Peter Falk’s Hilarious Acceptance Speech for COLUMBO | Emmys Archive (1972)

[@kevinhealey6540]

I wrote to him and asked him for his autograph. He sent me back a embossed photo of him as Columbo, with the signature. Down to earth guy.

[@AlexandreAuCambodge]

Nice. ☺️

[@davsny5]

Too cool. Peter is one of the most interesting men to ever grace the big and small screens of Hollywood. He had eye cancer at 3 and had the eye removed and replaced with a glass one, which never impeded his career. He wanted to join the military, but was initially turned down due to his condition and later accepted into the Merchant Marines. He then became an efficiency expert, then got into show business with the hit It's a Mad Mad World 1963 and then, later would star as Lt. Franco Columbo for over 30 years with yearly gaps in between seasons (not straight through like Dallas 1978-1993). He was a big dog lover and supporter of animal rights. He and his first wife adopted two daughters, one who actually became a PI in real life, following after her father's faux footsteps. He retired in the late 2000's, I believe 2007 with his last performance being Next 2007, starring alongside Nicholas Cage. He then was diagnosed (like my poor dad and grandmother, may they RIP) with the God awful disease, Alzheimers and passed peaceful in his home in 2011 at the age of 83. He has always been extremely intelligent, good looking, friendly, humble man and a true gentleman with an amazing voice. Later his much younger, trophy wife tried to cheat him and his daughters out his money and their inheritance and they started a foundation for Alzheimers and a legal conservatorship for families dealing with mental and financial issues with litigious intervention. He was a charming and hilarious, kind Jewish man who (fun fact) hated cigars but loved cigarettes and had the prop supervisor on Columbo grab him so cheap ass, dime store or supermarket cigars. Always generous with charities and came to conventions for his fans even up to the last year of his life. A true legend (like Charlton Heston, who also died of Alzheimer's but at age 84) and will never be forgotten, hell he has a statue in Hungary and a plaque in his backyard.

[@deb9806]

me too

[@madelineray9480]

@@davsny5 Thank you for so much information about this wonderful gentleman. My mother is his biggest fan and I really like him very much. Fortunately for us, here in Portugal, in one TV channel called Memory channel, every weekend we can watch Columbo.It's at lunch time and also repeats at dinner time. I just love to watch all his ways, his talking. I didn't knew that was cancer that damage his eye at such tender age. So glad to know that he went on so wonderfully in his career. Yesterday the episode was "Death hits the jackpot". I just knew that he was an animal lover (like me) because it shows in his face each time he sees one, the glow in his face comes from the joy in his heart. I do wish his peace in all eternity. Thank you again. Best wishes.

[@dwillard670]

@@Harry-mp1tf Debbiedowner

[@beebee8018]

I wrote to Peter Folk explaining how much joy his Columbo series was helping my grandfather cope during his last months as it brought him so much joy. Peter Falk sent my grandad a lovely letter plus a get well tape recording which meant so much to my grandpa and my family. What a beautiful thing to do, a special man who brought so much joy to the world. We miss you Mr Falk, we love you ❤️

[@danf4447]

class act

[@laughingachilles]

I love Columbo and to hear Peter Falk was that kind of guy just increases my love for the series and the man. He must have had so much fan mail and while I am sure people sorted through it for him, he didn't have to take the time to do that for your grandfather. The fact he did demonstrates the man had a kind heart. My sympathies for the loss of your grandfather. I know it must have been some time back as Peter Falk passed away some years ago, but still I offer my condolences as I know from experience the pain of a lost grandparent.

[@beebee8018]

@@laughingachilles Thank you for your kind wishes. Never once did I think Mr Falk would reply. Like you say, he must have received thousands of letters. It was just one of those things you do when a teenager & I and my family were astonished when the package arrived. Grandad was so happy. I have the full collection of Columbo, never get tired of watching him, he makes me smile.

[@chriskills637]

Great work columbo!! Such a hella good cop! Sorry for you loss

[@lisanealy1703]

Touching story about your grandfather and Mr. Faulk as well.🌹

[@anacattini1167]

He was an incredible actor. He is terribly missed.

[@chris1pugsley]

Yes, Peter Falk was the best.

[@legend9948]

If you haven't seen A woman Under The Influence please watch he is very good in it along with Gena Rowlands

[@paulken11]

My mother in the UK is turning 90 this year and still loves all the re runs of Columbo. She knows every one by heart. Gives her a lot of comfort

[@BeautifuLakesStreamsBiologists]

Blessings to her!

[@borgCube100]

My granny (not that I knew, was much too young) loved the show. It wasn't until this year I mentioned it to my dad how much I loved this show that he told me how she watched every episode (we're Belfast based). Due to the "Sunday" feeling older shows and movies gave off, I hated them. But after eventually growing up on Star Trek, I watched shorts of Columbo on this that I really developed a love for the show.

[@Scaad267]

He was my mother’s first cousin and they were very close even though they were 15 years apart. My memories of him are fond. he would talk about getting letters from his fans and writing back and the joy it brought to him

[@ReneeBraxton]

Same with my mom.

[@mrtoast244]

I'm just imagining what that childhood would have been like lol. "So you say you didn't sneak out last night? Ok, I believe you. I'm lucky to have a kid as good as you... oh, but there's just one more thing, just one small detail that doesn't quite add up" this then gets followed by several minutes of getting cooked alive.

[@ljdmanxfella5793]

*According to my uncle, who was a cameraman in Hollywood and worked with Peter Falk on many of the Columbo episodes, Mr Falk was a great guy. Very genuine, extremely humble, and down-to-earth. Although he's (understandably) remembered for the character of Columbo, it's easy to forget that he was also an accomplished theatre actor in his early days, and for years before that, he'd also had a few **_'regular blue collar'_** jobs. I imagine that time of his life, was the reason why he always kept his feet on the ground, and was so relatable to the people who met him and worked with him.* *It's also often overlooked that he made over 50 movies through his career in Hollywood. His first being a small role in the 1958 movie, **_"Wind Across The Everglades"_** at the relatively late age of 30. As a kind of semi-detached member and good friend of **_'The Rat Pack',_** (Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Peter Lawford, Sammy Davis Jr. and Joey Bishop), it was often (wrongly) assumed, that Falk must have also had mafia connections, and that he lost his right eye in some kind of fight or brawl. Yet nothing could be further from the truth. His right eye was surgically removed when he was just 3-years-old, as the result of cancer.* *As an actor, his high intelligence and intellect rarely got the opportunity to shine. For example, he obtained a BA degree in arts and sciences, and a second BA in literature and political science. He was also a very accomplished chess player, artist, pianist and saxophone player. All of which he enjoyed during the many breaks in filming, and at his home in Beverly Hills, with 2nd wife Shera, and his two adopted daughters, Jackie and Catherine.* *Sadly, Falk was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in late 2008, and subsequently died at home as a result of that, and a heavy bout of pneumonia. To end on a little lighthearted trivia, did you know that the very first episode of Columbo in 1971, was directed by a (then unknown) 24-year-old from Cincinnati, named Steven A. Spielberg! I offer my very best wishes from England to those who are still reading, and I wish you all a healthy and peaceful 2021.*

[@georgebuller1914]

Many thanks for all that great info. :-)

[@EYE_GOTCHA]

Spielberg 😖

[@ljdmanxfella5793]

@@EYE_GOTCHA Aww, but he did direct E.T.😊

[@Oshunsprite]

Cheers! Great information. Really well written and informative. He's still so interesting to watch. I hadn't realised he died as long ago as 2008. Same year my mother died.May they RIP

[@ljdmanxfella5793]

*Many thanks for your kindness and the compliments folks. My Uncle Ian (who was the cameraman in Hollywood's heyday and beyond), along with his lovely wife (my Auntie Jean), both kept diaries and journals throughout their adult lives, all of which they left to me when they passed on. Auntie Jean also worked in Hollywood as a makeup artist in the big studios, which is how they both met and fell in love.* *As a result, I have literally hundreds, maybe even thousands of stories about who was secretly doing what with whom, who were the nicest Hollywood stars, along with first-hand stories about those who were perhaps... not so nice! Who were friends with each other, which ones were enemies, fist fights that broke out on-set (and not just by the men!), and so on. It reads like a gossip magazine, except you know these things really happened, because Auntie Jean and Uncle Ian actually witnessed them in front of their own eyes.* *Some of the tales recounted are (hysterically) funny, while others are quite sad really. But it all gives a great insight into what went on when the cameras weren't rolling. Some of which is surprising, while other things are truly shocking. I'd love to compile a book of it all someday, but I need to know about boring things first, such as the rules regarding international copyright laws, and how much I can tell without the risk of being sued etcetera. Plus of course, I need to know how to word everything correctly.* *So the comments above help to encourage me to carry on with the idea. Seriously, thanks very much again for your kind words so far. All the best to you, and as they say in Dublin, **_"When your time comes, may you be sittin' up in heaven with yer feet up, 30 minutes before the devil knows you're dead!"_** 😊 I just love the Irish!!! Take care all.*

[@markmeade2937]

“And just one more thing” this man was just brilliant , such a great loss to both film and television. RIP Peter Falk …..

[@BazookaIke]

Right on! In this acceptance speech, he gives credit to others who wrote and created the character but its Peter himself who brought the character to life!

[@sauluribe7082]

I knew someone quote that.

[@marilynwillett804]

it was fantastic writers,

[@felinequeen9243]

No it's "One more question ma'am."

[@rhondafulton8732]

@@BazookaIke

[@micky100]

Let’s be honest. We all could seat and watch and re-watch and re-re-watch any single Columbo’s episode and enjoy it like the first time :)

[@LaughingWithLucky]

..damn right. The last true classic. He is truly missed❤️

[@julieb737]

I was born the year falk accepted that award . Can’t count the number of times I’ve seen them all , over and over again . Priceless .

[@nanjacks913]

I do rewatch all the episodes of Columbo, Thank you Peter Faulk, RIP 💝

[@kahunatomata9478]

Just one more thing....

[@TheSpritz0]

You're 100% right!! He had that magic talent!!!

[@danielowen3724]

Peter's humility is what made him so popular. He was a breath of fresh air among his Hollywood peers.

[@WickedScott]

He had his diva moments like any other actor if you read the history of production on Columbo. He was a great guy in life tho, agreed.

[@anywhoo]

@@WickedScott Peter Faulk was unlike many of his peers, he was definitely no diva… HE WAS HIS OWN MAN

[@WickedScott]

@@anywhoo He was a man and therefore imperfect. He would early on hold up production on Columbo if he didn't get his way, much to the consternation of his piers. He was a great actor and a lovely man, but very imperfect like the rest of us.

[@ShotOfSelf]

@@WickedScott​​⁠That’s not what diva means, if he demanded a certain type of food before going on set every morning then you’d be right. Holding up production due to quality control is an amazing thing and it’s good he kept those people in their place. In the end he was correct and one of the only reasons the series didn’t end up like the abomination that is Mrs. Columbo. That show was so bad and there were no quality standards that even Donald Pleasence was horrible in it.

[@vordman]

Here we are nearly 50 years later and Columbo is still compelling TV. Thank you, Mr Falk.

[@redd605]

Yes on October 3rd on 5 USA 10.00am until 23.05 PM columbo in the UK get your food ,and drinks and congratulations if you watch all with out switching channels ,

[@stevesloan7132]

Oh, geez, you're right! It's been 50 years. Where has the time gone?

[@philipfreyaborn8288]

People love Columbo in UK .... Peter Falk's acting was so classy that the show was compelling even though we all knew the perpetrator at the very start .... not many actors could manage that .... brilliant .... great legacy

[@jacobpeters5458]

I just discovered it and it's more interesting and funny than 99% of shows today

[@margaretralston5109]

I love Peter Falk and have all the Columbo DVDs in my candle making workshop. I play them all the time as well as Columbo Sunday on the TV. Wonderful actor. How many other actors would have you loving their work all these years later?

[@ernestoa3140]

I M STILL WATCHING COLUMBO DURING COVID , YEAR 2020 PETER VERY THANKS , GOD BLESS YOU.

[@drServitis]

Always love Columbo. I have Covid and am in quarantine and watching Columbo. So far so good. Just feel like I have a light flu. Knock on wood.

[@jvallas]

I’m on season 8 right now, and I’ll be sorry when I’m finished!

[@jvallas]

drServitis Be well very soon. Sorry you have it at all but hope it stays mild. 2020 is a very nasty year.

[@mckavitt13]

@@jvallas How can you stand it? I don't mean Peter Falk or his character Colombo. But most of the others, innocent or guilty, are w/o interest as people. Fortunately, there are a few, v few, happy exceptions. It soon becomes an exercise in repetition. But I love the actor!

[@jvallas]

mckavitt13 I thoroughly enjoy it, but I also flip it on when I go to bed, so I don’t want anything so riveting that I can’t go to sleeP!😏

[@YouKevo]

For me, Columbo was one of the all-time best TV detectives. Absolutely brilliant.

[@TwiigssGames]

Colombo was good, as was Matlock. Many people will probably say Angela Lansbury was the top show, but I liked Matlock once I started watching it. As a little kid when it still aired on TV, you knew that if you were still at your aunts house and the Matlock theme started to play, you had to sit through an hour and a half of torture. Now that I'm a lot older, I really appreciate what I couldn't then.

[@Pippie5555]

My Mother was a big fan. Now I am 60 years old and wondering if I could find an episode to watch?

[@Pippie5555]

Thank you Joel.

[@LB99971]

nobody will debate you on that one.

[@Troops-y6h]

I downloaded the complete episodes all seasons :-)

[@ylekiote99999]

The one tv show I can remember sitting and watching with my whole family. It crossed all age barriers. Columbo was smart, clever, funny and extremely entertaining.

[@mat7083]

And to think I first heard about him and the show only a couple of years ago. It wasn’t until I rewatched Undisputed (2002) that I realized that Peter Falk was the old man in the prison the whole time, and that was one of my childhood movies

[@phazonclash]

I'm still watching Columbo episodes in 2019, and still enjoying it a lot. I used to watch Columbo with my grandpa, as a kid, in the late 80s on Canadian television, and it reminds me of him.

[@1971dave]

Every Sunday man without fail on channel 5usa, the great race film 1965 is a must see with him in it and Tony cutus

[@negui46togui]

I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one

[@bellasingh3536]

Me too. On Cozy TV... Great series.

[@vipul_singh]

Same! On Season 3, right now. Unfortunately, in India, it is not available on any of the streaming apps (Netflix etc.)

[@chanceravenwood164]

Double bill every Sunday in the UK!

[@TheRichNewnes]

I love that he gives so much credit to the creators of Columbo, but I think we all know that it was Falk that brought that character to life. No one else could have played Columbo like that. RIP Peter.

[@Kyrieru]

You never know. I'm sure someone could have, but nobody would be Falk's Columbo, that's for sure. Lucky to have had him in such a great role.

[@christianbarnay2499]

And don't forget the great contribution by his family to that wonderful acceptance speech.

[@sen187]

It’s true. Someone else could’ve play Columbo- but it would never had that same magic that he brought that made it so worth our time.

[@stellaboulton9531]

Brilliantly said.

[@mokonono5903]

@@christianbarnay2499 And the wife of course! Even forgot to say hi to her on television.

[@Samantha38504]

A very handsome man, charming, funny, talented, gracious and a fine actor. May he rest in peace.

[@perrywalton2464]

@I Date Only Feminists! ?

[@arindamchoudhury5807]

"just one more thing" hell no I don't want to rest in peace, I him to come back and be more of the best that he was!!! You know he's up there laughing :)

[@alicemiller2380]

Met him in the Metrapol Hotel in London. I was a waitress in a restaurant and was being bullied constantly by the head waiter. Finally in fury i threw a basket of bread rolls at said head waiter and began to leave the restaurant. Peter was eating there and he stopped me and told me i had done the right thing and never to take treatment like that from anyone. I have never forgotten that. I was only 21 and working my way through college. He was lovely 😊

[@thecloudtherapist]

Well done for having the courage to stand up for yourself. Great endorsement from Peter Falk of your action.

[@stevenbenjamin818]

Still watching Columbo. oh yeah “one more thing “ 😎

[@pradislava8281]

"You know what bothers me?"

[@shyam8398]

I love how he is often gifted nice cigars, yet you only see him rocking the cheep greens

[@arekpetrosian4965]

"Sorry, I hate to bother you..."

[@BrianHuntley]

About a month ago, someone from work called me about a problem, and after I solved it for them they said "Oh, yeah - one more thing..." and I said "what's this, Columbo?" They may not have been born when the show hit the air, but they got the reference. Great show, brilliant writing, terrific actor.

[@monicastordeur8683]

That's right! I loved the "oh and one more thing" - genius. 70s classic.

[@lawrencelewis8105]

When he died, there was an article in the local paper wondering why this guy was held in such high esteem. I wrote to the paper saying, "He has been entertaining me all of my life. He's family."

[@dirigoelectric]

Have you seen him in Roommates?

[@lawrencelewis8105]

@@dirigoelectric No, I haven't. I rented the series "Naked City" (well worth watching) a while back and he's in one episode, he's not in the credits but it's him- from about 1957 I think.

[@fortnitepros8025]

He’s family? That’s cheesy as hell.

[@tzenophile]

@@fortnitepros8025 The expression "cheesy as hell" is cheesy as hell too.

[@fortnitepros8025]

tzenophile bullshit👎

[@katana2665]

I met Peter on location of The Brink's Job. I was just a kid, but had grown up with Columbo. He was incredibly humble when i asked for an autograph and quite willing to give it. Nice fellow. Rest in Peace man.

[@BrightSeaStar]

Nice comment, thanks !

[@peterfinnigan3207]

998

[@thinkforyourself828]

Still one of the most compelling and stylish shows ever.

[@denisemcdougal6445]

Very true

[@GaiaOne]

Peter Falk was a gem. And his show - it wasn't a "who done it" (because we knew from the beginning), but a "how catch 'em."

[@corleth84]

For the most part yes... but there were 2 or 3 "who done it" episodes as well.

[@cbisme6414]

I loved the show never missed it BUT it was that crucial part where silence is required and EVERY time he'd trip, drop or bump into something and I'd be right there beside him, angry at him for being so clumsy and scared we'd be caught! It was brilliant.

[@CC-Tron]

Most crime shows and mysteries are how catch 'ems.

[@GaiaOne]

No, most are "who done it." Columbo pioneered "how catch 'ems" because we saw the crime at the beginning of each episode.

[@CC-Tron]

@@GaiaOne That's not new. Cop shows did that before Columbo. Remember Ironside?

[@9Ballr]

Sometimes I think Columbo was real, and Peter Falk was the character he played.

[@pirbird14]

I saw Peter Falk in a production of "The Balconey", either on KZbin or a rerun on TV (back in the days when I still watched TV). He truly was a fine actor.

[@PiCheZvara]

Great TV show characters are often an exaggeration of the actor. They take his basic attributes and traits and blow them up. For example Alan from Two and a half men - Jon Cryer really is this dorky type. And Falk too was a bit of a mumbly, bit dorkish type, with similar gestures and body language. That's why it's actually insulting when people laugh as he tries to speak thinking he is putting on a Columbo show, when he is in fact himself. It's unbelievable how most people can't see this or understand this.

[@fortnitepros8025]

I’m like that with Darth Vader

[@muliyechuula9098]

Me too 🤣🤣🤣

[@Ironfist85hu1]

Because Peter Falk died, but Columbo will live forever. :(

[@retrohollywoodmotionpictures]

I know for a fact He was a very kind, humble down to earth person. In the mid-1970s My mom worked as a housekeeper at the Riviera Country Club, where Mr. Falk was a member. They struck up a friendship over several years to the point where he would sometimes come looking for her so they could chat. My mom told me one time she noticed he seemed kind of sad and she asked him what was bothering him and he told her he was thinking of quitting Columbo to which she gasped "What! Why? You can't, that's a great show. and you're wonderful in it!" He told her he didn't want to quit, but he was having problems with the studio execs. Now how many big name actors would even talk with a housekeeper let alone be on such a friend that he would discuss something like that? I realized how special their friendship was when he died, my mom cried. And they hadn't seen each other for over 20 yrs. Yeah, he was a very special man indeed..

[@trowerz]

he could confide in your mom, and that’s what friends are for✌️

[@echognomecal6742]

The comments section is a treasure trove of information, admiration, & positive stories about Peter Falk. I extremely rarely look into famous peoples' personal lives. If they're terrible, I don't want that unnecessary disappointment. I always liked him & am happy to find out he was a decent man who did people kindnesses at times.

[@justicepower1255]

I love Columbo. I have boxsets from all seasons and watch Columbo every Sunday RIP Columbo.

[@bellbookcandle3051]

This is exactly how an awards speech should go! 🙌💗

[@dad4ever-c90]

As a kid, I looked forward to each new episode of Columbo that I could watch with my mom. Years later, Peter Falk graciously signed an autograph for me to give to her. When she passed away, I found that autograph was one of the cherished mementos Mom had saved.

[@iowabettyg]

what a sweet and memorable story; thanks for sharing that with us all. betty gordon, ames, iowa, usa

[@jessikapiche6097]

i am very touch by your comment. I am sure you should sent this comment to Mr.Falk, he would be very honoured by that, maybe even more than the trophee he got here...

[@dad4ever-c90]

@@jessikapiche6097 Sadly, Peter Falk passed away in 2011. Perhaps now Mom can tell him, in person, what a big fan she was of his acting.

[@jessikapiche6097]

@@dad4ever-c90 So sad... yes indeed.

[@ordelian7795]

It wasn't because it was Peter Falks autograph that she cherished it. She cherished it because you got it for her.

[@peterle6883]

What a humble person. He thanked everyone who worked with him.

[@NotQuiteFirst]

As he was walking away at the end he should have turned and said "One more thing..."

[@joanofarc8207]

+The True Fizz LOL, so true!!!

[@fever_spike]

OMG YES ❤️❤️❤️

[@ltcolumbo9708]

Jim Moriarty in a saloon before the brawl " Give the man some elbow room boys!" Larry Storch

[@jonhohensee3258]

Too easy.

[@bored1ca]

Agreed!

[@mercian7]

Peter Falk was a legend. Love Columbo, one of the best tv programmes ever!

[@oldgoat8861]

I still watch he shows....What is on here...I think it's WETV or METV, by CHARTER CABLE. Unfortunately I see all the cars on the show and wonder why I had to sell mine. They don't make them with the chrome and style no more for sure!!

[@mk.1175]

Back in 1991 used to come on reruns Saturday at 11 on Channel 5 KTLA and I would start sweating bullets 3 days before I was so excited

[@Bebe.B.]

Peter Falk was so great! Colombo is my hands down favorite detective series.

[@MartyTheAussie]

Columbo was my Dad’s favourite TV show, and he looked forward to every episode. I bought him the full series on DVD, and he watched it over and over. Sadly I began to notice he was developing dementia. I lost him in 2013. Also so sad to hear that Mr Falk also had dementia. RIP both of you.

[@failuretocommunicate]

Columbo was transcendental acting and writing. Watching it today is like watching the lost historical record of greatness.

[@ldchappell1]

Growing up in the 60s and 70s there were a lot of disagreements in my family about what to watch on TV. Except for when it came to Columbo. We all loved Columbo and watched it every chance we could. We were so absorbed in the show you could hear a pin drop in our living room. Kudos to Peter Falk and to the writers of "Columbo." They truly don't write them like that anymore.

[@kendallrivers1119]

No they don't! The greatest crime shows in my book are Columbo, Murder, she wrote, Rockford Files, Perry Mason, Matlock, Magnum, PI and In the heat of the night they just don't make great mystery series with great quirky characters anymore, Columbo being the gold standard that I now base every other mystery series quality on. Is it close to Columbo? Is the writing as strong or character as lovable as Columbo?

[@2PinkFreuds]

I have to disagree with you on one thing here - In the Heat of the Night was a complete disgrace to one of the greatest movies ever made.

[@Toral3533]

I would put Perry Mason above Murder, She Wrote (and I pvr Murder, She Wrote every night and watch it first thing in the morning) but am otherwise in agreement. Hawaii 5-0, Remington Steele shhould be added maybe to the end.

[@vadimkrylov]

2019 and nothing changed

[@imayahruth5808]

@@kendallrivers1119 also i love The old Mission Impossible the best!!!!

[@nicholasschroeder3678]

I met him once. My friend worked at Universal, and he invited me to join him for lunch at the executive dining room. I was a little early, and as I waited, in came Falk. He made all the gestures and body language just like Columbo--I really think he internalized the character. Later, my friend encouraged me to go to his table and say hello. Did. Falk was very gracious.

[@daleandrews9356]

Great story. There are very few, if any, TV characters we can talk about like they were "family".

[@mckavitt13]

Or externalised his own?

[@BrightSeaStar]

How nice for you - I would've loved that !

[@bookguitarguy]

@@mckavitt13 That’s what I’m thinking... and that the creators of the character had him in mind when they created it, and “created it in his image”. 🙂

[@jacquelinedeigan3913]

Wow truly a wonderful memory

[@snowflake477]

Colombo taught me one thing, never underestimate one by the appearance

[@jonothanthrace1530]

And even if you're rich it's not easy to get away with murder.

[@bogatudan1711]

Guy from Italy: Italian Tv still airs ColOmbo, mostly on Sundays and it's an evergreen. I grew up with him and it's always a pleasure to re-watch

[@matrix5000100]

Also in Germany

[@AbeSgtwilsonn]

Columbo.

[@aureliatribegurl226]

Humble, grateful and with a sense of humor and talent to boot! Love! R.I.P.

[@ericmoore1015]

How are you doing today my name is Eric

[@ladyjae65]

I love this man! I still watch him on MeTv and the Hallmark channel. I've seen most of his films as well. His gift of being able to do other characters and then go right back to Colombo so convincingly is a testament to his wonderful talent.....

[@justbarelysociable2211]

I used to watch Columbo all the time, and I still do whenever I get the chance. Peter Falk was one of the true greats.

[@philsarkol6443]

If ever there is someone who isnt shy to give a speech, it must be Peter Falk. I guess he just gets up there and grabs everybodys attention by the art of how to tell a story. A unique personality, authentic, intelligent and talented in many ways.

[@tracygarrett3952]

I find Dustin Hoffman to also be able to craft a great story.

[@mariaml9854]

It would have be an HONOUR to meet him personally. Greetings from Spain!!

[@danw1374]

Im glad when we finally got to see mrs columbo, he talked about his wife for so many years but we never saw her! lol

[@NathanThePrezPretlow]

Look at Columbo in the 60's 70's,80's,90's and still enjoy looking at reruns today in the 2017

[@dreypolo4852]

Nathan Timeless

[@plinker439]

And 2019 :)

[@justinturley4818]

And 2003 too. Last movie

[@pirajacinto4]

Literally watching Columbo now on tv reading and seeing this XD

[@bradleyemmerson3728]

2019... 😀👍... still watching..

[@djquinn11]

One of the all time greatest characters from the golden age of television. Nobody ever had a bad word to say about Peter Falk the man either

[@carolynthornton8017]

IN MY VIEW Peter Falk MADE Columbo real on the screen. I will love him forever for this bringing us so much joy watching each Columbo mystery we had the privilege to see.

[@foxhounduk2k8]

I still watch his shows as I have them on boxset. The composition of the storylines and the characters and the acting! my goodness, it is just cinema magic. It is part of my childhood and will always be dear to me. Columbo is just brilliant.

[@anneroy4560]

same here ...

[@mindylee8889]

foxhounduk2k8 Z Me too & made for TV movies.

[@lduranceau8046]

Peter Falk was one of those people of whom it can be said that he left the world a better place than if he would have never have lived at all. RIP Mr Falk, your Columbo was a masterpiece of acting and suspense, and I enjoyed every episode.

[@garydunn3037]

R.I.P Mr Falk, you were an Icon of the "Golden Age" of television. From a big fan in the UK. I have every episode on dvd.

[@squaretriangle3945]

he was such a fine actor way beyond Columbo and an interesting and interested human being his whole life

[@marysmith6228]

I still enjoy watching the show. Loved him so very much. Can not get enough Columbo it never gets old!!

[@bartharris]

I do! A 3x2 footer! Even made the frame myself :D

[@georgiarolfe6479]

Exercise

[@NookiieD]

Such a huge fan of this man Peter aka Columbo love this show still to this day! Rest easy talented sir! What a gentleman

[@RatBoi-tk2zb]

It is too bad. The 2 writers of the show wrote out a few more episodes in case Peter decided to do another one. They even chose one they thought would be good for him, but by this point his Alzheimer's had advanced to the point that he could no longer act, and indeed had never even heard of Columbo by this point in his life. My mom and I used to watch them on DVD during my days off. She told me how much she likes it and looks forwards to watching it with me. Eventually she did not know who Columbo was either and now she is in a nursing home with advanced Dementia.

[@sophialui9538]

Grew up in a Catholic boarding school and we only get to watch TV on Saturday evenings and Sunday throughout. It was always a treat watching a disheveled Columbo in his raincoat, yet always brilliantly solving cases. He was a good role model for us that we should not judge people by their appearances.

[@Bendijester]

I grew up watching Peter Falk in "Columbo" and always appreciated how he caught those smug snobs in the end! They NEVER saw it coming! I also adored his performance in "The Princess Bride"! He was a class act all the way and acting has lost a lot of its shine without him.

[@richarddavis3239]

@Bendijester - Agreed, now we’ve just got foul mouthed tossers like Robert De Niro.

[@dianeveilleux6452]

@@richarddavis3239 Hey now. Loved Peter Falk and also love Robert De Niro along with Al Pacino

[@sniffdogma]

Rest in Much Peace, Mr. Falk. The best thing about you and Columbo is that you both are now in the collective consciousness of this great big world. Forever. Heaven be humble and great, as are you.

[@Christopher_J]

It's a beautiful thing you wrote here!👏🏾

[@donnamariedavidson5065]

sniffdogma love your comment

[@phlhoran12396]

Beautifully and poetically put sir. I love Columbo. Amazingly just started to watch it this week. I've known about it for years as it is a classic. Brilliant telly show, wonderfully acted and written. Just found out the other day too that poor Peter in his fight with Dementia couldn't recall playing Columbo!....:( So sad. Legend. RIP

[@suenutt7627]

My mum always watched Columbo. She loved it. We used to ask her why. Years' later and I watch, and watch again, and see what she saw. She must be laughing, in Heaven. I hope she has met Peter Falk. 😄

[@mariaml9854]

MY MOTHER TOO, NOW I WATCH COLUMBO EVERYDAY WITH MY FATHER WHO IS 96! GRETINGS FROM SAPIN

[@alziraneves7235]

The best detective in the History of American TV.

[@farrellvanessa]

I grew up watching Columbo every Sunday morning. I still adore Peter Falk and watch those episodes to this day. The only difference is that I can now recite nearly every word. What a treasure he was ❤

[@catherinemagee5327]

Love Peter. Just a natural & so humble, thus his hysterical, acceptance speech. He was 1 of the great 1's.

[@mariaml9854]

he seems a true lovely person to me.

[@onemorething123]

Watched the whole series during COVID lockdown last year. I was a kid in the 70's so I missed it. That show is like comfort food, it really is. "Just one more thing...", Dog the dog, the genius of never seeing his wife, thinking we JUST MIGHT during the episode set on a cruise, how he effortlessly pulls off a character that lulls the killers into a false sense of security before becoming their worst nightmare (seriously, bad guys, the second you meet Columbo, just confess!). I think this will be my go-to show going forward when I'm a certain kind of stressed. Peter Falk as Columbo, he just hits the spot when you need to escape.

[@Perly53]

And the thing about it Stacy is that I can enjoy it with my son in his early thirties. He just loves Columbo. And we also both love the movie The In-Laws (1979) and It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World (1963). We love Peter Falk. Take care. Be safe.

[@onemorething123]

@@Perly53 I love both of those movies! Yep.

[@2200Z]

I still occasionally catch an episode of Columbo 2021. Peter Falk was brilliant in that role.

[@markw3598]

Try "The Great Race" for a great comedy with Jack Lemmon and Peter Falk.

[@Busk_N_Groove]

@ Stacy D. I was a kid as well growing up in the 70's. Columbo is the next best to a time machine in my book esp as the series spanned 3 decades. Peter Falk (and James Garner) were class acts with stellar shows and movies. One of the best comments I've read on KZbin - IF YOU EVER FEEL NOSTALGIC LONELY BROKEN HEARTED JUST WATCH COLUMBO THIS SERIES IS GOOD TO HEAL THE SOUL IT TAKES YOU BACK IN TIME. So true!

[@CaliKPC]

I really do love this guy. One of the all time greats.

[@crikeymos22]

The man just exudes kindness. What a lucky family he must had.

[@marilynwillett804]

Not really he continually cheated on both wives. Fierce fights and arguements.

[@greatadventures7378]

In his death, his family viciously fought over his belongings. Sad

[@Purple1984Rain]

So cool and funny in real life too. He deserved his 4 Emmys for creating one of the most memorable characters in tv history.

[@robertszvetics210]

+Shane Anthony he sure did a great actor

[@papagoos]

g

[@garydunn3037]

don't you mean was a great actor.

[@harmonyjones8035]

Gary, imagine ANY other actor in the role, then I think you'll get Shane's point ;-)

[@gardenroom65]

Great actor

[@mangore623]

Back in the day when the television/entertainment industry still had intelligence, charm, and class.

[@pixyrosejes7133]

Indeed & rightly, so...

[@Gazzoid]

Beat me to it mangore with all the star power there, the 70's was the last decade of the Golden Years of Hollywood. I'm a massive Peter Falk/Columbo fan and apparently when tourists went on one of those "tour the homes of the stars" Peter Falk and his wife used to come out and talk to them, he loved it, even bringing drinks, a true gentleman. What a pity he died through Alzheimers not knowing he'd even played Columbo. The only place in the universe that has a reputation worse than Mos Eisley Spaceport is of course Hollywood which is beyond saving nothing but a fate similar to Sodom and Gomorrah wiped off the face of the earth and start over will do. As for Peter Falk a genuine legend RIP

[@Pippie5555]

When I think of how Hollywood is behaving now, it has made me boycott them and their movies. Robert de Nero is the worst when he childishly burst out with "Trump is stupid"!

[@TrixiLovesYou]

And alcohol...

[@christopherhurkmans4790]

Got a time machine? I'll go back with you.

[@charlie-obrien]

That's William Corad and Mitzi Gaynor presenting the award to Peter Falk. Mitzi is simply ravishing in that gown.

[@beakedmonk3981]

It's interesting seeing both Columbo and Cannon on the same stage...imagine THAT crossover.

[@tvmonte]

@@beakedmonk3981 Yeah!

[@Mike_Regan]

And Mike Connors that got up and hugged him on the way to the stage.

[@plangineer1375]

@@Mike_Regan Did "Mannix" get nominated as well? I thought that might be why he stopped to congratulate him.

[@enoz.j3506]

Columbo was,and still is the best written script ever,so entertaining.

[@harrisonwintergreen1147]

I've been watching the episodes, the writing was exceptional

[@trvman1]

It was really good for that period of time. I think House was one of the best written TV shows. Would love to see that come back.

[@johnsadler6441]

I need to find where it's streaming in Australia. I also loved Monk. Good shows just don't happen anymore

[@AnnaSweden]

AGREE 💯

[@troutmiester7441]

Not to mention that was a who's who of stars of the 70:s. You never knew who was going to show up next!

[@joanofarc8207]

I absolutely loved this man!!! Columbo, still watch the reruns on cable. Acting was so natural to him. RIP Mr. Falk.

[@markw3598]

He was so natural in the part, I am not sure he WAS 'acting'!! Something else he was great in, was 'The Great Race", as the "evil" sidekick of Professor Fate!!

[@lauraa.dieser7379]

JoanofArc 820 I would to have a husband like Columbo.

[@lauraa.dieser7379]

I would to have a husband like Columbo.

[@tetyanachorna8139]

+Laura A. Dieser Not just you. There is a big line of women. You will stay after me...

[@Michelle-jz8vl]

I’m still so obsessed with Columbo. When there’s nothing on tv to watch, I just pop in a 📀 as if I haven’t watched every episode like a trillion times. I wish Peter was still alive and well, I need more Columbo episodes.. Rip😢

[@teachyou9779]

I hope they do not do a modern day reboot.

[@JRBUISEXCAVATING]

I do the same thing! I binge watch all of the episodes once and sometimes twice a year, with an episode thrown in here and there for good measure! One of the greatest shows ever!

[@deanpd3402]

Considering that there is no longer anything worth watching on TV, you must be watching Colombo all of the time.

[@shaz2761]

Yup. Greatest TV show ever. On all day on channel 5

[@FLABrowncoat]

Half a century later, the man still radiates raw meme energy with the intensity of a thousand suns.

[@francescacostanza1778]

So true

[@deleteduser2291]

powerful

[@danw1374]

RIP Peter. You were a wonderful actor and man and remembered very fondly by many of us here in the UK. Must go and watch Columbo again and see the master detective at work!

[@julialafontaine1767]

DJosephWells: And that great episode where he goes to London and "assists" Scotland Yard! One of my favorites. ... Well, heck, they're basically ALL my favorites. 😆

[@introspectivedreamer3864]

It was great to see this post, I've been a massive Columbo fan since I can recall, Peter Falk always seemed such a lovely guy. Its great to read all the comments in the chain, which bear out what I always thought of him, that of his being such a lovely person. Thanks for this post "and one more thing". best wishes to all fans

[@isrbillmeyer]

The time when actors were humble and respected. Peter Falk is a legend and Columbo is a timeless series that you can watch over and over again.

[@donb3557]

Greatly missed and such a cruel ending that a man so fluent and so funny was taken by dementia. RIP sir you were such a joy to watch and a constant on our TV as I grew up viewing you and loving you in Columbo.

[@mariaml9854]

yes, it's a pity...cruel illnesses for people as you say so fluent and funny and talented

[@michaelciardi4835]

There's one consistency in television that I've returned to for over 40 years now, and that is Columbo. I don't know quite how to describe why I love this show...but of course it must be the cadence of Peter Falk, and just how calm everything is...despite the murder investigations...Columbo somehow soothes...it's unlike any other show produced before or since. I sometimes just watch an episode on a rainy Sunday afternoon...it feels right. It reminds me when the world wasn't in such a big hurry, and I don't think I'll ever stop loving this show.

[@mariaml9854]

I am Spanish and I love it because i remember seeing my parents watching Columbo every Sunday afternoon when I was a child and now I watch it with my father who is 96 everyday on Paramount Channel at 18:15!

[@zenzizenzic]

+

[@bzebee5979]

Love Peter Falk. I watch Columbo over and over again. Every time it comes on ❤

[@TheStockwell]

I had the genuine pleasure of selling him a book in San Francisco. I was working in a bookstore, he was in the touring company of "Glengarry Glen Ross," he walked in and we talked about David Mamet, who wrote the play. He wasn't Columbo in real life, but he was definitely the Peter Falk you see in this video: a wonderful, real, and intelligent person.

[@mcroley591]

This was back when the Hollywood actors had class.

[@KB-ke3fi]

yeah now we got lizzo

[@Tigerex966]

He is the only man alive that could make that character not only believable but real.

[@missrubyred1515]

He’s actually dead. Ooops.

[@mariaml9854]

NO ONE BUT HIM!

[@theloneranger8725]

The thing I'll always remember about Columbo is that old Peugeot he drove everywhere. That car always looked like it was about to fall apart. If some rich old bat in Beverly Hills got whacked, here would come Columbo in that old rattletrap and park next to a Rolls Royce Silver Shadow. I used to laugh my head off. RIP, Peter Falk. You were one of the great ones.

[@Martindyna]

1959 Peugeot 403 Cabriolet (with I believe - column change manual gearbox).

[@donrocin]

There's a great scene in Murder By The Book when this wealthy suspect is surprised when Columbo turns up at his house. The guy says how did you get here, I didn't see your car, and Columbo says "I pulled around back and put it in the shade, you know the sun raises hell with the paint." My whole family fell about laughing when we heard this, way back, and it had the same effect on me when I watched it last night. Its all in the delivery. Classic.

[@barbaracrickley6191]

He would sometimes take his dog to work with him.

[@victorformosa228]

Did you know they used 2 cars for columbo, one is a little darker than the other.

[@davidalexander3320]

It was nothing fancy. Just for transportation, you understand.

[@brucecallen4371]

It was one of our favorite shows growing up and yes I watch the reruns to this day. He deserved the award and I would think he received more in his career,

[@Jammo1978]

Loved Peter Falk, you could always tell he was a down to Earth Humble Man RIP 🙏🙏🙏

[@jamesmccusker1433]

My father was the double of this man. Same height, hair everything about him. Both have passed now but will never be forgotten by me. Love from Scotland.

[@screaminmimi330]

Absolutely LOVE Columbo - still watch it today! There's just nobody better! Peter Falk is absolutely awesome!!!

[@tuvoksg1]

I can't believe he didn't end that with "Oh, and one more thing...".

[@mr.grumpy]

I was expecting that too!

[@vladimirblagojevic5937]

ahahahah

[@howardmckenna]

tuvoksg1... Before I leave a comment I scroll down to see how far away a comment is that's too similar to what I want to say. Didn't have to go far this time.

[@jeffreynocera4017]

That's the name of his auto-biography..

[@sanjeeva311076]

Should have started with "aw jeez, sorry to bother you"

[@waterloosunset4559]

Loved Peter Falk. Fine actor, with comedic timing. I’m always delighted when I come across an old movie that i haven’t seen before, and he’s in it. He’s much missed.

[@scottmiller6495]

Peter Falk was a talented and brilliant entertainer and will be remembered for his acting roles he did for many years!!!!!

[@dougjohnson8250]

Did you notice Peter tripping on one of the steps and catching himself before his knee hit the steps? He is a good athlete and handy at managing himself and life in general. Thank you Peter for your life's work.

[@cdncitizen4700]

Having one functional eye messes with distance and depth perception... having said that, as an actor... it may even have been part of the routine. We'll never know, but either way, between that and the fun speech, it's clear this was a man of character and wonderful personality !

[@FlamencologyDance]

He had a pretty handy golf swing too. Very athletic. On one of the episodes he was on the driving range questioning the suspect and he annihilated the ball up the middle.

[@joanmorgan5318]

It didn't even rattle him.

[@mariaml9854]

LET'S SAY HE DIDN'T NEED A SECOND EYE

[@darrylwynwilliams1760]

Legend .God bless you Mr Falk, you were the BEST !

[@David.L291]

@Harold de Mure who's Cannon?

[@jonfklein]

The crowd looks so elegant. There was a real classiness about formal televised events like this back then. Not so much now I think.

[@tonyginnetti5828]

Ya THINK?? TV and 99% of the entertainment media is a complete and disgusting "joke"! I'll leave it at that or I'll go on so long you won't have enough time in your life to read it!

[@alanthesheep6428]

Certainly not as much slapping...

[@davidsmith5775]

We see what they are now, apparently - immature self-indulgent degenerate savages...

[@Lucia-sy7le]

Very little now.

[@andrewtaylor940]

My 84 year old mothers comment regarding this years Oscar’s, which I refused to watch.”why are they all so naked and slutty?”

[@kathywhitaker11]

Peter actually starred in many films across his career and as everyone knows he was an accomplished actor,but let’s be honest it’s Columbo who we always think of when someone mentions Peter Falk! Fantastic personality 😘

[@dennis8196]

I think of Murder Inc despite admiring his work as Columbo.

[@arekpetrosian4965]

And his great performance in The Princess Bride. Don't forget that.

[@scottmiller6495]

@@arekpetrosian4965 He will be remembered for two films: It's a mad mad mad mad world as a cab driver with Rochester it was hilarious and in the great classic film with Bette Davis an Glenn Ford in Pocketful of Miracles!!!!!

[@arekpetrosian4965]

@@scottmiller6495 You know...the more people that chime in, the clearer it becomes that Peter was greatly loved, and that he will be remembered for a rather large body of fantastic work. Both of those you mention are awesome, by the way...

[@strummercash5601]

He was amazing as himself in Wim Wenders “Wings of Desire”.

[@chuckbolland386]

I interviewed Peter Falk on a Cincinnati Ohio TV station..live noon time show. He was one of the finest people I encountered in my career.

[@ut000bs]

Ah, I used to watch the Emmy's every year and I can remember this acceptance speech done in character. A trip down Memory Lane to back in the time when you could not only actually stand to watch the Emmy's but also be immensely entertained.

[@Stuff_And_Things]

I've seen him in several movies and shows through the years and not once have I been disappointed. The man is a true legend.

[@johnl636]

A great sense of humor. On his tombstone it says, "I'm not here. I'm home with Shera". His wife.

[@maralacopeland8]

Dear John L, Shera was perfect for him, in the show and as his wife. They were both lucky to have found each other! Maralah

[@victorformosa228]

@@maralacopeland8 Thanks for that info.

[@victorformosa228]

Thanks for that info.

[@djsickmick9890]

I didn't know that. Thnx!! Great Falk fan.

[@heygetoffmylawn1572]

The timeless art of TV programs like Columbo will never be repeated. I appreciate them more now than I did back then. Just purchased on DVD the first 4 seasons of this great program. Great stars no longer with us, but, left a tremendous legacy of acting entertainment.

[@HerrEllsworth]

This was back when the Emmy Awards were actually enjoyable!

[@jacquiet6040]

Exactly! Done with the US grammys etc. I saw the SE Asia Grammy and music awards! Top Notch! Puts the US shows to shame!

[@stevenweinberg9819]

All reward shows are boring now. Too political, I do not watch any award shows anymore

[@kendallrivers1119]

And when most of the shows that were nominated or won were shows people actually watched or heard of lol.

[@mochiebellina8190]

Unwoke?

[@gailmiller6333]

@@mochiebellina8190 👍🏿Yep, proud to be!!

[@LvBMusik]

Columbo is one of the best shows ever made! Peter Falk is so talented. Oh, and just one more thing … 😉 lol

[@dolorespiscura6540]

I'm so happy to see columbo still on TV, l watch it over and over all the time when I see it listed, never will stop watching Peter Faulk, it always was a great show 👍

[@mmsdecorator928]

I have every Columbo they made, and I love watching them. It makes me sad there won’t be any more. Peter Falk was great!

[@maryanneevans9563]

My goodness he was so adorable. I've always had a huge crush on him.

[@GMW.artist]

The photos of Peter as a young man.. he was really something... 😍

[@ItsTimePictures]

I watched him as a little boy at my grandparents house. They loved the show and so did I. In fact, I cannot recall any television actor earlier in my memories. He's the first. And probably the best. And by the way, that acceptance speech was masterfully brilliant.

[@bethmcgill7771]

I love Columbo. Never even still miss it on Sat and Sun nights. Love Peter Falk.

[@roberthall6560]

Such a great part of my youth. Thank you thank you Great Sir for all the wonderful entertainment, laughs and memories.

[@MrDravenLee]

Great man Great actor Great human being. What more could you ask for.Truly missed!

[@Ann-kw1pn]

I've watched "Columbo" all through COVID time. It's still a blast.

[@petragirl3871]

Me too

[@Nostromo_1]

Me too. Sundance network.

[@uknasa007]

Only if he could investigate who started covid

[@Charles-hf7lp]

@@uknasa007 he did, it was Fauci

[@corriecrazy]

@@Charles-hf7lp Way to ruin an otherwise fun chat. :(

[@IAmJaguarPaw.ThisIsMyForest.]

Does anyone remember when award shows were fun, the jokes were tasteful, the actors and actresses had class, and there were only adults in the room? What? You neither? I must be losing my memory too. Good that we can watch these old videos to remind us what that was like.