage To The Bottom of the Sea" in the 60s. It was his trademark voice of always appearing to be British that gained him a lot of attention in his career, but it was all acting. Basehart was born in Ohio and spent the majority of his life in Los Angeles, California.

[@chrisevans5259]

The Greatest TV/Crime Series ever... The classic.. COLUMBO.

[@fervid5923]

I completely agree with you! I loved it back when l was young in 70s in Iran & now whenever I watch it! It's excellent 👌

[@MikeNJ1964]

Rest In Peace Honor Blackman!

[@karaokelola]

I love this concept of Columbo in 10 minutes.

[@kirk1701]

Same.

[@oldi184]

5:07 his raincoat finally came in handy.

[@milesj179]

“Ahem....throat”. 😂

[@pressureworks]

Nice to see Colonel Crittidon has an important job and is no longer a constant bungler

[@Autopsy6]

The episode features Honor Blackman, so it is top drawer regardless of plot! But, the story is still rather good and as a British fellow it is great to see Columbo treading our shores.

[@scrmepal]

This story is generally one of the least popular ones from the 70's, and it is a bit of an odd ball.......but i like the clever stunt Columbo pulls at the end, which sends Richard Basehart crazy!

[@IanP1963]

I am a Brit and a Colombo fan, but hate this particular one sadly....

[@bornyesterday21]

I've always liked this episode.

[@46monkeyes]

scrmepal - I respect your opinion but I feel the marble toss was an extremely weak way to conclude this episode.

[@fervid5923]

I love this episode!

[@RJ1999x]

@@46monkeyes no in fact it was killer. The only way to prove who murdered him was to get a confession. Columbo knew that, and he screwed him over and got the guy to crack

[@MrCraigblaze]

Thanks for the upload..I loved this episode..!!..XD

[@jerrycooperman4691]

This one was the first episode of Columbo I ever watched. Got hooked.

[@judy-9999]

Thank you ☺️ It’s so hard to find places to watch these old episodes. 😎👍❤️

[@vahidshahadi9817]

If you live in the UK, it shows the full episode today on 5USA at 3:25pm

[@double-you5130]

nobody: colombo: goes to learn, teaches.

[@JLFULMER21022]

Love the 10 minute videos!!

[@isabellaglanger6710]

That was one of my favourite episodes!

[@user-cf7pe3qg1c]

"My father was an Elk once...until my mother's stopped him." LOL

[@johnashley327]

Just watched this on MeTV. Great episode.

[@edwardbliss8931]

Amazing how for an episode that takes place in London how the drivers seat is on the left side

[@raoularmagnac2037]

Yes, I noticed that, too. Strange. 🤔

[@danielueblacker9118]

this was a favorite episode of mine.

[@matilda1505]

Love them all ! The only tv series that I can not name my favourite episode.

[@mydarlinggirlrachae]

This may have been a weak episode (I have not seen it) but what strikes me, as a dumbarse lay person without any knowledge of film and TV production, is the calibre of the British actors involved in a one off US TV police drama .....and though I do not recall all of their names, their faces are etched in my memory forever and I love them all to death. When held up against the dross of feature films produced in Hollywood today....it is a very real, stark expression of the period in history through which we are passing, a period of pronounced crisis and uncertainty ........ or more simply put today's offerings are the result of "the banality of evil" and a world in denial. It just so vile and in your face its bewildering.

[@edpor68]

Columbo rocks

[@treasurehunteruk9718]

I like the pre-meditated murders better than these 'accidental falls and banged head' episodes. These are just covering up the accident and don't require any detail for the murder, which is always one of the great things about Columbo episodes.

[@2msvalkyrie529]

John Williams - brilliant as Police Inspector in Dial M for Murder ... ...which could have made a brilliant episode of Colombo .!

[@jdb10715]

At 20 minutes into this episode we see Columbo taking pictures of the Royal Guard, looking through his LEFT eye.

[@karenc7943]

PLEASE MORE FULL EPISODES OF COLUMBO....ONLY 4 on SITE

[@nicholasschroeder3678]

This is not a popular episode, but I love it

[@twocvbloke]

Funny, I was watching an episode of Endeavour the other day, and he crossed that very street that Columbo did at the end there heading to the Royal Albert Hall from the Royal College of Music (dressed up as the wax museum in this episode), from one detective to another... :)

[@smashmyskullin]

The instant cut away always makes me laugh

[@lukacunningham342]

I love it how John Williams from Alfred Hitchcock Presents plays the victim, I love that guy! So being in a Columbo episode starring Peter Falk is amazing with two of my favorite actors are in this episode!

[@bh7286]

Wonderful

[@Vyselink]

Honor Blackman. One of the true legends of British tv/cinema. And easily, in my opinion, the sexiest Bond girl of all time.

[@rattusnorvegicus4380]

I like Tanya Roberts, died this year from a UTI....a totally unnecessary way to go.

[@hblanche]

Really need to watch the entire episode.

[@vahidshahadi9817]

If you live in the UK, it shows the full episode today on 5USA at 3:25pm

[@hblanche]

@@vahidshahadi9817 Thank you. I am a huge Columbo fan. So be assured I was very familiar with the episode. I was just trying to say that trying to condense an episode of such a wonderful television show into ten minutes is a crime.

[@RADIUMGLASS]

John Williams, the victim did a commercial for classical music records and it was shown for around another 17 years after his death.

[@debbieking5171]

I love this episode.

[@JiveDadson]

How about Columbo in 75 minutes?

[@46monkeyes]

JiveDadson -lol!!

[@SciTrekMan]

Follow the link at the end; it takes you to the full episodes

[@rattusnorvegicus4380]

@@SciTrekMan Doesn`t work in Blighty :(

[@anje93061]

When I saw this episode for the first time, I almost thought that the butler was a human-transformed Egor from "Count Duckula" XD.

[@tilesetter1953]

Wilfrid Hyde-White from the film version of My Fair Lady, he was on two episodes of Columbo. I just love his voice and delivery!

[@stellertonybeller1972]

so was Bernard Fox .....this one and the one on the cruise ship .

[@raoularmagnac2037]

Yay! Colonel Pickering! 😁

[@rattusnorvegicus4380]

Yes, a real favourite of mine. Have you seen him as a con playing a vicar? We`ll never see the likes of that class again.

[@bookertpryor]

Honor Blackman...The Avengers of the 60’s.

[@ngkky]

Dr Bombay and Cathy Gale in the same episode! RIP Bernard Fox and Honor Blackman.

[@unclequack5445]

05:14 Columbo always wears a raincoat but this is the first time it is raining .

[@ivanppillay914]

THOSE "GAPING HOLES" I often read comments about the so-called "gaping holes" in the plot lines of Columbo episodes. With respect to these leagle-eyed critics, this is my response: I care not about these multiple and "gaping plot holes", cited with such regularity. I care not, not one single iota. As relevant as these loose ends may be, the truth of the matter is that they are a distraction from the pure aesthetic quality of the work. Fine art, in all its dimensions, requires moments of SUSPENDED DISBELIEF in order to be truly appreciated. And "Columbo", in all its glory, represents supeme fine art in the genre of television detective fiction. For me it's the sheer delight, among other elements, of watching Columbo in action: his peerless genius, his eccentric and idiosyncratic mannersms (more often than not a clever ruse in the art of distraction), his subtle sense of humour, his unmistakable humility and modesty (delicately balanced with his razor-sharp acumen and powers of observation), his calculated cat-and-mouse routine before delivering the kiler blow and so much more, infinitely ...

[@tonyshennyc]

this episode always gives me the chill. It shows the British culture in its full glory, yet British can be sarcastic sometimes. on and on, Columbo tactically follows the murderers without offending a single soul. It’s probably the highest form of sophistication, more than the rhetoric which British are good at, in a pursue of crime.

[@alexistarr]

Another episode utilising much used Columbo motif of: 1. Secondary character correctly figures out the identity of the murderer. 2. Secondary character blackmails the murderer. 3. Murderer murders secondary character.

[@user-ke8gx4zc9s]

Does anyone know what camera that was Columbo was shooting with as he ran around London trying to capture some photographs?

[@SamLowryDZ-015]

3:23 Camera pans round and gives full on shot of the location microphone.

[@bookertpryor]

Honor Blackman...an original Avenger! Dr. Bombay! This show had great guest stars!

[@patriciawilliams5540]

Need these shows on youtube

[@vahidshahadi9817]

If you live in the UK, it shows the full episode today on 5USA at 3:25pm

[@fatimasiddiqui52]

Could you possibly upload the full episode of Dagger of the mind ,Columbo. Thank you.

[@vahidshahadi9817]

If you live in the UK, it shows the full episode today on 5USA at 3:25pm

[@SciTrekMan]

Follow the link at the end; it takes you to the full episode

[@davidg-ig8vj]

Who the Hell dies from being beaned with a jar of cold cream!?

[@TronRider]

Around 3:56 in the full episode columbo says “waiter, the chow” or something along those lines because the waiter was slow in getting the food out. 😂

[@notaniceguy34]

The irony is that if they didn't panic, they could have contrived a believable story about him collapsing in the dressing room in the middle of talking with them.

[@cfdemarco2]

The are running seasons 1 thru 7 on Amazon…for now. But I couldn’t get any after that

[@nielserikh.christensen7951]

I think the man who played the butler was the best . A very sneaky butler and of cause a very british accent. Then their is the headline in the newspaper. "the butler did it". Very british

[@johnking5174]

Little Fact - Wilfrid Hyde-White was the actor who played the butler. However he never filmed any of his scenes in London. He was a tax exile, who fled to Los Angeles in the late 1960s when he faced a huge undeclared income tax bill. He never returned to England to live. He died in 1991 aged 87.

[@jackih2011]

Love the episodes when mr and mrs Columbo travel.. and murder still finds Lt. Columbo! or he finds it!

[@johnking5174]

Little Fact - Wilfrid Hyde-White was the actor who played the butler. However he never filmed any of his scenes in London. He was a tax exile, who fled to Los Angeles in the late 1960s when he faced a huge undeclared income tax bill. He never returned to England to live. He died in 1991 aged 87.

[@spiralcrisis]

It's weird seeing Col. Crittenden from Hogan's Heroes as a Scotland Yard detective.

[@Loner-Wolf]

Columbo would not have been complete without solving at least one murder case in good ol' blighty

[@user-hp1hm7qx6z]

This great episode is a "play within a play" as these great actors have assumed the roles of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth hence the title "A Dagger of the Mind" from Lady Macbeth's soliloquy, "Is this a dagger I see before me..."

[@pm2819]

Classy.

[@TheRealProlificTV]

Columbo went abroad 😁✊🏾 I love it

[@rattusnorvegicus4380]

Yeah, like Jack Reacher did too.

[@4leafclover611]

My favorite episode with the wonderful honor Blackman

[@jackgeraghty7531]

*Mrs Columbo* To my late, great husband's fandom: thank you. Through the years, I've enjoyed reading your tributes; some make me cry, many make me laugh, all bring me joy. I fondly referred to your Lt Columbo as "Loo" and "F (Frank & Falk)." The time has come that I can disclose this fact: I was the mastermind behind solving each case. That was our pillow talk. Loo was the public face; I was the wo-man behind the man. As much as each of you may be intimately familiar with F's body of work, I embody it. Thank you for allowing me to join your elite, Columbo clan. I remain F's treasure chest of memories, and will answer your Qs to the best of my ability. Yours, Mrs C (ps: This is my social media debut. For you - and you only - do I delicately venture into the online meet/meat market. Be gentle.)

[@pressureworks]

At the end, Colombo goes to The Royal Albert Hall, to see Echo & The Bunnymen.

[@rattusnorvegicus4380]

In 1972?

[@patriciawilliams5540]

Wish we had an hour of the whole movie

[@vahidshahadi9817]

If you live in the UK, it shows the full episode today on 5USA at 3:25pm

[@Ken_Scaletta]

3:38 I wonder why Columbo's mom stopped his dad from being an Elk.

[@patriciatagliabue5037]

we all want to see the full episodes

[@vahidshahadi9817]

If you live in the UK, it shows the full episode today on 5USA at 3:25pm

[@patriciatagliabue5037]

@@vahidshahadi9817 I don't unfortunately...

[@neildelaney5199]

Okay, the exterior (or some of them) shots were London, but everything else was shot back in the USA ,,still worth watching then Columbo always is

[@johnking5174]

This episode was only produced due to the fact Columbo was about to premiere on British television on the ITV network in 1972. The production team decided to dedicate an entire episode to be set in England, and Peter Falk appeared on British television to promote Columbo starting on ITV.

[@stephenm6100]

rip miss honor blackman.. A beautiful lady🙏🏻💋

[@jolynedrover1768]

I always wondered what Col. Crittenden did after the war haha

[@bornyesterday21]

"The Crittendon Plan" ...lol

[@kittichord]

He certainly aged well.

[@rogersmoot6194]

I want to know why we cannot see more full episodes of Columbo stead of the minuscule number we have to watch again and again?

[@SciTrekMan]

Did you click on the link at the end of the clip? It takes you to the full episodes

[@rattusnorvegicus4380]

@@SciTrekMan ...not in Blighty it doesn`t However I believe there is an app that takes care of blocks based on locality. Its title escapes me, meant to install it because this ridiculous situation pops up now and then.

[@sirrom5155]

2:08 its sad to see what became of greg brady after brady bunch

[@spockboy]

1:17 Colonel Crittenden

[@outtolunchtv]

This might be the only episode where Colombo is wearing his raincoat...in the rain.

[@charliewest1221]

Basehart and Blackman, Blackman Basehart: add the BLOCKMAN to the equation. Ham, ham and more ham - more than in a porker's shop. Ugh! I appreciate: the script called for this interpretation and they delivered according to the director's instructions but surely - and let's get real here - both these actors were downright excruciating - embarrassing - in this episode. Blackman's 'performance' at the funeral remains the MOST AMATEURISH I've ever seen. Basehart's phony upper-class English accent makes one's blood boil. I wonder whether they squirmed at their work in this piece? Otherwise, a wonderful episode with Columbo at his brilliant best - peerless as always! Wilfred Hyde-White delivers his customary, measured, performance. What a fine practitioner he was in the art of elocution. Professor Higgins would have been so proud of him! John Williams: another veteran British thespian who is excellent yet again - albeit this time in his cameo appearance. Bernard Fox: is also memorable, adding a distinctively British feel to proceedings. But Bashart and Blackman are bloody butchers. They murder the scenes they appear in.

[@jcraig4444]

Tanner, good ol' Tanner, I knew him well

[@MartinHodgkins]

I still can't work out why the waxwork of Sir Roger had a loose open umbrella. It spoils it.

[@edwardbliss8931]

The first time I've seen someone murdered by a snowball

[@rattusnorvegicus4380]

Seen someone at school nearly killed(not murdered as such), with a snowball packed with a large stone.

[@junowilson4992]

Bond, Columbo Bond

[@dmitrysipko2086]

One of my favorite episodes by far.

[@siddharthsen7035]

Blackman is timeless

[@henryovalles7311]

How can i find full columbo episodes

[@vahidshahadi9817]

If you live in the UK, it shows the full episode today on 5USA at 3:25pm

[@bornyesterday21]

3:57 .. Mr. Tupper

[@Lu666Ka600AA]

How could Columbo meet a "Mr. Frame" and not get suspicious?

[@theultimate1614]

This is my favourite episode because I'm from England

[@warreng675]

I think Sherlock, needs to take seat

[@Gravydog316]

hey!! how come it's called Scotland Yard when it's in England?? that just hit me lol

[@Dabhach1]

Well, I suppose England Yard would be even odder. Like New York Street in New York.

[@Gravydog316]

its ok, i actually looked it up haha

[@rattusnorvegicus4380]

@@Dabhach1 ..or the village of New York in Lincolnshire....and town of Boston in Lincolnshire..and Leeds castle in Kent, not in Leeds Yorkshire etc, etc

[@wanderer1955]

The London Wax museum never existed. But the episode was filmed in London. Opposite the royal Albert hall.

[@raoularmagnac2037]

It was probably based on the famous Madame Trousseau's Wax Museum. However, they probably couldn't get permission from them.

[@wanderer1955]

@@raoularmagnac2037 Could be.

[@russjohnson1715]

It's a bit 'Cor blimey, guv'nor'...