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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"
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.
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!
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.
@@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.
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!
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. @@WatchitforDays
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 !
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.
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.
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.
@@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.
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'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.
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.
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 ❤️
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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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 UA-camrs I watch at 1x speed.
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.
@@WatchitforDays From what I noticed with the damaged pitcher, and even though I figured out that Columbo unintentionally removed the TV knobs without breaking either, it would have been best if Columbo politely paid Mrs. Peck for the damage to it.
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.
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 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 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
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.
My goodness, I can't imagine how much time and energy you spend on these, and tracking down all those extra actors too! Amazingly well done, and a real service to Columbo fans, and fans of 1970s media in general. Thanks!
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).
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.
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!
"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.
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!
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!
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.
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 😊
Wow normally I check your channel a lot to see if there is a new video, but this time due to vacation but also some personal problems I forgot to anxiously check your page so I was totally surprised when the video appeared and it felt like my heart skipped a beat from joy. Why am I writing you this? In the last video "The Most Dangerous Match" I felt some sadness from you because of the criticism you face from some commenters but I wanted to tell you that you make a lot of people very happy and that you brighten some of my darker days and I am sure that is true for many others. Thank you for all your hard work.
Awwww.... Thank you very very much for taking the time to leave me this comment ❤️ I am so happy you enjoy the videos. Thank you for the wonderful encouragement and I hope your future is very bright!
These videos have been a godsend to me. I do these deep, slow breathing exercises to combat the effects of poor sleep, and frankly doing it in silence for the best part of an hour, would be tediously boring, so these videos are the perfect length to keep me entertained in the process. I absolutely love your voice.
@@WatchitforDays I'm getting there. Just ordered one of your t-shirts. By the way, I don't know if anyone else mentioned it, but your pronunciation of where Donald Pleasance was from on the Any Old Port In A Storm video - Worksop - was absolutely right... That's the part of the world I'm from.
Thank you WatchitforDays. I really enjoy your channel. Thank you for all the work you put into presenting these very entertaining and interesting videos. ⭐🏆⭐🕵♂
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.
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
Very excellent and detailed analysis. I have no idea of how you get so much detail. So many very clever associations. How did you deduce that I never even knew any of those TV shows existed? I especially like the batman phone connection. Who had a red phone in their apartment in the 70's anyway. What a co incidence. I could watch these reviews for days.
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"
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.
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.
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!
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
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!
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.
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.
it's a good day! I opened UA-cam and found a new Watch it for Days. Thanks for your hard work. Time to enjoy a splash of good bourbon, and another of your super entertaining Columbo deep dives.
"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."
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.
I love your Columbo analysis videos. You surely love the series as much as I do. Thank you for being such an individual person, with a lovely, soothing-and-sarcastic voice (I’d love to know more about you, your name, photo, movie critic history, etc. But, I accept you’ll remain a mystery to preserve your privacy. God bless you and your work here).
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?
It's official. My wife agrees that this channel connects with me emotionally in a way that she is not capable of. 😂😂😂😂😂😂 I am soooooo psyched and grateful for this channel. This is the first time in my life that I have found someone who talks about Columbo episodes the way I do.... I thought I was the only one who analyzes tiny details, rewatching episodes repeatedly... this is great!!
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! 😉
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.
Yes! Keep these Columbo episodes reviews coming! I hope you eventually review every last one, all the way to the episode that aired in 2003. Columbo’s mom: Franky, time for bed. Kid Columbo: Just one more thing!
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).
Thoroughly enjoying your work as ever! Just pausing after the bathtub scene to tell you this: did you know that those old TV remotes with metal buttons had no batteries? They worked by hitting little tuning forks inside them which made sounds too high for human ears, but suitable for being picked up by receiving units in the TV, which then activated little motors to do things like turn the channel changing knob.
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 ❤🙏🥰
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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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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. ❤❤
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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 😁
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What a lovely fanbase and thank you for your amazing videos. So informative, funny and one of the most gentle voiced narrators on UA-cam. ❤️
That means a lot to me, Thank you very much 😁
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She is very addictive. Which is why I watch, and sometimes for....24 hour periods.
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
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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 😊
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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!
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 ❤️
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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
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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.
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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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
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 ❤️
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!
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 😊
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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.
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'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!
Tack!
Wow! Thank you for this generous gift, Stefan!! ❤️
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❤️
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;...
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!
Julie Newmar was incredibly sexy. The only reason to watch this episode.
Julie Newmar, what a body to die for!!!
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 UA-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.
@@WatchitforDays From what I noticed with the damaged pitcher, and even though I figured out that Columbo unintentionally removed the TV knobs without breaking either, it would have been best if Columbo politely paid Mrs. Peck for the damage to it.
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 😁
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!
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!
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! ❤️
Thanks!
Thank you for this gift, Ray!
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'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 ❤️
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 😊
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!
What a treat again! Thank you very much. Im very very happy! 😀
I'm so happy you're happy ❤️
@@WatchitforDays thank you!😀
YES! It's always a good day with a new review from you1
Thank you very much 😁
My goodness, I can't imagine how much time and energy you spend on these, and tracking down all those extra actors too! Amazingly well done, and a real service to Columbo fans, and fans of 1970s media in general. Thanks!
Thank you very much!
@2:16 already laughing
Thanks for the upload these are fantastic
😁 Thank you very much!
YES ! Will be watching this for days ..
Aww, thank you very much!!
been checking your awesome channel everyday for the next one ! ;) even though im already subscribed
Awww, I really appreciate that :)
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!
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 ❤️
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!
Really enjoyed this deep dive, so much so that I’m watching it a second time for good measure. Awesome content from an awesome creator.
@@malcomtucker7739 Thank you very much, Malcom!
@@WatchitforDays Twas nothing. Only natural for a very individual person.
@@malcomtucker7739 You are also a very individual person.
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!
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!
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 ❤️
"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
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!
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 ❤️
YES!!! My evening is sorted! Thank you
Thank you very much 😁
Ha ha! I have been wringing my hands hoping for a new upload. Thank you for your work.
Aww, Thank you very much 😁
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❤️
Wonderful job again! Congrats on the move and I will be anxiously awaiting the next episode! ✨
I really appreciate that!!
Wow normally I check your channel a lot to see if there is a new video, but this time due to vacation but also some personal problems I forgot to anxiously check your page so I was totally surprised when the video appeared and it felt like my heart skipped a beat from joy. Why am I writing you this? In the last video "The Most Dangerous Match" I felt some sadness from you because of the criticism you face from some commenters but I wanted to tell you that you make a lot of people very happy and that you brighten some of my darker days and I am sure that is true for many others. Thank you for all your hard work.
Awwww.... Thank you very very much for taking the time to leave me this comment ❤️ I am so happy you enjoy the videos. Thank you for the wonderful encouragement and I hope your future is very bright!
These videos have been a godsend to me. I do these deep, slow breathing exercises to combat the effects of poor sleep, and frankly doing it in silence for the best part of an hour, would be tediously boring, so these videos are the perfect length to keep me entertained in the process. I absolutely love your voice.
@@elvisleeboy I'm so glad you're here and I hope you get some quality sleep
@@WatchitforDays I'm getting there. Just ordered one of your t-shirts. By the way, I don't know if anyone else mentioned it, but your pronunciation of where Donald Pleasance was from on the Any Old Port In A Storm video - Worksop - was absolutely right... That's the part of the world I'm from.
@@elvisleeboy Thank you very much for that support! And I appreciate the Worksop encouragement 😊
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! ❤️❤️❤️
Awesome as always
Thank you very much, Craig!
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
Very excellent and detailed analysis. I have no idea of how you get so much detail. So many very clever associations. How did you deduce that I never even knew any of those TV shows existed? I especially like the batman phone connection. Who had a red phone in their apartment in the 70's anyway. What a co incidence. I could watch these reviews for days.
Aww... Thank you very much! That means a lot to me DrSchor.
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 :)
I really appreciate the love ❤️❤️❤️
@@WatchitforDays DONT MENTION IT !!
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!
I wish you a safe, easy, smooth move, and you experience great joy and prosperity at your new home and setting.
Awww, I sure appreciate that!
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
Bravo! The excerpt scenes of the actors' other works are a wonderful addition. (Edit: spelling)
I'm so happy you enjoyed it!
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!
Thanks! You've made my day but I'm not sure how I'll get on having to wait. Good luck with the move.
I really really appreciate your amazing generosity, Sonnyjim!! Thank you for being so awesome ❤️
@@WatchitforDays $25 is nothing for what you do. We owe you.
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!
Happy moving!! Congrats!! Enjoy your new home!!
I appreciate that so much, thank you! ❤️
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 ❤️
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 😁
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 ❤️
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.
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 ❤️
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 :)
Just find your channel today. Watched 3 episodes reviews already. You are doing a great job! Thank you!
I'm so glad you're here and enjoying Columbo with me 😊
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!
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!
Thank you for this!
I am glad you're here
it's a good day! I opened UA-cam and found a new Watch it for Days. Thanks for your hard work. Time to enjoy a splash of good bourbon, and another of your super entertaining Columbo deep dives.
I hope you enjoyed yourself and had a chance to relax 😊 Thank you very much, Chris
"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.
Columbo is one of my favorite shows and I love how in depth you go for these reviews. Please keep going!
Thank you very much! I plan to complete every episode 😊
I'd probably move to the country if I could. All the best to you! 🍻
I really appreciate that, my friend
I love your Columbo analysis videos. You surely love the series as much as I do. Thank you for being such an individual person, with a lovely, soothing-and-sarcastic voice (I’d love to know more about you, your name, photo, movie critic history, etc. But, I accept you’ll remain a mystery to preserve your privacy. God bless you and your work here).
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.
It's official. My wife agrees that this channel connects with me emotionally in a way that she is not capable of. 😂😂😂😂😂😂
I am soooooo psyched and grateful for this channel. This is the first time in my life that I have found someone who talks about Columbo episodes the way I do.... I thought I was the only one who analyzes tiny details, rewatching episodes repeatedly... this is great!!
lol, well I'm sure glad you found my channel! I plan to deep dive every single episode
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!
It’s been three months are you coming back? We miss you and you’re awesome reviews.
I promise I'll be back! There's just a lot to take care of with the house and such. But I'll definitely be back!
@@WatchitforDays GOODY !!
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
those exercise thingies in Julie Newmar's apartment are clubs, for club swinging. A very popular exercise at one time. good luck with the move.
Thank you for helping me with that! And thank you for your good wishes ❤️
Yes! Keep these Columbo episodes reviews coming! I hope you eventually review every last one, all the way to the episode that aired in 2003.
Columbo’s mom: Franky, time for bed.
Kid Columbo: Just one more thing!
Absolutely! I plan to complete every episode 😊
It instantly brightens my day when I see one of your videos has dropped. Thank you for this!
I'm so happy you enjoy them!
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!
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Wooooow!!!!!! You are so generous to me, James ❤❤❤❤ Thank you for this gift!
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 ❤️
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 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!
Oh, just caught it pretty close to it going up!
You sure did!
Thoroughly enjoying your work as ever! Just pausing after the bathtub scene to tell you this: did you know that those old TV remotes with metal buttons had no batteries? They worked by hitting little tuning forks inside them which made sounds too high for human ears, but suitable for being picked up by receiving units in the TV, which then activated little motors to do things like turn the channel changing knob.
Old technology is so much more fascinating, isn't it? Thank you very much for sharing this!
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!
I hope all is going well and looking forward to your return!
I really appreciate that, thank you 😊
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
Thank you so much! I look forward to every episode. These are always incredible!
I'm so happy you enjoy them!