Columbo (1971): 20 Things You Never Knew!

Get ready to be amazed as we dive deep into the world of the iconic Lieutenant Columbo! This video uncovers hidden gems and surprising facts about the classic detective series. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just curious, this video is a must-watch!

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[TradShowTom]

Columbo was part of my childhood. I have all the episodes and binge-watch at least once a year.

[rageyb]

Still watch Columbo to this day, he is such an iconic character. As soon as you hear just one more thing, you smile as you know they're done.

[keithjones]

Just glad Bing Crosby was such a keen golfer! 😅

[jackdorsey]

Just 1 more thing Lt. Columbo never carried a weapon

[luishumbertovega]

Ross Martin, who starred as Dale Kingston in the episode 'Suitable For Framing' (one of my favorites) had been an acting coach for Peter Falk at the beginning of Falk's career. Both actors were previously in the cast of the movie 'The Great Race'. Thank you for this excellent video.

[goodwood-rcnx]

his raincoat is now in the Smithsonian museum

[RIO-..]

Watching it right now!!
Love this Great show!

[envisionnewagemultimedia]

Don't think anything in that that I didn't know as a big fan. However, always enjoy a well put together and well researched entertainment.

[Him_He_Me]

There were some really big name cameo's in his show. A few star trek ones too.

[ericnash]

I got my wife off the soaps by taping this...I watch with her when she is in her TV room...His unmistakable voice and cadence bring you in.

[doug]

Columbo was not the only detective that Peter Falk portrayed. He was also Sam Diamond in the 1976 film Murder by Death.

[kratibnoi]

Well research into it, thanks for the great video 👍

[jesusisunstoppable]

I grew up watching Columbo
You can watch every episode online

[leejames]

It was never really revealed or discussed, but his character would seem to be a displaced New York City detective in Los Angeles, thus the suit-tie-trench coat look. This would also apply to Hawaii Five-0, whereas McGarrett was hired or dispatched from a big city in the states to root out corruption in our 50th state, thus the suit and tie look for his entire force. This is a fish-out-of -water scenario - always wondered as I grew up watching these great shows.

[luishumbertovega]

Lee J Cobb had survived at least one previous heart attack when the series started and he died in 1976, the year before Crosby passed away.

[drbonesshow]

Fortunately, Mrs. Columbo sank like a ship.

[dinomonzon]

The spin off series, Mrs. Columbo/Kate Loves A Mystery starred Kate Mulgrew, perhaps best known as Capt. Kathryn Janeway in Star Trek: Voyager. She was only about 23 back then.

[gabrielcarter]

Fantastic, well researched video. Good stuff.

[nancyking]

In the episode, Now You See Him, with Jack Cassidy, Mrs. Columbo gets him a new raincoat (a blue one), but he doesn't like it and keeps trying to "lose" it.

Same thing happened on Matlock, but it was a new suit, a brown one, but he couldn't get used to it and started itching right there in the courtroom. I don't remember the name of the episode, though.

[eddherring]

Peter Falk was a cigarette smoker, he disliked cigars and although occasionally he lights a cigar or makes a lot of smoke from a cigar for visual effect mostly he is seen with an unlit cigar for that reason.