@@Astrobrant2 He was kind of "cryptic" in that way though, because I think he was actually VERY open to new ideas and technology. That's probably what made him so good at uncovering these incredibly unconventional crimes. Sometimes he'd even use new technology to help discover the crimes or evidence.
@Astrobrant2 that car is the Peugeot 403 and it was the most "instersting" car to have. My dad had that car around the same time in '70 or '71 and the exhaust fell off. I can't really blame the car it looked in worse shape that columbos
That's why Columbo was so good at his job. The murderers always thought they could put one over him but under that crumpled exterior, there was a very shrewd brain at work
Joyce Van Patten was great in that scene. So was Vito Scotti. (He was in about four or five episodes, IIRC.) What I wondered about was if her character was meant to be just playing along with Columbo after he said he was a police officer. My opinion is that the writers meant for her not to believe him. Her attitude was intended to be, "My mission is to feed, clothe, and give shelter to God's disadvantaged children. Don't challenge their delusions, as that may undermine their trust." That makes the scene more fun for me -- especially when she said she would keep his secret. Priceless.
Or the episode at the art gallery where he looks at the air vent, thinking it is a piece of art, asks how much it is. LOL!! And at another art gallery he shows an expert is wifes painting. Its actually 'paint by numbers''. The expert nearly faints with horror LOL!!!
It’s very telling that Columbo hardly ever corrects people’s misconceptions. He has no ego. If anything, he fails to instruct anyone in how his dress and seemingly bumbling moments are a shrewd maneuver to get criminals to let down their defenses.
I am not really sure they are even "maneuvers" necessarily. He just has that way about him and it works very well to his advantage for people to underestimate him. I do, however, believe there are moments of intentional misdirection.
Occasionally, suspects would call him out on his pretenses. I'm glad the writers did that. Columbo's usual response was a guilty smirk or a shrug of his shoulders. But much of the time he was just being himself -- and it often worked. One thing I noticed was his pocket-fumbling. He would do that when trying to make suspects think he was addle-brained, but when that wasn't a necessary tactic, he could go directly to the correct pocket. As far as so frequently forgetting his pencil, that was probably really him. As for, "Just one more thing..." yes, I believe that was pure pretense. I entertained the notion that much of his trivial forgetfulness was because his mind was so obsessively immersed in solving the case. He was nothing if not dogged about his work. I've thought how fun it would have been if Columbo and Monk could be teamed up on a case. Imagine the opportunities for humor, there. Unfortunately, Peter Falk was too old by the time Monk rolled around.
I think my favorite bit from the whole show has to be. "Colonel: Officer you may wish to detain this man, he refuses to leave the area. Sargent: This man is Lt Columbo sir, he's in charge of the investigation." Just makes me laugh and so sums up Columbo, no one suspects him and then he comes in and with his shrewd mind he catches them in their lies and puts them away for their crimes.
which episode was it when Columbo took his car to be repaired at a garage and was asked by the mechanic ' are you undercover?' and Columbo says 'no, underpaid'.
@@annakowalska9935 That was one of the major quirks of the show: Columbo never pulled a gun, never carried. This was back when shows actually made you think along with them as a viewer.
@@johnminehan1148 That's the story Peter Falk tells, that he just took a coat he bought some years previously for his role in Prescription Murder, the first appearance as Columbo. The problem is, that isn't the same coat as the iconic coat.
A bit of trivia. Columbo first appeared in an episode of the Chevy mystery hour in a story called enough rope in 1962. He was played by actor Burt freed complete with the cigar and forgetful manner. That character was based on the detective in the French mystery movie les diabolicoliques I need to look up the French spelling. Also some of the movie fatal attraction was cribbed from that movie. The rest was cribbed from play misty for me. But I digress.
@@daryledwards90 , that got me wondering if that behavior of her allowed the officer to search the bags. Since she consented them to be obtained by him and wasn't there to revoke the consent when realized the mistake.
@@stevefarrington5618 there were talks about Mark Ruffalo (Of Hulk fame) reprising the roles some years back. But then would you set it back in the late 60's/70s or modern times. The 60s/70s would be a safe bet people are still enthralled by the past take Endeavor and Grantchester for example. But then if it was set in todays era how would you get round the smoking indoors and the great trope of Columbo always getting a phone call at the murderers house instead of having a mobile phone and then how would Columbo deal with social media. It would be incredible if they would make one. Any era would do for me.
The early years of "Columbo" were simply the best. That 70's look, creative and imaginative plotlines, superb casting and production. And Peter Falk's love for the character made it special.
Columbo is one of the best written characters. You see so many sides to the personality over the seasons. Just wonderful writing. and acting by Peter Falk, who IS Columbo. No one else could play that character like him.
It's sad how people judge others worth by how they appear and dress...its also interesting that if you don't have a big ego or false pride it goes a long way and your mind can think so much... Columbo never gets annoyed or irritated and stays so much focused on his work...
Columbo can get irritated; I've seen him explode at times, such as in A Stitch In Time when he lets Leonard Nimoy have both barrels, or another movie (can't remember the name) when he tears into a gym owner in a hospital waiting room.
To be fair, people expect public servants, particularly those in a supervisory role, to have a reasonably smart appearance. In reality, the LAPD would not have tolerated Columbo’s shabbiness.
Colombo is always confused with a wayward person never a homicide detective. When he produces the badge the response of the people are priceless. I crack up everytime this happens. Thank you uploader .
My salute is to watch all episodes, season by season, every year in English and Spanish, just as if I were watching them for the first time. I love this man.
On an Apple phone push on the green phone , then select "contacts" at the bottom and find your own name. Probably the phone number is there. I can't remember it either.
I'm so glad I found this channel. I used to watch the show with my dad and dad's commentary on Columbo doubled the pleasure. Needless to say this was a long time ago, in fact, many decades ago, but feels like yesterday. BTW, the nun is brilliant.
"Negative Reaction (1974)" was the most hilarious episode involving question about Columbo's authenticity, in which a nun serving meal in a soup kitchen duly or unduly took him (looking for a witness to a murder there) for another homeless person. Upon being shown his police badge the nun would say, "Then, you're under cover?".
Sorry no smoking ... Well in that case I will ask that you come with me down to the police station where I can smoke their and interrogate you in a more uncomfortable situation.
@MrHappyBollox I thought he slumped because he had to resort to outright lying to get the bad guy. While Columbo does normally trap/trick the criminal that episode involved him flat out lying. To catch the bad guy he had to first falsely accuse Van Dyke, based on a mirror photograph, then he claimed the original was destroyed. Columbo doesn't generally go that far to trick the bad guy. He does a few things here and there. Like when he stole a bottle of vine in the vinyard episode to get the criminal to explain what was wrong with the wine. Or create a fake file to catch his boss. But with Van Dyke, his ruse involved him flat out lying. Pretty sure that method if catching the bad guy had a zero percent change of conviction. It's entrapment.
@@stevesmith1383 Those examples you gave or no less lies than the photo one. In fact, I think stealing the wine was a worse since that was actually illegal unless he had a seizure warrant. The most egregious one to me was is when he tossed that pearl into the umbrella, since in that instance he had actually tampered with evidence.
'Murder By Death'. Peter Falk, Peter Sellers, David Niven, Truman Capote, Alec Guinness and Nancy Walker. Had the DVD for years. Superb murder/mystery comedy. Peter Falk playing a Sam Spade type character.
“Has it ever struck you that life is all memory, except for the one present moment that goes by you so quick you hardly catch it going?”― Tennessee Williams
3:15 that is so intentionally uncomfortable it's hilarious. There is another one where Columbo sits on an antique chair. Murder by the Book I think. LMFAO!!! Timeless.
This is Lt. Columbo. I'm from the homicide department of the police. You can reach me at the Main Precinct. The telephone number is... You can look that up." Fucking hilarious.
One of the bits of information I really want to know is where Link and Richard Levinson got the idea to skip the obligatory “Who done it?” aspect of mystery writing and instead focus on "How they did it?” instead. This in my opinion made Columbo not only one of the best mysteries ever on television, but one of the most creative as well. Does anyone know the anwser to this?
There was a tribute that spoke on it, but I can't remember which or their answer. There's also been talk about his character in most cases knows the guilty party within 5 minutes of arriving to where they are. There were exceptions of course. As I recall, they didn't do the who done it because it was hackneyed by the time Columbo debuted.
@@michaelwallace2487 I believe it was because they both loved Hitchcock's "Dial M for Murder" ... In that film , we know who the bad guy is almost from the start, yet Hitchcock made it very suspenseful. If it was good for Hitchcock, it was good for Columbo
His unkempt dress and look is all about giving the murderer a false sense of security. That they can pull fast ones on Columbo and that they can get away with their crimes. So they let their guard down and this is when Columbo is at his best. Columbo was truly a wolf in sheep's clothing. Let the murderer's ego get to them and when they slipped up enough, Columbo would pounce on them. He truly was a genius to let their own words, actions, and what they left behind in evidence sink them.
The ironic thing is that the (I believe) only time in the series where he goes undercover and dresses up in a suit he gets made as a cop right away.
That's wild 🤣
The greatest part of Columbos genius to me was the mans humility. He was intelligent enough to be humble and kind. A true role model!
I agree. Great actor and great role. We like Columbo in Poland.
And this is a key element in the plot and the character. This is how he fools people around him until he catches the criminal.
💯
"intelligent enough to be humble and kind"... What a great observation David!
I remember when his wife bought him a new coat and he kept trying to lose it on purpose everywhere he went.
I remember that, too. Funny stuff.
Columbo was very set in his ways -- not at all amenable to change. I mean, that CAR!!!
@@Astrobrant2 He was kind of "cryptic" in that way though, because I think he was actually VERY open to new ideas and technology. That's probably what made him so good at uncovering these incredibly unconventional crimes. Sometimes he'd even use new technology to help discover the crimes or evidence.
Sergeant Wilson wouldn't let that happen.
Classic!
@Astrobrant2 that car is the Peugeot 403 and it was the most "instersting" car to have. My dad had that car around the same time in '70 or '71 and the exhaust fell off. I can't really blame the car it looked in worse shape that columbos
@@Profile__1 “yah see theirs this new way the way the boys found out”
That's why Columbo was so good at his job. The murderers always thought they could put one over him but under that crumpled exterior, there was a very shrewd brain at work
shrewd doesn't touch it. Lethal. what joy.
The suspects found him so harmless that he never carry a gun
Especially in Colombo goes to college
Thumbling & stumbling, but always aiming for the jugular!
Indeed!
"I've had this coat for seven years."
"Oh... you poor man."
This scene cracks me up every time!
The coat is now in the Smithsonian along with Archie Bunker's chair.
Me too!
I actually like that coat.
In the end, he's had it for 22 years. Durable.
@@alainarchambault2331 Bet be used more than one. I think he went through 4 cars too.
Columbo is not a comedy, but sometime it can be the funniest thing ever played straight by wonderful actors.
That's the genius of it. There are no jokes or punchlines just the humor of the situation and his character.
The Nun feeding the homeless people who mistakenly thought Columbo was one of her customers is classic Columbo.............absolutely brilliant!
That was funnier than the lady that made him pay for her cab and carry his luggage.
Joyce Van Patten was great in that scene. So was Vito Scotti. (He was in about four or five episodes, IIRC.)
What I wondered about was if her character was meant to be just playing along with Columbo after he said he was a police officer. My opinion is that the writers meant for her not to believe him. Her attitude was intended to be, "My mission is to feed, clothe, and give shelter to God's disadvantaged children. Don't challenge their delusions, as that may undermine their trust." That makes the scene more fun for me -- especially when she said she would keep his secret. Priceless.
The look on Columbo's face when the nun said he was working undercover - perfect!
I know! It's so perfect. Gosh, he really was a great actor. Aw, I miss him. I miss him.
Yep, I caught that, too. I think it was probably the only time Columbo actually felt embarrassed about his appearance.
Well, he arrested her in a later episode for murder, so his embarassment did not last long.
'Dishevelled' Is a perfect description for Columbo. It fits him like a...well like an old favourite raincoat.
I love how he takes the phone from Robert Vaughn and sits on him - awesome.
I suspect Robert Vaughn wasn't expecting that at all!
@@Milnoc It felt like he wasn't, didn't it. Haha. I've often wondered how many improvised moments there are in Columbo.
Yeah! They looked like good friends! :)
They have good chemistry.
The nun thinking he was homeless was hilarious! Afterwards he tells her he is a detective and she thinks he's undercover!
I've been mistaken for homeless...I just don't like bathing or changing clothes every day.
Or the episode at the art gallery where he looks at the air vent, thinking it is a piece of art, asks how much it is. LOL!! And at another art gallery he shows an expert is wifes painting. Its actually 'paint by numbers''. The expert nearly faints with horror LOL!!!
@@MastaSmack Smelly bastard
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@@robertholtz What is a blockmaster Scott?
It’s very telling that Columbo hardly ever corrects people’s misconceptions. He has no ego. If anything, he fails to instruct anyone in how his dress and seemingly bumbling moments are a shrewd maneuver to get criminals to let down their defenses.
I am not really sure they are even "maneuvers" necessarily. He just has that way about him and it works very well to his advantage for people to underestimate him. I do, however, believe there are moments of intentional misdirection.
@@mahatmagandhi7588 Yes, I agree with you.
Occasionally, suspects would call him out on his pretenses. I'm glad the writers did that. Columbo's usual response was a guilty smirk or a shrug of his shoulders. But much of the time he was just being himself -- and it often worked.
One thing I noticed was his pocket-fumbling. He would do that when trying to make suspects think he was addle-brained, but when that wasn't a necessary tactic, he could go directly to the correct pocket. As far as so frequently forgetting his pencil, that was probably really him. As for, "Just one more thing..." yes, I believe that was pure pretense.
I entertained the notion that much of his trivial forgetfulness was because his mind was so obsessively immersed in solving the case. He was nothing if not dogged about his work. I've thought how fun it would have been if Columbo and Monk could be teamed up on a case. Imagine the opportunities for humor, there. Unfortunately, Peter Falk was too old by the time Monk rolled around.
Miss Marple.
if you want to ever be happy then ya gotta lose some of that ego
I think my favorite bit from the whole show has to be. "Colonel: Officer you may wish to detain this man, he refuses to leave the area. Sargent: This man is Lt Columbo sir, he's in charge of the investigation." Just makes me laugh and so sums up Columbo, no one suspects him and then he comes in and with his shrewd mind he catches them in their lies and puts them away for their crimes.
And I suppose you could call that a uniform ....
@@davidbakin1953 The elusive cider has finally materialized ! I KNEW IT !
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Love the scene with his arm around Robert Vaughn
I love the humour in this series. It’s so understated
which episode was it when Columbo took his car to be repaired at a garage and was asked by the mechanic ' are you undercover?' and Columbo says 'no, underpaid'.
Candidate for Crime!
Correct !
And then he asked if they'd take a cheque and he forgot his cheque book😂
Great,just Colombo the man solving crime without use of force or violence.
@@annakowalska9935
That was one of the major quirks of the show: Columbo never pulled a gun, never carried. This was back when shows actually made you think along with them as a viewer.
"The telephone number there is ... you can look that up" hahaha dyin!
I expected it to be a 555- number.
@@sandal_thong8631 Or maybe starting with the telephone exchange name -- 'Klondike 5...' etc. etc. I'd hear that a lot on 'Mannix.'
The actor picked that outfit himself and it was the same exact outfit used for the entire series
He even picked out the car Columbo would drive
It was Peter Falk's actual rain coat.
@@johnminehan1148 That's the story Peter Falk tells, that he just took a coat he bought some years previously for his role in Prescription Murder, the first appearance as Columbo. The problem is, that isn't the same coat as the iconic coat.
@@kryl0b Ha! So just like Columbo, Falk tells yarns that border on the truth, but keep us guessing.
@@kryl0b The character wasn't at all fully formed in the pilot episode.
A bit of trivia. Columbo first appeared in an episode of the Chevy mystery hour in a story called enough rope in 1962. He was played by actor Burt freed complete with the cigar and forgetful manner. That character was based on the detective in the French mystery movie les diabolicoliques I need to look up the French spelling. Also some of the movie fatal attraction was cribbed from that movie. The rest was cribbed from play misty for me. But I digress.
the nun is really very good, you know. got me cracking up even now, must have watched that scene ten times.
She was Joyce Van Patten and also appeared as a murderer in a latter episode.
She's excellent!
From nun as social worker to murderous member of a towns better family
Same here!
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That nun scene is too funny! One of the best scenes in all the seasons!!😂😂
because it's believable!
@Diane Newman You mean that's Mrs. Columbo? Just kidding. That's not his wife, though. It's Joyce Van Patten.
@Diane Newman You're right about that. I never knew she appeared in the show until yesterday.
The entire scene including him sitting down for the food is a gem
the nun is the old fashion lady
Can't believe he paid the taxi fare 😂😂😂 He even tipped him 50 c 🤣🤣🤣👍👍👍
And carried the bags
@@daryledwards90 , that got me wondering if that behavior of her allowed the officer to search the bags. Since she consented them to be obtained by him and wasn't there to revoke the consent when realized the mistake.
I've seen every single episode of Columbo, every single one.
I know I brought my mom the boxset a couple of years ago when I see her she insists on playing at least one if not 3 at a time.
The best TV show ever - Peter Falk crafted the perfect character - I watch them over and over …
I would like to see a movie called Columbo but no one could do it better than Peter falk.
@@stevefarrington5618 there were talks about Mark Ruffalo (Of Hulk fame) reprising the roles some years back. But then would you set it back in the late 60's/70s or modern times. The 60s/70s would be a safe bet people are still enthralled by the past take Endeavor and Grantchester for example. But then if it was set in todays era how would you get round the smoking indoors and the great trope of Columbo always getting a phone call at the murderers house instead of having a mobile phone and then how would Columbo deal with social media. It would be incredible if they would make one. Any era would do for me.
@@Ag-gr9gi that would be interesting.
The sweet nun was adorable! Columbo's embarrassment was a delight to watch. Must say the acting in this scene was brilliant!
Oh and don't worry. I won't tell a soul about your "disguise". LMFAO!
😂😂😂👍👍🙏😆😆
In a way she’s right, it is a disguise
Yup... That got me 😆
Columbo: "Thank you." 🙃
The early years of "Columbo" were simply the best. That 70's look, creative and imaginative plotlines, superb casting and production. And Peter Falk's love for the character made it special.
There is some other scene where he gets asked "Are you undercover." His answer: "No, I'm underpaid." I don't which episode that's in.
Candidate for Crime
"oh that coat....that coat that coat that coat" haha !!
The nun scene is one of the absolute very best. SO believable at the time.
"This ankle... hurts." LOL SO many funny moments here.
what episode was that?
4:18 “I suppose you could call that a uniform” 😂
The telephone number there is... you can look that up...
a glimpse of the new Age, the answerphone, the "IT department", and the poor Inspector unable to handle all that technology
lol that final clip with the nun trying to get him to change his coat and then complimenting him on his disguise :D
Columbo is one of the best written characters. You see so many sides to the personality over the seasons. Just wonderful writing. and acting by Peter Falk, who IS Columbo. No one else could play that character like him.
Columbo trying to do the Lotus position. Hilarious....and painful lol.
I laughed so hard at that clip
😂😅
It's sad how people judge others worth by how they appear and dress...its also interesting that if you don't have a big ego or false pride it goes a long way and your mind can think so much... Columbo never gets annoyed or irritated and stays so much focused on his work...
Columbo can get irritated; I've seen him explode at times, such as in A Stitch In Time when he lets Leonard Nimoy have both barrels, or another movie (can't remember the name) when he tears into a gym owner in a hospital waiting room.
We all judge though...not saying it's right...it's how the mind works
That's what I love about him. He definitely inspires me with that
To be fair, people expect public servants, particularly those in a supervisory role, to have a reasonably smart appearance. In reality, the LAPD would not have tolerated Columbo’s shabbiness.
Colombo is always confused with a wayward person never a homicide detective. When he produces the badge the response of the people are priceless. I crack up everytime this happens. Thank you uploader .
My salute is to watch all episodes, season by season, every year in English and Spanish, just as if I were watching them for the first time. I love this man.
So do I, in English and German!
Before I spent my first time in the US, I improved my English by watching Columbo, over and over again. ♡☆♡☆
That nun is the funniest bit in the entire Columbo franchise.
Columbo has to be one of the best detective programmes ever 💯 absolute legend 🙌 I still watch all the seasons to this day they never get old or boring
Colombo is not a detective… He is “THE” detective
the bit with the nun is hilarious
"The telephone number there is...you can look that up."
It's the truth but honestly, I don't even know my cellphone number. I remember my folks landline number when I was a kid.
@@walterweddle7644 I remember my landline from when I was a kid because it's STILL my landline. : )
@@walterweddle7644 I also don't know my own cellphone number.
On an Apple phone push on the green phone , then select "contacts" at the bottom and find your own name. Probably the phone number is there. I can't remember it either.
I'm so glad I found this channel. I used to watch the show with my dad and dad's commentary on Columbo doubled the pleasure. Needless to say this was a long time ago, in fact, many decades ago, but feels like yesterday. BTW, the nun is brilliant.
The actress playing the nun is Joyce Van Patten.
She also played of the killers in a later episode
Joyce Van Patten and Peter Falk.. to watch them together in a scene is a delight 😂😂
"Negative Reaction (1974)" was the most hilarious episode involving question about Columbo's authenticity, in which a nun serving meal in a soup kitchen duly or unduly took him (looking for a witness to a murder there) for another homeless person. Upon being shown his police badge the nun would say, "Then, you're under cover?".
My all time favorite tv detective. NOTHING comes even close.
Sorry no smoking ... Well in that case I will ask that you come with me down to the police station where I can smoke their and interrogate you in a more uncomfortable situation.
I was hoping the homeless shelter was in the group. That was my favorite. Going to have to pull out some of my Colombo DVDs now.
The running bit was that he'd not slept in that episode.
@MrHappyBollox I thought he slumped because he had to resort to outright lying to get the bad guy.
While Columbo does normally trap/trick the criminal that episode involved him flat out lying. To catch the bad guy he had to first falsely accuse Van Dyke, based on a mirror photograph, then he claimed the original was destroyed. Columbo doesn't generally go that far to trick the bad guy.
He does a few things here and there. Like when he stole a bottle of vine in the vinyard episode to get the criminal to explain what was wrong with the wine. Or create a fake file to catch his boss.
But with Van Dyke, his ruse involved him flat out lying. Pretty sure that method if catching the bad guy had a zero percent change of conviction. It's entrapment.
@@stevesmith1383 Those examples you gave or no less lies than the photo one. In fact, I think stealing the wine was a worse since that was actually illegal unless he had a seizure warrant. The most egregious one to me was is when he tossed that pearl into the umbrella, since in that instance he had actually tampered with evidence.
As far as I am concerned, he is the best actor ever!! If you have not seen "Murder by Death" I highly recommend it.😀✌
'Murder By Death'. Peter Falk, Peter Sellers, David Niven, Truman Capote, Alec Guinness and Nancy Walker. Had the DVD for years. Superb murder/mystery comedy. Peter Falk playing a Sam Spade type character.
These compilation videos are fantastic! ;D
The cab situation always cracks me up.
Columbo always respectful & polite.
"you can look that up"
"Just One More Thing"
No, Columbo, there is no just one more thing, good bye!
@@pascalxavier3367 better leave before he says that phrase 🙀
I like how down-to-earth Columbo is.
Watching him at the end of a bad day keeps you from killing someone. Soooo funny.
“Has it ever struck you that life is all memory, except for the one present moment that goes by you so quick you hardly catch it going?”― Tennessee Williams
The scene with the nun is priceless
"The telephone number there is... you can look that up." 😂
"You can reach me at the main precinct, the telephone number there is...you can look that up." LMAO.
3:15 that is so intentionally uncomfortable it's hilarious. There is another one where Columbo sits on an antique chair. Murder by the Book I think. LMFAO!!! Timeless.
And another where Columbo is trying to eat and mortuary pics are being passed across him LOL
That guy was freaked out in the boat scene!
" Oh, that coat " That says it all !!!!
If you could call that a police uniform
You know, you' ve fooled even me! 😂😂😂😎
Great compilation! 👍
'All are welcome here, Lieutenant'. Must be in the running for the best line ever!
2:47 Tsk Tsk Tsk... that coat that coat. that coat ...oh I am sure that we can find something nicer for you ...lol
When the nun "realizes" he's working undercover...
This is great 🤣 He fits right in at the shelter.
Lmao indeed he does 😂
Greatest show of all time
Hey, that Nun, she has a heart of gold !
We all need more people like her !
May God bless you, M'aam !!!
This is Lt. Columbo. I'm from the homicide department of the police. You can reach me at the Main Precinct. The telephone number is... You can look that up."
Fucking hilarious.
3:18 Columbo is too funny 😅😅😅
Vito Scotti was in a good few episodes of Columbo. Another versatile actor. 👍👍
Taking Columbo for a homeless man is just priceless :D My dad used to loved this show.
Great show, your dad isn't stupid
7:40 "Oh, you poor man." This is my favorite line in the entire series.
this stuff is so fantastic.
6:34 always cracks me up 😂
You gotta rate the guy who wrote the Colombo script.............genius.
I’d love a pre-dinner cocktail, thanks. Plus a cocktail during dinner, a post-dinner cocktail, and a cocktail with dessert. Good times! 🍹🍸🥳
That coat should be on display in the Smithsonian, across the hall from Archie Bunker's chair.
One of the bits of information I really want to know is where Link and Richard Levinson got the idea to skip the obligatory “Who done it?” aspect of mystery writing and instead focus on "How they did it?” instead. This in my opinion made Columbo not only one of the best mysteries ever on television, but one of the most creative as well.
Does anyone know the anwser to this?
There was a tribute that spoke on it, but I can't remember which or their answer. There's also been talk about his character in most cases knows the guilty party within 5 minutes of arriving to where they are. There were exceptions of course. As I recall, they didn't do the who done it because it was hackneyed by the time Columbo debuted.
dr troy turner Okay. Thanks for the info.
There are quite a number of clips of Link talking about the making of the show
@@michaelwallace2487 I believe it was because they both loved Hitchcock's "Dial M for Murder" ...
In that film , we know who the bad guy is almost from the start, yet Hitchcock made it very suspenseful.
If it was good for Hitchcock, it was good for Columbo
A modest genius. When he carries that lady's luggage and pays her fare...
You're a sport...😂😂
The nun scene one of the all time greats. Plus it has the great Vito Scotti!
His unkempt dress and look is all about giving the murderer a false sense of security. That they can pull fast ones on Columbo and that they can get away with their crimes. So they let their guard down and this is when Columbo is at his best. Columbo was truly a wolf in sheep's clothing. Let the murderer's ego get to them and when they slipped up enough, Columbo would pounce on them. He truly was a genius to let their own words, actions, and what they left behind in evidence sink them.
that ending though haha
0:41 The other guy's no-twitch gaze is just amazing :D
Funniest one....london, Heathrow airport...cops looking 4 columbo. copper,"thats him?? Blime"" lol
That laugh after the Robert Vaughn scene was my reaction.
Peter Falk sitting cross legged is me sitting cross legged
The soup kitchen scene is hilarious!
You shouldve left it on that military guy longer aft he found out that hobo was in fact in charge o th investigation
That nun is great lol!!
Joyce Van Patten (Dick's sister). She also played a killer later on. Great actress
cottagechskitty yea i saw that one too in the museum that was good! I used to binge watch these Columbos great series.....one of my all time favs.
I kinda feel both actors were suppressing fits of laughter because were perfectly in the zone, acting-wise.
You're right. The scene with the nun is the best.
Peter Falk was all class! I loved watching this show growing up and have watched through the series a couple times. I would watch through it again
Of course the one with the nun at the shelter is the very best! 🤣😂
"You sure don't look like a Policeman" Hahaha 😂😂
Yet again, the incomparable Vito Scotti in a role only he can bring to life, the most mundane ordinary characters, he makes believable
"Join you for what?" 2:38