Lovely but Lethal (1973) Columbo- Deep Dive Review | Vera Miles, Martin Sheen, Vincent Price, Falk
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- Lovely but Lethal- September 23, 1973 (73 min) Episode 16
Lieutenant Columbo: Peter Falk
Viveca Scott: Vera Miles
Karl Lessing: Martin Sheen
David Lang: Vincent Price
Shirley Blane: Sian Barbara Allen
Dr. Murcheson: Fred Draper
Sergeant: John Finnegan
Lab Attendant Doug: Bruce Kirby
Written by: Jackson Gillis, Myrna Bercovici
Directed by: Jeannot Swarc
Score by: Dick De Benedictis
Produced by: Douglas Benton
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Welcome back. I thought for sure you were going to mention Martin Sheen's handicap. His left arm was crushed by forceps when he was born. His left arm is a lot shorter than the right and it has limited movement. You can see it plain as day if you look for it. He also had polio as a kid and had to relearn to walk. He has an amazing rags to riches life story. James Garner and Raymond Burr were the first to come to mind when thinking of someone to play a good murderer. And in my country this episode is titled: HOUSE ON FAT FARM HILL.
When "Vivica" tells Columbo, "You belong in a museum." She was calling him a caveman exhibit.
@DavidDavid-jq7co
Thanks so very much for reminding me of all of that wonderful info, that you shared in your comment!!
@dabullzfan25
Agreed, that is an additional, legitimate interpretation of her comment; albeit, a highly unlikely one.
In my opinions, however, these following concepts, may very well be more legit; &, she may have meant a few other additional things, too; but, at least, these are good possibilities, for a start:
1.:
She'd kill him, in a museum; where; &, how: she felt, he deserved to be.
&,
2.:
He was a previous employee of that very museum. That museum was financially dead. His physical death, inside a dead museum, seemed fitting to her.
&,
3.:
He was an, ex-con. Since there are museums w/: displays of unusual criminals, as a form of entertainment; &, derision; and, she hired him to do a criminal act for her; which placed him, at the scene of his own murder by her; she felt the comment was apropos.
&,
4.:
She was a very smart woman. She made what she thought were: witty, final words; while killing him; using her stab at a, reverse-humor type of: "joke"; using an, upside-down kind of theory, of comedy, which is to take something not funny; &, try to make it, in some way: "funny".
Her remark was surely laced w/: the humor of, word-puns, wit; &, dark, sarcastic, sombre, bitter, heavy, negative, macabre, "gallows" type expressions.
&,
5.:
She was filled w/: bitterness, rage, acrimony, resentment, anger, hostility; antisocial antagonism; &, mega-contempt. She made the remark, out of the very many negatives inside of her, just like those case examples of negativities.
Also, Please Note:
*Viveca;...
On my way! ☕
Yes! The Colombo Queen is Back! ✨
Aww, thank you!
YES!!!
I was afraid you had given up, gotten married or something and moved away.
@@WatchitforDays yes we missed you much! Hopefully you plan to continue this Columbo deep dive series and hopefully life allows you that opportunity. Thanks for your efforts ----they are very entertaining and informative.
I do not plan to give up! I plan to finish every episode. And you're right, I did move away.
Welcome back, we’ve missed you .
I really appreciate that!
Yaasss!!!
@@WatchitforDays
I did, too; greatly!
@@WatchitforDays
I think that instrument is a Guiro or reco-reco.
Or maybe it's just a comb.
love the car trivia and yes Vincent Price was criminally underused in this episode - he would have been such an excellent adversary to Columbo
He absolutely would have
@@WatchitforDays Maybe a cute little poll would be to rank the top 10 most under used actors in a Columbo episode.
My five nominees might be William Windom, Dean Jagger, Valerie Harper, Kevin McCarthy and Julie Newmar.
For a sec I forgot what this episode was and thought I somehow missed a Vincent Price v Columbo episode
We were robbed lol
Oh my gosh can you imagine 😭 he always seemed to have so much fun playing villains, UGH that would've been amazing
yes he would have made such a creepy bad guy, that begining scene was so creepy. she just didnt cut it as a villian.
The artwork of David Lang giving Secretary Shirley the $10 raise is quite lovely.
I tried really hard
Yes!!! It was fantastic. Brought a smile to my lips.
@@livingbygrace5501
Mine, too!!
The mystery instrument sounds like a guiro. They’re usually shaped like a cylindrical fish. Parallel rib-like grooves are carved across the mid-section. A wooden stick is dragged across the ribs, giving that distinctive sound.
That was my guess, as well.
I played one, once, for a piece in high school (a million years ago). I'm pretty sure it's the gourd instrument mentioned as being scratched in the Danny Kaye song, Beatin', Bangin' 'n' Scratchin'.
Same here. I think we used one when performing Sensamaya. Guiro or another gourd instrument, yeah.
I thought it was a wooden frog with a grooved back you drag a stick across.
@darklife5091 They do also make frog-shaped versions of the instrument, but they sound a bit different: The ridges tend to be larger, spaced a bit further apart, and are less numerous. Because of this, the frogs have a bit more of a croaky, rattling sound, as opposed to the more cricket-like sound of the fish/cylinder-shaped ones... though I am by no means an authority on the subject.
It amazes me how many people know the instrument! I'm so glad :)
I was so pleased to see this video come up when I opened up TH-cam. You are unmatched when it comes to deep dive Columbo reviews.
Great work!
Awww, thank you very much, that means a lot to me
@WatchitforDays
What "@herne831" said, is solidly true.
Your degree of excellence is rarely seen anywhere else; at any time; (especially here in the U.S. of A.)
You're a high-quality exception; not, the rule.
I truly deeply love so much about your YT Review Channels; &, your content on it!
She sure is. Nobody gives us more of what we crave
@@troy3456789
I agree in principle with your remark; yet, I'd add to my comment, that: there are a small number of others who reach high; and, who also, do come close like she does.
Thus, to unequivocally state that there is factually no one else who has achievedwhat she has, is currently an exaggeration; but,... as stated earlier to some extent: she surely belongs to a club w/: very few members; &, it holds a level of quality very well above what a very huge chunk of other YT'ers put out.
In fact, in my opinions, the overwhelming majority of other content; &, its' makers, aren't even close to the degree of fine work; let alone, &, especially; w/: her amounts of consistency.
In my further; but, still very related views, it is always, vitally important, to: speak w/: balanced objectivity; and, not: excessive hyperbole!
I've never clicked a video so fast in my life! Glad to have you back!💚
Awwww... Thank you very much!!
Yay, new deep dive! My 32 yr old son inherited my Columbo genes and we just sat here last night watching two of your second season videos. He loves the info you give us and that you make us laugh. But then we have to go back a bit because we miss the next thing you say. Thank you!
Aww, that is really neat you watch these together!
Maybe he will also like Jeremy Brett in Sherlock Holmes or BBC Sherlock or Hercule Poirot (David Suchet)
Last night I laughed out loud at least five times. Your son has excellent taste!
My late dad got me into Columbo back in the VERY early 70's. I'd say circa 1972
That makes you an original Columbofile. @@Steve-jd2rn
The next one is one of the best! Donald Pleasence is possibly the most relatable murderers in the whole series, and even Columbo comes to like him in the end. I am looking forward to your treatment. Thanks for all of your great work!
I agree!
That episode might just be my favorite. One of the best columbo murderer friendly relationships. Such great moments too
Check out Peter Falk's interview on 'The Tonight Show.' He's plugging this episode - big fan of Mr Pleasance. This was Peter's favourite episode. Absolutely charming.
@captainx5246
Yes, I agree too!
*"Columbo";...
@@pamelaearl7191 aw I didn't know that was his favorite episode, nice!
This episode is worth watching just to hear Vincent Price say “rolly coaster.”
lol, I totally agree
Yes! 2024 can officially begin. Welcome back and thank you!
Haha, thank you very much ❤️
In Germany the title of this episode is:
"Ein Hauch von Mord".
Watching your great and detailed reviews is always
eye opening, informative and entertaining all at the same time 🥰
Thank you for sharing an extra title! What does it mean?
@WatchitforDays
It translates, into the English language, (as best as it can be); as being the meaning of: "A Touch of Murder".
@@AndrewHeller-jn7dxBut it is important to emphasise that “touch“ is not literarily translated, otherwise it would be a nice play of words.
@dominikg4818
Yes; that's quite true, that word; &, its' precise usage there, in this episode's title: "Touch"; can't be translated from the German to the English in a strictly literal sense!
*literal is the root word; usually correctly conjugated; &, spelled, in this case; in this form: "literally translatable.".
&,
*Just BTW: "emphasise" is a chiefly UK/Brit spelling preference; &, "emphasize" is a predominantly US selection.
&,
*It is considered improper Written English to start a sentence, with the word: "But".
@@WatchitforDays "Hauch" means breeze or waft, elegantly hinting at either a perfume scent in the air (Viveca) or the puff from Shirley Blane's deadly cigarette.
Welcome back! I think Martin Sheen or Vincent Price would have made a fantastic Columbo murderer. Bette Davis and Christopher Lee would have also been great choices. I really wish Martin Sheen and Vincent Price had gotten more screen-time and the "black eye-brow pencil" clue had shown up in the "Gotcha"-that would be hard evidence.
I totally agree; and Christopher Lee is another great suggestion! Thank you for sharing.
So glad you’re back! I would argue that Vera Miles’ most iconic role was in John Ford’s The Searchers. She was known as a remarkably attractive and glamorous actor in her day, and thus her casting in this Columbo episode is perfect!
I totally agree
She was very beautiful in "The Men Who Shot Liberty Valance".
Fascinated by how so many of these actors were born in places like Ohio, Oklahoma, Missouri and Illinois. I can just see them dropping out of school and hitching a ride West to seek their fortunes in Hollywood. ... So glad that we're starting Season 3. Love your videos, and love Columbo.
All these Midwesterners ;) Thank you very much!
YES, -->>ME, TOO!/ABSOLUTELY FASCINATED by those exact same background facts!
The Columbo TH-cam channel posted a video just a few days ago. When I went to the channel, I was looking at their playlists.
I found something really neat. They have a couple of playlists dedicated to your channel and your material under a heading of recommended playlists. I think that’s amazing. A real credit to your work.
Really??!? I'd love to see that! Thank you for letting me know.
@@WatchitforDays if you go to the Columbo page, go to the playlists tab. Open up a playlist by the view full playlist button. At the bottom of that page it should show recommendations. Under those recommendations are two different playlists. They seem to update them whenever you release a new video. I think that’s a pretty good testament to the quality of your work.
Concerning no electrical cord on the microscope... I did not remember any cord on the one used in high school. A 1960s version for sale on line shows a swivel mirror that can be tilted, mounted on the base. In a 60's search for a model similar to the one in the episode, the description indicates "The light source, which had previously been mounted at the front and in an inclined position, was built into the mirror body. This was the first ever microscope with a built-in light source." So now we know. Of course, the image they show IS greatly illuminated. I LUV your channel & have been a big Columbo fan for decades. Your take always makes me think. Thanks!
I wish I had known about the microscopes that had mirrors! Thank you for sharing
I've used a microscope with a couple of AA batteries in the feet of the stand. The light was turned on as you swivelled the magnifying lens in place. It's good practice to switch to the lowest magnifying lens when you've finished to reduce the chance of a long lens being accidentally pushed too close to the slide and shattering the glass. On this microscope there was a lens position that didn't have a lens but turned off the light.
Even though so many have said this already, I am SO STOKED you have a new episode! I know they take a lot of time... can't wait to get home tonight and watch.
It'll be late... can I buy you a decaf? 😂😅
lol, you are funny! Thank you very much ❤️
Love your channel!!!! Watching you from Santa Barbara, California. When I was 26 years old, my parents and I were eating dinner at Trader Vic‘s in Beverly Hills, ( in the day it was the restaurant to go to )….I saw Peter Falk having dinner with another gentlemen. I got up from my table and picked up a napkin from my table , I had a pen, and I went over to him and told him I was a huge fan, he had me sit down with him and signed the napkin….. I still have it. He was the SWEETEST man!!!!
What a lovely story. He invited you to sit down? Wow. Class act with his fans. Thanks for sharing.
That is amazing!! What a memory to have with you ❤
I've been waiting for you to return before I rewatched this episode - so glad to have you back!
Thank you very much!
I love these videos and watch them religiously, which I find incredibly strange as I've never watched an episode of Columbo in my life. You just do a heck of a job making it so interesting. Keep up the good work!
Aww, that means a lot to me! Just curious, why did you originally watch one of my videos if you haven't seen Columbo before?
It's been a while, but I think the initial reason was that I watched a few deep dive videos on other topics (most notably other serials, like the Twilight Zone) and I think yours just popped up in my algorithm one day, so I checked it out and liked it enough to stick around.@@WatchitforDays
I’m curious too! You should really watch Columbo it’s very good!
A fun place to start is 'Murder By The Book.'
To: OP: "@DangerousPuhson":
Yes, that does seem a bit strange;...why watch a deep-dive review of a TV Series, that you've never yet, even watched one ep of-?
I too, however, strongly urge you to jump in full-heartedly to becoming a watcher of the show's episodes; they are as much fun; as is watching the content of this YT Reviewer's video installments!
Bruce Kirby's son Bruno was in By Dawn's Early Light episode. Bruno was one of the stars of City Slickers and When Harry Met Sally, and Good Morning Vietnam.
You're absolutely right!
Ah, Dawn's Early Light may be my favorite episode. I know everyone gushes over Port in a Storm (for good reason, it is remarkable), but I found the stoic military devotion much more relatable, I feel we really get to know the character and feel a slight twinge of regret in seeing Columbo win out in that case.
Love that scene when Columbo tells him he still has that momento!
The dedication and loyalty of his secretary too.@@HighPriestFuneral
My husband and I were thrilled when we saw you had uploaded a new video! We love Colombo but we also love to “nitpick”.
You noted all the things that have bothered me about this episode. The weird way she smokes the cigarette, exercising in high heels and no good parking areas at the health farm.
The dress shop they were in was more like a Thrift Shop. There is no way that one dress would cost $400. Calculating for inflation, that would be about $2,600 in todays’s prices. Unbelievable.
And of course I found the whole big revelation about “slides” quite unsatisfactory as a “gotcha” moment.
I would have loved to have seen a Columbo with Vincent Price as the murderer. I can almost hear the dialogue as he tried to outwit Columbo.
To only use him for two scenes was criminal.
I had never caught the fact that she called the police from Carl’s phone. Yes. That should have been a huge clue.
Thank you very much for sharing your thoughts on the episode! It is so wonderful that you and your husband can enjoy Columbo together ❤️
Old microscopes didn't have a dedicated light source, instead, they had a mirror at the bottom. You focus the external light with it and it just works without any cords.
Wow! I did not know that.
@@WatchitforDays Ah, kids today......
@@monkberrymoon4042 yeah
Hurrah! These are getting better and better - lots of genuine laugh out loud moments (I love that you pronounced The Departed with a Boston accent), and I'm really enjoying seeing clips of the actors in other roles.
lol, thank you very much, Adam! ❤️
😁
The instrument is called a guiro. It's like a ridged hollow wooden cylinder that you run a wooden stick across. It's notably used in the David Bowie song The Man Who Sold the World.
I remember playing with one in elementary school music class.
Thank you very much for helping me out with this and even including a David Bowie reference
This is exactly the comment I had hoped for. Thank you for satisfying my curiosity!
It's also prominently used in Al Green's hit "Sha-La-La" from 1974. Once you notice it, you can never, ever unhear it.
Can hear it really well in Under The Boardwalk by The Drifters.
the Beck album of the same name! th-cam.com/video/r-m8JydYANc/w-d-xo.html
Doing the happy dance . What a nice way to start the weekend.
Thank you very much ❤️
His "flower pot" and his "flour pot"! Classic!
haha, thank you :)
Shonna, We just sent you some money via PayPal, and we wanted to put a note with it, but there was no provision for it, so we'll do it here. Welcome back, we have really missed you. Hopefully the new house is working out well, and it's great to have our Columbo expert back on line! Dan and Valerie Nelson
Oh my goodness gracious, what a GENEROUS gift! I can't even tell you how much it means to me. Thank you for your kind and giving heart, Dan and Valerie ❤️ You are wonderful!
OMG! I was just thinking of you yesterday. Wondering how you are doing and if you would be able to continue with these. Woohoo! 🎉 🥰
Awww, thank you very much! I plan to keep going!
Thank you for adding what the next episode will be at the end. Any Old Port in a Storm is one of my favorites. I always love when you upload a Columbo video.
I'm in complete agreement. It will be a nice touch on future videos.
I'm so happy you like that! I will continue ❤️
Yet another fantastic review, always amazing the details you dig up in each one. Thank you for all your hard work - love watching them all!
Thank you very much! ❤️
I always enjoy your deep dives into Columbo! This was never one of my favorite episodes, but that didn't stop me from wanting to watch your video. A fascinating and thorough analysis as always. I know these reviews must take a lot of time to put together. We Columbo fans really appreciate it! Looking forward to the next one.
I really really appreciate that, thank you very much ❤️
Best Friday of the year
Aww, I'm glad to hear it ❤️
I greatly appreciate the work you put in to consistency making us such detailed content.
You're a rockstar!
Thank you very much for that encouragement! ❤
Oops… I forgot to comment and let you know how much we enjoyed this! We watched it within a day after you released it. It’s always something for us to look forward to! We appreciate your hard work putting these out! Viewing the comments, it’s obvious that you are very much loved and appreciated!! 🥰
Thank you so much KJ, my friend ❤️
Thank you so much for all your good work in putting these videos together, I really forward to them.
Thank you very much for being here!
Shonna I have been having the WORST week. I’m so greatful for this video today. You have no idea ❤
Aww.... I sure hope things start looking up for you ❤️ I'm sorry you've been having a rough time
Welcome back and I really needed this. Great work as always. Personally Martin Sheen was also in "The Believers" (1987) and "The Little Girl That Lives Down the Lane" (1977). And Vera Miles was also in Alfred Hitchcock's "The Wrong Man" Not that you need any help from me. 😬 I like the way you skipped over THAT line. Yes there are pet names but some should never be repeated, lest I feel a need to go wash up. I didn't realize that Fred Draper was in Lady In Waiting. And besides Vito Scotti, John Finnegan and Bruno Kirby were various characters virtually throughout the entire series, the original NBC movies and the later ABC movies. The wrinkle cream wasn't too impressive. And Lydia E, Pinkham? I had NO idea who that was. Can Columbo use a more outdated reference? Sorry for my rambling comments... just excited getting back into Columbo again. 🥳 Can't wait for the next one and it's not even Halloween... 🙄
I always enjoy reading your input and thank you for the extra references!
Thank you and by the way it's Bruce Kirby not Bruno (His son)...my bad. @@WatchitforDays
Do you think Columbo was throwing Vivica a back-handed compliment? Vito Scotti is my very favourite character actor. He and Richard Stahl were my faves in the 70's. Only found out their names recently! Great rambling comment!
Thank you. It probably was a backhanded compliment but after hearing how old Lydia E. Pinkham is I'm more surprised she knew who that was. Shonna covers so many of the things that make it interesting it's hard to stay on just one topic for long.@@pamelaearl7191
It's part trivia🙂, part history class.@@asukalangley6494
Thank you! I Finished watching both season 1 and 2 yesterday. I literally have been watching, "WATCH IT FOR DAYS" for days, enjoying every morsal of information set in each of your reviews. I have seen every episode of Columbo time and time again. Thanks again. Oh, just one more thing, I am new here, so I actually feared I may have missed a great Channel!
I'm so glad you're here to enjoy Columbo with me ❤️
Your eye for the small details adds immensely to these Columbo episodes. Thanks so much!
I'm so happy you enjoy it! ❤️
Flour pot and flower pot.
I am sure I am not alone in saying "Any Old Port in a Storm" is my favorite episode!!! Cannot wait for your next post!
You're definitely not alone ❤️
Peter Falk's favourite too!
Welcome back, Shona. Another great deep dive Columbo episode review. I question/wonder why the second murder in this & previous episodes wasn't pursued more. I feel that they could have given Vincent Price more exposure of his character he played on this, also.
I totally agree
@WatchitforDays
I too; feel that too much dismissal of all the 2nd murders took place in this series' shows!
A great day is when I can watch it for days. Bienvenue.
Your narration is so lively that I'm sure Lydia E Pinkham would endorse your videos.
You are funny 😊 I'd be in every medicine cabinet if she did
Thanks for mentioning the song "Girl from Ipanema" , it's a great song .Another episode with Brazilian Music is "Any Old Port in a Storm" - when Adrian Carsini is flying to New York , there is someone playing another Brazilian song on the Keyboard on the plane , this song is composed by the same author of Girl from Ipanema - the late Antonio Carlos Jobim.On the cruise ship episode "Troubled Waters" they play quite a few Brazilian songs as well , all these from the "Bossa Nova " era in the 1960's.
Thank you very much for sharing!
This episode is a bit of a tragedy for me. So many good things are promsied, Vincent Prince, Shirley Blane's double-crossing, Murcheson's super weird personality, the whole horror motif, and personally I like Vera Miles a lot in this episode. She's deliciously evil and cold. It's just a shame none of the things promised are really delivered on. But I will say that unlike some other bad episodes where I want to see less, this is a mediocre episode where I want to see more.
I totally agree with you, for sure
I like this episode. And I think Vera M is terrific. It's our loss that we have so little of Vincent Price and Martin Sheen has such a presence. FYI: Mr Price has a bigger role in 'The Snoop Sisters.'
Great points!!
So lovely to see you again, my friend. new place, same awesome deep dive. I'll go into more detail as to why this episode also left me cold in the coffee section.
You are truly the best, Evan ❤️
I thoroughly enjoy listening to your deep dive on all of these Colombo‘s. Which strikes me odd as I’ve been such a hard-core fan since I was a child and I find damn near every episode to be five Colombo‘s. And it strikes me as coming at such a different angle the way you do go so deep that your criticism of some of these episodes that I adore opens my eyes to all of the crap that I missed over these decades. I greatly appreciate the time that you’ve invested. It greatly demonstrates your love for a series that I Cherish profoundly. Chomping at the bit for season four!
I really really appreciate your comment, thank you very much 😊
When I'm on the phone with customers and I cough a little I've taken to saying "throat!" Glad to see you back. These pieces are video comfort food.
Excuse me.... throat.
I'm so happy you enjoy the videos ❤️
David Toma came and did an anti-drug talk to all the students in Bloomington, IN in the 80s. Even as a kid I was over the top impressed by his background and the way he engaged with people. Cool to see him here. I love your videos!
That's amazing!
I couldn't believe Toma played a cop. I watched the series - didn't last very long; perhaps too close to Baretta but less the humour. Shonna totally rocks.
YES! Another great upload. I love this one for the 2 guest stars:The gorgeous Vera Miles ❤🥰 and the always fun and lovable Vincent Price. I am happy you were excited about him too.
Absolutely ❤️
@@WatchitforDays Not sure if you've never seen Witchfinder General, please do so soon. There's a fascinating story about it behind the scenes. Vincent was not allowed to camp or use his usual mannerisms and ticks. He is genuinely terrifying and evil. The original choice for the film was Donald Pleasance, as you know, also a Columbo guest star.
Ah excellent another one of these ! :) The instrument at 32 mins or so is Guiro, a sort of resonant wooden block with ridges you drag a stick over...
Thank you for helping me out with this!
I absolutely LOVED your dive into this episode. As a big and long-time Colombo fan, I know this episode very well, so hearing all the tidbits about the cast, the set, the props and storyline was great fun. Subscribed! Can't wait to hear more!
I'm so happy you're here!! Thank you very much
Welcome back, nice to hear your voice again.
As British person I would like to have seen Columbo face off against some of the classic hammer horror actors, particularly Peter Cushing or Christopher Lee
Thank you very much :)
Oh, Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee would have been amazing to watch!
'One Foot in The Grave' - Victor Meldrew's looking out the front window to see if he can watch Columbo at the neighbours. Forget what happened to their telly. Poor Margaret.
At least we got Honor Blackman. But Diana Rigg would've been a great villain, too. I absolutely loved her as the deliciously vicious Arlena Marshall in "Evil under the Sun". And, of course, as the incomparable Emma Peel.
She is a force of nature in 'Theatre of Blood.' @@BjoernarEricSven
@@BjoernarEricSven In the classic series of Columbo there's Nicol Williamson as a British actor playing the guest murderer. But he plays it as an American.
Welcome back! It's great to see another episode.
Thank you very much!
what you do is really special! Thank you for another great piece of work! Brava!
I really appreciate that, thank you!
Yay!! Welcome back hope you are doing well
I am doing well, thank you, Melissa ❤️
Awesome! We're so glad you're back! Thank you for this, and the expanded comments to your previous videos you released recently.
Thank you very much ❤️
That cricket-like sound is indeed a guiro, as posted below. it was very popular in 70s TV, especially mysteries and detective shows. Vivica's platform shoes were in the red, white and blue motif that swept America at that time with the American Bicentennial celebration in a few years (in 1976). Lastly, Columbo's hand more than likely was covered with calamine lotion, a common remedy for rashes and poison ivy. You are great and so entertaining and you have genuinely enhanced my enjoyment of Columbo. Keep up the good work and don't let these internet trolls get you down, you do a sensational job!
Thank you very much for sharing this great information and for your kind words ❤️
I think that rasping percussion instrument is called a guiro. Might be called something else in different parts of the world. Great to see you back!
I believe you are correct. There are videos right here on YT that show you how to play one.
Yes that's my thought too.
Thank you very much for helping me out with this!
@@WatchitforDays Really looking forward to Any old port in a storm, probably my favourite episode.
Allen Ladd. Keep meaning to watch this film because of Columbo! @@Lesmo1
Excellent as always. You have probably already been told, but I think the instrument is a "jews harp", often used in bluegrass. Placing the cigar backwards in an ashtray is a smokers trick. If the ashtray is full, it prevents the hot end from igniting the contents. Bette Davis in Columbo. That would have been something.
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Hey. I was feeling a new video was about to drop! Good to "see" you again. 😊
Hope all's well with the new house! ❤
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I'm a Columbo addict and I've just found this channel. It's amazing and I can watch these videos all day... Thank you for making these and doing all the research.
I'm so happy you're here and enjoying Columbo with me!
Thanks! Your Colombo reviews are simply the best. I can’t imagine the the time and effort that must go into these. Great job!!
Wow! Thank you for this extremely generous gift and encouragement! I really appreciate you 😊
@@WatchitforDays it is absolutely my pleasure, and again, Thank you.
This new video made my day. Its a slow work day, you just made it better. Love ya girl. Grabs earbuds
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I am so glad (like everyone else here) that you are back!! You are so gifted and make these so entertaining, funny, informative... Superb job. Thank you for making time to do these.
I really truly appreciate that, thank you very much!
Another great analysis of a Columbo episode, thank you! Another interesting factoid about Sian Barbara Allen; she dated Richard Thomas, aka John-Boy Walton, for a few years. She got a role on two episodes as a love interest, the first of which is one of my favorite Walton episodes. But by the time the episode aired, they had split up. They met on the set of "You'll Like My Mother." And I have a question: I love when you give the different episode titles in different countries. Is there any way you could show the title in the original language when you do? Just because I'm studying Finnish and I would have loved to see how the title was phrased. Thanks for another great video and I'm looking forward to the next one!
Thank you very much for sharing! Yes, I could start including how it was originally written in the different languages. Thank you for the suggestion ❤️
Ich freue mich auf diese Beurteilung. Wie immer eine tolle und mit mit viel Hingabe beschriebene Episode.
Vielen lieben Dank für Ihre Mühe.
Vielen Dank ❤️
Yesssss you’re back! Perfect rainy Saturday morning watching. Thank you for such amazing work as always.
The instrument is a variation of a groove stick or a Güiro.
Thank you very much for your kindness AND for helping me with the instrument ❤️
I like Colombo, but I watch multiple times because your voice and relaxes me. Txs 😊
I'm so happy to hear it ❤️
So many blackmailers 😮 brilliantly put together again
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Welcome back, Shona!!! I've been waiting for your return for months. Draper (like Falk) was part of the Cassavetes clan. He was the best in Faces and Opening Night.
Sorry for the wait!
you know…
after all that’s going on in this world right now. i thank you for this. your voice and these images brings me back to simpler times. 🙏
I'm so happy to hear that
Nice to have you back. Hope the move went well!
Thank you very much!!
Another Fantastic Episode Review!! Thank You. I remember the The Girl from Ipanema from Columbo episode Troubled Waters and I do own the original album. Respect for Vera Miles but I wonder how if another actress such as Elizabeth Montgomery or Joan Collins would have done with the roll. Columbo Villains I would have like to have seen are: Ben Gazzara, Richard Widmark, Sidney Poitier, Henry Fonda, Lee J. Cobb, Burgess Meredith, Gene Hackman, Robert Shaw, Elliott Gould and Lee Van Cleef. I should start writing my fan script now lol.
Those are amazing choices for Columbo villains! Looking forward to your fan script ;)
Glad you’re back. This is priority #1 right now
Thank you very much!
OMG, welcome back, I am excited you are doing these again.
I'm happy to hear it!
Glad to see your reviews back. We missed your voice and sense of humor.
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Yeah😅😅Welcome back!🦸 Happy new year🎉🤸🙋🥂🥳🤹 and I hope you could relax a bit...🧘🛀 Greetings from Berlin😇
Thank you very much my friend in Berlin ❤️
I so adore Vincent Price, even when he's not a horror movie villain he has this palpable presence whenever he shows up. Slightly ominous and malevolent, even when just talking the cosmetic business here.
Pretty sure that particular model of microscope has a mirror, and not a light, so no need to be turned on or plugged in or anything like that.
I think Columbo is comparing her to Lydia Pinkham as a successful business woman, stroking her ego as it were.
You are on your own with that saying, I'm not even going to guess what he means by mother hen and chickens, I have no idea.
Clear plastic furniture was quite a fad in the 70s, hehe.
I was in several bands, mostly marching, none of note, and I'm pretty sure that strange instrument noise is a Guiro, I had to look up the name as I had forgotten it myself.
If that raise is salary, it could be $10....PER YEAR. Which kind of makes it not quite so much.
I laughed out loud at your comment of the dress only fitting a table, that tickled me pretty good.
It really does look like a prison...
Saying "you belong in a museum" is like calling someone a relic of the past that needs locked away for the good of the general public. In this case, I think she's calling him a chauvinist.
Wolfsbane causes the skin to become irritated, and turn red. It was used in a manner we might use blush today to redden the cheeks.
I too am disappointed that Vincent Price wasn't in more scenes, and honestly, it sounds like he would have loved to appear more. Such a waste.
Honestly this episode seems to suffer from poor and rushed writing its all a bit awkward....I refuse to use another word.
Thank you for taking the time to write this amazing comment, David! ❤️
I guessed you would rate it 3 cigars before you got to that point. Could tell by your presentation that you were not that crazy about this one. That being said you did a wonderful job as usual, your sense of humor really shone through once again. Keep up the good work. Looking forward to your next review. 👍
Yeah. I had a hard time getting through it. If I had picked up on the horror motif thing it would have been easier for me
Thank you very much 😊
Everyone is saying the same things I am thinking about how happy we are to "see" you again! I will just add that whenever I watch Columbo, I either think of your previous videos with the episodes you have done, or I am watching the episode wondering what you will say❤❤❤.
Awwwww.... Thank you very much!
Welcome back!!! Love you so much. I first thought that the instrument was a Güiro, used a lot in South American music. But actually I'm sure it's an Orchestral Ratchet, used as part of a Percussionist's full kit, for several atmospheric effects. Used in Leopold Mozart's "Toy Symphony" and also memorably in the "Doll aria" from les Contes d'Hoffman (one of my favourite operas, and it's a great moment!)
Thank you for helping me with this!!!
Haha you didn't need me! You are SO thorough that you deliberately leave little gaps for people to fill in, to round out the experience and give it a little spice of interactivity! @@WatchitforDays you are the best!!
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Thank you, great review! One little thing that I found amusing in this episode is the way Columbo says "octagonal". He seems to say it as if it was spelled "octongal".
I'm glad you enjoyed it! Yes he says it many times in this episode :)
You’re back… I’m sick today so this is a lovely surprise.
Feel better soon!!!
Yay! Just watched this one! Hope you’re move went smooth
Pretty smooth!
Wonderful too see you back 😊😊😊
I really appreciate that❤️
These are so entertaining and informative, as always. Once again, thank you for your hard work.
I'm so happy you enjoy them😊
Thank you for this detailed breakdown of each Columbo episode. I really enjoy the filmography of the minor characters who are essential to the industry.
I am soo happy you enjoy the videos
Instrument: it's a Guiro - the sound of detective shows of the '70s. I never knew all the Universal Horror connections. Cheers! Vincent Price films: 'Laura' and 'His Kind of Woman' with Bob Mitchum and Jane Russell - Howard Hughs production. He's my fave actor - 'the Englishman of Missouri.' Martin Sheen played creepy to a T in 'The Little Girl Who Lives Down The Lane' with Jodie Foster and Scott Jacoby. Makes sense Sheen ended up playing a president. Welcome back! Pure delight!🌵🍸🌵
Thank you very much for helping me out with this instrument, Pamela! And Thank you for sharing extra Martin Sheen references. And I like your emoji choices ❤️
Was just thinking about you earlier today and this video comes up 😄 Makes me so happy !
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Ah man I was thinking about this yesterday while cooking dinner. After binging every other video, I thought it was about time. 🎉
Her 8-hour season collections have become my background TV :)
Awww, thank you very much!!
@@dave5511 Me, too!
These videos are great, thanks! I've watched them several times, including when I am examining the backside of my eyelids 😴
Haha, thank you very much! I'm so happy you enjoy them 😊
Thank you for another great video! Your absence was definitely felt while you were busy moving. I hope all is well with you and yours. Cheers!
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You are the best, I love Colombo and your trivia just add magic to magic 🎉❤🎉
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It's so nice to hear your voice again! Been a rough 2024.
I'm so sorry 2024 hasn't been going real smooth for you. I sure hope things start looking up ❤️
@@WatchitforDays Thank you!
Indeed. Friday felt brutal. Then Shonna appeared and made the close of the day a joyful one.
Another wonderful review. Thank you for continuing to do them. My choice for fictional guest murderer in Columbo would be John Wayne. Id love to see how Peter Falk handled "The Duke". Cheers! PS - "A Port in Any Storm" is one of my top 3 favorite Columbo episodes, so i cant wait!!
John Wayne is an amazing suggestion!
Great idea! Too bad
ohhh Shonna....i absolutely love this one...Martin Sheen is brilliant..and gosh look how young he looks...Vincent Price too...always add a certain something in every he does...as usual this is yet another wonderful deep dive....and as usual your attention to every little detail is awesome...hope all is well with you and you are now well and truly settled into your beautiful new home...
God bless you...
Very best wishes
Bob in Bristol uk.
You are so sweet, thank you, Bob ❤️
The fashion show at the beginning featured attractive outfits. Contrast that with the monstrosities you see today. When you convince Vincent Price to appear in your episode, you should take advantage of it by giving him more screen time. Vera Miles is still alive, now 94 years old. I recall seeing her in both Alfred Hitchcock and the Twilight Zone. I also picked up on Viveca giving her name to the police shortly before the murder. Her handwriting on the magazine could also connect her. I also just realized the lab attendant shares my first name. California is 1 of 3 states where poison ivy does not grow, the others being Alaska and Hawaii. It is nice to see you back to reviewing episodes.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the episode! I really appreciate it 😊