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I have watched Columbo ever since the '70s & I can can just watch them over & over again. Thank you for taking the time to make this video & not giving up through all the hassles. Fantastic review.
My absolutely favorite Columbo episode. It spawned an entire serious and a character that would be in stories for almost 30 years. Prescription: Murder is probably one of the smartest and most provocative things ever made for television. Thanks for this! 🐾
I agree, this is one of my own, very most favorite 'Columbo' eps; also! ->Please See Below, Too: &;... PLEASE Note, Also; To Make Corrections: 1.: *it spawned an, entire Tele-Series;...
Just found your channel last week and am hooked on watching all of your videos. Thank you for all of your dedication and pain staking work that you put into each and every episode. I am a die hard Columbo fan and just LOVE seeing all of your reviews, you are an angel. So sorry you had to go through so many issues with dealing with all of the editing you had to do, how frustrating. It turned out beautifully, thank you for your tenacity.
I certainly hope you continue to make these as I have been doing my own digging into the making of Columbo and enjoy your breakdowns and behind the scenes trivia. Unlike many content creators you have a great narrators voice and your love of the material shines through. Keep up the great work !
_Not as puzzling nowadays,_ Brilliant! As a retired police detective, I’ve never seen _any_ murder victim outlined on the floor, that’s what photographs are for.
@@amandajstar I've seen it too, in NYC, but not in a murder case. It was a case of someone getting hit (and killed) by a car. Maybe it wasn't the police who did the outline. Maybe insurance investigators? Who knows, I was just passing by the scene.
I think it safe to say your viewers are thrilled you saw this project through. Peter Falk hits quite a bit harder in this one than he ever does again in the interrogation scenes with Katherine Justice. There's no endearing fumbling and mumbling in this episode. He is a righteous cop on a mission and it's pretty damn compelling. As is your video review. Great job.
i just rewatched this review after watching all your current Columbos'. It's great, and you've actually convinced me to buy the boxset of the entire series, which arrived today! Keep going with this project, I'll watch every one you do!
When I was in school, I had the pleasure of meeting the stepdaughter of composer David Grusin on a train. She was kind enough to introduce me to him in the weeks that followed as I was just starting to develop an interest in composition. Years later, I would have the honor of performing on a recording project of his where I was able to thank him again for the generosity he showed me as a student. Mr. Grusin’s work as a composer, pianist, and producer had a profound influence on my development as a musician and I will be eternally grateful.
OK, I’ll put in my 2 cents’ worth. I first saw William Windom in a short-lived TV series he starred in called My World and Welcome To It (1969-70). He played a day-dreaming cartoonist with a wife and daughter. His character was based on the real cartoonist, James Thurber, and the creators of the series, therefore, mixed Thurber’s line-art cartoons in with the live-action in every episode. In 1969, I was a troubled 12 year old boy, without a father, and I adored William Windom and wanted to be part of his TV family. (The same was true of My Three Sons, Father Knows Best, and Leave it To Beaver). I’m a huge Columbo fan and because I live in Los Angeles, I recognize some of the outdoor locations they used. Prescription Murder was a great pilot for the series and thank you for the great review. There was one thing missing, though. In a later scene in the movie, in Dr Fleming’s office, Columbo and the Dr are talking about smart murderers when Columbo asks Lt. Columbo: Tell me, Doctor, how do you catch a man like that? Dr. Ray Flemming: You don't. Lt. Columbo: You're probably right. He sounds just too clever for us. What I mean is, you know, cops, we're not the brightest guys in the world. Of course, we got one thing going for us: we're professionals. I mean, you take our friend here, the murderer. He's very smart, but he's an amateur. I mean, he's got just one time to learn. Just one. And with us, well, with us, it's - it's a business. You see, we do this a hundred times a year. I'll tell ya, Doc. That's a lot of practice. That for me summarizes the story lines of all coming episodes: Columbo loves outsmarting killers. Even though they may be more clever, wealthy, and better connected than he is, when someone commits murder, they are in Columbo’s pool now, and he’s the shark. In the end, the professional schools the amateur, sometimes in a beautiful, jaw-dropping finale.
What an incredible comment you left me, full of insight and passion... Thank you for taking the time to write all this. You are absolutely right about that quote from Columbo. I really appreciate you very much!
Just one thing. It's a little detail that's bothering me. You know, my boss wants everything clear in the report, so I have to follow up on these little details. It's just routine. You mentioned a daydreaming cartoonist who had a wife and daughter. I did some checking. The wife ended up dead, and they ruled it a suicide, but I don't like suicide. It's such a mess, no loose ends that can be tied up when someone kills herself, a lady like this who seemed to have every reason to live...a hard working husband who loved her, a daughter... You said you wanted to be part of the family, and there were additional fingerprints found in the cartoonist's house. The official report credited them to unknown house guests, so many people coming and going. You know, every time I walk in the door, Mrs. Columbo has someone or another there visiting, having coffee, chatting - the guests touch all sorts of things. Well, I know you're busy, your time is valuable - I'd like to take your fingerprints, just to check them against the prints found in the house. I know it won't be anything. And no, I don't have a hunch. It's just for the report.
This is the movie that first introduced me to Columbo. Back in high school it was being shown on tv one day. I started watching more episodes although it was not until recently I could say I have seen every episode. It has a very 60's feel about it and Columbo was still molding the character he would become throughout the 70's.
Hello. My name is Amy and I'm 30 years old, but I love older movies/TV. Columbo is one of my top favorite shows. I've seen the episodes many times, but there's always something new to notice or find out. I'm so glad I found your channel. Your attention to detail and work you've put into these reviews is incredible. I've watched all of your season 1 reviews and I'm up to Requiem for a falling star. Your commentary is just as enjoyable to watch as the episodes themselves.
Hi Amy! I'm so glad you're here to enjoy Columbo with me! And it's awesome to meet a young Columbo fan who also enjoys older tv and movies. You're just like me ❤️
Thank you for your perseverance in getting this accomplished. I subscribed to your channel quite a while ago but UA-cam changed their format and I got stopped being notified when new videos were made. Somehow today I saw that you had one and I've spent all day catching up. Love the way your sense of humor and I've watched Columbo from the very beginning and it was one of my all time favorite shows. Please continue doing them and they certainly do take a lot of time to present these with all the information you provide. So glad I spent the day with you today and reliving much loved Columbo programs.
Love Colombo. Sometimes I don’t feel like watching a full episode. Your summaries and commentary are delightful. Feel like I’m watching with a friend. All the best to you. Loved your “rant” about editing. Thanks for the efforts. Keep up the good work!!
@@WatchitforDays How does one get to watch full episodes of Colombo? Thank you for making it possible to at least revisit some fond old memories. I’m not very good at technology and don’t really understand how to watch the old programs that were truly good entertainment. Haven’t owned a TV since the year 2000. Thank you for your wonderful Channel.
@@leahtreck1083 I bought a Columbo DVD set to watch all the episodes. If you want to watch Columbo online there is more than one platform streaming it. Just type into Google: "Watch Columbo" and all your options will pop up
I love your videos with all the back story info!! I've been a Columbo fan since the episodes first ran, watching them with my dad. Sorry it was a pain to produce, but your work is VERY appreciated! I love your humor, also. Thanks for doing this.
I don’t normally watch older tv shows, but I really enjoyed your analysis and understated commentary. When you pointed out the wife wearing sunglasses for no reason and the guy spilling his drink I had a good giggle. I might actually watch some episodes! Thank you for persisting in posting this video. We appreciate your time and effort! You got yourself another subscriber 😁
Thank you so much for these videos. I’m 20 and no one my age wants to talk about Columbo with me! Even my parents think it’s too old since it came out before they were born. I’ve taken to talking to my dog about Columbo XD. I explain the plot to him so he can follow along when we watch it together. It’s so nice to see other people talking about it! I’ve been writing my own little reviews (for personal reasons not to share) but I love the show so much. There’s not much else like it from what I’ve seen. My favorite episode is Stitch in Crime (Lenore Nemoy is so good!). Can’t wait to binge this channel ❤
How wonderful to meet you, my young Columbo fan! I also cannot find anyone other than my mother and my husband who have any interest in Columbo. I'm really curious how you learned about the show since your parents don't care for it?
@@WatchitforDays I’m not sure if you’re familiar with him but Gianni Matragrano posts Columbo voice over memes on his channel. I thought I’d only watch one or two episodes, but then I watched one and I was hooked! Other than Gianni’s channel I don’t see a whole lot of people talking about Columbo, and it makes me sad because it’s actually really good! I like to watch it at night to wind down.
Thank goodness you didn't give up. I know Utube can be a pain in the a$$, but you kept trying and now we have this excellent video to watch. I really appreciate all the work you go through and all of the very detailed research you do. Thank you!
Nice background information to the movie. He was my favorite all time TV detective. Peter Falk did an excellent job in the role. Hopefully your next project will go a lot smoother.
It is so moronic that these companies put copyright claims (illegitimate by the way) on content like this because what you are doing is generating interest in old material that can only lead to a renewed and expanded audience. The same problem exists with record companies putting claims on content analyzing and showcasing old music. I just stumbled on your channel this morning and am enjoying it greatly this far!
Thank you very much, Danth! I agree with you so much... I love how you put it "generating interest in old material." I appreciate that much of the general public also sees it your way. Thank you for your wonderfully encouraging comment! You made my day :)
Hi! I'm a huge Columbo fan. This is one of my favourite episodes. Peter Falk is my favourite TV actor. Besides, he also played in the great movie 'Husbands' with Ben Gazzara & John Cassavetes, you should check it out ! Katherine Justice's acting is great in her scenes with Peter Falk. I could really feel her determination not to flinch. I enjoyed your focus on each actor and the other pieces of information you shared. It must be a gigantic work. I'm going to watch all your videos! Greetings from Belgium!
I recently had some Columbo clips in my UA-cam recommended, and I had heard about the show for years, but never seen it, so I decided to finally go through the series. I'm halfway through season 1, and I'm loving it. It's an incredibly well-written show. I would recommend to anyone that hasn't seen it to check it out! Great video, glad you were able to get the copyright issues sorted, let's hope it stays that way!
Excellent job of commentary, and prodigious coverage of each character . You’d make an exceptional director and executive producer . Keep up the good work ! 👍
William Windom also played Commodore Decker in the old Star Trek tv episode, "The Doomsday Machine". And the house where the girlfriend fakes drowning is the one where Tim Allen's character lives in the Star Trek parody "Galaxy Quest".
i just finished a binge watch of all the current Colombo shows you reviewed. What makes your reviews so wonderful is your voice and humor and your general overall appreciation of the series. I watched the series when they first came out and its great to reminisce other shows some of the actors were in. I uses to cut night school classes when Star Trek aired (yeah the Shatner shows). I'm waiting for your review of The Bye-Bye Sky High I.Q. Murder Case. Keep them coming
It’s a shame you had to keep on re-editing, but I’m glad you stuck with it, it’s a very worthwhile video. I just recently got a hankering to revisit the series, and now I’m going to be looking forward to watching your reviews after I finish each episode. You’ve got my subscription!
@@WatchitforDays Just rewatched and still love your analysis! One of the best murder setups in the series. But that's why Ross Gordon killed his accomplice. The more people know about the murder, the worse it is for the murderer.
I have been binge watching this channel. I absolutely love it. I have to wait for a long time to watch the Columbo episodes because I remember them. This has helped me enjoy them again from a different perspective. Plus I love all of the trivia and facts you bring into each upload. Not mention the humor. Seriously, keep up the great work.
Thanks for persevering through the death of a thousand cuts to produce this superb witty video. There are many fine acting scenes by the main players in this film but I especially like when Falk is grilling Justice at the movie studio. Columbo tougher and more antagonistic than we are used to, breaking Joan down, but she steels her nerves, and denies Columbo the win. Justice is very effective as the vulnerable smitten patient, in over her head, reluctantly following a plan, with a man who is simply using her. I seldom feel empathy for the victims in these dramas but Foch, as Carol, delivers a sympathetic character who want to believe the best of her husband. And of course Falk and Barry have excellent scenes together with Dr. Flemming maybe telling Columbo how to use his innate under dog style to greater advantage against future criminals.
Thank you very much for that encouragement, Paul! What an awesome comment full of great thoughts. I love reading comments like yours, so thank you for taking the time to write it :)
Your seldom feeling empathy for the victim point is so often true in Columbo. The victims are often worse in some ways than the murderers themselves. If it's not an I'll-expose-you-and-crush-you scenario, it's I'll-take-you-for-everything-you're-worth. In the Columbo universe, the last thing one should ever do, is agree to a meeting after having had such a confrontion.
I'm so glad you figured out what UA-cam was objecting to. You are awesome. Your analysis of these episodes is spot on. Thank you for including Canada in your edit's in your updates for I am from Canada myself and sometimes thee rules are more exclusive.
I watch a couple of different reviewers of Columbo but you are the very best one and I connect with your sense of humor. Keep up the great work. I look forward to each review. Keep them coming.
Scott Rouse from the Behavior Panel gave your channel an enthusiastic shout out this week, so I came by for a look-see. You've won me over with your witty and insightful observations. Count me in! Nice work!!!
The Behavior Panel are a fascinating team of behavioural analysts. Quite famous. They often refer to Columbo. Their most recent post ua-cam.com/video/RcwoXX3NnI0/v-deo.htmlsi=bdjKD7fT9pfOGMKc They were analyzing the interrogation video of a murderer. Scott recounted a funny story at 40:30 in that posting about how immersed in one of your videos he was during a flight - he directed everyone to your channel. I’ll bet you’ll get a bunch of new subscribers from that recommendation. Definitely reach out to Scott. He’d be thrilled to talk to you!!!!
After watching the Short Fuse” review , I’ve decided to start from the beginning. The research makes every Columbo addict like me very interested. This UA-cam subscription was one of my best choices indeed. Glad you outlasted the copyright obstacles: 5 Cigars… me too😅
This is my number 1 Columbo episode. The acting is wonderful . Gene Beery played with perfect menace. Columbo was the younger version of what he would become sky but mellow. This was the best twist next to Suitable for Framing.
I stumbled upon your marvelous reviews when I was looking for something to pass the time while working from home. I was just starting over on the four seasons of the color versions of Dragnet when I saw your review for "Etude in Black" and I was hooked. I've watched about every episode of the original Columbo series countless times but in "Etude" you'd point something out and I'd say "I didn't notice that!!" Regarding "Prescription: Murder," it is definitely worthy of five cigars. I seem to recall an interview Peter Falk did with Johnny Carson and he said something to the effect that it may have been the best episode and I think that argument could definitely be made. Kudos to you for pointing out the smoky cake (sure to set off smoke alarms these days) and the applause without anybody clapping--two things I never noticed. "Go make some lunch three feet behind me while I throw all this stuff overboard." Hilarious! That's great insight! Exodus 20:13! Spot on! Ray is definitely a "do as I say, not as I do" schmuck. Other hilarious moments in this episode include Carol telling Ray not to bother getting undressed in their bedroom, stating she's "turned down the sheets in the guest room." She's rightly furious at her philandering husband yet she's considerate enough get his bed ready. In that same scene, Ray tries to "escape" their bedroom, saying he's going to read. Then Carol calls him back and the look on Ray's face is priceless. You'd think he was headed to the electric chair instead of back to his loving wife. Before I close my thoughts on this episode I'd be remiss if I didn't throw in a "Ohhhh, Botticelli's!!!!" in a derisive tone. A couple final things...my PayPal account is empty but I began the process of transferring a little cash into it before I launched into this and I'll be buying you some coffee and a bowl of chili when it's in there (probably around Nov. 12) Such great work shouldn't go unrewarded! And finally (finally) I've never subscribed to a UA-cam contributor in my life but you are going to be the first. I don't want to miss a review!! I hope the copyright hassles don't deter you from this terrific effort. And, yes, my name really is "Ralph."
Wow, Ralph! You left me the most wonderful comment! What a joy it was to read. Thank you for all your kindness towards me and for sharing your thoughts on Prescription Murder. I'm so happy you're enjoying the videos! The copyright hassle doesn't deter me but it does slow me down. I have to dispute with NBC/Universal on every video. So far they haven't denied me, so that's encouraging, too.
@@WatchitforDays In my long-winded review above, I neglected to mention Flemming’s secretary, played by Virginia Gregg. Virginia was in dozens of colorized versions of Dragnet, usually playing a abrasive, loudmouth bi…er, unpleasant woman. Some of her most memorable roles included a candy store worker who’s on duty when the place is robbed-twice! (She really lets Joe Friday have it for that!), the key crook in a pyramid scheme and the wife of a cop who’s shot and dies hours later. No loud abrasiveness in that role-just a genuinely moving performance!
In my first post I mentioned I thought Peter Falk told Johnny Carson "Prescription: Murder" was maybe the best episode they ever did. I found the link to that. It's about 2:30 in but of course the first 2:30 is great too. And it should be pointed out this interview aired just as season 2 was beginning so Falk may have changed his mind about the best episode along the way. Here's the link: ua-cam.com/video/WAheaK9z400/v-deo.html
He was also in a short lived TV series based on the humor of James Thurber called, "My World and You're Welcome to it!" I saw the pilot (which takes place at Christmas time) and I swear the humor hasn't aged a day! Still very relevant 50 plus years after it aired!
Wonderful and classy summary. Not to nitpick or anything, but your comment at 14:34 that this is the first time we see Columbo wear his raincoat (as opposed to carrying it), is incorrect, as we see him wearing it earlier, at 11:54.
Thank you for your kind comment! And your nitpick is correct. I'm sure there's plenty of mistakes I make no matter how many times I try to avoid them :)
Your videos are great in any form. I'm sure they help spread the love of Columbo. The copyright holders should be paying you, not throwing claims violations your way. All the best from Canada (which means i get the edited version...at least I would have seen your original version the first time).
I thought I would compliment you on your great channel. As an absolute Columbo-holic it's a great find. Also, like the episodes themselves, I find I can watch your reviews over and over and find something new, for instance, 12:37 Columbo is now wearing boots, not Hush Puppies! Great stuff 🙂
Really good review. One thing you didn’t mention is that Gene Barry played a character called ‘Gene Bradley’ in The Adventurer a British TV crime series that ran for 26 episodes in 1972/73.
I am very impressed how brilliantly you take these movies apart. In my eyes you should take Colombos role. He had a script, you see and realize every little detail by talent I need to buy you a coffee.
Hey, sorry you went through all the trouble with uploading. I really enjoy watching it (twice now), and will continue to support the channel. Take care.
Aww ... You really just made my day. Thank you 😊 I have my script ready for the next one. Just need to record my voice and edit edit edit. Thank you for your support❤️
Prescription Murder is one of my absolute favorites of Colombo. I thought I was alone in my love for Colombo and it feels amazing to be among friends here. Thank you WIFD and I love ALL your Colombo videos sooo much.
Nice video mate. Been a while since i watched this episode, enjoyed the trivia. Your voice is also chill but enthusiastic for the content, nice work :)
Thanks for another great analysis , Shonna! (yes, I'm binging your videos enthusiastically) I think the interesting thing about this first Columbo appearance is that, your whole perspective of the character Columbo would alter drastically depending on whether you've watched this episode before the others, mid way, or not at all. The reason being that Columbo's whole "clueless, friendly cop" act is blown by the Doctor here, and as you mentioned his "intensity", at the same time he proves to be somewhat vindictive and competitive (with regards to the killer)...a quality which, while still lurking beneath, is sort of downplayed in future episodes, especially in the 1990s.
Very good review. One thing that I always notice is that during a daytime shot looking out of the Flemmings apartment you can clearly see the actors shadows on the painted exterior background
This was a great episode. I watched this maybe 10 years ago and wasn't really into it. Recently went back and watched columbo again and thought I'd give this a try. Hands down one of my favorite episodes. The doctor was brilliant, and called columbo out on his BS, the act columbo portrays and give us foreshadowing to come on how columbo catches his victims, cause he comes off as slow lol. I really think he would have got away the murder had the new girl never showed up to his office while columbo was there in the beginning. All and all great video. Love you're videos ma'am. Your voice is soothing and your funny lol. Thank you again.
I started over. I get tired of heavy reading and heavy news and need something else. And these Columbo analyses are so good and well done. I’m anxious for the next one.
My theory on why they outlined the wife's body is that the plan was to get that initial reaction from the husband. He should have panicked, called the police, or called out. The fact that he did not do that let Columbo know, pretty much from the start, that the doctor was the murderer.
Interesting about the Hush Puppies shoes. Your explanation makes me think of John Candy in Planes, Trains & Automobiles -- sorry if someone else already mentioned this -- telling the Steve Martin character, 'My dogs are barking tonight!'. Now I get the connection.
Thank you for your hard work researching and creating these reviews, and especially for your keen eye for detail. Not sure even Columbo himself would have noticed that a wool dress in Acapulco wouldn't have been ideal. Fabulously funny, interesting and a delight for any Columbo tragic such as myself. I never understood in this episode about 'stealing' candlesticks. Who steals a candlestick, honestly.
Thank you very much for the great encouragement! That means a lot to me :) I suppose if they were solid silver candlesticks they would sell for a decent amount of money. Or maybe they just needed some candlesticks.
They could be fenced for a decent amount, especially if they're of solid silver. A (theoretical) thief will grab what they can, while they can, and sort out after, if what they grabbed, is worth fencing.
Paths of Glory. Whenever I hear the name of that movie, I always think of when Jay Leno did the Headlines bit and he showed a misprint where there was a screening of that movie somewhere and they called it "Pants of Glory" lol. Nice shoes for Peter Falk. Although I can see why he went with the brown ones for the rest of the series. Nicer earth tone, fits the character's cheap look. I remember Falk saying in an interview he wanted a very "drab" look for the character, so the light brown color does fit the Columbo character well. I wonder how much Falk paid for the later pair of shoes lol. See what I did there? William Windom was also in one of the best Night Gallery segments called They're Tearing Down Tim Riley's Bar, a later Columbo, which I know you pointed out, a Twilight Zone called Five Characters in Search of an Exit and Boy Meets World cameo. Also was in a favorite Fugitive episode of mine called The Ivy Maze.
Great breakdown! I really like this tv movie. It's much more serious than later Columbo episodes and Columbo himself appears much more well groomed and plays harder against one hell of a smooth and slick villain. I'm not sure if the police procedure that leads to Dr. Fleming accepting his defeat is legal. He utters the words (non verbatim): "Something could have been arranged, an accident perhaps". He is so damn sure of himself. I love the "gotcha!" look on Peter Falk's face, when Dr. Fleming finally finds out that Columbo knows at least as much about people as himself. Columbo simply learned it from the "other side of the tracks" and through experience. Excellent tv movie!
I've just been introduced to your channel...I love it...your work reminds me of the fella's over at the Jeremy Brett Sherlock Holmes Podcast channel which I also dearly love. I know you've worked hard and I appreciate your efforts. You've done the impossible..you've made me love Columbo even more then I did, and for that I am supremely grateful.
This ranks highly for me among Columbo episodes, and I'm glad you mentioned Dave Grusin, whose work on The Graduate I'm a big fan of. I thought that Gene Barry was one of the best villains, up there with Jack Cassidy and Robert Culp. I enjoyed your analysis and look forward to watching the video you did for"Ransom for a Dead Man".
you have done a nice job,i am impressed as i am a big columbo fan.do this too all epidodes 'only the 70s ' you tell it with a lot off info.and a nice voice too...
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I have watched Columbo ever since the '70s & I can can just watch them over & over again. Thank you for taking the time to make this video & not giving up through all the hassles. Fantastic review.
I appreciate your encouragement, thank you very much!
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Yes; a, honestly fantastic review.
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“Philodendron prancing out of the pool.” Great line! And nice use of alliteration.
Thank you, Tim! I have been waiting for someone to bring up the philodendron line. It was a reference to the movie "Who's Harry Crumb"
@@WatchitforDays Ah, a riff on "philanderer"!
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My absolutely favorite Columbo episode. It spawned an entire serious and a character that would be in stories for almost 30 years. Prescription: Murder is probably one of the smartest and most provocative things ever made for television. Thanks for this! 🐾
Awesome! I'm so happy you enjoyed it. Columbo will last forever 💕🐾
I loved this episode as well!
I agree, this is one of my own, very most favorite 'Columbo' eps; also!
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Just found your channel last week and am hooked on watching all of your videos. Thank you for all of your dedication and pain staking work that you put into each and every episode. I am a die hard Columbo fan and just LOVE seeing all of your reviews, you are an angel. So sorry you had to go through so many issues with dealing with all of the editing you had to do, how frustrating. It turned out beautifully, thank you for your tenacity.
You are so incredibly kind, thank you very much! I'm so happy you're here and that you're enjoying the videos ❤️
I came here to say the same thing. Just discovered these today. I know what my next few days will be.
I certainly hope you continue to make these as I have been doing my own digging into the making of Columbo and enjoy your breakdowns and behind the scenes trivia. Unlike many content creators you have a great narrators voice and your love of the material shines through. Keep up the great work !
Thank you very much! I truly appreciate everything you said ❤️
_Not as puzzling nowadays,_ Brilliant! As a retired police detective, I’ve never seen _any_ murder victim outlined on the floor, that’s what photographs are for.
😊 You've made my day with all your kind comments!
That's because you've never investigated a murder in a movie or TV show.
@@Thiesi Ah…you are correct!
I *have* seen an outline -- Toronto street, c. 1979.
@@amandajstar I've seen it too, in NYC, but not in a murder case. It was a case of someone getting hit (and killed) by a car. Maybe it wasn't the police who did the outline. Maybe insurance investigators? Who knows, I was just passing by the scene.
I think it safe to say your viewers are thrilled you saw this project through. Peter Falk hits quite a bit harder in this one than he ever does again in the interrogation scenes with Katherine Justice.
There's no endearing fumbling and mumbling in this episode. He is a righteous cop on a mission and it's pretty damn compelling. As is your video review. Great job.
Thank you, Edgar! You're a great encouragement 😊
i just rewatched this review after watching all your current Columbos'. It's great, and you've actually convinced me to buy the boxset of the entire series, which arrived today! Keep going with this project, I'll watch every one you do!
That is wonderful to hear!!! ❤️
When I was in school, I had the pleasure of meeting the stepdaughter of composer David Grusin on a train. She was kind enough to introduce me to him in the weeks that followed as I was just starting to develop an interest in composition. Years later, I would have the honor of performing on a recording project of his where I was able to thank him again for the generosity he showed me as a student. Mr. Grusin’s work as a composer, pianist, and producer had a profound influence on my development as a musician and I will be eternally grateful.
That is an amazing story! Thank you for sharing ❤️
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Yup; it really is a truly amazing tale!
*sharing.
OK, I’ll put in my 2 cents’ worth. I first saw William Windom in a short-lived TV series he starred in called My World and Welcome To It (1969-70). He played a day-dreaming cartoonist with a wife and daughter. His character was based on the real cartoonist, James Thurber, and the creators of the series, therefore, mixed Thurber’s line-art cartoons in with the live-action in every episode. In 1969, I was a troubled 12 year old boy, without a father, and I adored William Windom and wanted to be part of his TV family. (The same was true of My Three Sons, Father Knows Best, and Leave it To Beaver).
I’m a huge Columbo fan and because I live in Los Angeles, I recognize some of the outdoor locations they used. Prescription Murder was a great pilot for the series and thank you for the great review. There was one thing missing, though.
In a later scene in the movie, in Dr Fleming’s office, Columbo and the Dr are talking about smart murderers when Columbo asks
Lt. Columbo: Tell me, Doctor, how do you catch a man like that?
Dr. Ray Flemming: You don't.
Lt. Columbo: You're probably right. He sounds just too clever for us. What I mean is, you know, cops, we're not the brightest guys in the world. Of course, we got one thing going for us: we're professionals. I mean, you take our
friend here, the murderer. He's very smart, but he's an amateur. I mean, he's got just one time to learn. Just one. And with us, well, with us, it's - it's a business. You see, we do this a hundred times a year. I'll tell ya, Doc. That's a lot of practice.
That for me summarizes the story lines of all coming episodes: Columbo loves outsmarting killers. Even though they may be more clever, wealthy, and better connected than he is, when someone commits murder, they are in Columbo’s pool now, and he’s the shark. In the end, the professional schools the amateur, sometimes in a beautiful, jaw-dropping finale.
What an incredible comment you left me, full of insight and passion... Thank you for taking the time to write all this. You are absolutely right about that quote from Columbo. I really appreciate you very much!
@@richardsmith881 Great comment. I saw that cartoonist show also
Just one thing. It's a little detail that's bothering me. You know, my boss wants everything clear in the report, so I have to follow up on these little details. It's just routine.
You mentioned a daydreaming cartoonist who had a wife and daughter. I did some checking. The wife ended up dead, and they ruled it a suicide, but I don't like suicide. It's such a mess, no loose ends that can be tied up when someone kills herself, a lady like this who seemed to have every reason to live...a hard working husband who loved her, a daughter...
You said you wanted to be part of the family, and there were additional fingerprints found in the cartoonist's house. The official report credited them to unknown house guests, so many people coming and going. You know, every time I walk in the door, Mrs. Columbo has someone or another there visiting, having coffee, chatting - the guests touch all sorts of things.
Well, I know you're busy, your time is valuable - I'd like to take your fingerprints, just to check them against the prints found in the house. I know it won't be anything. And no, I don't have a hunch. It's just for the report.
This is the movie that first introduced me to Columbo. Back in high school it was being shown on tv one day. I started watching more episodes although it was not until recently I could say I have seen every episode. It has a very 60's feel about it and Columbo was still molding the character he would become throughout the 70's.
Thank you for sharing this memory of your first Columbo introduction :)
The observation of Columbo dropping the popsicle wrapper was hilarious!
I'm glad you enjoyed it :)
@@WatchitforDays columbo is neat; i like your video's hope you still have several seasons to go
Hello. My name is Amy and I'm 30 years old, but I love older movies/TV. Columbo is one of my top favorite shows. I've seen the episodes many times, but there's always something new to notice or find out. I'm so glad I found your channel. Your attention to detail and work you've put into these reviews is incredible. I've watched all of your season 1 reviews and I'm up to Requiem for a falling star. Your commentary is just as enjoyable to watch as the episodes themselves.
Hi Amy! I'm so glad you're here to enjoy Columbo with me! And it's awesome to meet a young Columbo fan who also enjoys older tv and movies. You're just like me ❤️
Thank you for your perseverance in getting this accomplished. I subscribed to your channel quite a while ago but UA-cam changed their format and I got stopped being notified when new videos were made. Somehow today I saw that you had one and I've spent all day catching up. Love the way your sense of humor and I've watched Columbo from the very beginning and it was one of my all time favorite shows. Please continue doing them and they certainly do take a lot of time to present these with all the information you provide. So glad I spent the day with you today and reliving much loved Columbo programs.
Thank you so very much, Gloria, for watching all my videos! It means a lot to me knowing you enjoyed them :)
Love Colombo. Sometimes I don’t feel like watching a full episode. Your summaries and commentary are delightful. Feel like I’m watching with a friend. All the best to you. Loved your “rant” about editing. Thanks for the efforts. Keep up the good work!!
What a wonderful comment, I love what you said that you feel like you're watching with a friend 😊 Thank you for this great encouragement!
@@WatchitforDays How does one get to watch full episodes of Colombo? Thank you for making it possible to at least revisit some fond old memories. I’m not very good at technology and don’t really understand how to watch the old programs that were truly good entertainment. Haven’t owned a TV since the year 2000. Thank you for your wonderful Channel.
@@leahtreck1083 I bought a Columbo DVD set to watch all the episodes. If you want to watch Columbo online there is more than one platform streaming it. Just type into Google: "Watch Columbo" and all your options will pop up
@@leahtreck1083 watching it on tubi tv if that helps. just do a search and you find it
I love your videos with all the back story info!! I've been a Columbo fan since the episodes first ran, watching them with my dad. Sorry it was a pain to produce, but your work is VERY appreciated! I love your humor, also. Thanks for doing this.
I'm so happy you enjoyed the video!
Well done. Great review.
This pilot is still my favorite of whole series: the script, depth, dialogi, etc. And best angry Columbo moments.
Thank you for watching! It is definitely a masterpiece of television history.
I don’t normally watch older tv shows, but I really enjoyed your analysis and understated commentary. When you pointed out the wife wearing sunglasses for no reason and the guy spilling his drink I had a good giggle. I might actually watch some episodes! Thank you for persisting in posting this video. We appreciate your time and effort! You got yourself another subscriber 😁
You have just made my whole day! Thank you for being so incredible 💙
Thank you so much for these videos. I’m 20 and no one my age wants to talk about Columbo with me! Even my parents think it’s too old since it came out before they were born. I’ve taken to talking to my dog about Columbo XD. I explain the plot to him so he can follow along when we watch it together. It’s so nice to see other people talking about it!
I’ve been writing my own little reviews (for personal reasons not to share) but I love the show so much. There’s not much else like it from what I’ve seen. My favorite episode is Stitch in Crime (Lenore Nemoy is so good!). Can’t wait to binge this channel ❤
How wonderful to meet you, my young Columbo fan! I also cannot find anyone other than my mother and my husband who have any interest in Columbo. I'm really curious how you learned about the show since your parents don't care for it?
@@WatchitforDays I’m not sure if you’re familiar with him but Gianni Matragrano posts Columbo voice over memes on his channel. I thought I’d only watch one or two episodes, but then I watched one and I was hooked!
Other than Gianni’s channel I don’t see a whole lot of people talking about Columbo, and it makes me sad because it’s actually really good! I like to watch it at night to wind down.
Thank goodness you didn't give up. I know Utube can be a pain in the a$$, but you kept trying and now we have this excellent video to watch. I really appreciate all the work you go through and all of the very detailed research you do. Thank you!
Thank you very much for this encouragement!
Prescription: Murder was a great movie/episode/pilot.
Got that right 😊
You’re correct: the acting, script and locations are top notch.
Your synopsis’ are fun and spot on.
Thank you, Russ :) I appreciate that very much!
Nice background information to the movie. He was my favorite all time TV detective. Peter Falk did an excellent job in the role. Hopefully your next project will go a lot smoother.
I appreciate that encouragement so much, thank you!!
@@WatchitforDays Your welcome.
It is so moronic that these companies put copyright claims (illegitimate by the way) on content like this because what you are doing is generating interest in old material that can only lead to a renewed and expanded audience. The same problem exists with record companies putting claims on content analyzing and showcasing old music. I just stumbled on your channel this morning and am enjoying it greatly this far!
Thank you very much, Danth! I agree with you so much... I love how you put it "generating interest in old material." I appreciate that much of the general public also sees it your way. Thank you for your wonderfully encouraging comment! You made my day :)
Instant subscription! I love rewatching Columbo episodes and all that trivia and background info is like a silk pillow for me, thank you!
Aww! I'm so glad you're here to enjoy Columbo with me! ❤️
Hi! I'm a huge Columbo fan. This is one of my favourite episodes. Peter Falk is my favourite TV actor. Besides, he also played in the great movie 'Husbands' with Ben Gazzara & John Cassavetes, you should check it out ! Katherine Justice's acting is great in her scenes with Peter Falk. I could really feel her determination not to flinch. I enjoyed your focus on each actor and the other pieces of information you shared. It must be a gigantic work. I'm going to watch all your videos! Greetings from Belgium!
What a wonderful comment! Thank you, my friend in Belgium 🇧🇪
And we must thank Belgium for giving us another great detective, Hercule Poirot. 😊
I recently had some Columbo clips in my UA-cam recommended, and I had heard about the show for years, but never seen it, so I decided to finally go through the series. I'm halfway through season 1, and I'm loving it. It's an incredibly well-written show. I would recommend to anyone that hasn't seen it to check it out! Great video, glad you were able to get the copyright issues sorted, let's hope it stays that way!
I'm so glad you're here and enjoying Columbo! I still fight against NBC/Universal to remove copyrights on every video I make.
Excellent job of commentary, and prodigious coverage of each character .
You’d make an exceptional director and executive producer . Keep up the good work ! 👍
You are extremely kind 😊 Thank you
William Windom also played Commodore Decker in the old Star Trek tv episode, "The Doomsday Machine". And the house where the girlfriend fakes drowning is the one where Tim Allen's character lives in the Star Trek parody "Galaxy Quest".
Thank you for sharing all that in the comments😊
@@WatchitforDays I'd say William Windom is the biggest actor on Columbo who has appeared multiple times and yet hasn't been killed or hasn't murdered.
i just finished a binge watch of all the current Colombo shows you reviewed. What makes your reviews so wonderful is your voice and humor and your general overall appreciation of the series. I watched the series when they first came out and its great to reminisce other shows some of the actors were in. I uses to cut night school classes when Star Trek aired (yeah the Shatner shows). I'm waiting for your review of The Bye-Bye Sky High I.Q. Murder Case. Keep them coming
Thank you very much! I'm so happy you enjoyed all the videos 😊
Although I have seen this episode a dozen times, I really appreciate your synopsis.
Thank you, Andrew 😊
Fantastic job
@@dexterlang1403 Thank you, Dexter 😊
It’s a shame you had to keep on re-editing, but I’m glad you stuck with it, it’s a very worthwhile video. I just recently got a hankering to revisit the series, and now I’m going to be looking forward to watching your reviews after I finish each episode. You’ve got my subscription!
Thank you very much! I'm so glad you're here!
Really enjoyed. Big Columbo fan. Appreciate your efforts.
Thank you so much, Steve. That means a lot to me!
@@WatchitforDays Just rewatched and still love your analysis! One of the best murder setups in the series. But that's why Ross Gordon killed his accomplice. The more people know about the murder, the worse it is for the murderer.
Great analysis. Columbo is one of the most intelligently written TV shows in existence.
Absolutely, it is very intelligent
Thank you for editing and re-editing this video. I really enjoyed it!
I'm so happy you enjoyed it ❤️
You narration is absolutely magnificent! I have to watch Columbo, with your lovely voice on it!
You are very kind, Batman 😊🦇
@@WatchitforDays Keep up the great work!
I have been binge watching this channel. I absolutely love it. I have to wait for a long time to watch the Columbo episodes because I remember them. This has helped me enjoy them again from a different perspective. Plus I love all of the trivia and facts you bring into each upload. Not mention the humor. Seriously, keep up the great work.
That really means a lot to me, Vernon, thank you very much!
William Windom played James Thurber in 'My World and Welcome To It' which was critically acclaimed tv show that won an Emmy butonly lasted one season.
Thank you for sharing this reference
That was a very good show!
You just can't disguise the delight in your voice at 12:08: "And check out the size of that lighter!" 😂
Thanks for persevering through the death of a thousand cuts to produce this superb witty video.
There are many fine acting scenes by the main players in this film but I especially like when Falk is grilling Justice at the movie studio.
Columbo tougher and more antagonistic than we are used to, breaking Joan down, but she steels her nerves, and denies Columbo the win.
Justice is very effective as the vulnerable smitten patient, in over her head, reluctantly following a plan, with a man who is simply using her.
I seldom feel empathy for the victims in these dramas but Foch, as Carol, delivers a sympathetic character who want to believe the best of her husband.
And of course Falk and Barry have excellent scenes together with Dr. Flemming maybe telling Columbo how to use his innate under dog style to greater advantage against future criminals.
Thank you very much for that encouragement, Paul!
What an awesome comment full of great thoughts. I love reading comments like yours, so thank you for taking the time to write it :)
Your seldom feeling empathy for the victim point is so often true in Columbo. The victims are often worse in some ways than the murderers themselves. If it's not an I'll-expose-you-and-crush-you scenario, it's I'll-take-you-for-everything-you're-worth. In the Columbo universe, the last thing one should ever do, is agree to a meeting after having had such a confrontion.
I'm so glad you figured out what UA-cam was objecting to. You are awesome. Your analysis of these episodes is spot on. Thank you for including Canada in your edit's in your updates for I am from Canada myself and sometimes thee rules are more exclusive.
I'm so glad you're here, my Canadian friend
William Windom also played Dr. Hazlet on Murder She Wrote, starting in Season 2.
Very good! Thank you for sharing this information, I love it!
Thanks!
Wow! Thank you so much for the wonderful gift! You are very generous.
Excellent. Also noticed the LA air quality in 68, that eventually clears up, a bit
It's true 😊Thank you for watching.
the shit is on the ground now, instead.
I watch a couple of different reviewers of Columbo but you are the very best one and I connect with your sense of humor. Keep up the great work. I look forward to each review. Keep them coming.
Wow, that means a lot to me! Thank you very much for the encouragement :)
It still remains a real joy to see the expression on Mr/Mz Smoothiechops' face as they realise Columbo has seen right through their B/S. Epic!
That's for sure!
Scott Rouse from the Behavior Panel gave your channel an enthusiastic shout out this week, so I came by for a look-see. You've won me over with your witty and insightful observations. Count me in! Nice work!!!
That's amazing! I don't know who that is but I'm going to go look him up now! I'm so glad you're here to enjoy Columbo with me.
The Behavior Panel are a fascinating team of behavioural analysts. Quite famous. They often refer to Columbo.
Their most recent post ua-cam.com/video/RcwoXX3NnI0/v-deo.htmlsi=bdjKD7fT9pfOGMKc
They were analyzing the interrogation video of a murderer. Scott recounted a funny story at 40:30 in that posting about how immersed in one of your videos he was during a flight - he directed everyone to your channel. I’ll bet you’ll get a bunch of new subscribers from that recommendation.
Definitely reach out to Scott. He’d be thrilled to talk to you!!!!
@@jlebo001 Thank you for letting me know about this! ❤️
After watching the Short Fuse” review , I’ve decided to start from the beginning.
The research makes every Columbo addict like me very interested.
This UA-cam subscription was one of my best choices indeed.
Glad you outlasted the copyright obstacles: 5 Cigars… me too😅
I'm so glad you're here!
Excellent job and for sticking with it! Your work is valued.
I truly appreciate that, thank you❤️
This is my number 1 Columbo episode. The acting is wonderful . Gene Beery played with perfect menace. Columbo was the younger version of what he would become sky but mellow. This was the best twist next to Suitable for Framing.
I agree, it's a fantastic episode!
This is also one of my favorite shows and often wonder why Gene Barry was not a repeat villain.
I stumbled upon your marvelous reviews when I was looking for something to pass the time while working from home. I was just starting over on the four seasons of the color versions of Dragnet when I saw your review for "Etude in Black" and I was hooked.
I've watched about every episode of the original Columbo series countless times but in "Etude" you'd point something out and I'd say "I didn't notice that!!"
Regarding "Prescription: Murder," it is definitely worthy of five cigars. I seem to recall an interview Peter Falk did with Johnny Carson and he said something to the effect that it may have been the best episode and I think that argument could definitely be made.
Kudos to you for pointing out the smoky cake (sure to set off smoke alarms these days) and the applause without anybody clapping--two things I never noticed.
"Go make some lunch three feet behind me while I throw all this stuff overboard." Hilarious! That's great insight!
Exodus 20:13! Spot on! Ray is definitely a "do as I say, not as I do" schmuck.
Other hilarious moments in this episode include Carol telling Ray not to bother getting undressed in their bedroom, stating she's "turned down the sheets in the guest room." She's rightly furious at her philandering husband yet she's considerate enough get his bed ready.
In that same scene, Ray tries to "escape" their bedroom, saying he's going to read. Then Carol calls him back and the look on Ray's face is priceless. You'd think he was headed to the electric chair instead of back to his loving wife.
Before I close my thoughts on this episode I'd be remiss if I didn't throw in a "Ohhhh, Botticelli's!!!!" in a derisive tone.
A couple final things...my PayPal account is empty but I began the process of transferring a little cash into it before I launched into this and I'll be buying you some coffee and a bowl of chili when it's in there (probably around Nov. 12) Such great work shouldn't go unrewarded!
And finally (finally) I've never subscribed to a UA-cam contributor in my life but you are going to be the first. I don't want to miss a review!! I hope the copyright hassles don't deter you from this terrific effort.
And, yes, my name really is "Ralph."
Wow, Ralph! You left me the most wonderful comment! What a joy it was to read. Thank you for all your kindness towards me and for sharing your thoughts on Prescription Murder. I'm so happy you're enjoying the videos! The copyright hassle doesn't deter me but it does slow me down. I have to dispute with NBC/Universal on every video. So far they haven't denied me, so that's encouraging, too.
@@WatchitforDays In my long-winded review above, I neglected to mention Flemming’s secretary, played by Virginia Gregg. Virginia was in dozens of colorized versions of Dragnet, usually playing a abrasive, loudmouth bi…er, unpleasant woman. Some of her most memorable roles included a candy store worker who’s on duty when the place is robbed-twice! (She really lets Joe Friday have it for that!), the key crook in a pyramid scheme and the wife of a cop who’s shot and dies hours later. No loud abrasiveness in that role-just a genuinely moving performance!
In my first post I mentioned I thought Peter Falk told Johnny Carson "Prescription: Murder" was maybe the best episode they ever did. I found the link to that. It's about 2:30 in but of course the first 2:30 is great too. And it should be pointed out this interview aired just as season 2 was beginning so Falk may have changed his mind about the best episode along the way. Here's the link: ua-cam.com/video/WAheaK9z400/v-deo.html
@@ralphlee5399 Thank you for sharing this!
Great review. Please do more! William Windom was also Dr. Seth Hazlet, JB Fletcher's longtime friend in Murder She Wrote.
Thank you 💕 I also appreciate you sharing some William Windom knowledge 😊
I am working on the next one.
He was also in a short lived TV series based on the humor of James Thurber called, "My World and You're Welcome to it!" I saw the pilot (which takes place at Christmas time) and I swear the humor hasn't aged a day! Still very relevant 50 plus years after it aired!
@@MegaMagicdog That's awesome! Thank you for sharing :)
Ive been watching Columbo for over 30 yrs...im now hooked to your channel. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication.
I'm so happy you're here enjoying Columbo with me
Wonderful and classy summary. Not to nitpick or anything, but your comment at 14:34 that this is the first time we see Columbo wear his raincoat (as opposed to carrying it), is incorrect, as we see him wearing it earlier, at 11:54.
Thank you for your kind comment! And your nitpick is correct. I'm sure there's plenty of mistakes I make no matter how many times I try to avoid them :)
Your videos are great in any form. I'm sure they help spread the love of Columbo. The copyright holders should be paying you, not throwing claims violations your way. All the best from Canada (which means i get the edited version...at least I would have seen your original version the first time).
@@davlang3783 I really appreciate that, thank you very much!
I thought I would compliment you on your great channel. As an absolute Columbo-holic it's a great find. Also, like the episodes themselves, I find I can watch your reviews over and over and find something new, for instance, 12:37 Columbo is now wearing boots, not Hush Puppies! Great stuff 🙂
Thank you very much for your kind words! There is always something new to find in Columbo.
Really good review. One thing you didn’t mention is that Gene Barry played a character called ‘Gene Bradley’ in The Adventurer a British TV crime series that ran for 26 episodes in 1972/73.
I always appreciate more references, thank you😊
I am very impressed how brilliantly you take these movies apart. In my eyes you should take Colombos role. He had a script, you see and realize every little detail by talent I need to buy you a coffee.
You are incredibly kind!!! Thank you for this encouragement ❤️ It means a lot to me!
Outstanding video. Well done and love the commentary peppered with well timed sarcasm.
Hey, sorry you went through all the trouble with uploading.
I really enjoy watching it (twice now), and will continue to support the channel.
Take care.
Aww ... You really just made my day. Thank you 😊 I have my script ready for the next one. Just need to record my voice and edit edit edit. Thank you for your support❤️
I’m glad you endured the copyright claims because your series is enjoyable and well-researched. All I can say is: INCONCEIVABLE!
I still have to fight copyright for every video and I will continue to fight
@@WatchitforDaysjust when you think you have it covered there is always..just one more thing.🙄
@@Glenn-F-Rice That is the truth, I tell ya
Very interesting and informative. I appreciate all of the work that you did to bring us this behind the seems information. Keep up the good work .....
I appreciate that so much! Thank you.
Prescription Murder is one of my absolute favorites of Colombo. I thought I was alone in my love for Colombo and it feels amazing to be among friends here. Thank you WIFD and I love ALL your Colombo videos sooo much.
I'm so glad you're here ❤️
Fun one! I never noticed the party applause added in post, the bemused lady on the plane or Cool Gene spilling his drink. Good noticing.
I'm so happy you enjoyed the video 😊
I’m binging your reviews. They’re marvellous. The extensive details are very interesting.😊
I'm so happy you enjoy them! ❤️
@@WatchitforDays yes, very much! Thank you.
William Windom also was in the Short Fuse episode with Roddy McDowell. Another great one especially at the end in the skylift.
Yes, I really like Short Fuse. The ending is fantastic!
Also an episode of Banacek
Wow that lighter is a flame thrower! Great video, so glad you reuploaded it even though UA-cam made you throw away hours of work
You are incredibly sweet, Laura ❤️
Nice work. Worth mentioning are the TV shows Bat Masterson & 77 Sunset Strip. Gene could do westerns & film noir crime dramas.
Great information sharing! I appreciate that 😊
Nice video mate. Been a while since i watched this episode, enjoyed the trivia. Your voice is also chill but enthusiastic for the content, nice work :)
I really appreciate that, thank you very much ❤️
Thanks for another great analysis , Shonna!
(yes, I'm binging your videos enthusiastically)
I think the interesting thing about this first Columbo appearance is that, your whole perspective of the character Columbo would alter drastically depending on whether you've watched this episode before the others, mid way, or not at all. The reason being that Columbo's whole "clueless, friendly cop" act is blown by the Doctor here, and as you mentioned his "intensity", at the same time he proves to be somewhat vindictive and competitive (with regards to the killer)...a quality which, while still lurking beneath, is sort of downplayed in future episodes, especially in the 1990s.
I'm so happy you enjoyed it! Thank you for sharing your thoughts about the episode :)
@@WatchitforDays Thank you so much for creating quality reviews!
Very good review.
One thing that I always notice is that during a daytime shot looking out of the Flemmings apartment you can clearly see the actors shadows on the painted exterior background
Yes, very clearly!
This was a great episode. I watched this maybe 10 years ago and wasn't really into it. Recently went back and watched columbo again and thought I'd give this a try. Hands down one of my favorite episodes. The doctor was brilliant, and called columbo out on his BS, the act columbo portrays and give us foreshadowing to come on how columbo catches his victims, cause he comes off as slow lol. I really think he would have got away the murder had the new girl never showed up to his office while columbo was there in the beginning. All and all great video. Love you're videos ma'am. Your voice is soothing and your funny lol. Thank you again.
I really appreciate you sharing your thoughts on the episode and for the very kind words 😊
I started over. I get tired of heavy reading and heavy news and need something else. And these Columbo analyses are so good and well done. I’m anxious for the next one.
I'm so happy to hear you enjoy the videos. Working on the next one now 😊
@@WatchitforDays Yay 😀!!!
My theory on why they outlined the wife's body is that the plan was to get that initial reaction from the husband. He should have panicked, called the police, or called out. The fact that he did not do that let Columbo know, pretty much from the start, that the doctor was the murderer.
I think you're right 😊 I also had that thought. Thank you for watching, David
Interesting about the Hush Puppies shoes. Your explanation makes me think of John Candy in Planes, Trains & Automobiles -- sorry if someone else already mentioned this -- telling the Steve Martin character, 'My dogs are barking tonight!'. Now I get the connection.
Planes, Trains & Automobiles is a fantastic movie! That's a great reference :)
Thank you for all your efforts. Enjoyed the video.
I really appreciate that, Ian, thank you😊
I just found your channel! I love Colombo! Your deep dive are amazing! Thank you for your passion and dedication 😊
I'm so glad you're here and enjoying Columbo with me!
Thank you for your hard work researching and creating these reviews, and especially for your keen eye for detail. Not sure even Columbo himself would have noticed that a wool dress in Acapulco wouldn't have been ideal. Fabulously funny, interesting and a delight for any Columbo tragic such as myself.
I never understood in this episode about 'stealing' candlesticks. Who steals a candlestick, honestly.
Thank you very much for the great encouragement! That means a lot to me :)
I suppose if they were solid silver candlesticks they would sell for a decent amount of money. Or maybe they just needed some candlesticks.
They could be fenced for a decent amount, especially if they're of solid silver. A (theoretical) thief will grab what they can, while they can, and sort out after, if what they grabbed, is worth fencing.
Excellent commentary. I really enjoy your wit and your takes!
Thank you very much!
When discussing Falk's career, I'm surprised you didn't mention his Academy Award nominations
I thought about it. Maybe it will come up in later videos.
I believe Nina Foch also was nominated for an academy award. For "Executive Suite" I believe. Not sure if she won it. Not sure that she didn't.
I stumbled upon your fantastic you tube deep dives and can’t get enough I use to watch Colombo and have all the box sets!
@@lynmarieneufeld4850 I'm so glad you're here!
Omg just discovered your channel and loving these reviews etc ! 😍
Thank you very much! ❤️
Great review! This was obviously a lot of work, thank you for it. Looking forward to watching the rest of your Columbo reviews.
Thank you very much, Norm! I really appreciate that.
Great job!!! Live the video and narration.
Thank you very much, BK!
Paths of Glory. Whenever I hear the name of that movie, I always think of when Jay Leno did the Headlines bit and he showed a misprint where there was a screening of that movie somewhere and they called it "Pants of Glory" lol. Nice shoes for Peter Falk. Although I can see why he went with the brown ones for the rest of the series. Nicer earth tone, fits the character's cheap look. I remember Falk saying in an interview he wanted a very "drab" look for the character, so the light brown color does fit the Columbo character well. I wonder how much Falk paid for the later pair of shoes lol. See what I did there?
William Windom was also in one of the best Night Gallery segments called They're Tearing Down Tim Riley's Bar, a later Columbo, which I know you pointed out, a Twilight Zone called Five Characters in Search of an Exit and Boy Meets World cameo. Also was in a favorite Fugitive episode of mine called The Ivy Maze.
I really appreciate you sharing all the great extra William Windom references
Awesome. Can‘t wait seeing more analyses.
Thank you very much! :)
Superb summary, thanks so much!
I think that Gene Barry was also in the TV series Bat Masterson.
Great breakdown! I really like this tv movie. It's much more serious than later Columbo episodes and Columbo himself appears much more well groomed and plays harder against one hell of a smooth and slick villain. I'm not sure if the police procedure that leads to Dr. Fleming accepting his defeat is legal. He utters the words (non verbatim): "Something could have been arranged, an accident perhaps". He is so damn sure of himself. I love the "gotcha!" look on Peter Falk's face, when Dr. Fleming finally finds out that Columbo knows at least as much about people as himself. Columbo simply learned it from the "other side of the tracks" and through experience. Excellent tv movie!
It is a fantastic intro to the series
I've just been introduced to your channel...I love it...your work reminds me of the fella's over at the Jeremy Brett Sherlock Holmes Podcast channel which I also dearly love. I know you've worked hard and I appreciate your efforts. You've done the impossible..you've made me love Columbo even more then I did, and for that I am supremely grateful.
Thank you very much for this extremely kind comment! I'm so glad you're here, Amigo!
Waaah so sorry about the trouble you had with the original video! Nice remix tho 😊👌 fingers crossed for more in the future 🙂🤞
You're so nice, thank you 😊
You really put the right effort in reviewing these episodes. Great job 😘.
Thank you very much!
I think that is a great idea to go through all the Colombo's with your analysis. that will give you plenty of material to do. keep up the good work
You are incredibly encouraging, thank you for that 😊
I just discovered your channel. I have every season on DVD. I appreciate all the trivia you include in your videos.
I'm so happy to know you're enjoying the videos!
Me too!
Super well done. I had just watched it a few weeks back. Very entertaining
I really appreciate that encouragement, thank you!
Great job!! Very informative and entertaining. Thank you for putting the time. Keep ‘Em coming.
Thank you very much, Mike! I am working on the next episode now :)
This ranks highly for me among Columbo episodes, and I'm glad you mentioned Dave Grusin, whose work on The Graduate I'm a big fan of. I thought that Gene Barry was one of the best villains, up there with Jack Cassidy and Robert Culp. I enjoyed your analysis and look forward to watching the video you did for"Ransom for a Dead Man".
Thank you very much for all that encouragement, Sam!
Thanks
Thank you for this generous gift, Wayne!
you have done a nice job,i am impressed as i am a big columbo fan.do this too all epidodes 'only the 70s ' you tell it with a lot off info.and a nice voice too...
Thank you, i really appreciate all your kindness!