Peter Falk (Columbo) Family Tribute 2015

My father, Peter Falk, best known for his role as Lt. Columbo in a tribute honoring his life. September 16, 1927- June 23, 2011. Rest in peace, Daddy!

[@hugoforthable]

Catherine, here in Britain I have yet to come across anyone who didn't like your father or Columbo, I would love to have met him and to shake the hand of someone who gave so much pleasure to millions of people around the world, ......a superstar in every sense.

[@nserica]

I get so excited when I watch Columbo, you would think that I was anxiously awaiting the season premiere. Peter Falk was such a gifted actor, his work is timeless.

[@markmalasics3413]

Catherine, it was indeed an honor to watch this tribute. My admiration for your father is now exponentially elevated after seeing these wonderful personal photos. It was just such a pleasure to see so many photos of the man Peter Falk, not just publicity stills of the characters he portrayed. He appears to be such a down-to-earth father, and he was probably a joy to all he met. Thank you so very much for sharing these glimpses of your private, personal moments with Peter and your family. I am truly touched.

[@maryhunter5768]

I came across Colombo this year and absolutely fell in love with the character. .and it is absolutely clear how in love he was with his family. Thank you Catherine

[@gaetanproductions]

Love the kindness Peter Falk showed. An inspiration. A great man. Many thanks for this tribute

[@TheEx3rgj]

What a great actor he was, I never get tired of watching Columbo even though I’ve seen every episode a million times . R I P Peter God Bless.

[@Paul.in.Ireland]

Peter may have sadly passed on but he was and always will be a legend... and legends live forever!

[@johntg123]

When I was a kid, I was born in 1963, my dad I and use to watch Columbo and talk about the show. My dad died in 1974 so I have a strong memory of my dad and me watching Columbo. I continued to watch the show after my dad passed away. I love the show I have them all on DVD. Your dad was a great actor also loved him in Murder by Death and many other movies. I hope he enjoyed his life, wife, family, kids and so on he certainly deserved too he made a lot of people happy.

[@theateroftheabsurd6805]

Thank you so much for sharing this lovely tribute to your Dad. He was a tremendously talented man.

[@Mikesorrento3344]

Colombo was one of the best series ever. I still watch him. He was a master.

[@izzdadaizz418]

I learned How to kill somebody ohne Spuren hinterlassen

[@LU-jt3sf]

I Love him.

[@robloxrubis6007]

So true👏

[@padijeff5675]

I liked how Colombo really irritated these people he investigated!🙂

[@marysepradet6515]

yes I still watch him , in French because I am French, and I was very surprised when I heard his real voice, I prefer the French voice

[@deanarupe73]

My 10 Yr. old daughter and I spend every Sunday night watching Columbo. She loves the classic shows and I can't think of anything more classic than your dad's iconic character. He left behind a great body of work. I hope to introduce her to his whole filmography.

[@mohammaddavoudian7897]

PETER FALK ALWAYS CAME ACROSS AS A KIND AND DIGNIFIED GENTLEMAN AS WELL AS BEING A SUPERB ACTOR. HE WILL ALWAYS LIVE AMONGST THE HIGHEST RANKING HOLLYWOOD GREATS. RIP.

[@sharp370]

still watching him to this day never get board of just one more thing columbo may he rest in peace

[@bonniefoust2870]

I watched every show. He was one of a kind. Awesome.

[@andrewlinesjah4538]

Yip I watch what i can find online No beating Columbo HE WAS SIMPLY THE BEST !

[@toddt6730]

I'll be watching forever, love Columbo

[@aasenprivate5199]

@James Henderson I love Columbo but IDK why you can't consider it a bit dated. You are entitled to sharing your point of view. We are all different, that's why there are so many different movies and series. Have a nice day !

[@aasenprivate5199]

@James Henderson I have just said that people shouldn't criticize your point of view. Everybody is entitled to having a different point of view. I think it is timeless but I can understand your thinking it is a bit dated. BTW, being not so far from fifty, am I also a bit dated? ( joking)

[@paulpyle1865]

Thank you Catherine for sharing your father and your family photos with us. Wonderful tribute to a great man and actor. Never forgotten...thanks to film there will always be..."just one more thing."

[@Aldo21574]

And "As you wish!"

[@elisholang4659]

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[@MrMferg240]

just bought the whole columbo series on dvd. i'm 57 years old and columbo was my favorite tv personality. nice tribute to your dad Catherine.

[@rmorroccoli1]

He was great Catherine, I still watch him as Columbo. God Bless Him...

[@helenw.132]

I still love his shows, always enjoy it.

[@mariaangelessanzsanz223]

El teniente columbo mi favorito ni Kojak

[@pornochef]

I’m still watching Columbo here in Italy. RIP PETER...AND THANK YOU

[@JellicleKat]

That was so sweet. I love when the Hallmark channel has a Colombo marathon because I’m not always able to get up at 6am to watch him. RIP Mr. Falk, you are missed.

[@cleoguevara5566]

Merci beaucoup pour ces instants privilégiés que vous avez partagés avec nous ! Votre père est celui que nous n'oublierons jamais ! Un Grand Monsieur et un Grand Acteur ! Columbo entra dans nos foyers et nous avons partagé l'immense plaisir de le voir à l'oeuvre en famille . C'était le favori de mon propre père et je le revois , encore et encore , pour revivre un peu de ces moments de complicité avec lui , disparu en 2006 . Mais Peter Falk c'est aussi des films , des rôles , incroyables de talent !

[@fernandosacristanberral2054]

llevo más de 30 años viendo Colombo y cada día me gustan más no me canso de verlas qué pedazo de actor

[@sonyjacob5776]

The greatest detective ever to grace the tv screen. RIP Peter Falk .

[@LuisMartinez-jy5xf]

Amen too that

[@donnasmith275]

Aww Catherine,that was a lovely tribute to your Daddy! I really miss him not being in any new movies.I always adored and honored him for his loyalty to his family and never heard anything bad about him.God bless your memory of him and God bless you and your family Catherine.Oh, yes,and thank you for sharing some of your memories with us Catherine.

[@kler5346]

Великий актёр, незабываемый Коломбо! Часто пересматриваю этот сериал. Спасибо, что не даёте забыть о нем.

[@vilamor007]

Columbo will still b watched by millions for years to come, Peter was a genius in this brilliant series, long live Columbo on our TV sets.

[@paishweta24]

still watch Columbo!!! love the guy ❤️❤️❤️

[@JaneArt64]

Thank you Catherine Falk for sharing your special personal photo clips with us all. Wish I had met your dad he was one of the best actors. Not many actors like your dad around today.

[@KyleRuggles]

Beautiful Tribute for one of the greatest actors I've ever had the honor watching. My late father was the one who got me into Columbo when I was a child, hooked ever since. But I'm sure you hear this all the time. He was a great man from what I can tell, my heart is with you and your family. Rest well Peter Falk.

[@caracre]

My dad and I loved watching Columbo together... I watch reruns and think of my pops.

[@usselpasoable]

"Oh, I must say mam, that is a b-e-a--u-t-i-ful watch!. Ya know , my wife wold go crazy over something like that!" You see Catherine, he's still in our hearts.

[@charlieproctor6533]

that was very nice

[@scheduller763]

Ms.Falk. Your father was very kind, positive and beautiful man and actor! With respect and love from Russia!

[@exploregreer1048]

"Just one more thing" scratching your head, pretending to clear your throat...driving the already caught crazzzzy. Still watching in 2020.. you live on Peter Falk. ❤❤

[@beakytwitch7905]

I give thanks for the life of Peter Falk too. He may not have been MY family, but those qualities of gentleness, politeness, search for truth, and willingness to confront evil made up for lack of all those things in the people around me. Thank you !

[@petekingfish]

Catherine only a few things my mother and I agreed on in the 70's were the Carol Burnett Show, and your father as Columbo.... I wish I could go back in time, this brings me close...... thank you.

[@robertd6513]

I just recently visited his gravesite. Although he is gone from this world he lives on in our hearts. RIP.

[@robthesamplist]

You can clearly see he adored his family and you all adored him. What a great life he lead all earned from hard work and talent. Hats off to you mr Falk, may you rest in peace.

[@VanlifewithAlan]

A very personal and touching album Catherine - thank you for posting! Regards from Norwich, UK.

[@cryptohunt2552]

I absolutely loved Columbo. A friend actually went out of his way to get me an autographed photo of Peter Falk, which is special to me as I work as a PI. God Bless you, Peter Falk!

[@deborahshah9066]

Looks like he was a wonderful Dad - and that must be what stays in memories as much as if not more than, the wonderful actor ...

[@justincase7518]

The hours of my life spent watching Columbo is probably abnormal but it has been my "go to " show when life hits a bump.Thank you, Catherine for a lovely tribute.Your father brought many hours of entertainment and happiness .

[@user-tf2wb5dc3w]

Настоящий мастер своего дела,многих научил жить с умом.Вечная память ему.

[@catherinefalk6118]

Two of his most favorite musical pieces included: Bye, Bye Blackbird by Gene Austin and Mozart-Allegro (Pequena serenata nocturna).

[@machia-mw1lm]

Catherine , myself , family and friends here in New Jersey are huge fans of your Father's work . I've read many articles about him and I suppose the success in life that he found couldn't have happened to a nicer guy . I first saw your Father in a comedy movie with my Father in the 1960's , and I'll always remember how he made us laugh . I'm sorry for your loss and thank you for sharing these family photographs . Be well .

[@rainbowqueen6593]

Catherine Falk: my uncle ( another fan) told me a super little story about how your Dad alledgedly got the Columbo role. Is it true that he turned up at an audition in his crumpled mac, looking a little dishevelled ( can't recall quite 'why' though all these years later) and somebody saw him and thought what a great character he would make for a cop show? Is that true?

[@LorriM]

Thank you for posting this lovely tribute to your Father, it was beautiful. :)

[@fullstrutn]

I remember your dad sitting in a car listening to classical music while the police went nuts waiting on him to make SOME kind of decision!!!

[@carmeloruiz8273]

Catherine Falk n

[@SuperFreeamerican]

Wow. I love this. I was just a kid back in the '70s but my Dad used to watch Columbo all the time. Now that I'm 52, I get to watch it 3 times each weekend. My favorite tv show. Also, my best buddy lives just across the street from me and it's his favorite as well. Every week we talk about the shows that aired over the weekend. I know as fans we know nothing about the actors but you could always see something about Peter Falk that I think revealed something about him. During interviews as well as on the show, he would always reach out and touch whoever he was speaking to. He would put his hand on their arm or whatever. I like that about him. I think it's a reflection of the fact that he seemed to genuinely care. This man was a gift to all of us. So talented. He brought joy to a lot of people, myself included.

[@badweetabix]

Thank you for sharing these wonderful pictures of your family and especially your father. He was and always will be my favorite actor. The greatness of a man is measured by what he leaves behind, and your father was a great man not just because of his acting, but because of the love of those he touched.

[@gavinstrachan1373]

We won't forget him one of kind

[@kevinhealey6540]

He was a great guy. I wrote him and asked for his autograph and he sent back an autographed picture.

[@kevinhealey6540]

Thanks Catherine. I noticed I wrote the same thing more or less 3 months ago. I'll leave it in.

[@TheStuport]

I simply Loved Peter Falk and his awesome presence in what ever project he was involved in! My own personal favorite was his movie "The In-Laws" with Alan Arkin......Just pure Peter Falk delivering his Craft for all to enjoy! Yes as "Columbo" he will forever be immortalized but that one particular movie will always be on my Mount Rushmore! Thank you Miss Catherine for a delightful journey down Memory Lane! Cheers From Ohio

[@deafears4025]

He may not have been the character he played in the movie "The In-Laws" but it came from him and that means he was one of the most endearing people I have known. Colombo was just as endearing. I was never able to meet the man but I still loved him. Strange and wonderful how that kind of media can make us feel. He is missed, Pete falk is indeed missed.

[@Anarchsis]

Modern actors can’t hold a candle to your fathers body of work or his ability to ascribe a humanness to his characters.

[@ricklombardo6912]

a great actor love columbo still watch reruns every sunday night thank you for the wonderfull pictures

[@wallochdm1]

Thanks for sharing some very personal pictures. Your Dad was the only celebrity I would have ever wanted to meet in person. Remarkable actor with an incredible range. He seemed like a very warm and genuine person.

[@woodinhead62]

Thank you for that Catherine! wish I could have met your dad. He was an amazing talent. We'll never see talent like his again, IMO. That great generation was the last of that superior talent...

[@user-jw3cx3on2l]

💓💓💓💓💓💓💓

[@littlejoe9381]

Thank you Mrs. Catherine for sharing. I have always thought Mr. Falk was a handsome man and a very good actor. On Columbo, I always enjoyed watching him get on the bad guy's nerves and then catching them red-handed in the end. Very entertaining.

[@HarryLags]

Peter Falk was my mothers favorite actor and we always loved watching Columbo together, wish he was still with us, what a great actor he was...

[@carlosm422]

I'm a big fan, I'm from Brazil His father, in my opinion was one of the greatest actors I was born in 1973, and I remember watching the adventures of Columbo with my parents every week It was a beautiful time His tribute was very beautiful, her family is very beautiful I wish you all the happiness in the world

[@hussnfussel]

His children were lovely.

[@commentatron]

@Charlie Farnz Barnz Nah, once they hit about 8-1/2...

[@eminusipi]

"just one more thing." Still watching the reruns.

[@juvenilehall1979]

Dear Catherine ... thank you young lady for the tribute to your Father. I had the plasure of meeting him 4-5 times, and always came away smiling and with another autograph. God Bless You for your love shown for you Dad and sharing it with us FANS !!!!! I am 66 years old , so I have followed him from the beginning. Thanks again. :) :)

[@LostFelidae]

I miss him dearly. The Hero of my childhood, and still he is today.

[@mariaangelessanzsanz223]

Señores y señoras si no escriben en cristiano aquí no se entera ni el gato....la única palabra que conseguí entender .fue peter flak y columbo..

[@ruthyoung5514]

I watch Columbo every morning at ,8:00 until 10:00 Monday through Friday and on Sunday night from 8:00 until 10:00. lol I am definitely a Columbo fan. I just adore him.TY so much for sharing Great pics.😃

[@rainbowqueen6593]

I adore him. The warmth and humanity shone out of him and his Columbo character was a masterpiece. He set a new standard for all those cop shows of the 70's and was a gift to every impressionist ( impersonator) in the country.It's a fact that many women found Columbo actually rather sexy. Here in Britain on breakfast TV some years ago, the subject under discussion was which of those 70's cops was the sexiest and the lady co -presenter, Judy Finnigan, confessed that for her it was Columbo!

[@toddforet9535]

I grew up watching your dad. At 56 I still watch Columbo every time it is playing. My wife and I are lifelong fans of all things Peter Falk.

[@lovenlightman]

His wife looked very pretty and full of life.

[@Olguini]

lovenlightman Yeaaah ! I thought 5 minutes ago, as I saw her, more or les the same ! :-)))

[@NoBootyBeauty]

Wasn't she beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@beghbali1]

lovenlightman what happened to her??

[@pmaddox]

It's crazy, but I normally fall asleep on his Columbo episodes, he just reminds me of an Uncle type person, just one cool old guy...R.I.P. Mr. Peter Falk...

[@patriotfrank1905]

Für mich war Peter Falk als Deutscher einer der wenigen guten Amerikanischen Schauspieler.Ich liebe seine Rolle als Columbo und noch heute schaue ich mir diese Filme alle an.Habe sie natürlich auch alle als DVD.Schade das es kein Columbo unter Peter Falk mehr gibt.

[@aky19832001]

i love this guy. RIP.

[@stewartbluford1]

He will be missed!!!! He did a brilliant job playing Columbo the character. He showed the detective to be a thinker, a genius!!!! My inspiration to keep learning and graduate from college!!!!

[@Mainswitch55]

My Dad passed away when he was 45, thank you for sharing this, even if i had never met him and didn´t know him beside as in his most popular role as Lt. Columbo, he brought a lot of joy to our house by his acting! My Sympathies and i will also not forget your Daddy, he will live on in many Memories of so many people! Kind Regards from Austria

[@Naumkeag01]

Thank you for this wonderful tribute. Just finished Peter's book, _Just One More Thing_. Highly recommend it to anyone who wants to know more about Peter's life and career. He was an extraordinary talent and a great human being.

[@BenDover-wu7ed]

Beautiful tribute to a brilliant actor.Started to watch Columbo with my Nan as a kid and never stopped.Still watching him to this day.He did excellent movies too,would love to have met him.You had a great Dad xx

[@bobjg1956]

Dear Catherine...this is just lovelyl.bless you for uploading these wonderful photos.....Your Dad was an incredible actor and a very special person, he brought so much joy to so many ....would loved to have met him. God bless you and all your nearest and dearest.

[@LuisLopez-vv5ps]

Loor to Peter Falk, I was and am one of his fan, he stayed in the hearts of us all, lt. Columbo.

[@touchofgrey5372]

I'm waiting for my own Christmas present. Have ordered the full set of Columbo. Thank you Peter! You're the greatest.

[@mzerickasierra]

34 years old, just started binge watching columbo about a week ago 😍😍😍😍 also, him and i share the same bday!!(Sept 16) sure wish people lived forever 😔

[@jimmyjoss5877]

Catherine, Thank you for posting the Tribute. I still watch Columbo. I think I may know them all by heart. They give me a peaceful feeling, like it was simpler times, it could be because I watched the show as a child. No matter what the reason, I tell all my friends how much I love The show Columbo. All the best to you and your family, I am very grateful for the show and your Dad. Judie J.

[@FriendofRamblinJack]

Catherine, we sure loved watching your dad's brilliant show. It was THE most exciting show to watch growing up (I was a teen) in our teeny Downey home, mom & dad on couch, us kids lying all over the floor. One episode I remember distinctly was about Palm Springs. My parents had just taken us 5 younger kids to San Jacinto to ride the tram up to the top of San Jacinto in January of 1971, FUN!!! To our amazement, the next episode your dad did was with Roddy McDowell trying to throw your dad off the tram as it was going either up or down the mountain! BOY, did WE feel special, as if we had JUST missed the filming (LOL) and your dad and Roddy had ridden OUR tram! One of our fav movies is THE GREAT RACE, and to THIS day, whenever I call my son at his Coast Guard base, I will mutter in a raspy voice as you dad did to Jack Lemmon: "Hey Professor! It's 7:tirty! Rise and shine!" Thank you so much for posting this honoring of your great father. God bless you and your family. -- a Blue Star Mom, WWII Army daughter, WWII Marine/Navy/AF/Army niece

[@juancarlosvaldes4538]

Your father meant more to me than you will ever know! What a GREAT man he was as well as a terrific actor! Thank you Lieutenant Columbo for all of your dedication!

[@jasbinderkaur3900]

I have a disabled grandson who has no concentration for tv but loves the voice of columbo so we have an episode on every time he eats .he just hears Mr falks voice a calms down

[@carolcolwell2044]

OMG your dad was just the greatest. Never missed Columbo and still don't...

[@victoriatilson4313]

Thank you for sharing these beautiful memories through your photographs. Peter Falk is a legend, not least for personifying perfectly the character of Lt Columbo. I wrote to him from England when I was 12 years old (I'm now 40) and he sent back a lovely signed photo, personalised with my name. I've always thought what a wonderful gesture that was.

[@eallan5169]

The best rainy day afternoons consist of a cozy sofa with my husband and Columbo dvd boxsets! Pure joy. Peter Falk, I salute you for the legacy you left behind.

[@patriciatorres7139]

I'm from Colombia and in my childhood we gather in family to watch Colombo. It was great. His humbleness and intelligence impressed me. Ever since I follow him. When I came to USA I watched him again. Now I have the entire collection. Believe me I don't care to repeat the episodes. Everytime I enjoy them. Rest in peace my sweet idol.

[@rezielnascot8583]

Beautiful thing that you did. I'm Italian and I've always appreciated the way in which the simplicity of your father has been inserted into his character par excellence, Lt Colombo ... With us was voiced by actors who have made history, and see Peter expressed in many different ways he left in my past wonderful moments. I hope that one day all you embrace your father ...

[@Agorasoumusica]

Hello! Greeting from Argentina. I love so much your father. Actually I see the serie ´s Columbo. Is a actor of charater. We miss. Thanks for posting.

[@deniseconaway701]

When i was a kid i loved watching your dad and as an adult i still love watching your dad especially in Columbo, all time favourite, thankyou for letting us share your family photographs x

[@MrBo0ger42o]

peter falk is one of my favorites. im an 80s baby but, I grew up watching Colombo. over time I grew to enjoy all peter falks work. he still brings me tons of smiles. a great actor and a great man indeed :) thx for this amazing tribute! and rare photos

[@kurtridnour1435]

Wow, my wife and I just love watching your dad in anything. Columbo is our favorite! Such a nice tribute for your Dad.

[@countrybumpkin339]

I loved the show in the 70s. It was very popular here in the UK. Still watch the re runs on Sky. Ps.. I waited 45 years to see Columbo's wife.

[@Sayerdify]

I loved and still love Columbo. There is never a time when I can't sit down and enjoy an episode. Loved the movies too but can't seem to find those anymore. But his series are more than enough to get my fix. When he passed I was greatly saddened. Nine years already :(. Wished I'd been blessed with such a lovely dad.

[@grop66]

We are a lot of fans here in Denmark 🇩🇰 who still watch Columbo ❤️❤️ he was a wonderful actor

[@1956Bluedragonfly]

I know you miss him, because I sure do and I've never met him.

[@NoBootyBeauty]

Yeah, I miss him too 😪. We can only be thankful for the little we were blessed to have of him.

[@adam_fps7454]

We still love him and will never forget him..! He was the most charismatic actor ever..! R.I.P Mr "Columbo" ! God bless you Catherine !

[@MrIshaw]

What a wonderful tribute to a wonderful actor and father. You have a right to be very proud of him. He has brought both me and and I am sure millions of other in the UK a lot of satisfaction 'watching the box' over the years. I have all of his films, columbo's etc on DVD and he could not give you a bad performance if he tried !! Take care Catherine & RIP Peter.

[@cmkarma5554]

I watch Columbo 3times a week I even have my alarms set up so that I don’t miss any episodes ! Best actor ever and My favorite show!!! ❤️🍁🌹

[@piamadison5539]

Your father was an excellent character.

[@johninaryan951]

What a wonderful tribute, sorry it's a bit late. Thanks for sharing, for me he is Colombo. I what him than I'm sad or lonley, it brings some cosyness and warmth into the end of a crapp day, and makes me a little happier. Thank you ❤

[@MrMoggyman]

Catherine Falk, your father was a fine man, and a great actor. Thank you for sharing your memories of him. Peter is still the best TV detective there has ever been. Remember how he got Frank Sinatra to sing the first few bars of Bye Bye Blackbird at the Celebrity Roast with Dean Martin? I laughed and laughed! Lt. Columbo was a fine acting achievement, and still enjoyed by me and so many others worldwide, but so many other remarkable acting performances too. Although now at rest, Peter's legacy lives on in his work and his family. All my best wishes to you and your family.

[@MAGAA2024_]

I love him so much! I watch a Columbo episode every single day on IMBd tv. He's the best, can't get enough of him. He's an amazing actor and how awesome it must have been to have him for a daddy, God bless you hun and thank you for sharing.

[@galizzimail]

Thank you from italy

[@suki9]

I would tape Columbo shows on my VHS and always enjoyed them so much afterwards as it was always a special treat. My favourite is when he is on the cruise ship solving another murder. The show that absolutely had me in stitches was the Dean Martin Roast where they Roasted Frank Sinatra especially when he brought up the lasagna pan with the return address on it. He made it look easy and carefree because he cared to give his very best and must have studied every angle before sharing his great talent. Wonderful and brilliant man. Thanks for sharing Catherine, he must have been a wonderful Father as well.

[@hunlandsMom]

We still watching his Columbo series and films every day /one, over and over and never enough of it. R.I.P dear Peter Falk. Even the children of this generation know your name. I think we will remember you for long, long time. You deserve it. ❤❤❤❣👍

[@TonyBabarino]

I dressed as Columbo every Halloween when I was in my 30’s and 40’s. I still have the Columbo board game!! 👍 I’m in early 50’s now so I think I’ll continue doing it starting this year. The world misses Peter Falk! 👍

[@stevieboy2938]

a great great man our fav show of all time peter falk will be loved and watched for 100s of years to come thanks to the family for your family pics with much love from n ireland paul hagan elaine keenan stevie cloughley thank you.