Details You Missed in 'Columbo'

Columbo was one of the finest TV detectives to ever grace the small screen. Sure we never knew his full name - at least officially - but he had an unbeatable personality and an eye for cracking even the coldest, hardest cases.
He became the iconic model that future generations of TV sleuths would be modeled after. His trench coat became emblematic of his profession even. Throughout the shows 3 decades on the air, there were quite a few special guest-stars that would later go on to be big shots in the entertainment industry. Additionally, many of the props used throughout the series have familiar origins that are begging for trivia lovers to find out their secrets.
If Columbo watched the show that carried his name, hopefully, he would discover some of the little-known facts that we are going to share with you in this video. Some of these Easter Eggs and secrets take a keen eye on the lookout for such visual treasures. Others are a little more obvious.
Come on this journey with us as we get to the bottom of one of the biggest mysteries in TV history. What exactly was Columbo's first name? Although it was never said out loud, if you do a little bit of detective work, you can find some leads that might lead you in the right direction.
Whether you are a fan of Columbo or if you've only seen a few reruns here and there, you'll be sure to enjoy this facts-packed episode. You might even see some familiar faces that you didn't expect to see. Also, make sure to tell us in the comments section who you think was the superior TV sleuth; Columbo or Jim Rockford. Do us a favor and show us a little support by liking this video and subscribing to our channel.
Details You Missed in Columbo
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[@FactsVerse]

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[@redfeather22sa]

I could watch a Columbo episode for the 30th time in 50 years and it will never get old, never tire, and still seem fresh, new and real as it was when it first seen & came out !! Columbo all the way!

[@vivaldi1ett]

God bless Peter 😘💞🎚💕✝️🙏🏻😘

[@beautyaddict08]

Amen!

[@gerardoimbriani9698]

Peter Falk, my father!!

[@vivaldi1ett]

@gerardo imbriani I think we all wish we had a columbo father figure in our lives bless him 😬

[@VegaVelecka]

I love Columbo and also I enjoy watching Nestor Burma, whose worn-down car was a tribute to Columbo. True story.

[@wizardsuth]

Peter Falk had a glass eye, and for years people wondered whether Columbo also had a glass eye. The question was resolved in the episode "A Trace of Murder" when a fellow investigator offers to help Columbo and he replies, "That'll be good. You and me together, Pat. Three eyes are better than one."

[@cleme2558]

He lost his eye at the age of 3 in real life due to cancer. Never stopped him, right?

[@kathyhayden3787]

Great line!

[@mariaml9854]

yess, I remember those words!

[@nolanboles8492]

How neat that Falk could joke about his own disability!

[@presto709]

Oh! I just posted this with very similar wording. You beat me by a year. I have a prosthetic eye so it really jumped out at me when he said it.

[@paulburchell1762]

Columbo... possibly the most polite,kind and sharpest person that ever graced our tv screens..Much respect and RIP Mr Falk.x

[@centralmexicodogsanctuarya4590]

Well put. I feel the same.

[@Valmontst]

True, but how ironic that many of the character traits that made Columbo (kind, faithful to his wife, gentle to others, etc) were completely opposed to the actual Peter Falk.

[@poshpetals6551]

He was actually a little too polite and kind. If you watch how much he touched women and sometimes men......up until about 3 years ago he would have gone to jail for being too touchy!!! But, they were different times and he didn't mean to offend anyone.

[@armenianchik]

I can't believe they even asked that question?! You can't compare Columbo with anyone else! He is an a league all on his own!😍

[@TheGlass50]

Agreed👊🏿

[@francesholman9442]

I agree!

[@francesholman9442]

Very TRUE!

[@heathermack5056]

I agree 10000%

[@Cheezwizzz]

Maybe Mrs Melville?

[@Delace315]

“Columbo” stands alone. The “older” Columbo series in the 70’s were much better, and are classics. “Just one more thing”... Thank you Peter Falk for your ingenious portrayal of “Columbo.”

[@007Julie]

I agree, the 70’s episodes were more genuine and the writing was stronger. I started watching Columbo like 10 years ago and I’m a huge fan. Peter Falk was such a n underrated actor, RIP.

[@Delace315]

@@007Julie Do you have a few favorites?

[@007Julie]

@@Delace315 sure! My favorite episode is with Janet Leigh (the forgotten lady) I think it’s my favorite because it’s the only episode where Columbo lets the murderer go. Also, ANY episode where his dog makes an appearance, Peter Falk thrives on those episodes.

[@Delace315]

@@007Julie Robert Culp and Jack Cassidy…loved all the Columbo’s with them. I also enjoyed the ones that starred Patrick McDougal (Not sure I spelled McDougal correctly) Lastly, do you know what person/actor has starred in the Columbo series more than any other?

[@007Julie]

@@Delace315 I think Robert Culp and Mcgoohan had four appearances each and Jack Cassidy had three. Jack Cassidy was a brilliant villain he’s my favorite too.

[@pennywiser9607]

I still watch Columbo for its phenomenal era of intricate furnishings, ornaments, beautiful woods and a classiness in acting, apparel, dining, fine wines and storytelling which is now extinct. There’s no other show in the history of television like Columbo

[@JaneDoe-ob3cu]

Me too!!

[@magnificenthonky]

You got that right! The scenery has gotten to be as important as the story line. From the homes to the vehicles, to the variety of businesses. They depicted some real luxury; not that cheap, plastic, overly dependent on electronics, broke tomorrow garbage, that passes for luxury today.

[@textech4056]

I gaze upon the 70's furnishings and decor in amazement that I once liked it. I mean really, lime green shag carpet.?

[@Dion-rz3fz]

@@textech4056 Interiors looked warmer and cozier with the deep bold colors and woods that were popular. And don't forget that wrought iron that was used quite a bit because of the Spanish and Mediterranean look. Things are much colder and utilitarian now. Even some TV's and stereos then were expected to blend into the décor by their cabinetry. Somehow we have lost style and class in just about everything now from wearing sloppy clothes everywhere, to all cars looking alike, to uglier décor, to etc...etc...

[@mr.roaddogwade7107]

Same here , especially that lively 70s decor. 🕺🏻

[@artmish11]

I don't know about the rest of us here but I say Jack Cassidy was the best villain in the Columbo episodes...especially as the Great Santini

[@Cheezwizzz]

Unfortunately he died quite young , rip Jack Cassidy

[@victoriasloan524]

I agree. I love Jack!

[@gerroldmayfield3346]

"Now You See Him" (The Great Santini) is my favorite Columbo episode. Robert Culp was a great Columbo villain also.

[@Cheezwizzz]

@W J When Columbo slams the water jug down on Nimoys desk and scares the crap out of him and the audience, one of the best scenes in the whole series!

[@pilartorres3585]

And Robert Culp!!

[@conniereese3851]

My husband and I just finished binge watching Columbo. Definitely our favorite TV detective!

[@teller1290]

Rockford a P.I., of course, had better supporting characters (dad, Angel, hottie lawyer Beth, his detective buddy and police Lt that hated him) and cranked out much more screen time. It also was much more realistic. Better car. Better theme. A lot of post-78 Columbo shows not so good. I give edge to "Rockford Files," but that would be the only U.S. detective show (not to say isolated powers of deduction were better for Rockford than the crumpled Lt.) that I'd give edge to over Columbo. There was a Brit show, set during WWII, entitled "Foyles War" that was superb. Used to be on Netflix a few yrs back but not sure now.

[@RosaPerez-xr1yv]

@connie reese would you mind sharing the name of the streaming services y'all binged from?

[@conniereese3851]

@@RosaPerez-xr1yv we watch them on Peacock streaming service. I really like Peacock and it's free. 😃

[@mariannanemeth6433]

I grew up watching Columbo! He's my absolute favorite! Always been, always will be!

[@BradleyCoopertest]

Same with me, been watching since I was a kid in the 80's. I am almost always against remakes. But I wouldn't mind seeing Mark Rufallo picking up the role as Columbo. Just because I miss the series so much. I still watch at least one episode every week. 'Any old port in a storm' is my favorite episode.

[@mariannanemeth6433]

@@BradleyCoopertest that's one of my favorite episode too. I watched the murder under glass and the try and catch me episodes million times. I think Mark Rufallo would make a good lieutenant Columbo.

[@BradleyCoopertest]

@@mariannanemeth6433 Two great episodes, with murderers who are complete opposites. You have good taste. I am kicking in open doors, of course you have good taste: you are a Columbo fan. :D I watched ‘try and catch me’ a couple of weeks ago. Always feel sorry for Abigail, one of very few times I was rooting for the killer. But we all know Columbo will crack the case, he never disappoints. But he did feel sorry for her. Have a great weekend, and lots of fun rewatching Columbo episodes.

[@mariannanemeth6433]

@@BradleyCoopertest Absolutely, he was talking about this, when Abigel asked him to say a few words to the ladys at the meeting. Sometimes he understands and even respects his suspects. Have a great weekend to you too! Enjoy watching the next episode of the fantastic lieutenant!

[@ScottGSouth]

Often overlooked are two of my favorite other Columbo mantras: "Say, dis is some terrific house you have here! Uhm, how much would a house like this cost?" and... "Wait till I tell my wife about dis!"

[@alkishadjinicolaou5831]

If I could I would give 100 likes on your comment!

[@judygouvas1351]

Columbo is a true Classic like no other.

[@judygouvas1351]

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[@charlesheck6812]

and, “How much did you pay for those shoes?”

[@haleya9510]

@@charlesheck6812 "my shirt cost me $29.95" can't remember the episode but when Columbo says that it cracks me up

[@jerico641]

Actually, Columbo premiered in 1968, with a 90 minute TV movie about a doctor who murders his wife. The continuing 90 minute episodes then began as part of a rotating anthology mystery series in 1971.

[@richardstone3473]

Prescription Murder. I regard this as my personal fav.

[@johnmanier7968]

Prescription Murder was later used as the title of one of the Mrs. Melville books in “Murder by the Book.”

[@kathyhayden3787]

There were actually 2 pilots before the first episode of season one, Prescription Murder, and Ransom For a Dead Man.

[@realPenrodPooch]

I caught that, too.

[@HeronCoyote1234]

I remember those rotating shows. McMillan and Wife, and McCloud I think were the other two.

[@ianthompson9942]

I love the episode with Johnny Cash when he killed his Christian wife in a plane crash. It starts with Johnny Cash singing "I saw the light"

[@hydrolito]

Johnny Cash didn't really kill anyone and his song about killing someone and going to prison was fiction also and he was never named Sue.

[@mcribs7811]

But he did work in Detroit on an assembly line and snuck parts out in his lunchbox and his buddies mobile home.

[@francesrude3007]

@@hydrolito AAAAHHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHALOL.

[@francesrude3007]

@@mcribs7811 AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHALOL.

[@RB-ye4ri]

Re : Mr. Hydro : They were songs . And actually, he did some real minor time for a civil incident . Anyway, his appearance on Columbo is one of the best episodes !

[@katmandu573]

Colombo is the best. Everyone underestimates him. Some assume he's a bum until he shows his badge.. It's the little details that he hones in on that usually solves the case. He's an all around good guy.

[@katmandu573]

@Filthy Peasant That was primo! The look of pity and concern on the Sister's face was priceless .😄

[@an-cx1ho]

isnt that his trick, to make murderers think they deal with a half retard

[@HeronCoyote1234]

My two favorite episodes were “Any Old Port in a Storm”, with Donald Pleasance, and “Try and Catch Me”, with Ruth Gordon. This video brought back so many memories.

[@mariannanemeth6433]

Never get tired of watching Columbo! He was in my life when I was a 10 year old and still enjoy all the episodes in my fifties. Thank you lieutenant!

[@louiseadderholdt6199]

I bought the entire series so that I can watch them anytime I want to. I have binge-watched them, too! I watched four on TV today. Just one more thing: Columbo was the best of the TV detectives.

[@Hs3u39]

I had the great honor of lighting Peter Falk’s cigar back when I was a young college student working at a movie theater in Santa Monica. An iconic memory for me. “Ya gotta light?”

[@mariaml9854]

really??great! greetings from Spain

[@007Julie]

That’s awesome, what an honor!

[@Hs3u39]

@@mariaml9854 ¡hola, mucho gusto!

[@mariaml9854]

@@Hs3u39 Hola, encantada! Nice to meet you here talking about Columbo. Me and my parents are such a big fans of Columbo and Peter.Could you please tell me a bit more if you wish to? You'd feel like being inside a Columbo episode, aren't you?

[@salimmazariboufares3118]

Peter Falk was not smoking cigars though, only cigarettes, the cigar was Columbo only

[@weyrunner2838]

Why am I going to hit the "LIKE" button before we even get started?

[@Tomes23]

I always do but I hate to be nagged into doing it.

[@joelluongo7419]

Better put Detective Columbo on the case.

[@yammychops]

Columbo is wonderful, the pilot episode Prescription Murder is the best pilot episode ever made, Johnny Cashs Swan Song is brilliant, Roddy Mcdowells Short Fuse was a gem, All episodes with Jack Cassidy in them were the best though, sad Jack died in a tragic fire so young....RIP Lietenant, and thank you.

[@FactsVerse]

We loved the pilot episode too, Andy!

[@007Julie]

Unfortunately, Jack Cassidy was not a good man, he was an alcoholic, he passed out drunk and his cigarette caused the fire he died in. Jack was a terrible father and taunt and belittled his son David.

[@leslietucholski9700]

Every Saturday I watch Columbia on Vizio, it's my big Saturday night! Swan Song was on this past weekend, it's my favorite. I also love Jack Cassidy, and the one with Suzanne Pleshette (something Commodore)is a strong runner up

[@jonburrows8602]

I liked the pilot episode best because of the characterization. He was neatly dressed, his hair immaculate and he just carried the raincoat most of the time. Plus, he was a little cocky. In other words, I think this was a more accurate representation of how someone of Italian heritage in authority carries themselves, like say Andrew Cuomo or John Gotti; being immaculately attired is important to them. Falks later slovenly characterizations, including chili being his favorite meal seem to be more a representation of his own personal idea of appearance and tastes.

[@johng4093]

​@@jonburrows8602I also liked the neat Columbo better. The leading man should look good. They already had enough quirks to make his character memorable without making him a sloppy dresser.

[@royschering1140]

Columbo was unique. Most detective mysteries involve the audience in the quest to find "who done it", often leaving obscure clues along the way that the masterful detective ferrets out and presents in the big reveal. With Columbo there is never any doubt about "who done it" from the beginning. The attraction of the show is watching how Columbo will outwit the killer (even when the killer is a genius).

[@FactsVerse]

We absolutely agree! Thank you for your watching our video. Be on the lookout for the next one!

[@muckeyduck3472]

Jackie Cooper did a great job also in season 3 episode 3 Candidate For Crime.

[@itzakpoelzig330]

Yes, that's a mystery sub-genre called the "howcatchem." It's generally agreed that the earliest example of it is The Case of Oskar Brodski, a short story by R. Austin Freeman, published in a magazine in 1912. There may be earlier ones that haven't been recognized yet.

[@jimfisher9372]

I've always enjoyed both guys immensely: Jim Rockford's more about style, charm, wit and action. Lieutenant Columbo reads people and immediately establishes guilt. While doggedly and stubbornly building his case, he lulls the murderer into a false sense of security by posing as an incompetent idiot...and then he springs his trap. I think Conan Doyle would approve of Columbo.

[@harounmotala4344]

Jim Fisher also Cannon detective was also very good TV series.

[@ajk]

@@harounmotala4344 Thomas Magnum too......love Magnum P.I., started watching it a lot last year or so with my mom, hooked on it now. The original course, can't get into the reboot, totally different series.

[@johng4093]

Rockford isn't my favorite, but like Columbo there were certain themes that kept getting repeated, and every episode (it seemed) Rockford would walk through a door and be ambushed by some organized crime figures. Rockford's dad would warn him again getting involved in something and Rockford would say he could handle it.

[@kyleking284]

I grew up watching Columbo, and I think I've seen every episode this show never gets tired. I've always enjoyed seeing guess stars and big actors of the time. I think Columbo is better than Jim Rockford because Columbo is such a slouch that the murderers underestimate him and that's what makes this show SO enjoyable!! Peter Falk we miss you, and there's always "one more thing"

[@lash2809]

I wonder if they could ever continue the series with a new actor, but who. Sherlock Holmes was never the same with his many incarnations and we wouldn't want it to be like James Bond keep changing the character. Maybe they broke the mould. A new actor could not play Peter Falk so it would have to be different. different character. It's impossible, forget I mentioned it

[@rosamariashare6922]

My favorite detective ever! He never was the cliché of the womanizer detective. Just a simple guy that everybody can identify with. No fancy technology either. I started watching the serie with my parents when I was a child. Now I watch it with my husband. Columbo is our Saturday's date!

[@Valmontst]

Unfortunately, in real life, he was a serial womanizer! He openly cheated on both of his wives. He was also an alcoholic and a chain smoker.

[@CynthiasPursuits]

Thanks to Covid, I've reverted back to my childhood. I was very young when my parents watched Columbo. I totally loving going back, thinking of my folks and seeing an incredible actor. Peter Falk rocks!

[@wandabosworth63]

I love ❤️ Columbo!!!! There is no body like him and there never will be!!!!! He’s a genius!!!!!!!

[@earlnorred6908]

My wife and I watched both shows. We enjoyed them all. But by far Colombo was our favorite. The writers were really great. The combination of actors and writing made the show so real.

[@heather589]

Falk is most definitely the best TV detective. He has that eye for details, and won't go away!!!!!!!!

[@DeanMk1]

...but Jim Hutton's Ellery Queen did the same thing (without the glass eye) in a more entertaining fashion.

[@DeanMk1]

@Daniel Johnston I do!

[@tomservo56954]

@@DeanMk1 Different concept...we knew who did it and watched Columbo find it out--Ellery didn't, figured it out and challenged us to see if we did...nothing extra given him, nothing held back from us.

[@DeanMk1]

@@tomservo56954 Show/Story Formatting has nothing to do with my post. Heather589 had stated Falk's Columbo was the best tv detective ever. I simply countered with Hutton's Ellery Queen.

[@karenthomas4575]

I still love watching Columbo on TV, he's great!

[@MrGG1959]

The first episode of Columbo is actually in 1968, but it was not picked up for a series until 1971. The episode is titled Prescription Murder, and stars Gene Barry.

[@s1lentw1nter]

IMDb doesn’t count prescription Murder as an episode, it was a made for TV movie based on a play by the same name, it wasn’t even titled Columbo: Prescription Murder

[@grahamrogers3345]

@@s1lentw1nter Does not matter what it was called it was in reality the first Pilot for Columbo.

[@MikeNJ1964]

Half of these details were NOT missed by most of us Columbo fans!

[@sectionq1]

Half of these details were not missed by anyone with EYES!

[@GamelanSinarSurya]

My personal favorite Columbo villain was Irish actor and longtime friend of Peter Falk, Patrick McGoohan, star of both the Secret Agent and Prisoner series.

[@gregbolitho9775]

just one more thing, there'll never be another tv show like it cos there was only 1 peter falk!

[@reconphil]

His first episode/movie was Prescription: Murder (1968). 1971 was when it became part of he NBC Sunday Mystery Movie program worked on a rotating basis - one per month from each of its shows. Columbo was one of four. There was Dennis Weaver in McCloud; Richard Boone in Hec Ramsey; Peter Falk in Columbo, & Rock Hudson in McMillan & Wife.

[@balaam_7087]

There’s Columbo, and then there are all other detectives.

[@Dellasus2011]

And a certain amount of daylight between Columbo and all the other detectives.

[@reconphil]

There's Rockford! Not a cop, though.

[@vivaldi1ett]

Yeah and he’ll be around the world for years to come for future generations to watch the master at work if you can call it work it’s almost as if he’s playing himself bless him he has blessed our screens for years and will be sorely missed God Bless you Sir 😘💞✝️🙏🏻🎚💕🤪😘

[@HouseholdDog]

@@reconphil I love both Rockford and Columbo.

[@shawnsabharwal2214]

sorry. Don't forget Velma, from Scooby-Doo. she solved harrowing mysteries, all in a mini-skirt.

[@mickdwyer4254]

I like how the criminals had to sweat through their own lies,that utilmatley trips them up.

[@donvalve2257]

They all underestimate him for his slob appearence and apperently distract behaviour, then they all get caught.

[@mr.roaddogwade7107]

I record and watch the same episodes over and over. Never gets old as someone already said. My fav show.

[@tonyleccese2102]

Columbo is my favorite TV detective of all time.

[@mariaml9854]

Mine too, bring me good memories from my chidhood.

[@judemelroses9920]

As a historical gem in film and tv. I'm so grateful that you touched basis on Colombo. my parents said that he was an absolute gem.Such a humble soul.

[@Sciencedgofood]

Apart from cheating on his wife a lot lol It surprised me but he wasn't as nice as you'd think.

[@Valmontst]

True, but how ironic that many of the character traits that made Columbo (kind, faithful to his wife, gentle to others, etc) were completely opposed to the actual Peter Falk.

[@corrieannfletcher5780]

I love Columbo one of my favourite lines from William Shatner was “if you say that once more I’m going to kill myself” I have no idea what Columbo asked him but I was in tears at the way he says it!

[@shawnsabharwal2214]

Columbo's character annoyed me to death, always internally screaming for the suspect to get an attorney. But, that's kudos to Falk, on how great he played that part....

[@roryaustin9]

that's not even a fair question....Columbo is a much better detective

[@BxCortez2050]

terrible

[@HouseholdDog]

Rockford was a very good show though. Columbo was really the pinnacle and end of an era in US whodunnits. Rockford was a template for every single PI/detective that followed him. Both were the best in their genres IMHO. I really can't choose.

[@citten4u]

Peter Falk. Always had one more thing.

[@ianthompson9942]

Just when you think that you are getting away with murder 😁😁

[@kathyjohson1273]

Classic!!!

[@charlesbrentner4611]

The book that Ken Franklin gives Lily LaSanka in "Murder by the book" is titled "Prescription Murder" which is also the name of the Tv Movie that started the series and starred Gene Barry opposite Peter Falk as our favorite raincoat wearing Lt. Columbo.

[@michaellewisguitarlessons6505]

I loved this show. Peter Falk created the perfect detective. It was great that the audience knew who the killer was from the start.

[@FactsVerse]

We're happy to know that you love the show. Thank you for sharing this! Which episode is the most memorable for you?

[@lash2809]

There are a couple of episodes where Columbo misses a clue that I picked up on which would uncover the killer more quickly but I like following Columbos thought process and getting his man. Only one or two escaped justice because of circumstances but he always knew who the murderer was. The writers were very clever and Peter Falk made it totally real. RIP Peter Falk

[@vivaldi1ett]

That’s why we can all watch reruns with just as much enthusiasm as the first time because they’re so many layers to see God Bless Peter for making our lives a little bit more enjoyable and keeping us entertained on those boring wet Sunday afternoons for years 🎚💞😘💕🙏🏻🤪✝️😬

[@SooRaBae]

I looked at this because I see Katy Sagal on the thumbnail, never saw a reference to her

[@philipholla4802]

Katey Sagal played in the 3rd season episode "candidate for crime", directed by her father Boris Sagal

[@auteurAM]

Same here. This is very common where the clickbait thumbnail is never shown in the video so no matter how many times they ask to subscribe and like, they can take a hike.

[@fool4singing]

He also showed a clip of Kim Cattrall, but again, like Katy Sagal, no mention of her either...

[@Krzyszczynski]

@@auteurAM Amen to that. And permitting ads to interrupt clips in mid-sentence is another no-no. (Doing it in the middle of pieces of music is also starting to creep in. One thing that recently made me break my customary rule of not using profanities when commenting. And I give fair warning: it'll make me quit YT altogether if it worsens.)

[@officialbrucewayne]

Same here but as someone who watches columbo like the weather I knew what I was hoping to see but didn't.

[@yooperlooper]

I've seen every episode and every Columbo movie at least 5 times.!! My favorite detective show of all time. But you didn't mention that Peter Falks wife Shera Danese was in several of the episodes.

[@RawFitChris]

What do you expect from something with the word "facts" in it.

[@SnowDaulphin]

She was really pretty.

[@ivancarlson953]

Planet of the Apes star Zira (Kim Hunter) is also in a Columbo episode

[@tomservo56954]

@@sockington1 I didn't know that...was she involved in the ugliness that occurred over him later?

[@robertoaviles3335]

I've seen all his episodes but I never saw his wife, that's because I don't know what his wife looks like. If you can, could you put up a photo of her, I have a lot of the Columbo video collection. Thanks.

[@bobsanders9809]

Columbo hands down is the greatest. Taking nothing away from Rockford - he was more of the 'make it happen' kind over Columbo's style of Picture it happening and get the perp to trap themselves. And it never got old!

[@magnificenthonky]

Columbo and Rockford are both great shows. But, they are different types of show, as you pointed out. The lead characters are wildly different. Columbo, whose episodes are basically a series of made-for-TV movies, moves at a slower and more relaxed pace. It's basically an investigative drama. Rockford, on the other hand, is an action series, as much as it is a detective show. Plus, it was a standard hour program, so it had to wrap up faster, thus moving at a faster pace. I love both shows. Something that they have in common, which I miss in modern TV... minimal character development, no particular subplot, that sort of thing. Both shows could be watched, episodes appearing out of order, and you wouldn't miss anything. Each episode was about that specific shows case, and nothing else.

[@ginor8416]

Columbo is hands down the best. Always looked like he woke up hung over and out foxed the whole damn lot. I never liked murder crime shows, but Peter Falk’s Columbo is pure brilliance. Just one more thing...

[@michellepost5232]

Interesting! I grew up watching this all during the 1970s, and part of the 1980s. Pure classic. I liked it when Jack Cassidy was the murderer, and Johnny Cash was a good villain, too.

[@RAYSORENSEN]

I loved Jim Rockford but Peter Falk was hands down the best detective.

[@mattdemarco6563]

Rockford was a private investigator. Columbia was a police detective. Totally different.

[@MaceLupo]

@Martin Beberman No way.

[@oldmanfromoc7684]

Jim Rockford was good, but he was always getting beat up!

[@ericwillingham6956]

Its close

[@ericwillingham6956]

@@mattdemarco6563 Doesn't mean u can't compare characters & or overall tv shows

[@rosejones8400]

I personally prefer Colombo because he’s so nonchalant about it

[@mickirving6779]

Loved Robert culps and Patrick magoonans episodes

[@katazack]

Yes, both were very good, although Culp always left me a little cold because he was such a pompous ass in the shows. I really enjoy the three Jack Cassidy episodes as well.

[@DK-sz8lz]

Yeah them repeat offenders!

[@lauralang7379]

Walter Koenig (Chekhov on Star Trek) had a small part in the same episode, "Fade in to Murder" with William Shatner as well.

[@juliaharrell9168]

I've discovered that in any show or movie that has one "Trekkie" in it, there is always a second one in same show!

[@wesmoffett9395]

And you can see Koenig smile when they mention that Shatner's character wears lifts in his shoes.

[@kgb1982]

Peter F said once. Being investigated by Columbo is like being eaten alive by a Duck 🦆, lol 😂

[@audreycooper9739]

I can watch his shows over and over.

[@CAwolfguy]

Small error on your part...Roddy McDowell was actually in "Planet of the Apes" (1968) BEFORE "Columbo" OR "The Night Gallery"...just sayin'...

[@glennbalent5153]

Watch Colombo every Saturday night on cozy tv! Never gets old.😀

[@georgebaker1518]

On Sunday its on METV

[@mariaml9854]

I watch Colombo with my father who is 95 everyday from 15:15 on Paramount channel.

[@johnb4905]

Watch it on Peacock (stream anytime you please) in much better PQ.

[@johng4093]

Get the DVD or Blu-ray and watch whenever, no ads...not that expensive.

[@Musettube]

Columbo is a classic masterpiece. I’ll always return to watch him to relax and have fun.

[@leeroyjenkins43]

His first appearance as Columbo was in 1968 - Prescription Murder. Also one of my favourites 😊

[@TeamKuukiFoodGames]

Why didn't they mention Johnny Cash? ;o one of my fave episodes. The ending is one of the memorable ones, when he asks columbo in the car, "Aren't you afraid of being alone up here with a killer? "

[@pokeysdad17]

columbo certainly had the best "dog" on tv.

[@beaumorris5289]

Always Columbo...Peter Falk has Great Comic Timing... And Then Bam.... He Reveals Everything...

[@valeriefranklin3087]

I enjoyed both Detectives, but Colombo is the greatest of all times!

[@vincentsaia6545]

Peter Falk first played Columbo in 1968, not 1971 and the character first appeared in a live TV play in 1960.

[@edwardfondeur4477]

There’s NO competition Columbo, of course

[@armenianchik]

Columbo is a legend!😃

[@ds2911]

Nobody like Columbo! Absolutely my favorite character! Watch it at least twice every year ! Absolutely love it!

[@johnb4905]

That’s not true, some of the murderers’ were fond of him and appreciated his Intelligence. The best parts of the episodes were when they came to the realization how smart he was.

[@FlatHamster]

I love Columbo, watched every episode countless times and just never tire of them...the way he makes a nuisance of himself to the murderer is brilliant, there'll never be another like Columbo and I hope it's never remade, this classic should be left well alone. R.I.P Peter Falk ❤️

[@elizaann8495]

i thought Prescription: Murder is the first ever episode of Columbo. It first aired on February 20, 1968

[@Dabhach1]

It was the first of two pilot episodes. "Murder by the Book" was the first regular episode.

[@brianbullivant4753]

And yet the creator/writer of this video credits the first appearance of the Columbo character as being in 1971. This, in a video talking about missed details, no less. Oh the irony.

[@kev3d]

Quite right. Pretty big detail to get wrong: The Debut of Peter Falk as Columbo. It's a good episode too.

[@KebabMusicLtd]

I have the boxed set. In Prescription Murder it is clear that the Columbo charcter that we would later come to know, hadn't been developed yet. Personally, I thought the first and third season were the best seasons. I think that after season 3 it became a little formulaic. I also liked season 8 and 9, and a few of season 10. After that, it was like someone who had never watched Columbo in his life had taken over the writing of the show. I don't like any of the later episodes except the very last one.

[@mickirving6779]

It was a movie!!!! Wonder if they knew then they were going to do a Colombo series

[@ivancarlson953]

I loved Thomas Magnum. But never miss a Columbo episode

[@Lady_Barbara]

My most favourite Columbo villain ever the Incredible Oskar Werner. R.I.P. both, Peter Falk and Oskar.

[@mwilson308]

Coolest fact . .that rain coat Falk wears is his very own

[@milkom2021]

Did the car belong to him too? 🙃

[@mwilson308]

@@milkom2021 i do not know

[@RHDeGangeJr]

'Rockford' or 'Columbo? 'Faulk' or 'Garner'? Two different styles, both the best in their element.

[@Pieldenieve]

I’m actually binge watching Columbo right now. 😝 Then I go IMDB to read the trivia. Very interesting. 😁

[@TheCleaner76]

I go to IMBD after I watch an old show or movie to see what the actors went on to do in their careers

[@robertchandler5055]

for pure detective skills it is Columbo hands down,but when girlfriends fights cars and crazy characters are taken into account the only place you wanted to go in MALIBU IN THE LATE 1970's was Jim's trailer to do some fishing on the beach and wait for ROCKY,DENNIS,ANGEL OR BETH

[@MountainDewThursday]

First I would be more than happy to like a video if they didn't mention it three times in a video. It is a tad annoying and putoffish. Second what is pictured in thumbnail is never mentioned. Can we say clickbait???

[@Declanito]

Plus the ads and the lengthy intro

[@pete_lind]

@John Carter Peggy (Katey Sagal) was secretary in 1973 episode "Candidate for Crime" , that was directed by Boris Sagal , her father .

[@WinkLinkletter]

"Before we start, tap like, subscribe and turn on notifications, because...why not?" Insulting.

[@sergion2804]

Thumbnail not in the video, saying "subscribe" 3 times (like if just once wasn't enough), ads… sorry: channel blocked on suggestions.

[@jimzeleny7213]

@@WinkLinkletter Like like like. Not!

[@jaimelombardo9078]

The boy in Mind Over Mayhem, while a tribute to Steven Speilberg, was named Steve Spelberg. Columbo is the best. Thanks for making this video. If you ever revisit the series, show the many appearances of Michael Lally. I was fascinated to read about him and found myself re-watching episodes looking him.

[@baymaxc1647]

I enjoyed Columbo and Rockford files both , but I think Columbo had the best writing staff. Total masters!

[@FactsVerse]

Well said, we strongly concur! Thank you for watching our content and for sharing your thoughts. What other types of video would you like to see?

[@amberhennessey3838]

Peter Faulk one of best actors of all time. Film or TV

[@reconphil]

It's Falk.

[@danielmelehi2627]

I agree 100 %

[@ede-armond476]

If you want to see PETER FALK being hilarious then watch the 3 minute clip of him accepting one of his many EMMY AWARDS. The TV detective CANNON is presenting it to him.

[@markcadieux3445]

You need to see his performance in " It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World." His first line is "The cops in this town are all nuts!" Ironic that he became one of them.

[@greghanson407]

the first Columbo episode was Prescription Murder in 1968.

[@maxmeister5064]

Of all the ficticious detective characters on TV, Columbo is simply the most iconic. There were of course others that were great too, and I love them, like Rockford, Kojak, the tandem from the streets of San Francisco, Quincy or Magnum. But Columbo is a class of his own. And why is that? Well maybe because of the most unique conceptions of both the program and its chief character. We don't need to wrack our brains with whodunnit - we know whodunnit, we're shown right at the beginning. The tickle is in the drama provided by detail after detail, circumstance after circumstance being brought to light, and with that the ever increasing inevitability of the tracking down of the perpetrators. In the face of these, he always gives the impression of being clumsy and in the dark all the time when really, secretly being spot on, but it's only in the very end that ZAPPLE!!! - the bad guys must learn or should I say swallow their lesson. And then on top of that, he always keeps his politeness towards them, even and especially in the moment of conviction. As if making a point of understanding and putting a finger on it how, within a mere moment of whatever however desperate and loomy, the most respectable could turn to a villain in a switch. All that is unusual enough on paper already, and so it takes an actor who DOES know his trade to put such a role to reality - or at least the screen 😉 and Peter Falk WAS that man.

[@anamarquez3959]

That's right, completely 👍

[@johnb4905]

You need to also check out some of the British series such as Poirot and Sherlock Holmes/Jeremy Brett. Poirot was similar to Columbo in that he was always kind. Columbo was the exception but I enjoyed TV mysteries from across the pond more.

[@maxmeister5064]

@@johnb4905 Oh yeah I agree, Poirot is definitely a great character, too! But unlike Columbo, Poirot is literature based, and here I am referring specifically to TV program based characters 😉

[@thomassnapp1341]

I love these old detective shows. They were so well written. The plots were very intricate. Columbo and Mannix are my favorites. Only problem is, if you get up to go to the bathroom, you would miss a very important clue!

[@robertmurphy906]

Columm: the only detective in TV history who won't chase you, fight you, won't carry a gun, don't need a side kick, but will naggy the holly hell out of you. Even Charlie chan will pull out a gun on you.

[@EZal17]

Doesn’t Dog count as a sidekick, though? 😄

[@gingerdavis8071]

Jim Rockford was a private investigator. Mannix, Barnaby Jones, Cannon, Magnum and Rockford were hired by individuals to find out what really happened when the police failed to satisfy their questions. Colombo was a homicide detective in LA/ Hollywood so the cases always involved the rich and famous. He is the greatest detective of all time. I think the episode with the most humorous moments is Negative Reaction. The scenes with Joyce Van Patten and Larry Storch are quite funny.

[@davidspilker310]

Too bad he didn't work the OJ case.

[@johnb4905]

@@davidspilker310 You can’t do much with Jury nullification.

[@kev3d]

Murder by the Book wasn't the Pilot episode. There were effectively 2 pilots, Prescription: Murder in 1968, and Ransom for a Dead Man in 1971. Your research sucks "Facts Verse".

[@jimstanga6390]

So Columbo started as a police character in an Anthology Detective Series, and got his own spin-off show...?

[@brianbullivant4753]

@@jimstanga6390 The Lt. Columbo character pre dates 1968. The character first appeared in a one time TV movie titled Enough Rope in 1960 and a stage version of Prescription: Murder in 1962. Neither time was the role played by Peter Falk.

[@davidslavico3395]

Think they meant with peter faulk as columbo in his own show

[@jamesdrynan]

One aspect of Columbo's character I liked was disclosed by Falk. He would often ad-lib during filming by searching his pockets, being distracted by something during questioning suspects. He did this to put the other actors on edge to heighten their impatient and confused reactions. Brilliant!

[@FactsVerse]

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[@ianoian1]

There's one huge detail you missed. In fact, it is a recurring theme in ALL Columbo episodes. It's to do with continuity. I studied movie-making many years ago and learned about continuity. This is when a scene is shot at various angles. Now Columbo appears in nearly every scene smoking a cigar. I have lost count of the number of times when he has the cigar in one hand and when the scene is shot from a different angle, the cigar is in his other hand!! Check it out!

[@samcockrell]

Not even close it’s Colombo icon legend

[@bengals098558]

Love this show, my guy columbo

[@FactsVerse]

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[@edroosa2958]

I have also noticed the set with the spiral stair case used more than once.

[@ChristopherLuongo]

1:15 you want me to click like before I’ve even watched the video, and I don’t know if I like it yet? Classless.

[@elibutton]

I love watching Columbo, one of my favorites of all time. I knew about Spielberg, Jamie Lee Curtis, his name was Frank (don't know how I know that), his directoral skills, the repeat house, and I remember the scene with Edith Head but didn't know her prominence. I did not know the rest - especially the props. Also - he ended up marrying one of the guest actresses on his show - Shera Danese. I believe her first episode was with William Shatner - she was his assistant. They eloped, then she was placed in a few other episodes down the road - usually as a villian. Columbo also had some repeats with actors for which I'm sure they liked working with - including Robert Culp, Jack Cassidy, Patrick McGoohan to name a few. Donald Pleasance was featured in one show in 1973 - and he would later work w/ Jamie Lee Curtis in Halloween (1978). Damn good TV

[@Richard-bv3er]

"Murder by the Book" wasn't the pilot episode. "Ransom for a Dead Man" came out a few months prior to that. "Prescription Murder" was the pilot. It came out a full 3 years before the other two, in February of 1968.

[@BxCortez2050]

@Brian Sands ..I remember in one ep..he was very harsh espicially towards women

[@wiseguymaybe]

No offense, but you are wrong on that. 1969's Prescription Murder was not an official pilot for Columbo, although that's the first time you see Pater Falk as Lieutenant Columbo, but a made for TV movie based off of a play that was based off the 1960 Chevy Mystery Show called Enough Rope. Bert Freed played Columbo in that that 1960 show. The official pilot was 1971's Ransom For A Dead Man

[@Serrano46571]

Part of it was filmed in Fawnskin, CA The house is still there but it's a private road. The store is long gone but you can see part of the foundation where it once stood.

[@jfergs.3302]

between Columbo and Rockford, it's definitely Columbo. however, for THE greatest detective, you need to check out Jeremy Brett's portrayal of Sherlock Holmes. he embodies Holmes, 4 series, and 5 feature length tv movies. fantastic, true to the original stories, and amazing period detail. worth checking out.

[@georgebaker1518]

That's so true!!!

[@johnb4905]

The movies with Basil Rathbone were poor portrayals but the non propaganda war ones had their charm. Both Columbo and the Homes series were great in their own way.

[@jfergs.3302]

@@johnb4905 Yeah, re the series, both really good, no question. Re the B.R Holmes movies, Hollywood did take some serious liberties, particularly with poor Watson portraying him like some bumbling clown. Reading all the Holmes stories for the first time was a real eye opener as to Watsons true nature. That said, those Hollywood films were my introduction to the character, and so I thank them for that. I loved those movies when I was a kid, and can still watch, and enjoy them today despite their shortcomings.

[@MarkPritchardGuitar]

Cool video, I love Columbo and have been watching it since the 80’s but the first Columbo was actually 1968.

[@Chutney1luv]

Hands down, my favorite Decetive is Columbo! I still watch his episodes every Saturday night! Evety now and then; I do see a new one that I have.never seen before! This was so enjoyable and I thank you for posting these episodes! ⭐🔎 ⭐🔍

[@tallen7873]

And who ever cast Peter as columbo deserves a award...

[@rob_taylor7]

love this show and wish they had made more episodes, Peter Falk was an American treasure

[@FactsVerse]

What's your favorite episode, Rob?