The Columbo Companion, 1968-78
Investigating Every Detail of All 45 'Classic Era' Columbo Adventures, by The Columbophile
A masterful mind hiding behind a disheveled countenance, Lieutenant Columbo’s combination of earthy charm and razor-sharp reasoning has endeared him to a global audience for more than 50 years.
Now you can take your love of Columbo to the next level with the help of The Columbo Companion — your indispensable deep-dive into the thrilling highs (and occasional devastating lows) of the greatest detective show of all time.
From the acclaimed creator of the popular ‘Columbophile Blog’, The Columbo Companion offers fully revised and updated exploration of all 45 ‘classic era’ Columbo episodes that aired between 1968-78, covering:
• The highs and lows of each episode’s crimes, clues and gotchas
• Critiques of the cast, performances and production values
• Key milestones in the evolution of the Columbo character
• Behind-the-scenes snippets and fascinating facts about the production
Whether you’re a long-term fan or a recent convert, The Columbo Companion is the ideal accompaniment to the viewing experience to help maximise your appreciation and understanding of the series and its leading man.
344 Pages * ISBN 978-1937878160
Kindle Ebook * ISBN 978-1937878177
Reviews
“As this book so exuberantly and expertly demonstrates, the interest in Columbo is enduring and endlessly fascinating. There’s always going to be one more thing.”
– Mark Dawidziak, author of The Columbo Phile
“The Columbo Companion brings each episode to life with wit and panache, sharing insightful discoveries sure to entertain and inform even the most seasoned fan. The good Lieutenant would be proud.”
– David Koenig, author of Shooting Columbo
Author
The Columbophile
Known by his online pseudonym, The Columbophile is a communications, marketing and journalism professional, who is British by birth but has been based in Australia (his lovely wife’s homeland) since 2011. The founder of The Columbophile Blog in 2015, this is his first published book, although he has worked extensively in the magazine and content marketing sector since the early 2000s on subjects as varied as women’s lifestyle, golf, associations and insurance.
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