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@@janerennalls114 his “plastic surgeon” comment reminds me of the famous Winston Churchill quote. After an older lady scolded him for being drunk, he reputedly remarked “Madame in the morning I shall be sober, but you’ll still be ugly”
Was so happy to see this - I’ve seen every Columbo 20-30 times - born in 63 so kind of reliving my past - but your videos just bring a whole new dimension to them, and I enjoy them tremendously- thank you
@@JoeBManco One of my favorites, too - I kept looking at her and couldn't place till Days mentioned "Star Trek". Then the lightbulb went on and I jumped, disturbing one of my cats, which is, of course, unforgivable.
@@melenatorr I have a talkative cat named Lightning. She came with that name when I adopted her. It turns out she is afraid of thunder, but I love her all the same.
I like the secret menu/chilli bit. In-N-Out Burgers does the same thing with their Double Animal. It isn't on their menus. You have to know to ask for it. I've never ordered one. From the description from In-N-Outsiders, I think it's just two burgers stacked together. 😉
These are just magnificent. I was a Columbo fan as a kid, recently rediscovered it (and appreciated it a lot more) as an adult. I discovered your videos while I was recently battling cancer--watched every one of them, and they helped get me through that ordeal. Learned I was cancer-free only today, then came home to a new video. Your work is greatly appreciated.
@@WatchitforDays Well, thank you for helping get me through it. I had surgery that removed a section of my colon, and I had to be mindful, in the aftermath, of watching anything too funny (because it hurt to laugh). Your vids got me to laugh more than a few times, but I was glad for it.
Your attention to details and meticulous research is outstanding. Your narrative is well paced, your voice, inflection and pace are professional. I love your subtle humor. Although I have seen all the Columboes it is much more fun watching them again with you!
To me, Cassidy was portraying the stereotypical 'sleazy' publisher who lucked into a having successful writer doing 'pulp' action fiction. His chuckling while in the screening room, while watching what could easily be construed as some kind of stag film, is nothing short of 'oily.' Great review, as always!
The interplay between Cassidy, Culp and Columbo is so delightful. You can see the fun and respect they have for one another. Your analysis of this episode blew me away. Thanks so much
I love how you just start. All the necessary preamble is already in the title, thumbnail, and description. I know what I’m here for- Columbo appreciation par excellence. I’d be Patreon-ing most heartily if I could. Thanks
I love Jack Cassidy episodes - even if the ending doesn't stick the landing, there's always such great chemistry between him and Falk. Another great deep dive - thank you Shonna!
Beans or no beans ! This without doubt is your best work to date ! My only wish is that Peter himself could have witnessed your incredible detective skills & observations. CIA O.
Another amazing episode! You had my wife and I laughing many times - especially with the thought bubble. Really enjoyed the deep dive into Chasen's history too!
I've also heard John Davis Chandler described as the love child of Steve Buscemi and Nicholas Cage. He's wonderful in this episode; one of my favorite ancillary characters. Eddie is so comfortable in his lunacy. Cold as ice in his villainy but giddy as a schoolgirl at what he believes is his impending fame. Simply fantastic.
I’m so glad the editor found a way to keep all the scenes; plus I like the split screen! Thank you for that and so many other interesting details. This is one of my favorite episodes 😊
Great job, Shonna!! You added lots of humor to an already humorous episode. The only things missing in this installment were “You’re always in the neighborhood” and “I’m a locksmith…and I’m a locksmith.”
You are simply awesome. Everyone needs to watch the original episode and then your review/homage. If you make it through all the 70's episodes, they need to be gathered and sold as a set, as a companion to the original or even shown alongside them on the streaming channels. People would absolutely love them.
Ended up bingeing all of the columbo shows on peacock after I found your channel, so now I've just got to wait for all your vids to fully enjoy each episode. 😅 Really like all the detail you provide.
This was your funniest episode yet! The Todd Sweeney bit and the album of stars ordering chili were both chef’s kiss!!! And THEN you tripled down with the Columbo world connections! (I don’t know what else to call it.) So clever!!!
This is the episode that led me to find your channel. A review of it by somebody else randomly appeared on my timeline and I got curious to see what other Columbo content was out there. A quick search later and there you were. This vid is much, much better than that other one on this episode. You're my sole Columbo source now.
wow. your attention to detail is unparalleled. Thank you SO much for bringing in another top grade videos. you always make me appreciate columbo all over again. It's almost like watching it for the first time. I am very appreciative of what you do. Thank you for being you.
As always stellar review! This episode has always been one of my favourites and definitely one of Jack Cassidys best. His acting chops in this are underrated...his character has multiple levels and he pulls them all off brilliantly. Again.. Thank you for continuing these, I've been watching Columbo since my first "called in sick" day from work back in the 90s when Columbo was on A&E and despite how many times I've seen ALL episodes... You've shown things I've never seen or knew.. Makes for a whole new viewing experience. Excellent!!
Interesting thing about the carbon paper was that my dad used to use it was he wrote letters to people. He had a notebook and he would keep a copy and then send the original to us and other people. I thought that was a great idea. Of course, this was handwritten, which made it even more necessary. Excellent episode and I love your work.
WOOOOOO NEW EPISODE LETS GOOOOOOO These videos always improve my day when i see them I believe he's checking his watch to time how long it takes for it to reach the target and how long it takes to explode
As a native Angeleno, I enjoyed the Chasen's history lesson. I also love Cassidy's line as he is escorted from the bar: "You and this place deserve to be in the Valley." That is such a great L.A. insult.
One of my favorite eps! Can't wait. Watching Cassidy chew up the scenery as he sets up his "hey man I couldn't have murdered the guy! I was across town drunk driving at the time!" defense is hilarious!
Oh yes! I had to comment before I even watched the video because Jack Cassidy is my favorite Columbo villain. The absolute disdain he has for our favorite detective is so entertaining. Then to watch him get taken down is even more fun. I know in advance that I will love this one. Thanks for all you do!
Shonna, your very individual reviews just keep getting better and better. Hard to believe that's possible, because from the first one, you are perfection. I enjoyed this so much.
31:35 "You know, now that I think back, it was while watching this episode and seeing those posters that gave me the idea to start a UA-cam channel focused on Columbo." Wiseass. 😉
This was such a good episode, even though I know the lines I still laugh at Jack Cassidy! And I love that your review was almost as long as the episode, you brought up facts that I have never heard before. As you said Columbo is improving his detective skills with each episode, I think you're improving your reviewing skills with each episode! Please continue to make longer episodes, the additional information and reference to previous show is appreciated.
I sleep watching/listening to your videos on my phone. You are the pinnacle of what UA-cam is all about. Beyond perfect analysis WITH OBVIOUS PASSION. An elegant friendly voice. Fantastic editing & pacing. I live in a country where Peacock & Netflix are unavailable and its very hard to watch this wonderful series. You provide me and thousands of people such a comfortable method of watching Columbo that you make even the most educated fan feel like they're watching the episodes as if they are new. A true gem that is guaranteed to be enscribed next to the legacy of the Columbo series on the Internet.
This is one of the nicest and most encouraging comments I've ever gotten! Thank you very much for taking the time to write. This means a lot to me ❤️ I hope you have restful nights of sleep!
Mariette Hartley was also Zarabeth in Star Trek's All Our Yesterday's. Interesting that they hired a well known writer to play the part of a well known writer. I like how you are able to identify all of the consistent details that tie the episodes together and ability to recognize people or objects that appear in different episodes. The split screen was an ingenious technique of showing events that were taking place at the same time. The funniest scene in the episode was in the parking lot when Greenleaf replied to the woman she needed a plastic surgeon. The Star Trek episode she was in was Catspaw. I noticed on the wall of Eddie's place at U.S. army recruiting poster. I like Eileen's red stetson hat. Columbo should be able to expense his expensive bowl of chili. This episode had one of the more complicated plots prompting the need for close attention.
One of your finest! You are able to take things that others could have made into useless diatribes and turned them into entertaining and educational material. Your humor this episode was also great (though the episode itself is one of the most humorous in the series and Jack Cassidy is always a treasure).
These videos are so good, objective and well researched that I have to pace myself. I want to watch 3 a day but then I would run out too soon. Well done.
It’s a good one! Some complexity, some humor, a great acting opportunity for Jack Cassidy. Mariette Hartley is great - looks awesome in a fedora - and she never plays ‘bimbos’ so is very enjoyable. Her creative input is key to the resolution - yay! I concur with your 5-Cigar rating - puff-puff!
Just want to say thanks for making these. My wife and I really enjoy watching them. I can’t get my wife to watch any Columbo episodes but she really enjoys your videos.
So I discovered your video review of Columbo about a month ago. I was surprised that your videos didn’t present itself sooner especially since I follow another Columbo channel that deals with the music of Columbo and other related videos. You’ve been doing this for at least 4 years now and I’m just really surprised I didn’t discover you sooner. But anyways I’ve seen all your reviews and it’s been about two weeks now so I was anxiously waiting for your new one and to my surprise today was the day! Throughly enjoy each review and it’s very interesting on some of the things you pointed out in each episode and I never realized it in the first place. Your mother did you well for getting you into Columbo. My mother did as well though unintentionally. I don’t know somehow he got me hooked like my mother did. You do a lot of work and research to present these reviews and I just wanted to say thank you for your love and efforts to make it possible! It’s a lot of work to put it together and it’s much appreciated! I’m always very entertained by you! Looking forward to the next one, take care!
Hi Shonna, this really is superb. Just a quickie, re the ending (I can't wade through 600 comments so apologies if this has already been mentioned), but there is always the possibility that Alan Mallory was dictating a 'do-over' when he experienced his demise. The Ellen McRae denouement could have been written earlier in that last week, and taken on by the courier, but Mallory could have decided to work that night to fine-tune the part he was departed from.
@@WatchitforDays Shonna, I was shocked, shocked, I say, that he couldn't have known the ending, what a great catch. I was still reeling from that when I saw your comment Paul, thanks for restoring some equilibrium :>
Oh yes! He and Robert Culp. I think they should have written an episode starring Cassidy & Culp in which Columbo likes both characters but one of them is the bad guy. Columbo did say that some killers are likeable. 😊💓🕵♂🐶
Another excellent review. I like this episode a lot, 5/5 for me. Chandler reminds me of a mix of Frank Gorshin & John P. Ryan. He was very good as the mad bomber. Mariette Hartley is great and a really strong presence, despite the small role. Jack Cassidy is my favourite Columbo villain. He has the right amount of charm and sleaze and seems like he’s having fun. I liked Paul Shenar and if they had to have a recurring side character for Columbo to bounce off, I’d like to have seen more of him (blimey, his real-life partner was once Jeremy Brett, the greatest Holmes!). Wish they had more of Bob Dishy as Det. Sgt. Wilson, too. Really enjoy all the details you dig up and your comedic tangents. Eddie Van Halen looked like Ted Raimi in a wig in that photo you show of him. Immediately went online and found the Chasen’s Chilli recipe. I’ll be eating like Columbo soon, minus the crackers and ketchup which I’ve always found weird and can’t agree with.
You had me rolling with the chili montage! 😂 On the problem of the final clue… what if the author was dictating a second or third draft, which authors often do? This would allow the killer to know the basics and the author to want to add some final polish.
Just finished catching up all of your videos! Thank you so much! I watched Columbo when I was a kid, here in Italy it was titled "Colombo", it was quite popular. I speedran through all the episodes again two years ago while recovering from Covid, finally watching them in the original language, as back then we used to dub everything here (we still do, but it's less common now). I guess we are very individual persons.
My two cents on this: Love the Jack Bender reveal. Huge Lost fan. He also directed the Hold the Door episode of Game of Thrones. Was surprised you didn’t mention Mariette Hartley and James Garner commercials for Polaroid. First I started recognizing her. Also perhaps Bette Davis had a movie coming out or needed a job. Great job, as always. Such detail.
This YT channel is simply brilliant. The work that has gone into creating this comprehensive Columbo breakdown is outstanding work. It's a hindrance that YT's stipulations have halted your progress. I hope you can finish the whole series or at least the 70's episodes. Keen look forward to's: A Deadly State of Mind; Troubled Waters; The Bye Bye Sky High IQ Case and The Conspirators.
Thank you very much. You do such a thorough analysis. I enjoy all your videos. I have watched several more than once. I look forward to each upcoming episode.
Brilliant as usual, thanks! This episode is a bit odd, the way the denouement suddenly arrives in what feels like the middle of the investigation. JC is magnificent.
I really love your attention to detail. All the info about the actors and props, the subtle and not so subtle humor. Just one more thing, you really do have an amazing voice for narration and voice-over.
As a huge Columbo fan, I'm so glad I found yr channel. Hilarious, fun and informative all at the same time. Can't wait to hear what you have to say about the Robert Conrad episode.
Well now I can't stop thinking about the head-canon idea that Columbo is actually in a coma, and just solving similar cases with similar-looking people in his dreams.
Very entertaining and it made me laugh, a number of times. A suggestion - if possible, while the donation list is scrolling, scenes of out takes would be a good finish. Thank you for your work.
I am stunned that you didn't mention Mariette Hartley's appearance in the Polaroid commercials. I'm sure millions more people recognize her from those than any movies. She and Jim Garner had absolutely electrifying chemistry in those commercials.
Finally found time to relax and enjoy yet another gem of an episode by you. Thank you. Oh and I love Jack Cassidy's fake reaction when he heard the news of Mallory's death. His reaction is this episode are priceless when he is "faking" it. Like when you pointed out his yelling at the poor VW bus driver.
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Mariet Hartly was in the last great episode of star trek....:)
Glad to see another Columbo episode on your channel..
Yes, I would be most happy to meet you for lunch at Barney's Beanery.
Jack Cassidy was so good in his Columbo roles. One of the very best guests.
big fan of the moustache. Just makes him look (more) evil
He great at being snarky, and the drunk scene with the VW couple is classic.
@@janerennalls114 his “plastic surgeon” comment reminds me of the famous Winston Churchill quote. After an older lady scolded him for being drunk, he reputedly remarked “Madame in the morning I shall be sober, but you’ll still be ugly”
Cassidy played himself twice lol
Yes, Jack was great! Even more so than Culp. But McGoohan was special.
Was so happy to see this - I’ve seen every Columbo 20-30 times - born in 63 so kind of reliving my past - but your videos just bring a whole new dimension to them, and I enjoy them tremendously- thank you
@@Warpcox Yes me too! 1962
Me too '64
Me too, and born in 62.
Me too 63
It’s addictive😅
Two of the best Jack Cassidy lines:
"Buy yourself a personality."
And
"Madam, in your condition I'd call a plastic surgeon."
Mrs. Harcourt Fenton Mudd needs no improvement...
@@melenatorr Is that the episode she was in? I love that episode of Star Trek! "Thing, thing, thing..."
@@JoeBManco One of my favorites, too - I kept looking at her and couldn't place till Days mentioned "Star Trek". Then the lightbulb went on and I jumped, disturbing one of my cats, which is, of course, unforgivable.
@@melenatorr I have a talkative cat named Lightning. She came with that name when I adopted her. It turns out she is afraid of thunder, but I love her all the same.
"Look at em... Vultures!"
Chili montage was incredible!
Truly every video on UA-cam needs a chili montage
Every time I watch Colombo eat chili I want some😂
I like the secret menu/chilli bit. In-N-Out Burgers does the same thing with their Double Animal. It isn't on their menus. You have to know to ask for it. I've never ordered one. From the description from In-N-Outsiders, I think it's just two burgers stacked together. 😉
These are just magnificent. I was a Columbo fan as a kid, recently rediscovered it (and appreciated it a lot more) as an adult. I discovered your videos while I was recently battling cancer--watched every one of them, and they helped get me through that ordeal. Learned I was cancer-free only today, then came home to a new video. Your work is greatly appreciated.
I'm SO happy for you! Thank you for sharing that good news with me.
@@WatchitforDays Well, thank you for helping get me through it. I had surgery that removed a section of my colon, and I had to be mindful, in the aftermath, of watching anything too funny (because it hurt to laugh). Your vids got me to laugh more than a few times, but I was glad for it.
Your attention to details and meticulous research is outstanding. Your narrative is well paced, your voice, inflection and pace are professional. I love your subtle humor. Although I have seen all the Columboes it is much more fun watching them again with you!
That means a lot to me thank you!
To me, Cassidy was portraying the stereotypical 'sleazy' publisher who lucked into a having successful writer doing 'pulp' action fiction. His chuckling while in the screening room, while watching what could easily be construed as some kind of stag film, is nothing short of 'oily.' Great review, as always!
The interplay between Cassidy, Culp and Columbo is so delightful. You can see the fun and respect they have for one another. Your analysis of this episode blew me away. Thanks so much
I just sat down for a snack, waiting for the dryer and just look who happens to upload a video! I am blessed!
A breath of fresh air taking us away from 2024 back to 74
The best days of my life!
So nice
@@wherami yeah if you were young then it was a fun time
I agree 💯 tired of the "News"
That freeze frame with the champagne still pouring is very impressive
I appreciate that very much!
I love how you just start. All the necessary preamble is already in the title, thumbnail, and description. I know what I’m here for- Columbo appreciation par excellence. I’d be Patreon-ing most heartily if I could. Thanks
I love Jack Cassidy episodes - even if the ending doesn't stick the landing, there's always such great chemistry between him and Falk.
Another great deep dive - thank you Shonna!
Cackled at the secret Hollywood chili conspiracy.
It’s always about the journey with “Columbo”, way more so than the ending imo
@@waynedexter I have never noticed any problems with Columbo endings, personally. I think the gotcha is usually special.
Sorry, the ending doesn't stick the landing>? What?
Beans or no beans ! This without doubt is your best work to date ! My only wish is that Peter himself could have witnessed your incredible detective skills & observations.
CIA O.
Ms Days, goodness goshers, that chili sequence was an absolute masterpiece.
Class work as always.
«they probably discussed that mustache idea together “ - what a funny line! Thank you!
Very funny!😂
Another amazing episode! You had my wife and I laughing many times - especially with the thought bubble. Really enjoyed the deep dive into Chasen's history too!
I've also heard John Davis Chandler described as the love child of Steve Buscemi and Nicholas Cage. He's wonderful in this episode; one of my favorite ancillary characters. Eddie is so comfortable in his lunacy. Cold as ice in his villainy but giddy as a schoolgirl at what he believes is his impending fame. Simply fantastic.
'He's already dead'.
That’s a perfect description of him.
@@elldre3 He's a regular Kenshiro
Perfect timing Shonna!!! A welcome break from election MADNESS 🫣 Thank you ❤
I’m so glad the editor found a way to keep all the scenes; plus I like the split screen! Thank you for that and so many other interesting details. This is one of my favorite episodes 😊
Great job, Shonna!! You added lots of humor to an already humorous episode.
The only things missing in this installment were “You’re always in the neighborhood” and “I’m a locksmith…and I’m a locksmith.”
Thanks for taking the time to make these. They're always well done, and it is great to share the love for Columbo with all of you.
A little factoid I remembered is that Columbo was referring to Joseph Wambaugh when he said "he's only a sergeant". Loved the review as usual!
The, now expanded, Jack Cassidy lines that will live forever.
1: "Look at them, Vultures!!"
2: "WHAT!"
@@Anacronian ID4 borrowed this line with Judd Hirsch saying I believe that exact same line.🇨🇦
3. All keys look alike to me
'This book of yours will undoubtedly CHANGE THE WORLD!!' We actually use that line (with the hilarious intonation) around our house to this day.
There is quite a collection of Jack Cassidy lines from this episode that I could keep in my pocket for later
Coming home from work and discovering you have posted a new episode makes my day.
You are simply awesome. Everyone needs to watch the original episode and then your review/homage. If you make it through all the 70's episodes, they need to be gathered and sold as a set, as a companion to the original or even shown alongside them on the streaming channels. People would absolutely love them.
You are very kind! Thank you 😊
Ended up bingeing all of the columbo shows on peacock after I found your channel, so now I've just got to wait for all your vids to fully enjoy each episode. 😅 Really like all the detail you provide.
Thanks for your great comments and review. This is a great channel. Any Columbo episode with Jack Cassidy is 10 out of 10
How lovely to catch this premiere 😺
This was your funniest episode yet! The Todd Sweeney bit and the album of stars ordering chili were both chef’s kiss!!! And THEN you tripled down with the Columbo world connections! (I don’t know what else to call it.) So clever!!!
This is the episode that led me to find your channel. A review of it by somebody else randomly appeared on my timeline and I got curious to see what other Columbo content was out there. A quick search later and there you were.
This vid is much, much better than that other one on this episode. You're my sole Columbo source now.
Well, I'm sure glad you're here
Another great episode which I will be watching for days.
Thank you, thank you so much.
I'm so happy you enjoyed it!
I remember Mariette Hartley from the Polaroid commercials in the 80's. She would do them with James Garner. Everybody thought they were married.
Damn just typed that. Should've scrolled down....
I remember her as Spock's love interest.
I remember her from Gene roddenberry's pilot for a series called Genesis 2.
She was a mutant with two belly buttons.
wow. your attention to detail is unparalleled. Thank you SO much for bringing in another top grade videos. you always make me appreciate columbo all over again. It's almost like watching it for the first time. I am very appreciative of what you do. Thank you for being you.
Awwww...... This means so much to me! Thank you for taking the time to write, Lazrael ❤️
You have an incredible eye for detail and a fabulous wit. Thank you for another great post.
I appreciate that very much!
Nice to come home and see a new Columbo review. Great episode too. Jack Cassidy and Robert Culp are my favorite murders. lol
As always stellar review! This episode has always been one of my favourites and definitely one of Jack Cassidys best. His acting chops in this are underrated...his character has multiple levels and he pulls them all off brilliantly. Again.. Thank you for continuing these, I've been watching Columbo since my first "called in sick" day from work back in the 90s when Columbo was on A&E and despite how many times I've seen ALL episodes... You've shown things I've never seen or knew.. Makes for a whole new viewing experience. Excellent!!
I'm so happy you enjoyed it!! This is definitely an underrated episode. Jack Cassidy makes me laugh so much. His delivery is perfect.
Interesting thing about the carbon paper was that my dad used to use it was he wrote letters to people. He had a notebook and he would keep a copy and then send the original to us and other people. I thought that was a great idea. Of course, this was handwritten, which made it even more necessary. Excellent episode and I love your work.
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These videos always improve my day when i see them
I believe he's checking his watch to time how long it takes for it to reach the target and how long it takes to explode
Glad you are back. This is a great episode. Jack Cassidy was fantastic. Thanks, I know these videos must take a lot of research.
Hey there! Welcome back! Watching here in Japan.
As a native Angeleno, I enjoyed the Chasen's history lesson. I also love Cassidy's line as he is escorted from the bar: "You and this place deserve to be in the Valley." That is such a great L.A. insult.
Thank you Shonna, you always enhance my appreciation for these Columbo episodes. You are a treasure.
Hartley was also in a classic Star Trek episode "All our yesterdays" 1969. Also to you, welcome back with a new UA-cam installment😊😊
One of my favorite eps! Can't wait. Watching Cassidy chew up the scenery as he sets up his "hey man I couldn't have murdered the guy! I was across town drunk driving at the time!" defense is hilarious!
Oh yes! I had to comment before I even watched the video because Jack Cassidy is my favorite Columbo villain. The absolute disdain he has for our favorite detective is so entertaining. Then to watch him get taken down is even more fun. I know in advance that I will love this one. Thanks for all you do!
The section on Chasen's is exactly how I like my digressions served. Secret ingredient indeed.
Shonna, your very individual reviews just keep getting better and better. Hard to believe that's possible, because from the first one, you are perfection. I enjoyed this so much.
You are the best, my overit friend
31:35 "You know, now that I think back, it was while watching this episode and seeing those posters that gave me the idea to start a UA-cam channel focused on Columbo."
Wiseass. 😉
This was such a good episode, even though I know the lines I still laugh at Jack Cassidy! And I love that your review was almost as long as the episode, you brought up facts that I have never heard before. As you said Columbo is improving his detective skills with each episode, I think you're improving your reviewing skills with each episode! Please continue to make longer episodes, the additional information and reference to previous show is appreciated.
Awesome! I was just looking for a new post!
I sleep watching/listening to your videos on my phone. You are the pinnacle of what UA-cam is all about.
Beyond perfect analysis WITH OBVIOUS PASSION.
An elegant friendly voice. Fantastic editing & pacing. I live in a country where Peacock & Netflix are unavailable and its very hard to watch this wonderful series.
You provide me and thousands of people such a comfortable method of watching Columbo that you make even the most educated fan feel like they're watching the episodes as if they are new.
A true gem that is guaranteed to be enscribed next to the legacy of the Columbo series on the Internet.
This is one of the nicest and most encouraging comments I've ever gotten! Thank you very much for taking the time to write. This means a lot to me ❤️ I hope you have restful nights of sleep!
Mariette Hartley was also Zarabeth in Star Trek's All Our Yesterday's. Interesting that they hired a well known writer to play the part of a well known writer. I like how you are able to identify all of the consistent details that tie the episodes together and ability to recognize people or objects that appear in different episodes. The split screen was an ingenious technique of showing events that were taking place at the same time. The funniest scene in the episode was in the parking lot when Greenleaf replied to the woman she needed a plastic surgeon. The Star Trek episode she was in was Catspaw. I noticed on the wall of Eddie's place at U.S. army recruiting poster. I like Eileen's red stetson hat. Columbo should be able to expense his expensive bowl of chili. This episode had one of the more complicated plots prompting the need for close attention.
Thanks for another lovely, informative and cheeky review.
Eddie opens the plastic bag with the gun when Greenleaf drops the key in ... thus the sound you hear.
Makes sense
So I figured. But it does sound like he dropped it from on high into an empty whiskey glass. LOL.
Thank you so much! We really appreciate these so much!
It's good day when this channel posts!
One of your finest! You are able to take things that others could have made into useless diatribes and turned them into entertaining and educational material. Your humor this episode was also great (though the episode itself is one of the most humorous in the series and Jack Cassidy is always a treasure).
My favourite UA-camr in the world ❤. Another OUTSTANDING video- thanks so much 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻
Aww... Thank you very much, my professional friend
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These videos are so good, objective and well researched that I have to pace myself. I want to watch 3 a day but then I would run out too soon. Well done.
@@ProjectPlanetree Thank you very much! I'm so glad you are enjoying them.
It’s a good one! Some complexity, some humor, a great acting opportunity for Jack Cassidy.
Mariette Hartley is great - looks awesome in a fedora - and she never plays ‘bimbos’ so is very enjoyable. Her creative input is key to the resolution - yay!
I concur with your 5-Cigar rating - puff-puff!
Yay! Your Columbo analysis videos are wonderful. 😁
GOOD STUFF!!! Love your review of each episode, like rewatching every episode with fresh eyes. THANK YOU!!
Just want to say thanks for making these. My wife and I really enjoy watching them. I can’t get my wife to watch any Columbo episodes but she really enjoys your videos.
@@scoobyshag85 awww, that means a lot to me. I'm so happy you and your wife are here!
So I discovered your video review of Columbo about a month ago. I was surprised that your videos didn’t present itself sooner especially since I follow another Columbo channel that deals with the music of Columbo and other related videos. You’ve been doing this for at least 4 years now and I’m just really surprised I didn’t discover you sooner. But anyways I’ve seen all your reviews and it’s been about two weeks now so I was anxiously waiting for your new one and to my surprise today was the day! Throughly enjoy each review and it’s very interesting on some of the things you pointed out in each episode and I never realized it in the first place. Your mother did you well for getting you into Columbo. My mother did as well though unintentionally. I don’t know somehow he got me hooked like my mother did. You do a lot of work and research to present these reviews and I just wanted to say thank you for your love and efforts to make it possible! It’s a lot of work to put it together and it’s much appreciated! I’m always very entertained by you! Looking forward to the next one, take care!
Thank you very much, my Hobgoblin friend! I'm so glad you're here.
Seeing that all of the Hollywood A-listers were massive chili fans really warms my heart.
What a delightful find this channel was. I am in love with the series and rewatch it constantly, these long deep dives are just what i needed
@@Mr1worldin aww, I'm really glad you're here
Hi Shonna, this really is superb. Just a quickie, re the ending (I can't wade through 600 comments so apologies if this has already been mentioned), but there is always the possibility that Alan Mallory was dictating a 'do-over' when he experienced his demise. The Ellen McRae denouement could have been written earlier in that last week, and taken on by the courier, but Mallory could have decided to work that night to fine-tune the part he was departed from.
You're very right about that
@@WatchitforDays Shonna, I was shocked, shocked, I say, that he couldn't have known the ending, what a great catch. I was still reeling from that when I saw your comment Paul, thanks for restoring some equilibrium :>
Good episode. Jack Cassidy played some of the best Columbo villains.
Oh yes! He and Robert Culp. I think they should have written an episode starring Cassidy & Culp in which Columbo likes both characters but one of them is the bad guy. Columbo did say that some killers are likeable. 😊💓🕵♂🐶
Another terrific deep dive - I’ve thoroughly enjoyed every one you’ve done so far!
Another excellent review. I like this episode a lot, 5/5 for me. Chandler reminds me of a mix of Frank Gorshin & John P. Ryan. He was very good as the mad bomber. Mariette Hartley is great and a really strong presence, despite the small role.
Jack Cassidy is my favourite Columbo villain. He has the right amount of charm and sleaze and seems like he’s having fun.
I liked Paul Shenar and if they had to have a recurring side character for Columbo to bounce off, I’d like to have seen more of him (blimey, his real-life partner was once Jeremy Brett, the greatest Holmes!). Wish they had more of Bob Dishy as Det. Sgt. Wilson, too.
Really enjoy all the details you dig up and your comedic tangents. Eddie Van Halen looked like Ted Raimi in a wig in that photo you show of him.
Immediately went online and found the Chasen’s Chilli recipe. I’ll be eating like Columbo soon, minus the crackers and ketchup which I’ve always found weird and can’t agree with.
Oh Goody!!!
Another great post from my favorite channel ❤
Sweet. I’ve been waiting for your next upload. These deep dives are very entertaining.
Really enjoyed the episode Shonna. Very much appreciate the work you put in. Each premiere really puts a pep in my step 😊
Wow! Thank you for this very generous gift, MsStellaBoy :) I'm always happy to see you.
You had me rolling with the chili montage! 😂 On the problem of the final clue… what if the author was dictating a second or third draft, which authors often do? This would allow the killer to know the basics and the author to want to add some final polish.
Something to speculate
Just finished catching up all of your videos! Thank you so much! I watched Columbo when I was a kid, here in Italy it was titled "Colombo", it was quite popular. I speedran through all the episodes again two years ago while recovering from Covid, finally watching them in the original language, as back then we used to dub everything here (we still do, but it's less common now). I guess we are very individual persons.
I'm so glad you're here to enjoy Columbo with me, my very individual friend in Italy
@@WatchitforDays When there's a microscope, there's always a slide!
My two cents on this:
Love the Jack Bender reveal. Huge Lost fan. He also directed the Hold the Door episode of Game of Thrones. Was surprised you didn’t mention Mariette Hartley and James Garner commercials for Polaroid. First I started recognizing her. Also perhaps Bette Davis had a movie coming out or needed a job. Great job, as always. Such detail.
Coincidentally, I had to make up some deleted scenes from Lost to make the whole Richard final season make sense.
Oh how I love your rendering of Columbo. You have a wonderful sense of humor.
YAY!!! A new episode! Looking forward to digging into it.
This YT channel is simply brilliant. The work that has gone into creating this comprehensive Columbo breakdown is outstanding work.
It's a hindrance that YT's stipulations have halted your progress. I hope you can finish the whole series or at least the 70's episodes.
Keen look forward to's: A Deadly State of Mind; Troubled Waters; The Bye Bye Sky High IQ Case and The Conspirators.
I just love your sweet, soothing voice.
Thank you very much
Thank you very much. You do such a thorough analysis. I enjoy all your videos. I have watched several more than once. I look forward to each upcoming episode.
That means a lot to me! Thank you 😊
Brilliant as usual, thanks! This episode is a bit odd, the way the denouement suddenly arrives in what feels like the middle of the investigation. JC is magnificent.
Thanks for another awesome installment.
Thank you for this gift!
What a treat a new episode thank you 👍
I really love your attention to detail. All the info about the actors and props, the subtle and not so subtle humor. Just one more thing, you really do have an amazing voice for narration and voice-over.
Thank you very much for the encouragement 😊
Season three is one of the best. It gave me great joy to see this video come up.
This was so good, you just keep getting better and better each video. :)
@@exitscreaming4637 awwww, thank you very much!
Just in time to take a break and go back in time without disturbing the space time continuum (whatever that means).
As a huge Columbo fan, I'm so glad I found yr channel. Hilarious, fun and informative all at the same time. Can't wait to hear what you have to say about the Robert Conrad episode.
I'm so glad you're here!
Well now I can't stop thinking about the head-canon idea that Columbo is actually in a coma, and just solving similar cases with similar-looking people in his dreams.
Very entertaining and it made me laugh, a number of times. A suggestion - if possible, while the donation list is scrolling, scenes of out takes would be a good finish.
Thank you for your work.
Thank you for this very generous gift! And I appreciate the suggestion 😊
I am stunned that you didn't mention Mariette Hartley's appearance in the Polaroid commercials. I'm sure millions more people recognize her from those than any movies. She and Jim Garner had absolutely electrifying chemistry in those commercials.
I remember those! Both of them made magic and it was only a commercial.
she also played Spock's love interest in a Star Trek episode entitled "Unlikely Romance on Planet HooHaa"
You have imdb for that! The show would be 3 hrs long if every actor’s role was mentioned.
@@louisem7653 I am admonished and ask for my insanity to taken account of m'lud
That's what I always remember her for.
Oh, this is all the fun! Thank you as always! I watch these episodes constantly smiling--except when I'm laughing!
Watch it for days, you lengend!!
Another banger of an episode review, you haven't dropped your standards and that's why i keep coming back to this review series. 👍👍
Thank you, Wayne 😁
Cassidy: that devilish grin. Memorable.
Finally found time to relax and enjoy yet another gem of an episode by you. Thank you. Oh and I love Jack Cassidy's fake reaction when he heard the news of Mallory's death. His reaction is this episode are priceless when he is "faking" it. Like when you pointed out his yelling at the poor VW bus driver.
I always get so happy when I see you've uploaded