Leicaman

8th Apr 2024

Elsbeth (2024)

Trivia: Elsbeth suspects that a "suicide" is actually a murder because the victim had recently used teeth whitening strips. This is similar to the last Columbo episode, "Columbo Likes the Nightlife", where the "suicide" victim has recently used mouthwash and trimmed his toenails. In each case they didn't believe a person would do those things right before taking his or her own life. Elsbeth also often turns around with "just one more thing" after walking away, just as Columbo often did.

Leicaman

26th Oct 2023

Columbo (1971)

Mind Over Mayhem - S3-E6

Trivia: In "Etude in Black," season 2, episode 1, Columbo uses the fact that the mileage on the car in the repair shop changes to help solve the crime. In "Mind Over Mayhem," season 3, episode 6, he again uses the mileage change to help solve the crime.

Leicaman

24th Oct 2023

Columbo (1971)

Columbo Likes the Nightlife - S13-E5

Trivia: When Price murders Cohen, he looks like he is revolted by what he has done. This is the only Columbo murderer who feels that way. All the others appeared OK with what they had done. Also, this is the last Columbo episode.

Leicaman

24th Oct 2023

Columbo (1971)

12th Jun 2023

Columbo (1971)

A Trace of Murder - S13-E2

Trivia: When Columbo is leaving Kinsley's office, he says, "I set that up for tomorrow. That'll be good. You and me together, Pat. Three eyes are better than one." This is a nod to Peter Falk (Columbo) having only one eye, having lost one to retinoblastoma when he was three years old.

Leicaman

19th Sep 2022

Grantchester (2014)

6th Mar 2022

Columbo (1971)

Death Hits the Jackpot - S11-E1

Trivia: The car Freddy is looking at is a Dino 308 GTS (made by Ferrari, but not officially a Ferrari), which was manufactured from 1977 to 1980. (The photo and the car in the dealership has the rear side window slats from the later 308GTSi.) Freddy is going to pay $175,000 for the car. That car, when new, cost slightly more than $30,000, and the most expensive 308 Dino ever sold went for $159,500. (The Magnum P.I. Dino was at auction, expecting to fetch $150,000 to $250,000).

Leicaman

3rd Mar 2022

Columbo (1971)

Season 10 generally

Trivia: In episode 10-3 the murderer smokes "Victory" brand cigarettes. In episode 10-2 the victim smokes "Victory." I have a suspicion that "Victory" cigarettes would be the only brand seen in any episode.

Leicaman

22nd Feb 2022

Columbo (1971)

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