Lovely but Lethal (1973) Columbo- Deep Dive Review | Vera Miles, Martin Sheen, Vincent Price, Falk

Lovely but Lethal- September 23, 1973 (73 min) Episode 16
Lieutenant Columbo: Peter Falk
Viveca Scott: Vera Miles
Karl Lessing: Martin Sheen
David Lang: Vincent Price
Shirley Blane: Sian Barbara Allen
Dr. Murcheson: Fred Draper
Sergeant: John Finnegan
Lab Attendant Doug: Bruce Kirby
Written by: Jackson Gillis, Myrna Bercovici
Directed by: Jeannot Swarc
Score by: Dick De Benedictis
Produced by: Douglas Benton
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[@DavidDavid-jq7co]

Welcome back. I thought for sure you were going to mention Martin Sheen's handicap. His left arm was crushed by forceps when he was born. His left arm is a lot shorter than the right and it has limited movement. You can see it plain as day if you look for it. He also had polio as a kid and had to relearn to walk. He has an amazing rags to riches life story. James Garner and Raymond Burr were the first to come to mind when thinking of someone to play a good murderer. And in my country this episode is titled: HOUSE ON FAT FARM HILL.

[@dabullzfan25]

When "Vivica" tells Columbo, "You belong in a museum." She was calling him a caveman exhibit.

[@AndrewHeller-jn7dx]

​@DavidDavid-jq7co Thanks so very much for reminding me of all of that wonderful info, that you shared in your comment!!

[@AndrewHeller-jn7dx]

​@dabullzfan25 Agreed, that is an additional, legitimate interpretation of her comment; albeit, a highly unlikely one. In my opinions, however, these following concepts, may very well be more legit; &, she may have meant a few other additional things, too; but, at least, these are good possibilities, for a start: 1.: She'd kill him, in a museum; where; &, how: she felt, he deserved to be. &, 2.: He was a previous employee of that very museum. That museum was financially dead. His physical death, inside a dead museum, seemed fitting to her. &, 3.: He was an, ex-con. Since there are museums w/: displays of unusual criminals, as a form of entertainment; &, derision; and, she hired him to do a criminal act for her; which placed him, at the scene of his own murder by her; she felt the comment was apropos. &, 4.: She was a very smart woman. She made what she thought were: witty, final words; while killing him; using her stab at a, reverse-humor type of: "joke"; using an, upside-down kind of theory, of comedy, which is to take something not funny; &, try to make it, in some way: "funny". Her remark was surely laced w/: the humor of, word-puns, wit; &, dark, sarcastic, sombre, bitter, heavy, negative, macabre, "gallows" type expressions. &, 5.: She was filled w/: bitterness, rage, acrimony, resentment, anger, hostility; antisocial antagonism; &, mega-contempt. She made the remark, out of the very many negatives inside of her, just like those case examples of negativities. Also, Please Note: *Viveca;...

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[@WatchitforDays]

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YES!!!

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I was afraid you had given up, gotten married or something and moved away.

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@@WatchitforDays yes we missed you much! Hopefully you plan to continue this Columbo deep dive series and hopefully life allows you that opportunity. Thanks for your efforts ----they are very entertaining and informative.

[@WatchitforDays]

I do not plan to give up! I plan to finish every episode. And you're right, I did move away.

[@RobertOrgRobert]

Welcome back, we’ve missed you .

[@WatchitforDays]

I really appreciate that!

[@roboticloungesinger1037]

Yaasss!!!

[@AndrewHeller-jn7dx]

​@@WatchitforDays I did, too; greatly!

[@bengreen171]

@@WatchitforDays I think that instrument is a Guiro or reco-reco. Or maybe it's just a comb.

[@reformedpilgrim]

The mystery instrument sounds like a guiro. They’re usually shaped like a cylindrical fish. Parallel rib-like grooves are carved across the mid-section. A wooden stick is dragged across the ribs, giving that distinctive sound.

[@Warlocke000]

That was my guess, as well. I played one, once, for a piece in high school (a million years ago). I'm pretty sure it's the gourd instrument mentioned as being scratched in the Danny Kaye song, Beatin', Bangin' 'n' Scratchin'.

[@flickflack]

​Same here. I think we used one when performing Sensamaya. Guiro or another gourd instrument, yeah.

[@darklife5091]

I thought it was a wooden frog with a grooved back you drag a stick across.

[@Warlocke000]

​ @darklife5091 They do also make frog-shaped versions of the instrument, but they sound a bit different: The ridges tend to be larger, spaced a bit further apart, and are less numerous. Because of this, the frogs have a bit more of a croaky, rattling sound, as opposed to the more cricket-like sound of the fish/cylinder-shaped ones... though I am by no means an authority on the subject.

[@WatchitforDays]

It amazes me how many people know the instrument! I'm so glad :)

[@tambarskelfir]

love the car trivia and yes Vincent Price was criminally underused in this episode - he would have been such an excellent adversary to Columbo

[@WatchitforDays]

He absolutely would have

[@voxpox1850]

@@WatchitforDays Maybe a cute little poll would be to rank the top 10 most under used actors in a Columbo episode. My five nominees might be William Windom, Dean Jagger, Valerie Harper, Kevin McCarthy and Julie Newmar.

[@zachanikwano]

For a sec I forgot what this episode was and thought I somehow missed a Vincent Price v Columbo episode We were robbed lol

[@ladycavalier]

Oh my gosh can you imagine 😭 he always seemed to have so much fun playing villains, UGH that would've been amazing

[@gabrieljones7414]

The artwork of David Lang giving Secretary Shirley the $10 raise is quite lovely.

[@WatchitforDays]

I tried really hard

[@livingbygrace5501]

Yes!!! It was fantastic. Brought a smile to my lips.

[@AndrewHeller-jn7dx]

​@@livingbygrace5501 Mine, too!!

[@herne831]

I was so pleased to see this video come up when I opened up KZbin. You are unmatched when it comes to deep dive Columbo reviews. Great work!

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She sure is. Nobody gives us more of what we crave

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@@troy3456789 I agree in principle with your remark; yet, I'd add to my comment, that: there are a small number of others who reach high; and, who also, do come close like she does. Thus, to unequivocally state that there is factually no one else who has achievedwhat she has, is currently an exaggeration; but,... as stated earlier to some extent: she surely belongs to a club w/: very few members; &, it holds a level of quality very well above what a very huge chunk of other YT'ers put out. In fact, in my opinions, the overwhelming majority of other content; &, its' makers, aren't even close to the degree of fine work; let alone, &, especially; w/: her amounts of consistency. In my further; but, still very related views, it is always, vitally important, to: speak w/: balanced objectivity; and, not: excessive hyperbole!

[@shelleysykes5317]

Yay, new deep dive! My 32 yr old son inherited my Columbo genes and we just sat here last night watching two of your second season videos. He loves the info you give us and that you make us laugh. But then we have to go back a bit because we miss the next thing you say. Thank you!

[@WatchitforDays]

Aww, that is really neat you watch these together!

[@robinstevens7651]

Maybe he will also like Jeremy Brett in Sherlock Holmes or BBC Sherlock or Hercule Poirot (David Suchet)

[@pamelaearl7191]

Last night I laughed out loud at least five times. Your son has excellent taste!

[@Steve-jd2rn]

My late dad got me into Columbo back in the VERY early 70's. I'd say circa 1972

[@pamelaearl7191]

That makes you an original Columbofile. @@Steve-jd2rn

[@pixiy9]

I've never clicked a video so fast in my life! Glad to have you back!💚

[@WatchitforDays]

Awwww... Thank you very much!!

[@bradhoward2410]

The next one is one of the best! Donald Pleasence is possibly the most relatable murderers in the whole series, and even Columbo comes to like him in the end. I am looking forward to your treatment. Thanks for all of your great work!

[@WatchitforDays]

I agree!

[@captainx5246]

That episode might just be my favorite. One of the best columbo murderer friendly relationships. Such great moments too

[@pamelaearl7191]

Check out Peter Falk's interview on 'The Tonight Show.' He's plugging this episode - big fan of Mr Pleasance. This was Peter's favourite episode. Absolutely charming.

[@AndrewHeller-jn7dx]

@captainx5246 Yes, I agree too! *"Columbo";...

[@ladycavalier]

​@@pamelaearl7191 aw I didn't know that was his favorite episode, nice!

[@awildermode]

Yes! 2024 can officially begin. Welcome back and thank you!

[@WatchitforDays]

Haha, thank you very much ❤️

[@jesseinasia]

Fascinated by how so many of these actors were born in places like Ohio, Oklahoma, Missouri and Illinois. I can just see them dropping out of school and hitching a ride West to seek their fortunes in Hollywood. ... So glad that we're starting Season 3. Love your videos, and love Columbo.

[@WatchitforDays]

All these Midwesterners ;) Thank you very much!

[@AndrewHeller-jn7dx]

YES, -->>ME, TOO!/ABSOLUTELY FASCINATED by those exact same background facts!

[@okay5045]

Doing the happy dance . What a nice way to start the weekend.

[@WatchitforDays]

Thank you very much ❤️

[@bradhoward2410]

So glad you’re back! I would argue that Vera Miles’ most iconic role was in John Ford’s The Searchers. She was known as a remarkably attractive and glamorous actor in her day, and thus her casting in this Columbo episode is perfect!

[@WatchitforDays]

I totally agree

[@bernhardwall6876]

She was very beautiful in "The Men Who Shot Liberty Valance".

[@creatinotionchannel2680]

Bruce Kirby's son Bruno was in By Dawn's Early Light episode. Bruno was one of the stars of City Slickers and When Harry Met Sally, and Good Morning Vietnam.

[@WatchitforDays]

You're absolutely right!

[@HighPriestFuneral]

Ah, Dawn's Early Light may be my favorite episode. I know everyone gushes over Port in a Storm (for good reason, it is remarkable), but I found the stoic military devotion much more relatable, I feel we really get to know the character and feel a slight twinge of regret in seeing Columbo win out in that case.

[@pamelaearl7191]

Love that scene when Columbo tells him he still has that momento!

[@pamelaearl7191]

The dedication and loyalty of his secretary too.@@HighPriestFuneral

[@sonjapriebe8478]

In Germany the title of this episode is: "Ein Hauch von Mord". Watching your great and detailed reviews is always eye opening, informative and entertaining all at the same time 🥰

[@WatchitforDays]

Thank you for sharing an extra title! What does it mean?

[@AndrewHeller-jn7dx]

@WatchitforDays It translates, into the English language, (as best as it can be); as being the meaning of: "A Touch of Murder".

[@dominikg4818]

@@AndrewHeller-jn7dxBut it is important to emphasise that “touch“ is not literarily translated, otherwise it would be a nice play of words.

[@AndrewHeller-jn7dx]

​@dominikg4818 Yes; that's quite true, that word; &, its' precise usage there, in this episode's title: "Touch"; can't be translated from the German to the English in a strictly literal sense! *literal is the root word; usually correctly conjugated; &, spelled, in this case; in this form: "literally translatable.". &, *Just BTW: "emphasise" is a chiefly UK/Brit spelling preference; &, "emphasize" is a predominantly US selection. &, *It is considered improper Written English to start a sentence, with the word: "But".

[@funnyml3356]

@@WatchitforDays "Hauch" means breeze or waft, elegantly hinting at either a perfume scent in the air (Viveca) or the puff from Shirley Blane's deadly cigarette.

[@Mitch2009]

I've been waiting for you to return before I rewatched this episode - so glad to have you back!

[@WatchitforDays]

Thank you very much!

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[@WatchitforDays]

Really??!? I'd love to see that! Thank you for letting me know.

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@@WatchitforDays if you go to the Columbo page, go to the playlists tab. Open up a playlist by the view full playlist button. At the bottom of that page it should show recommendations. Under those recommendations are two different playlists. They seem to update them whenever you release a new video. I think that’s a pretty good testament to the quality of your work.

[@maximsemashko4232]

Old microscopes didn't have a dedicated light source, instead, they had a mirror at the bottom. You focus the external light with it and it just works without any cords.

[@WatchitforDays]

Wow! I did not know that.

[@tonyghicks01]

Even though so many have said this already, I am SO STOKED you have a new episode! I know they take a lot of time... can't wait to get home tonight and watch. It'll be late... can I buy you a decaf? 😂😅

[@WatchitforDays]

lol, you are funny! Thank you very much ❤️

[@janeotoole2037]

His "flower pot" and his "flour pot"! Classic!

[@WatchitforDays]

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[@marlawainer-green1705]

Love your channel!!!! Watching you from Santa Barbara, California. When I was 26 years old, my parents and I were eating dinner at Trader Vic‘s in Beverly Hills, ( in the day it was the restaurant to go to )….I saw Peter Falk having dinner with another gentlemen. I got up from my table and picked up a napkin from my table , I had a pen, and I went over to him and told him I was a huge fan, he had me sit down with him and signed the napkin….. I still have it. He was the SWEETEST man!!!!

[@pamelaearl7191]

What a lovely story. He invited you to sit down? Wow. Class act with his fans. Thanks for sharing.

[@WatchitforDays]

That is amazing!! What a memory to have with you ❤

[@kraspu]

Best Friday of the year

[@WatchitforDays]

Aww, I'm glad to hear it ❤️

[@YttriumRapier]

The instrument is called a guiro. It's like a ridged hollow wooden cylinder that you run a wooden stick across. It's notably used in the David Bowie song The Man Who Sold the World. I remember playing with one in elementary school music class.

[@WatchitforDays]

Thank you very much for helping me out with this and even including a David Bowie reference

[@BjoernarEricSven]

This is exactly the comment I had hoped for. Thank you for satisfying my curiosity!

[@aldinbaroza9640]

It's also prominently used in Al Green's hit "Sha-La-La" from 1974. Once you notice it, you can never, ever unhear it.

[@dabullzfan25]

Can hear it really well in Under The Boardwalk by The Drifters.

[@jagratprovider]

the Beck album of the same name! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qF7QaX2vmb50hMU

[@hew2356]

Welcome back! I think Martin Sheen or Vincent Price would have made a fantastic Columbo murderer. Bette Davis and Christopher Lee would have also been great choices. I really wish Martin Sheen and Vincent Price had gotten more screen-time and the "black eye-brow pencil" clue had shown up in the "Gotcha"-that would be hard evidence.

[@WatchitforDays]

I totally agree; and Christopher Lee is another great suggestion! Thank you for sharing.

[@DangerousPuhson]

I love these videos and watch them religiously, which I find incredibly strange as I've never watched an episode of Columbo in my life. You just do a heck of a job making it so interesting. Keep up the good work!

[@WatchitforDays]

Aww, that means a lot to me! Just curious, why did you originally watch one of my videos if you haven't seen Columbo before?

[@DangerousPuhson]

It's been a while, but I think the initial reason was that I watched a few deep dive videos on other topics (most notably other serials, like the Twilight Zone) and I think yours just popped up in my algorithm one day, so I checked it out and liked it enough to stick around.@@WatchitforDays

[@luyandolove]

I’m curious too! You should really watch Columbo it’s very good!

[@pamelaearl7191]

A fun place to start is 'Murder By The Book.'

[@AndrewHeller-jn7dx]

To: OP: "@DangerousPuhson": Yes, that does seem a bit strange;...why watch a deep-dive review of a TV Series, that you've never yet, even watched one ep of-? I too, however, strongly urge you to jump in full-heartedly to becoming a watcher of the show's episodes; they are as much fun; as is watching the content of this YT Reviewer's video installments!

[@robinescobedo9184]

Concerning no electrical cord on the microscope... I did not remember any cord on the one used in high school. A 1960s version for sale on line shows a swivel mirror that can be tilted, mounted on the base. In a 60's search for a model similar to the one in the episode, the description indicates "The light source, which had previously been mounted at the front and in an inclined position, was built into the mirror body. This was the first ever microscope with a built-in light source." So now we know. Of course, the image they show IS greatly illuminated. I LUV your channel & have been a big Columbo fan for decades. Your take always makes me think. Thanks!

[@WatchitforDays]

I wish I had known about the microscopes that had mirrors! Thank you for sharing

[@tonyengeham7210]

I've used a microscope with a couple of AA batteries in the feet of the stand. The light was turned on as you swivelled the magnifying lens in place. It's good practice to switch to the lowest magnifying lens when you've finished to reduce the chance of a long lens being accidentally pushed too close to the slide and shattering the glass. On this microscope there was a lens position that didn't have a lens but turned off the light.

[@Adam-qi7no]

Hurrah! These are getting better and better - lots of genuine laugh out loud moments (I love that you pronounced The Departed with a Boston accent), and I'm really enjoying seeing clips of the actors in other roles.

[@WatchitforDays]

lol, thank you very much, Adam! ❤️

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😁

[@dannelson9354]

Shonna, We just sent you some money via PayPal, and we wanted to put a note with it, but there was no provision for it, so we'll do it here. Welcome back, we have really missed you. Hopefully the new house is working out well, and it's great to have our Columbo expert back on line! Dan and Valerie Nelson

[@WatchitforDays]

Oh my goodness gracious, what a GENEROUS gift! I can't even tell you how much it means to me. Thank you for your kind and giving heart, Dan and Valerie ❤️ You are wonderful!

[@cate7540]

Thank you for adding what the next episode will be at the end. Any Old Port in a Storm is one of my favorites. I always love when you upload a Columbo video.

[@voxpox1850]

I'm in complete agreement. It will be a nice touch on future videos.

[@WatchitforDays]

I'm so happy you like that! I will continue ❤️

[@NormFoss]

Yet another fantastic review, always amazing the details you dig up in each one. Thank you for all your hard work - love watching them all!

[@WatchitforDays]

Thank you very much! ❤️

[@mostawesomecomment6553]

I greatly appreciate the work you put in to consistency making us such detailed content. You're a rockstar!

[@WatchitforDays]

Thank you very much for that encouragement! ❤

[@thepsg]

I always enjoy your deep dives into Columbo! This was never one of my favorite episodes, but that didn't stop me from wanting to watch your video. A fascinating and thorough analysis as always. I know these reviews must take a lot of time to put together. We Columbo fans really appreciate it! Looking forward to the next one.

[@WatchitforDays]

I really really appreciate that, thank you very much ❤️

[@livingbygrace5501]

My husband and I were thrilled when we saw you had uploaded a new video! We love Colombo but we also love to “nitpick”. You noted all the things that have bothered me about this episode. The weird way she smokes the cigarette, exercising in high heels and no good parking areas at the health farm. The dress shop they were in was more like a Thrift Shop. There is no way that one dress would cost $400. Calculating for inflation, that would be about $2,600 in todays’s prices. Unbelievable. And of course I found the whole big revelation about “slides” quite unsatisfactory as a “gotcha” moment. I would have loved to have seen a Columbo with Vincent Price as the murderer. I can almost hear the dialogue as he tried to outwit Columbo. To only use him for two scenes was criminal. I had never caught the fact that she called the police from Carl’s phone. Yes. That should have been a huge clue.

[@WatchitforDays]

Thank you very much for sharing your thoughts on the episode! It is so wonderful that you and your husband can enjoy Columbo together ❤️

[@catherinem1542]

OMG! I was just thinking of you yesterday. Wondering how you are doing and if you would be able to continue with these. Woohoo! 🎉 🥰

[@WatchitforDays]

Awww, thank you very much! I plan to keep going!

[@luyandolove]

Shonna I have been having the WORST week. I’m so greatful for this video today. You have no idea ❤

[@WatchitforDays]

Aww.... I sure hope things start looking up for you ❤️ I'm sorry you've been having a rough time

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Thank you so much for all your good work in putting these videos together, I really forward to them.

[@WatchitforDays]

Thank you very much for being here!

[@KJ-4321]

Oops… I forgot to comment and let you know how much we enjoyed this! We watched it within a day after you released it. It’s always something for us to look forward to! We appreciate your hard work putting these out! Viewing the comments, it’s obvious that you are very much loved and appreciated!! 🥰

[@WatchitforDays]

Thank you so much KJ, my friend ❤️

[@screamingliner]

Your eye for the small details adds immensely to these Columbo episodes. Thanks so much!

[@WatchitforDays]

I'm so happy you enjoy it! ❤️

[@pamelaearl7191]

Flour pot and flower pot.

[@larshvolbl9632]

This episode is a bit of a tragedy for me. So many good things are promsied, Vincent Prince, Shirley Blane's double-crossing, Murcheson's super weird personality, the whole horror motif, and personally I like Vera Miles a lot in this episode. She's deliciously evil and cold. It's just a shame none of the things promised are really delivered on. But I will say that unlike some other bad episodes where I want to see less, this is a mediocre episode where I want to see more.

[@WatchitforDays]

I totally agree with you, for sure

[@pamelaearl7191]

I like this episode. And I think Vera M is terrific. It's our loss that we have so little of Vincent Price and Martin Sheen has such a presence. FYI: Mr Price has a bigger role in 'The Snoop Sisters.'

[@AndrewHeller-jn7dx]

Great points!!

[@kevinholloway3495]

Thank you! I Finished watching both season 1 and 2 yesterday. I literally have been watching, "WATCH IT FOR DAYS" for days, enjoying every morsal of information set in each of your reviews. I have seen every episode of Columbo time and time again. Thanks again. Oh, just one more thing, I am new here, so I actually feared I may have missed a great Channel!

[@WatchitforDays]

I'm so glad you're here to enjoy Columbo with me ❤️

[@asukalangley6494]

Welcome back and I really needed this. Great work as always. Personally Martin Sheen was also in "The Believers" (1987) and "The Little Girl That Lives Down the Lane" (1977). And Vera Miles was also in Alfred Hitchcock's "The Wrong Man" Not that you need any help from me. 😬 I like the way you skipped over THAT line. Yes there are pet names but some should never be repeated, lest I feel a need to go wash up. I didn't realize that Fred Draper was in Lady In Waiting. And besides Vito Scotti, John Finnegan and Bruno Kirby were various characters virtually throughout the entire series, the original NBC movies and the later ABC movies. The wrinkle cream wasn't too impressive. And Lydia E, Pinkham? I had NO idea who that was. Can Columbo use a more outdated reference? Sorry for my rambling comments... just excited getting back into Columbo again. 🥳 Can't wait for the next one and it's not even Halloween... 🙄

[@WatchitforDays]

I always enjoy reading your input and thank you for the extra references!

[@asukalangley6494]

Thank you and by the way it's Bruce Kirby not Bruno (His son)...my bad. @@WatchitforDays

[@pamelaearl7191]

Do you think Columbo was throwing Vivica a back-handed compliment? Vito Scotti is my very favourite character actor. He and Richard Stahl were my faves in the 70's. Only found out their names recently! Great rambling comment!

[@asukalangley6494]

Thank you. It probably was a backhanded compliment but after hearing how old Lydia E. Pinkham is I'm more surprised she knew who that was. Shonna covers so many of the things that make it interesting it's hard to stay on just one topic for long.@@pamelaearl7191

[@pamelaearl7191]

It's part trivia🙂, part history class.@@asukalangley6494

[@mtaxshark138]

Awesome! We're so glad you're back! Thank you for this, and the expanded comments to your previous videos you released recently.

[@WatchitforDays]

Thank you very much ❤️

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

A great day is when I can watch it for days. Bienvenue. Your narration is so lively that I'm sure Lydia E Pinkham would endorse your videos.

[@WatchitforDays]

You are funny 😊 I'd be in every medicine cabinet if she did

[@mkassis713]

Thanks for mentioning the song "Girl from Ipanema" , it's a great song .Another episode with Brazilian Music is "Any Old Port in a Storm" - when Adrian Carsini is flying to New York , there is someone playing another Brazilian song on the Keyboard on the plane , this song is composed by the same author of Girl from Ipanema - the late Antonio Carlos Jobim.On the cruise ship episode "Troubled Waters" they play quite a few Brazilian songs as well , all these from the "Bossa Nova " era in the 1960's.

[@WatchitforDays]

Thank you very much for sharing!

[@eleanoreadams]

I am sure I am not alone in saying "Any Old Port in a Storm" is my favorite episode!!! Cannot wait for your next post!

[@WatchitforDays]

You're definitely not alone ❤️

[@pamelaearl7191]

Peter Falk's favourite too!

[@kevincurtis6550]

Welcome back, Shona. Another great deep dive Columbo episode review. I question/wonder why the second murder in this & previous episodes wasn't pursued more. I feel that they could have given Vincent Price more exposure of his character he played on this, also.

[@WatchitforDays]

I totally agree

[@AndrewHeller-jn7dx]

@WatchitforDays I too; feel that too much dismissal of all the 2nd murders took place in this series' shows!

[@710am9]

Thanks! Your Colombo reviews are simply the best. I can’t imagine the the time and effort that must go into these. Great job!!

[@WatchitforDays]

Wow! Thank you for this extremely generous gift and encouragement! I really appreciate you 😊

[@710am9]

@@WatchitforDays it is absolutely my pleasure, and again, Thank you.

[@decckys]

So many blackmailers 😮 brilliantly put together again

[@WatchitforDays]

Thank you very much!

[@MichaelConnell1]

Welcome back! It's great to see another episode.

[@WatchitforDays]

Thank you very much!

[@mirrorsandstuff]

Welcome back! Thank you for another deep dive - I've been looking forward to your return!

[@WatchitforDays]

Thank you very much ❤️

[@studlyfoxie]

Thanks for updating and making my wish come true! I could watch you for days :D

[@WatchitforDays]

You are sweet, thank you very much! ❤️

[@hanspecans]

Yesssss you’re back! Perfect rainy Saturday morning watching. Thank you for such amazing work as always. The instrument is a variation of a groove stick or a Güiro.

[@WatchitforDays]

Thank you very much for your kindness AND for helping me with the instrument ❤️

[@dennischanay7781]

I am so glad (like everyone else here) that you are back!! You are so gifted and make these so entertaining, funny, informative... Superb job. Thank you for making time to do these.

[@WatchitforDays]

I really truly appreciate that, thank you very much!

[@lgogolas]

How much i enjoy your Videos and how happy i am that you uploaded a new one. You are my favourite Columbo-Channel and i look forward to every new upload of yours. Thank you for all your work!

[@WatchitforDays]

Thank you very much! ❤️

[@mcganahanskjellyfetti7722]

I'm a Columbo addict and I've just found this channel. It's amazing and I can watch these videos all day... Thank you for making these and doing all the research.

[@WatchitforDays]

I'm so happy you're here and enjoying Columbo with me!

[@IndyCrewInNYC]

So lovely to see you again, my friend. new place, same awesome deep dive. I'll go into more detail as to why this episode also left me cold in the coffee section.

[@WatchitforDays]

You are truly the best, Evan ❤️

[@miker1167]

OMG, welcome back, I am excited you are doing these again.

[@WatchitforDays]

I'm happy to hear it!

[@paulburchell1762]

You have very quickly become my most favourite channel.... Absolutely love Colombo. The detail is clinical....Thank you for you channel. xx

[@WatchitforDays]

Thank you very much! I'm so glad you're here, Paul. "The detail is clinical" made me laugh

[@marcusashley3428]

Just finished watching the Season 2 compilation, and now a brand new episode, perfect timing, thank you for uploading! ❤🎉😅😆😃

[@WatchitforDays]

Thank you for being here!

[@Jaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay]

Ah excellent another one of these ! :) The instrument at 32 mins or so is Guiro, a sort of resonant wooden block with ridges you drag a stick over...

[@WatchitforDays]

Thank you for helping me out with this!

[@matthewbethel7627]

David Toma came and did an anti-drug talk to all the students in Bloomington, IN in the 80s. Even as a kid I was over the top impressed by his background and the way he engaged with people. Cool to see him here. I love your videos!

[@WatchitforDays]

That's amazing!

[@pamelaearl7191]

I couldn't believe Toma played a cop. I watched the series - didn't last very long; perhaps too close to Baretta but less the humour. Shonna totally rocks.

[@sardokhan1]

Ich freue mich auf diese Beurteilung. Wie immer eine tolle und mit mit viel Hingabe beschriebene Episode. Vielen lieben Dank für Ihre Mühe.

[@WatchitforDays]

Vielen Dank ❤️

[@trevble]

Hooray! So glad you’re back! Love your videos ! Appreciate how much time it must take to create them. Keep up the great work! Look forward to the next one!

[@WatchitforDays]

Thank you very much!

[@bryan-po8dn]

When I'm on the phone with customers and I cough a little I've taken to saying "throat!" Glad to see you back. These pieces are video comfort food.

[@WatchitforDays]

Excuse me.... throat. I'm so happy you enjoy the videos ❤️

[@giulianocalza7093]

what you do is really special! Thank you for another great piece of work! Brava!

[@WatchitforDays]

I really appreciate that, thank you!

[@mercerconsulting9728]

These are so entertaining and informative, as always. Once again, thank you for your hard work.

[@WatchitforDays]

I'm so happy you enjoy them😊

[@jameslents8747]

So glad to see you back!!! Hope all is going well with the move and the renovation. Great review!!

[@WatchitforDays]

Thank you very much! All is going well :)

[@user-er4lh1vp6r]

Excellent as always. You have probably already been told, but I think the instrument is a "jews harp", often used in bluegrass. Placing the cigar backwards in an ashtray is a smokers trick. If the ashtray is full, it prevents the hot end from igniting the contents. Bette Davis in Columbo. That would have been something.

[@WatchitforDays]

Thank you very much for your help with my questions! ❤️

[@melissastruxness512]

Yay!! Welcome back hope you are doing well

[@WatchitforDays]

I am doing well, thank you, Melissa ❤️

[@noelleparris9451]

I absolutely LOVED your dive into this episode. As a big and long-time Colombo fan, I know this episode very well, so hearing all the tidbits about the cast, the set, the props and storyline was great fun. Subscribed! Can't wait to hear more!

[@WatchitforDays]

I'm so happy you're here!! Thank you very much

[@mcy1122]

Woo-hoo! Another episode! Thank you very much for this wonderful channel!

[@WatchitforDays]

Aww, I'm so happy you enjoy it!

[@mrsz1988]

This new video made my day. Its a slow work day, you just made it better. Love ya girl. Grabs earbuds

[@WatchitforDays]

Thank you very much ❤️❤️❤️

[@MisterSplendy]

YES! Another great upload. I love this one for the 2 guest stars:The gorgeous Vera Miles ❤🥰 and the always fun and lovable Vincent Price. I am happy you were excited about him too.

[@WatchitforDays]

Absolutely ❤️

[@MisterSplendy]

@@WatchitforDays Not sure if you've never seen Witchfinder General, please do so soon. There's a fascinating story about it behind the scenes. Vincent was not allowed to camp or use his usual mannerisms and ticks. He is genuinely terrifying and evil. The original choice for the film was Donald Pleasance, as you know, also a Columbo guest star.

[@zaineridling]

Best channel ever. I really love your work bringing together so much for us! 💕

[@WatchitforDays]

Awww!! Thank you very much ❤️

[@lindab6113]

Thank you , thank you,thank you!!!!! Yay, are back to doing these episodes 🎊 🥳🙌🏻 You made my day and I hope you are doing well, you are awesome and had me smiling the entire time ❤😊🙏

[@WatchitforDays]

Awww! Thank you very much for your kindness and enthusiasm, Linda ❤️

[@xXShowGameXx]

Was just thinking about you earlier today and this video comes up 😄 Makes me so happy !

[@WatchitforDays]

I really appreciate that! ❤️

[@KingKenny.]

Wonderful too see you back 😊😊😊

[@WatchitforDays]

I really appreciate that❤️

[@SuperSanjuro]

Thank you for another great video! Your absence was definitely felt while you were busy moving. I hope all is well with you and yours. Cheers!

[@WatchitforDays]

Awwwww.... Thank you very much, Super Sanjuro ❤️

[@BK-uf6qr]

Wonderful! So glad you’re back in action!

[@WatchitforDays]

Thank you very much!

[@kevinvilmont6061]

I like Colombo, but I watch multiple times because your voice and relaxes me. Txs 😊

[@WatchitforDays]

I'm so happy to hear it ❤️

[@gravydog5754]

Glad you’re back. This is priority #1 right now

[@WatchitforDays]

Thank you very much!

[@arnoudbuzing]

These videos are great, thanks! I've watched them several times, including when I am examining the backside of my eyelids 😴

[@WatchitforDays]

Haha, thank you very much! I'm so happy you enjoy them 😊

[@richardvarga89]

Welcome back! Haven't realized how i missed you, until starting to watch this video

[@WatchitforDays]

Awwww.... Thank you, Richard ❤️

[@jackieheinrich334]

Welcome back, Shona!!! I've been waiting for your return for months. Draper (like Falk) was part of the Cassavetes clan. He was the best in Faces and Opening Night.

[@WatchitforDays]

Sorry for the wait!

[@pamelaearl7191]

Instrument: it's a Guiro - the sound of detective shows of the '70s. I never knew all the Universal Horror connections. Cheers! Vincent Price films: 'Laura' and 'His Kind of Woman' with Bob Mitchum and Jane Russell - Howard Hughs production. He's my fave actor - 'the Englishman of Missouri.' Martin Sheen played creepy to a T in 'The Little Girl Who Lives Down The Lane' with Jodie Foster and Scott Jacoby. Makes sense Sheen ended up playing a president. Welcome back! Pure delight!🌵🍸🌵

[@WatchitforDays]

Thank you very much for helping me out with this instrument, Pamela! And Thank you for sharing extra Martin Sheen references. And I like your emoji choices ❤️

[@chrisingram9798]

Nice to have you back. Hope the move went well!

[@WatchitforDays]

Thank you very much!!

[@stevemellin5806]

Welcome back . Looking forward to seeing more videos . Thank you

[@WatchitforDays]

I really appreciate that, thank you very much ❤️

[@Lesmo1]

I think that rasping percussion instrument is called a guiro. Might be called something else in different parts of the world. Great to see you back!

[@meloniedropik3539]

I believe you are correct. There are videos right here on YT that show you how to play one.

[@Hollyweeds]

Yes that's my thought too.

[@WatchitforDays]

Thank you very much for helping me out with this!

[@Lesmo1]

@@WatchitforDays Really looking forward to Any old port in a storm, probably my favourite episode.

[@pamelaearl7191]

Allen Ladd. Keep meaning to watch this film because of Columbo! @@Lesmo1

[@davidharing6475]

I so adore Vincent Price, even when he's not a horror movie villain he has this palpable presence whenever he shows up. Slightly ominous and malevolent, even when just talking the cosmetic business here. Pretty sure that particular model of microscope has a mirror, and not a light, so no need to be turned on or plugged in or anything like that. I think Columbo is comparing her to Lydia Pinkham as a successful business woman, stroking her ego as it were. You are on your own with that saying, I'm not even going to guess what he means by mother hen and chickens, I have no idea. Clear plastic furniture was quite a fad in the 70s, hehe. I was in several bands, mostly marching, none of note, and I'm pretty sure that strange instrument noise is a Guiro, I had to look up the name as I had forgotten it myself. If that raise is salary, it could be $10....PER YEAR. Which kind of makes it not quite so much. I laughed out loud at your comment of the dress only fitting a table, that tickled me pretty good. It really does look like a prison... Saying "you belong in a museum" is like calling someone a relic of the past that needs locked away for the good of the general public. In this case, I think she's calling him a chauvinist. Wolfsbane causes the skin to become irritated, and turn red. It was used in a manner we might use blush today to redden the cheeks. I too am disappointed that Vincent Price wasn't in more scenes, and honestly, it sounds like he would have loved to appear more. Such a waste. Honestly this episode seems to suffer from poor and rushed writing its all a bit awkward....I refuse to use another word.

[@WatchitforDays]

Thank you for taking the time to write this amazing comment, David! ❤️

[@pinkitty21]

Omg!! A New video?! It’s like Christmas morning!! Please make more soon!!! You definitely deserve a show on radio or tv!! I would pay to watch

[@WatchitforDays]

You are sweet, thank you for your enthusiasm!

[@amandahood7809]

Yes! I've been patiently waiting for your return! ❤️✨

[@WatchitforDays]

I appreciate you patience! ❤️

[@rudybortolini]

You are the best, I love Colombo and your trivia just add magic to magic 🎉❤🎉

[@WatchitforDays]

Aww, I really appreciate that ❤️

[@emeraldmaiden63]

Hey. I was feeling a new video was about to drop! Good to "see" you again. 😊 Hope all's well with the new house! ❤

[@WatchitforDays]

Thank you very much ❤️

[@ladycavalier]

It's been SUCH a bummer year so far, continuing out of a bummer 2023. But THIS!! Yayyyyy :") Gonna watch this over and over again. Your Columbo videos are a soothing background to boring tasks and a fun distraction from bad days.

[@WatchitforDays]

Aww, I'm so sorry to hear 2024 isn't going so well. I really hope things start improving for you. Keep your chin up ❤️

[@ladycavalier]

​@@WatchitforDays thanks, I will! Spring is on the way, at least in the south lol, so there's that! And of course more Columbo to look forward to!! :] I hope your 2024 is off to a good start! ❤❤❤

[@LisaDeeCanada]

I love your humorous asides, the trivia, and the nostalgia - great video!

[@WatchitforDays]

Thank you very much❤️

[@Mr_Feller]

You’re back… I’m sick today so this is a lovely surprise.

[@WatchitforDays]

Feel better soon!!!

[@toriymoi6082]

Yay! Just watched this one! Hope you’re move went smooth

[@WatchitforDays]

Pretty smooth!

[@robgasper8521]

Hallelujah!! So glad you’re back! Your reviews are the greatest I’ve ever watched, you could review ketchup and I’d watch it! Take care and looking forward to the rest of this season!

[@WatchitforDays]

Your ketchup comment made me laugh and is also super sweet. Thank you for your amazing kindness ❤️

[@janerennalls114]

So glad you’re back with another video! I totally agree with you and several others on being disappointed that we didn’t get enough Vincent Price. I loved your drawing of the deleted scene. Shirley’s giant cigarette made me laugh.

[@WatchitforDays]

Haha, thank you very much!