Double Shock (1973) Columbo- Deep Dive Review | Martin Landau, Julie Newmar, Tim OConnor, Peter Falk
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- Double Shock- March 25, 1973 (74 min) Episode 15
Lieutenant Columbo: Peter Falk
Dexter and Norman Paris: Martin Landau
Lisa Chambers: Julie Newmar
Mrs Peck: Jeanette Nolan
Michael Hathaway: Tim O’Connor
Clifford Paris: Paul Stewart
Sergeant Murray: Dabney Coleman
Written by: Steven Bochco (from a story by Jackson Gillis, Richard Levinson and William Link)
Directed by: Robert Butler
Score by: Dick De Benedictis / Oliver Nelson
Produced by: Dean Hargrove
Created by: Richard Levinson & William Link
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Instead of coffee or chili I sent you a plate of my favorite health cookies. In my country this episode is called TO DET. COLUMBO, THANKS FOR EVERYTHING! JULIE NEWMAR.
Is Mrs Peck the same actress which played the role of the boss of some big Irish company in The Conspirators episode. She was always knitting sth green (some kind of the company's emblem) and that gave Columbo a vital clue as to where the illegal guns are hidden. In Russian version of the episode that red-headed poet referred to her either as "the queen" or as "Her Majesty"
@@sprzrz573 Yes, she is in the Conspirators :)
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Can we just take a moment to admire Peter Falk’s truly dazzling broad smile during that cooking scene?
Yes, let's admire it 😁
I get the feeling that Peter Falk would be tickled pink by your charming analysis of his beloved show. You really do excellent work!
Aww, that means a lot to me! Thank you ❤️
I totally agree. He would love it.
I can’t believe I hadn’t thought about that. You are right. I think he would have really enjoyed these as we all do. ❤❤
Yes! Well Said!❤❤❤
Agreed!❤️❤️❤️
YES YES YES! Time to show up an hour late to wherever I'm supposed to be right now :)
😂 Me too!
You guys are all so sweet 😁
@@WatchitforDaysThat's because you're a very individual person
The medic and lawyer soap operas are pure comedy gold. With their "I'm green and you're old and so much more experienced so please tell me what to do" shtick going on. A perfect parody of the kind of tv drama that an old gal like Ms Peck would be glued to :)
I don't know actually them well, but if I get the jokes in the medical show, fans of shows like BEN CASEY and DR. KILDARE would definitely get them.
The same with the lawyer show, I guess.
I totally agree
@@WatchitforDays
As a matter of fact, I used to very greatly love watching: "Ben Casey"; "Dr. Kildare"; and, many, many, similar shows which used to be on TV.
The satirical recreation made for; &, used in this program, of this Detective Series, was slightly chuckleworthy in a generalistic way. It was broad tongue-in-cheekish humorous intent; so that a wider audience demographic could glean messages from it, even if, they'd no intimate familiarity w/: the actual cultural items of those days.
Another Columbo review masterpiece! I am stunned you can put these out so regularly, it must be a ton of work
It is, but great folks like you make it worth it 😊
What a lovely fanbase and thank you for your amazing videos. So informative, funny and one of the most gentle voiced narrators on TH-cam. ❤️
That means a lot to me, Thank you very much 😁
100%
Yes, she's great!
YUP !!
She is very addictive. Which is why I watch, and sometimes for....24 hour periods.
Your review is great, as always. You make this one a lot more fun than it is. Mrs. Peck is a caricature, as is Julie Newmar's character. Who wasn't all THAT young then. Martin Landau did a nice job with these limited roles.
Thank you very much 😁 That means a lot!
Your deep dives triple the entertainment value of these shows. It’s like seeing a beloved fave in a whole new light!!!!
I'm so happy you enjoy them so much!
I have been thinking the same thing. When I catch Columbo on tv, sometimes I'm like "Where is the narration?" And I am sure I am repeating myself, but I can't begin to say how much I appreciate your research and your absolutely perfect narration.
I confess to being one of the rabble who find Colombo on the cooking show the best scene of the entire series. Colombo's nervousness is priceless when he can't think of anything else to say then "ahh". The killer and the pursuing detective together on a TV show was a creative stroke of genius-imho.
I love hearing your opinion and sharing why you have that opinion 😊 Thank you very much for taking the time to share!
I give this episode 5 cigars. It is one of my favorites. Mrs. Peck with Columbo is great! Julie Newmar is always a treat. Tim O'Connor is a great supporting actor 70's TV addition, AND Martin Landau does a superb job playing the twins (not too daytime soapish). As always, love your insight, humor, and review!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the episode, I appreciate you!
Why do I feel like a kid at Christmas when I see a notification of a new upload 😂❤🎉 will dive right into this after work tomorrow 😊
I hope you enjoy your Christmas present 🎄
Yay! I can't tell you how much my wife and I long for your videos! I've been waiting for this one! Your attention to detail is just awesome, thank you for doing what you do!
So you're saying that your wife is a big fan? 😏
@@andrewchapman4267 we both are! Love this channel! :)
That means a lot to me! Thank you very much 😊
we were just thinking about you and my wife's like "I wonder how she likes her new AMish home?" She's originally from Amish Country in Ohio, haha and she misses it. Anyways, looking forward to the next vid I love the next episode. A young Martin Sheen, amazing.
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I am so very impressed my you’re level of dedication to this channel! You OBVIOUSLY planned your moving from one home to another to happen between season 2 and 3. So very considerate of you to structure your personal life in such a way to pause your video production at a natural point. As a dedicated viewer you can be certain that it is something I notice and very much appreciates!
You are extremely kind and observant! Thank you very much, my friend ❤️
One of my favorite episodes, and just what I needed today. ❤ Loved Peter Falk, Martin Landau, and Martin Landau in this one. So many great guests in this episode. Also, would totally watch Rocky's adventures in medical school.
Yes, Rocky Roger's medical career sounds like a gripping story
@@WatchitforDays My quick fix: The character on this show-within-a-show has the first name Roger, but he usually goes by the nickname Rocky. The older doctor lecturing him switches to “Roger” to be more formal and serious, like he’s addressing a kid who’s in trouble by their full name.
Probably been mentioned already but I find it interesting that one of the twins was named Norman and the actress that played Mrs Peck was Norman's mother in Psycho. Oh and btw enjoyed your video as always. Love your takes.
I'm glad you enjoyed the video and that thought definitely crossed my mind about the "Norman" thing
Great catch!
You have no idea how much I have waited for the new episode.🎉
Believe it or not... I am having a bit of a difficult time right now, and watching (and rewatching) your Columbo videos and the actual episodes repeatedly is actually helping me take my mind off things. You could say I watch it for days. 😉
So thanks for the great work!
As for this episode of Columbo... I like it. I think the twist with having twins is really good and well executed. Having a memorable killer is so important for Columbo, and the twins definitely stay in my mind.
My main gripe with the episode is also the cooking show. But for different reasons. For one... In Germany it is tradition to eat aspergus with sauce Hollandaise. From April til June is Spargelzeit (aspergus time), I assume this may date back to a time when aspergus was expensive? I don't really know.
Now my gripes are... I don't think I have ever eaten green aspergus, around here white aspergus is the popular one. Not saying it's better, just saying it seems wrong to me.😅 And secondly... Sauce Hollandaise is so delicious, I could eat it with a spoon. But man, what Columbo did there looked way too thin in consistency! That creamy, buttery goodness needs to be a really thick sauce.
Had I watched that cooking show it would have been the last time I tuned in.😂
I don't really have anything more insightful to say about the episode.
I have watched Ed Wood several times btw, but never made the connection. Mr Landau is not recognizable in that!
As for the international episode titles the German one this time is near identical to the US one. Double shock is a pretty good title though, so I get why they didn't bother changing it.
Hope your move goes well and you get set up quickly. Looking forward to season 3 whenever you are ready.
I really truly hope life will smooth out for you and you can have a chance to feel refreshed and not have to deal with difficulties so much.
Thank you for sharing your experience with asparagus and hollandaise sauce. I've never tasted the sauce but I do love asparagus.
I'll certainly be back, I promise. I will make posts to keep everyone updated ❤️
To: "@108Stars":
*asparagus;...
New to this channel: You can't possibly be over 30 ?! I am ALWAYS impressed when younger people are obsessed over older TV shows and movies. I love all the details and data you supply !
I'm so happy you enjoy the videos! I am 35 :)
@@WatchitforDaysthat’s the age I guessed lol
I've been an avid fan of Columbo since i was a child and often re-watch episodes and I can not thank you enough for your attention to detail and the amount of time you must of poured into making this content and your commentary and little edited jokes are perfect and so on point. The "Look at'em, Vultures" joke absolutely folds me every time. I hope we have more to come, Thank you.
Aww, thank you very much, John 😊 I am working on the next episode right now!
Another winner of a video for us Columbo junkies. Your research for these is astounding, and your narration is a perfect fit. I honestly can't remember ever seeing this episode. It isn't one of the best, but it's fun. Thanks again for all your hard work.
I'm so happy you enjoyed it! Thank you very much ❤️
It's such a bizarre murder in the tub. Definitely a case where they wrote the premise and then realised how weird the premise actually when the actors were present.
On another note, congratulations on completing season 2 - you did a wonderful job. You're one of the few long form TH-camrs I watch at 1x speed.
I think you're absolutely right about that!
And thank you sooooo much ❤️ You made my day
I know it’s Hollywood and this doesn’t matter, but the mixer probably wouldn’t have been lethal. He didn’t drop it onto his uncle. He dropped it into the water right above the drain. The drain is where the electricity wants to go, because that’s its path to ground. It probably would’ve arced straight through the soapy water and left the Uncle unharmed. At worse, it might have used his foot or leg as part of the current path, but as long as it didn’t arc across the man’s heart (which was all the way at the other end of the tub) it probably wouldn’t have killed him.
I love the uncomfortable dynamic between the lieutenant and Mrs. Peck in this episode. She's distraught over the murder and -- perhaps predictably -- vents her anger (the second stage of grief) at Columbo. I could go on for days (Hah!) about this one. Dabney Coleman and his gum. The lovely and spry Julie Newmar. Not one Martin Landau, but two. Fantastic!
also ... when I was a kid, in the days of tube television, we had a portable set that would actually respond favorably to being slapped on the side ... until it didn't.
also, also ... I don't know about the "best" Hitchcock movie, but The Birds absolutely terrified me.
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your thoughts on the subjects, I love it!
This should've been a classic episode with a cast to die for, but it's not. Nolan was really annoying. The script was awful and the acting was just dull and flat
I really appreciate your individual view! The cooking segment is one of my favorite scenes in all Columbo, it is just irrepresibly grin inducing to me for some reason. I couldn't explain it well except there is just an infectious chemistry and sense of play. But I am so glad you shared your own perspective on it and I can definitely see what you mean about it being a bit thin on content
Well, I sure appreciate your comment, Skippy! Thank you 😊
Wow, I’m just blown away how good you are at this. You make this so much fun to watch and you always make me laugh throughout. You have the perfect voice for this and sense of humor. I’ve seen these episodes so many times yet you point out so many things I’ve never noticed. Now when I go back to watch them I’ll be looking for the things you mention in your videos. Good luck in your move and all your wonderful fans will wait patiently for the season 3. Just know what you do is very much appreciated.
Your comment made my day... Thank you very much❤️
Since you asked so nicely: Denmark's title is "Columbo Sees Double"
And don't worry about the delay, it'll only make it all the better when it does come out
Aww, you are so kind ❤️
"Oh, he loved our bodies!" Yes, I had the same reaction as you. Every now and then there is a very strange line in Columbo like that. I always wonder what the writers were thinking. I just want to tell the character, "Calm down. Just cool it right there. This isn't that kind of show."
I know what you mean!!
@mikesmithitsm I totally think so too. Every now and then I’ve raised an eyebrow lol.
It’s just part of the 70s vibe around health-consciousness, crazy ‘movements’ and appreciation of ‘if it feels good, do it’ - so it’s a take on that 70s California lifestyle.
One of my favorite episodes. Yet another amazing review chock full of great nuggets. Thank you so much for another awesome review! Martin Landau is great as both Dexter & Norman.
I'm so happy you enjoyed it!
What a crying shame to have that beautiful Wallace Neff house destroyed. Just awful. 😢
I agree, it's terrible
I love the clips you play now when talking about some of the actors resumes! I hope your move goes smoothly!
Thank you very much! ❤️
Another great deep dive! Cheers to you and best of success with the move. Having moved only four months ago, my sympathies go out for you. Your new house sounds interesting, and I (selfishly) hope everything goes well, especially with the electricity, so another episode will come soon.
The German title of this episode is oddly close to the English one: Doppelter Schlag. I agree the cooking-show scene is too much, however I find Mrs. Peck hilarious. Keep cracking 😊 My favourite Hitchcock is `Rope` (in German: Cocktail für eine Leiche / Cocktail for a corpse).
I truly appreciate that, Susanne! Thank you very much ❤️ I enjoyed your comment very much!
Good luck with the move! Sounds like quite the adventure. This series is one of my favourite and appreciate all the work you do. Looking forwards to your triumphant return.
Aww, I really appreciate that!
So happy! I was looking for something to watch and this popped up! I watch all your rundown! Fabulous 👌 everything! Keep on keeping on. ❤
Thank you for your support 😁
Jeanette Nolan is absolutely adorable in this episode: “I don’t leave wet towels in the laundry”. ;). Had a great career. Played lady Macbeth opposite Orson Welles!
You are right
@@WatchitforDays I think of her character and “her boys” when I do laundry. ;) Enjoying your takes and info very much. Love your voice.
Thanks! I have been having a stressful week and really needed this review of a great Columbo episode. You give me something to look forward to with these videos.
Aww, I'm so happy you enjoy the videos!
been checking your awesome channel everyday for the next one ! ;) even though im already subscribed
Awww, I really appreciate that :)
As always I enjoy your insights into my favorite Columbo episodes , I'm so glad to find out that I'm not the only one who felt like the cooking segment felt forced and super awkward ,lol ... can't wait for your next video , they always lift my spirits 😊
I'm so so happy you enjoy the videos, thank you❤️
It is nice to see you back again; you were missed! A comment about this episode - I’ve always wondered why the writers had the killer insert the beaters into the mixer. They were totally superfluous!
Thank you very much! And you know what? You're absolutely right about the beaters! I never even thought about that.
@@WatchitforDays You’re welcome! I’m a retired electronic engineer up here in PA so it just struck me as funny.
It’s because as he does the setup, he is describing/showing the ‘gift’ so he goes full-tilt and puts the beaters in, displaying the whole function. Just to keep up the pretense for a moment before the ‘shock.’
Have an electric day!
Wonderful. Martin Landau in Columbo. What more could one want? Well, Martin Landau in Space 1999 and Ed Wood for starters. In fact Martin Landau in almost anything is a boon. Columbo felt twice as special with his presence and his presence. I am looking forward to this deep dive.
I hope you enjoyed it
The amount of analysis and research involved in each episode must be staggering, yet you deliver it in such a casual, relaxed and humorous manner. You are quite an actress yourself! As much as I enjoy and look forward to your presentations you are destined for greater achievements.
Well, you are wonderfully encouraging. Thank you very much!
Great review! This is one of those episodes me and my wife have on regular rotation. We watch it at least 3 or 4 times a year. Ms Peck also shows up in Avalanche! with Rock Hudson, and plays an equally loud (although not as grouchy) persona. Can't wait for Season 3.
Thank you very much!
YES! It's always a good day with a new review from you1
Thank you very much 😁
Great review, thanks! I didn't realise that was Dabney Coleman in this episode. He looked so young. He appeared as the lead in future Columbo episode "Murder of a Rock Star" from 1991.
You're absolutely right
I've watched all your reviews in the space of a few days, very entertaining, glad I found you.
I'm so glad you're here ❤️
@2:16 already laughing
Thanks for the upload these are fantastic
😁 Thank you very much!
Wow, the best review yet, the best review yet (double for Dexter effect).
Your production values get better and better with every review. I wish NBC Universal would give you full access to the Columbo footage as you are only attracting more people to this wonderful series.
Good luck with the move, will miss you but looking forward to your big return wit season 3.
Your comment made my day! Made my day!
Thank you for your kindness and well wishes ❤️
I swear the commentary has no right to be this funny. I laughed so hard at the "chick part," unpaused, then died all over again at the "They Call Me...MISTER Tibbs" 😂
😁 I'm so happy you got a laugh!
Excellent! I’m looking forward to season three. This might be the first episode you rated lower than me. I thought Martin Landau was superb. I agree with you that the cooking scene was more silly than funny, but I still found it endearing. And I think Landau was right to keep laughing during it, because a TV host would focus on entertaining the audience. Perhaps Norman would’ve been prissier, but he’s not a TV host. Speaking of which-I think Norman killed the uncle. It was vague which character Landau was playing in that scene (Norman hasn’t been formally introduced yet), but it seemed more like Norman to me. The only caveat is that the uncle thought it was Dexter, and he presumably didn’t get easily mixed up. After all, Paul Stewart was only old enough to be Julie Newmar’s father, not her grandfather. My father and older brother both had bigger age differences with their younger wives. Jeannette Nolan got a bit overbearing in this episode (although the health cookies scene was sweet), but she was a marvelous actress. She showed her range in 6 different Perry Mason episodes and the Season 7/NBC network finale of Columbo (The Conspirators), with the unspoken premise that her matriarchal character was in on the murder conspiracy or at least potentially culpable of felony murder. Tim O’Connor plays a murder victim in Columbo Season 6 (Old Fashioned Murder). Dabney Coleman played a Columbo murderer in the 1990s, possibly making him the only actor to play a cop and killer in *separate* Columbo episodes. (Richard Kiley, of course, played a murderous deputy police commissioner in 1974’s A Friend in Deed, and David Rasche was a homicidal police forensics expert in 1997’s A Trace of Murder, well before his more recent run on Succession.) More trivia: Robert Butler directed three two-part Batman episodes, including the series premiere, although he wasn’t teamed with Julie Newmar or other familiar actors who did both Columbo and Batman (such as Roddy McDowall, Anne Baxter, Jack Kruschen, and Vincent Price).
I truly enjoyed reading your comment full of interesting information. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on the episode, too!
"A little Mrs. Peck on the cheek..." Nice,... I saw what you did there, lol. Love your sense of humor! Thanks for all your hard work! 👍
I'm so happy you got a chuckle 😁
What a treat again! Thank you very much. Im very very happy! 😀
I'm so happy you're happy ❤️
@@WatchitforDays thank you!😀
I like the way you give mini bios of the actors and production staff on the shows saves me going to IMBD 😂
Haha, glad you like that 😊
ZOMG cant wait to get my chores done, make dinner and then chill watching this.
Love your stuff so much!
I hope dinner was good!
Now I'm hyped for an obscure spinoff: "Rocky's adventures in medical school" :D I love the way you dive into all the details - right down to the kitchenware :) The clips you put in showing the actors in other roles are a really cool addition. Btw: The blender with "unknown contents" is also a nice foreshadowing to a future Columbo episode. ;)
Haha, I can see the promo now. "Marc Singer, of Beastmaster fame, stars in the new hit show as Dr. Rocky Roger in Rocky's adventures in Medical School.
Thank you very much! I'm so happy you enjoyed the video. And your spin-off idea makes me chuckle :)
Wonderful job again! Congrats on the move and I will be anxiously awaiting the next episode! ✨
I really appreciate that!!
The best to you in your move to the country! You will be missed, but you are definitely worth the wait.
Thank you very much! I shall return ❤️
YES!!! My evening is sorted! Thank you
Thank you very much 😁
Once again Columbo destroys evidence at the crime scene thereby negating any chance of a conviction. (Dropping ashes on the floor, rubbing them in with his hand and then touching every single thing in the bathroom)
This goes along with my theory that Columbo while seemingly busting so many rich and powerful people is always a lowly detective with no clout. He’s never had any of his adversaries convicted.
Best show ever. Always a good day when you drop a new video.
I really enjoyed your comment about Columbo regularly destroying evidence
YES ! Will be watching this for days ..
Aww, thank you very much!!
We've totally been tapping fingers, twiddling thumbs waiting on the next episode! Thank you!
I'm so happy you have such enthusiasm for the videos ❤️
Another amazing video! Have a safe and happy move! We will miss you while you are gone. Thank you for all the hard work you put into these reviews. Hope life isnt too rough while you are living without electricity. I cant even imagine that. Anyway- Live well and we will be here when you finally get settled. Cheers!
Awwww..... You are wonderfully kind! Thank you very much ❤️
Thanks for this. I'm so glad I watched the episode a few weeks ago. I noticed in the first few scenes that Peter's hair went from unkempt to 'kempt' in a very short time, even though he never touched it in the bathroom scene. You did pick up quite a few things I missed. I'm glad you could tell the brothers apart in the later scenes; I could not. Love these vids, please continue with them.
I'm so happy you enjoy the videos! I plan to work on every episode
That is so cool about Jennette Nolan and Psycho... and very clever of the director to sneak the Norma Bates shot in.
One of the things i love about Columbo is the appearance of all these Easter Eggs.
I didn't know this one... you are so observant (duh lol) 👏
Edit...AND the Red Bat Phone!
There's always something new to find! 😊
"What is it, a fish vomiting water?" Best line on the channel.
lol, thaaaanks 😊
Ha ha! I have been wringing my hands hoping for a new upload. Thank you for your work.
Aww, Thank you very much 😁
I like being surprised to learn there are identical twins. So I wouldn't want the episode to have a title that would give it away, with words like "twin" or "brother" or "sibling".
For this episode (where you don't see the murder and cover-up at the start of the show), "Double Shock" is a great "gotcha" title on the audience on several levels....
1. Someone who reads the title during the opening credits knows "Okay, there's going to be two surprises here, I'm going to keep my eyes open for that".
The opening scene shows Dexter rehearsing the murder with the electric mixer, causing a big electric spark (shock). A few minutes later we see Dexter commit the murder, causing another big electric spark and (literal) shock.
So the viewer is talking to the TV at the writers, "I see what you did there, literally a double [electric] shock, nice pun in that title," and then just settle in for the rest of the show, all questions raised by the title's words "double" and "shock" having been answered.
2. Later the audience is Shocked...to learn that there's actually a body Double, in the form of an identical twin. "Aha, that was sneaky, you got me there." And now we're watching to see how Columbo is going to figure out which of the twins did it - we already know it's Baxter, but we know Columbo doesn't know yet.
3. Then at the very end, the audience gets surprised again, when Columbo shows us that *both* twins were in on the murder.
So it's more like a Triple Shock. Or at least a Two-and-a-Half Shock.
And the gotcha is another one of those double-gotchas I like - a gotcha on the killer(s), and a simultaneous gotcha on the audience.
Good job, writers. 👍
I totally agree with you!
I absolutely adore your crazy, insane, pursuit of observations. This has become the only channel that finds me eagerly awaiting new videos.
Aww.... I really appreciate that and am so happy you enjoy the videos!
Mrs. Peck is great. Excellent analyses. Alternative Title "How to Cook Up Murder", "Shocking Identicals", "Twin Murders". "Doubling Down on Murder", "Colombo's Double Trouble".
Thank you for the alternate title suggestions!
This was well done and enjoyable as always! I didn't know the cooking scene was that polarizing to the fans. I always enjoyed that scene (though it's far from my favorite) and I interpret the excessive laughing by Martin Landau as his character trying to stay entertaining to the cooking audience. I loved what you did with Lisa's red batphone 😂. I have seen Jeanette Nolan in quite a few shows, she was a fantastic actress who played everything from kindly grandmas to evil witches. Unfortunately, this script didn't do her justice. And I always watch to the very end. 📺
You are so kind, Chris ❤️ Thank you very much 😊
Thank you WatchitforDays. I really enjoy your channel. Thank you for all the work you put into presenting these very entertaining and interesting videos. ⭐🏆⭐🕵♂
You are wonderfully encouraging, Isabel! ❤️❤️❤️
I have been waiting for a new review. Thank you. What an amazing job you do with research. Entertaining and informative.
Thank you very much 😁
Another brilliantly absorbing deep dive enhancing enjoyment of an already brilliant episode! Thanks for taking time to do this!
I'm so happy you enjoyed it!
what a treat !!! I was cruising the internet and caught this by accident .. after work ill be doing "dinner & Double Shock " tonight .thanx a million : ) everybody loves "Watch it for Days"
me too !! Hitchcock "psycho" all time favorite :)
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I was legitimately excited when this video popped up on my feed. This one of two channels I get excited to watch!
Aww, thank you very much!
I think I can shed some light on this angel business. It might be in reference to the 1948 Austrian movie "Der Engel mit der Posaune" (The Angel with the Trombone), starring Oskar Werner. And as for my favorite Hitchcock: It's really hard to tell, but I think it's "Rope".
Thank you very much for sharing this!
Loved this as always. Really enjoy the time contrasts, airport, Vegas, outlets etc. I am one of those that loves the cooking scene and see Martin’s giddy acting choice as his narcissistic behavior , enjoying Columbo’s nervousness. Also what I found endearing.
he's being a "fake happy" host.
Thank you very much for sharing your thoughts on the episode!
Team _Vertigo_ here!
Wow, I had NO idea that was Dabney Coleman. I'm a bit of a fan of his, not just for most of the films you listed, but also (and especially) _On Golden Pond_ .
Vertigo is amazing, for sure!
I also didn't realize it was him. He looks much younger here
Let me start by saying, I love your commentary and insights. I also really enjoy knowing about all the extra's in the background.
I am kind of a car nut, so I have some info for you on the cars.
(I went down this rabbit hole a few years ago.)
Columbo's car is in fact a Peugeot 403 Cabriolet (fancy word for convertible)
Built from about 1955-1966. His is a 59, which differs from the 55-58's with a different hood/ ornament of the front.
It is commonly known that Peter Falk chose the car himself, found on the studio's back lot sans engine.
The body on the original car was very beat up, as can be seen in the episodes, though the studio was able to find an engine and make it run. After the first season, it was determined that they needed additional cars to streamline production, and have a back-up as the original car often refused to start.
So, go back to the first episode of season 2, you make a comment about the weird black blotches of the passenger side of the car.
This is because Peugeot finally got involved.
The show had become legitimate international hit. Peugeot, apparently was none-too happy about their car, featured on a huge TV show, being seen as a junker.
So Peugeot took it upon themselves to find 2-3 more identical cars, and leased them to the production. (I would bet they were "leased" for near zero dollars).
Here is the problem.
TOTAL production of 403 cabriolet, across the entire decade, was around 2000 cars. Most of these (about 500) were apparently built in 1959 (same year as Columbo's). But an unknown number were brought into the US and Canada. I have seen numbers as low as a dozen, total, for a 10 year period.
If you add to this the fact that theses cars were not known for their longevity, i.e. even the closed cars rusted away to nothing in a few years... I would bet 90% of the cars brought across the pond were scrap metal even by 1973.
SO, finding these cars was not easy, and the ones they found, were in pretty good shape because the owners had taken good care of them, or Peugeot restored them before sending them to the production.
This means the car at the beginning of season two was a really nice car, that the prop guys splashed some of the spray-on black paint they use to knock the shine off of cars.
They must have assumed it wouldn't be seen in the light.
(I would bet they were going to use the new "nice" car for the driving scenes, and the old beat up car for the close ups, but the old car wouldn't start.)
Throughout the rest of the series, if you keep eye out, you can tell which of the 3 cars is which in nearly every scene.
A couple more car related things:
The bent antenna in this episode may be intentional, but is what happens in automatic car washes when you forgot to put down your antenna.
"...sounds like a bank vault...", is a phrase used by Columbo in a previous episode, and is what car people use to describe the sound a door makes when it closes on a significant car.
Old cars were heavy, made of wood and steel. The doors were very heavy, and had to have good hinges and hardware, or they would sag, and not close correctly, making the sound of multiple "hits" of the mechanism. Whereas a well built/restored car has doors that are in alignment, and close with a sturdy, single "thump", like a bank vault. (a door that is perfectly aligned or it will not close)
Early on, many of the cool cars that the Murderer's drive were their own personal cars, or borrowed from one of the other actors. I think this solved two problems. They didn't have to go looking for cars, and it was a way to supplement the income of the actors buy renting their car from them.
Later they started getting cars from Luigi Chinetti. This is obvious because Chinetti is infamous in the car world, and in those days was the exclusive importer for Ferrari for the whole United States, based in LA. If there's a Ferrari in the episode, it probably came from him, as well as any of the other "import" cars used that weren't owned by the actors. (Notice that almost none of the ferrari's ever used in the series get driven, and if they do, it's on a set, or in front of a house for 3 seconds at 5 kph.) Thats because those cars were for sale. What better way to advertise to the Beverly Hills Clientele, than to show your cars in the most watched show on TV?
Everybody wins.
I know that in an upcoming episode, William Shatner and Columbo can be seen in front of a Dusenberg, which is actually owned by Shatner, an avid car collector, and another exceedingly rare car.
I think you pointed out, the blue Mercedes 280SE convertible used in Murder by the Book is also used in Blueprint for Murder. I could be wrong, but I think that was Peter Falk's personal car. (I seem to remember the same car showing up in an episode in the 90's)
If you look close you will notice it is nearly identical to the car used in The Hangover.
Keep up the great work.
P.S. The Jaguar cars that have FHC in their name, that means Fixed Head Coupe. You could get an FHC, or a Cabriolet. that is how they are differentiated...
Wow, thank you for taking the time to write this FANTASTIC comment full of wonderful information. I did know that there was more than one Columbo car throughout but I didn't know the Peugeot company got involved. That is so interesting!
This is one of my favorite episodes . I always wondered which one of the twins killed Clifford Paris .Thank you for posting this review !!!
I'm so happy you enjoyed it!
I eagerly await all of your uploads, and your attention to every single detail is impeccable. You even investigated the electrical outlet! Most impressive. One thing that stands out to me as I rewatch this episode is what appears to be a heavily smoky atmosphere in the main lobby of the bank when Columbo meets with Mr. Parks, er Paris. Was the set burning down while they were filming this scene? Why isn't everyone scrambling to the exits?
Thank you very much!! I think maybe half the employees were all smoking cigarettes at the time.
"I'm extremely fond of health cookies" 😂
Great review as always! ❤
😁 Thank you, Scott!
"Mrs. Peck hits the TV a little bit because that's what we used to do". Hehehe You're so cute, yes that's what we used to do. Thanks for another entertaining review.
😁 I'm so happy you enjoyed it
Tack!
Wow! Thank you for this generous gift, Stefan!! ❤️
I remember watching this one when it came out! The snarl on Martin Landau's face at the murderous moment of murder made a distinct impression.
Thank you for sharing that memory with me! It's interesting what stands out to each of us.
@@WatchitforDays And it turns out (after watching the clip) that the expression shown on screen was that of the victim. I'd make a terrible witness!
WOW! This has been out for 3 days and I’m just now seeing it. I need to check my notifications. I need to see this immediately when it comes out.
It happens 😊
Just found these yesterday. She is very informed and very hysterically funny.
Why, thank you very much, Donald. I'm so glad you're here!
Oh, just caught it pretty close to it going up!
You sure did!
I completely agree with you about the Mrs Peck character!! I didn’t mind the first outburst, but all the others are super annoying to me!!
And I have always thought that there was way too much laughing in the cooking scene!!
That scene also reminds me strangely of the old 1970’s cooking show called The Galloping Gourmet that my mom used to watch when I was a kid. Good luck with your move , I hope it goes as smoothly as possible; in the meantime I will be rewatching your other videos as well as the first episode of season three in preparation for whenever you return
Thank you for truly outstanding videos that are a pleasure for this Columbo fan to watch.
Also, I agree with you about Psycho, with Rope and Strangers on a Train coming in a close second for me !
Best of luck with everything, and thank you again ❤🙏🥰
You are wonderfully kind, Linda, thank you very much ❤️ I sure appreciate you
Thanks for all your hard work and adding so much info to the Columbo episodes. good luck with the move, i hope it all goes smoothly.
I'm so happy you enjoyed it and thank you for the well wishes ❤️
Woo-hoo - a new episode on the channel! Thank you - these are great videos!
I'm so happy you enjoy them with such great enthusiasm!
what an amazing level of detail you've put into this! I'm only 13 mins. into the episode and it's incredible how much detail and how much editing you've put into this. I've subscribed!
I'm so happy you're here!
Thank you so much for including clips from movies that the various actors starred previously/later. It's much more appealing than simply throwing in a movie poster. This must be a ton of additional work, so thank you very, very much!
13:22 why would anyone do this?? Did they need another golf course, of what??
14:15 this is one of the reasons I love watching Columbo, some of the interiors are just wild. So are the clothes!
14:33 my guess would be cocaine, but it's so... NOT 1970's! Maybe she's digging these old weight loosing pills with amphetamines :D
20:02 huh, nice piece of trivia; in my country there is a joke that people with flat feet wouldn't get into the military, but into the navy instead - because their feet would stick to the deck really well!
26:07 yet another reason I love Columbo: the cars! these beautiful, 70's cars!
26:13 why this shot was necessary? well, not "necessary" per se, but these were the 70's, just after the sexual revolution; we are now - ironically - living in a much more conservative society, strangely ashamed of human body despite the progress in many views about sexuality; I'm an 80s kid, I remember people very casually showing their beautiful bodies in movies and shows back in the 90s, so I guess in the 70s it was even more common. It's kinda strange how today it became a banned topic, like, some people just hate anyone showing their curves on screen. Very weird!
Thank you for taking the time to write this and leave me some time stamps! I always appreciate that, love hearing your thoughts 😊
this is my favorite episode, there's so much to love. the way he says "damp" is pure gold. i loved the way the brothers interacted and talked about each other, its the funniest thing to me when Dexter called Normal a "bean bag" like what?! haha WOW. plus the apparent wordless flight to NV is crazy to me, i cant imagine going on a flight and not asking why i was going at any point!
I'm so happy it's your favorite episode!
Bravo! The excerpt scenes of the actors' other works are a wonderful addition. (Edit: spelling)
I'm so happy you enjoyed it!
Woohoo! I've been looking forward to your next deep dive.
Very enjoyable video! I generally don't watch this episode because of Mrs. Peck's constant squawking, but like it otherwise. I really liked Jeanette Nolan as Hyder Simoson's "old woman" in the Twilight Zone episode "The Hunt." In this, not so much.
Good luck with your move. And with adding electricity to your formerly Amish house. Watch out for falling mixers while bathing! 😉
Thank you very much for sharing your thoughts on Mrs. Peck and for the good bathing advice!
Thank you for this!
I am glad you're here
here comes Columbo with his poor antenna laughing out loud
😁 I'm glad you got a laugh
@@WatchitforDays DID I !!! thanks for the watches for days ; )
Another amazing video!! Thank you for letting us know about the delay of the next video. I would have been worried. Your videos are always a highlight for me and my family.
Awwww, I really appreciate that! Thank you very much ❤️
I enjoy your reviews more then the shows themselves! You put a lot of work and research into these reviews and are highly entertaining. You did forget to intention that Landau had a small part in the X files movie. His acting helped to prop up Duchovny's stiff card board performance
Thank you very much for sharing another reference for Landau as well as being so kind ❤️
@@WatchitforDays My pleasure-looking forward to your next post. Hope the move went well!
I'd probably move to the country if I could. All the best to you! 🍻
I really appreciate that, my friend
Thank you so much! I look forward to every episode. These are always incredible!
I'm so happy you enjoy them!
As aways, very very good breakdown of the episode.
Thanks for these, you Colombo vides are a nice way to unwind after works sometimes.
I'm so happy you enjoyed it ❤️