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I love how at the end Columbo just walks away and out, and like the directors wanted for the original Columbo, he is like a myth that appears and disappears.

Real glad someone had the sense to bring the show back for a run all those years later. And real glad they had heart enough not to try to recast Columbo for a modern audience.

@ToreDL87

Жыл бұрын

If they do recast I couldn't care less about who they're trying to please, but I DEMAND fake eye.

@pablohanc

11 ай бұрын

They were considering a remake (rumours were Mark rufallo was 1st choice).

@nickfifteen

11 ай бұрын

Don't get me wrong, I would love to see someone do a new version in the STYLE of Columbo for the 2020s, but make it its own thing. There is only one Columbo.

@yoda5436

11 ай бұрын

@@pablohanceh that's not that bad, i mean looks wise it's pretty close, he may need to pack on a few pounds but they do look similar, but idk if mark ruffalo has that capacity to seem sympathetic, comforting and outwardly intimidating and aggressive at the same time, frankly i don't think i've seen an actor do it the way this one does ever, ig if they really needed to reboot it mark ruffalos not a bad pick

@pablohanc

11 ай бұрын

@@yoda5436 I agree actually, he'd be decent at it......but personally I'd like them to leave this one alone.

Columbo was really coy asking what the name of the fish were.

@davincent98

11 ай бұрын

He was quite koi

The final scene of the final episode really is a masterpiece. Just the whole scene and all of its composition. It's so clever to have the extras constantly moving out of the way of Columbo to hold the continuous shot. Brilliant.

@knowsmebyname

Жыл бұрын

Yeah but I liked the killers more than the victim In the last one. The girl was a victim too

@jasonbrown6184

Жыл бұрын

The only thing the extras got a bit wrong is that they start looking pointedly at the fish before Columbo has started talking about them, and they couldn't have known it would be the focus of the investigation ahead of time, even if he did start walking towards them, they're part of the ground.

@grf15

Жыл бұрын

How do you figure this is one shot?

@chugg159

Жыл бұрын

@@grf15 As far as I can tell, the continuity holds through the cuts which leads me to believe it was one continuous shot.

@Eleventhearlofmars

Жыл бұрын

@@chugg159bingo, and there you have it.

The fact that Columbo lasted until the advent of Windows XP always blows my mind

At the very end Columbo once again uses the expertise of a relative. I have lost count how many times his wife, brother-in-law, niece, or nephew have helped him solve a case, either directly with information or inadvertently by saying something that sparked an idea that put Columbo on the right track. It is fitting to use it in the final scene of the final show.

@celesasheldon6931

11 ай бұрын

Indeed

@VinceBlack536

9 ай бұрын

I always felt he had no relatives. And if he did they did not held he just said it so he did not look smart or he took the time to research everything

@wayneyadams

9 ай бұрын

@@VinceBlack536 It is interesting that in the one episode where he has a framed picture of his wife on a table, it turns out not to be his wife, so we never saw her in the entire series.

Wow. Columbo has lasted 10 seasons and still regarded as one of the best Crime & Detective shows of all time. Also, Columbo's last case in the last episode was not his last as there was a planned 40th Anniversary special episode of Columbo but due of TV scheduling conflicts as well as Columbo's actor Peter Falk is already diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease that he is no longer recognized the character he played, it sadly never happened until he passed away in 2011. R.I.P. to Peter Falk. ♥️

@novawolf_gaming

Жыл бұрын

Also technically his first in the video wasn't his first, the pilot was, of course that isn't the Columbo we know

@johnb4905

10 ай бұрын

@@novawolf_gaming Nothing technical about it and they weren't pilots but TV made movies just like all the later Columbo shows. The Columbo character IS the Columbo we know with all his familiar trademarks and arguably the first Columbo is the best one ever.

@novawolf_gaming

10 ай бұрын

@@johnb4905 Its referred to as the Pilot Online, I'm talking about the one from 1968, if you watch it, its not the same Columbo, he acts more like a professional detective rather than... well Columbo

@annette2326

8 ай бұрын

17 seasons of Columbo, right?

@stevengalloway8052

5 ай бұрын

Disagree. It was THE best detective show of all time... 😏

This is my favorite episode. The way Jack Cassidy trys to get away with his crime. I'm glad also that they didn't decide to replace Columbo for today's audience. It's fantastic!

@ejay1118

9 ай бұрын

I think Misa Collins could do it. NOT just because he spent almost 11 years wearing a trench coat.

What's interesting is the Columbo goes out on top using literally state of the art tech to catch the killer. However, the technology was only useful because he had figured out where the body was buried.

The first case cracked was not with Jack Cassidy but with Gene Barry.

Best TV detective to walk on earth 🌎 you can just watch him over and over the will never be another one off him .

@esthersmith9182

Жыл бұрын

What about Monk? He was good too.

@a.r.gentum6517

11 ай бұрын

Oh, oh , just one more thing. I grew up on Tuesday Mystery Movies on... none other than NBC. Now, TV totally sucks. What's a TV? LOL

@Makeyourselfbig

9 ай бұрын

Well it certainly helps when you can just walk in the room and immediately spot the killer. Then just haunt them wherever they go until that one piece of crucial evidence turns up without them at least consulting a lawyer.

You can really see the evolution in television between these two scenes. More camera movements, variations in loudness and consistency, and the writing (though I'm not sure that really counts, it *has* been 10 seasons and near 30 years.)

I remember seeing the final episode and instantly recognised how modern it was compared to the 70s and 80s episodes. The most striking thing is the murders in the older episodes have that 70s quality of actors mildly exaggerating the deaths, very quick and absolutely no sign of injury or blood. Very much censored you could call it. The last episode on the contrary was incredibly violent in comparison, even taking multiple attempts to kill the victim.

How good that I have full collection of Columbo movies, and can watching this all from first to last. And its not boring at all.

I absolutely loved this show. I was so sad it ended.

@sha11235

7 ай бұрын

Well, it had to end eventually.

@ciobalina7445

7 ай бұрын

@@sha11235 Yes, that's true.

Ending scene of the final episode indicates no one was just going through the motions to justify being on the clock.

Actually this was Columbo's 3rd case. He had 2 prior cases in 2 TV pilot movies before the series started. This does not take into account any other cases Columbo was involved with befpre he was played by Peter Falk.

@williampetersen9915

11 ай бұрын

True, but it technically was the 1st episode after Columbo went to series. The 1st two were actually 2 separate pilots.

@PRHILL9696

10 ай бұрын

that is what I thought

@walterevans2118

10 ай бұрын

One of them was Ransom For a Dead Man with Lee Grant.@@williampetersen9915

Ten seasons, 69 episodes. From 1968 (two TV pilots), then a regular season in 1971. Last season in 1990. Peter Falk, beloved actor, won five Primetime Emmys.

@sha11235

7 ай бұрын

He actually did specials with Columbo up to 2003.

Funny, how nobody mentioned that the first one was directed by Steven Spielberg,

first columbo appearance was in 1960, but by a different actor. then there was a two hour pilot in 1968 with falk. the pilot pops up now and then. it's weird, lol.

The last episode was as good as any of the classic ones.

Peter Falk was an acting LEGEND. I still consider him to be the best TV cop of all time.

This isn't the first case he cracked. That is the first pilot where he tricks the Doctor into thinking his girlfriend has drowned herself. There is also a second pilot, my very favourite. The greatest Columbo set up ever.

Saw the first one, but never saw the last Columbo. Thanks. It was a great show. The first one to show you the crime at the beginning, so you could watch him stalk the perpetrator and pounce on him at the end.

Wow, ten cents for a phone call, that goes way back

I thought the last Columbo episode was really well made. I thought it was one of his better case solves.

I still watch Columbo every week I never get tired of the program it is on Cozi tv on Saturday morning and Saturday night.

I keep coming back to this video for the sole reason of the music once the murderer is caught in the first episode, just... deliciously eerie.

What is it about this damn show? I have seen every episode hundreds of times and yet every time it comes on TV my world has to stop and I have to watch. Maybe it's the peerless writing, maybe it's the "howcatchem" twist, maybe it's just the magnificent Peter Falk. Whatever it is, it will never be bettered.

"Yeah, he swims with de fishes now..." Love it!

technology certainly evolved between the first and last episodes. I never watched any of this, but was aware of him. How many years did his adventures span? watching all of these is another of my things on the to do list when I retire.

@novawolf_gaming

Жыл бұрын

10 seasons spanning from 1971 - 1978 and 1989 - 2003 There was also a Pilot in 1969 but it's no where near as good as the series

@WillCWilson

11 ай бұрын

@@novawolf_gaming You're a year off on the pilot; it was actually 1968 that one came out

“Your always in the neighborhood” LOL

the scenario is brilliant, always with an idea, always at the endno violence.... and the acting of Peter Falk.... very good actor in just role suitted for him :)

I love watching Columbo at work what a Masterpiece

You are always in the neighbourhood 😂

I'd like to watch again this series! Too bad it is not rerun...Netflix could maybe make us a gift, it would certainly be very well appreciated!

It's funny that Matthew Rhys who played the bar owner/perpetrator of Columbo's last episode, would go on to play a detective/lawyer, Perry Mason in the titular HBO series based of Erle Stanley Gardner novels of the same name.

With his grey hair, Peter Falk & my Dad, looked so much alike, it was uncanny . He is NYC Russian Jewish , & my Dad was born in Syracuse Sicily, & came here at 5 y/o, 1918. But at certain times, at certain angles, he & my Dad, looked uncannily alike, especially the hair. RIP, Peter Falk. And Dad, I miss you, every day. ------------MJL, 76 y/o

And less than 6 years later he wouldn't even know that he had ever been Columbo

My Dad's favorite detective. Mine too. So cool to see this

“Brilliant, Sherlock.” “Elementary, Doctor Watson.”

That was an AWESOME idea. "First and last." My hat is off to you! Amazing video.

Without a doubt the greatest detective show ever! Columbo was the best God rest your soul Peter. ❤

I thought the first episode was the Steven Spielberg one with Patrick Magoohan?

You see the difference between people back then and people now. The class!

Columbo was the disheveled antithesis of the keystone cop.

Peter falk and Jack cassidy two great actors from the bronx new york

Thank you.

not going with his first appearance as columbo first case, but the first case of the first series?

I always thought 'Ransom For a Dead Man' with Lee Grant was the pilot for the TV series.

I looked forward to the NBC Mystery Movies as a kid the original 3 Columbo McMillan & Wife & McCloud everyone in the house had their favorite

@phooboy1

10 ай бұрын

Yeah, that shrill and eery opener theme music, and what looked like a dude waving around a flashlight.

Not first episode

Well, technically

He was old but sharp as a tack.

Thank you 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

No one can work it like him

It was a real tragedy when actress Barbara Colby (Mrs. LaSanka) and a friend were killed by a drive-by shooter while leaving an acting class; the perp was never caught. One wonders if God takes coffee breaks when things like that happen.

@missladyanonymity

Жыл бұрын

I think her friend put a hit out on her. Ijs.

@brandtbecker1810

Жыл бұрын

@@missladyanonymity Hmmm - something to think about. If it was the same friend, it didn't do him/her much good in the end, did it??? Sad that the killer of Bob Crane (of Hogan's Heroes fame) was never caught either.

@solarprophet5439

10 ай бұрын

I wonder too, sometimes. I think the most difficult part about believing in any deity is accepting the idea that He sees the whole picture, and even the most horrible and tragic events have reasons for occurring, even if we can't understand them. Sometimes a lesser evil must be suffered in order to achieve a greater good. Suffering and conflict is what makes us grow, both as individuals, and as a species. Without difficulties to overcome, we'd stagnate. But that's a very bitter truth to accept.

just one more thing good night rest in rip mr falk loved all your shows

with the fishes as they say...brilliant...or do you have to be from Brooklyn to get that joke?

@sha11235

7 ай бұрын

I think you just have to be familiar with The Godfather.

The women in the nightclub finally knew they were in the presence of greatness.

To be honest, in the first episode when he killed the witness it was kind of a relief to me. I mean she was really annoying , and she definetely would have gone on blackmailing him

And no more questions.

one more thing...there's more than nine fish in that last tank.

I remember the first episode, the victim played one of the cops in Adam-12. Don't think I ever saw the last one.

@katheymoore3348

Жыл бұрын

Good episode. Like there’s any other kind. ❤

@Renegadegamer2001

Жыл бұрын

Pete Malloy. That's the cops name.

@brandtbecker1810

Жыл бұрын

@@Renegadegamer2001 And he was played by actor Martin Milner who also starred in Route 66 a decade earlier.

@Eleventhearlofmars

Жыл бұрын

The first columbo was in 1969 wasn’t it with Gene Barry playing the murderer?

@Marky11694

Жыл бұрын

@@Eleventhearlofmars1968

That’s Jack Cassidy, David and Shaun’s dad.

Yeah, but there's no way a dude could rip up an in-ground fish-tank, bury a body, replace the tank with a smaller one, then re-stock it with the number of fish that meets some law a club owner would have no way of knowing about. And then a detective just randomly counting fish in tanks. Just one more thing... The dude could have just dug the pit deeper and used the same tank and same number of fish and it would be way less bother.

He is always 60 two 90 steps ahead of you

THe first picture was a Steven Spielberg assignment

Peter Falk was in one of these original pictures, I do not know which one: Pennies From Heaven or Pocketful of Miracles.

@kathypiazza7228

9 ай бұрын

Pocket full of miracles. A personal favourite.

Colombo is the best

The first columbo episode was the pilot and actually it had to do with a food critic killing a chef. And outstanding episode but very low key and actually probably my favorite.

@paulfrombrooklyn5409

Жыл бұрын

Nope

@evoman1776

Жыл бұрын

Not even close. That episode was in the 7th season - the last season of the originals.

@The_Mighty_Fiction

11 ай бұрын

The first pilot was a psychiatrist killing his wife. Then there was a second pilot three years later about a female attorney murdering her husband and faking his kidnapping to get her hands on the ransom money. The first official episode was this one here.

@michaelwaldmeier1601

11 ай бұрын

In that episode with the food critic, I particularly enjoyed person who was learning the business. He spoke & acted just as the Italian restaurant owners & waiters do here.

Columbo was at a time before the violence and shootouts took hold and diminished the entertainment, it was more, British.

Bad guy should have put 9 fish in the deep tank, Colombo would have had nothing to notice.

His first case was one of his hardest, his last case was one of the easiest.

Well look at that 😮

Caught his eye, his only eye.

I dont watch the latter grey haired Columbos, he looks too knowing like he,s read the last page of the script & knows it was the special guest star instead of working it out eventually.

@lewisner

11 ай бұрын

Yes by the 1990s he was in love with his own character. The 70s Columbos were classic TV though.

Boy, did Columbo look older near the end. But that makes sense, since he was older. I'm just used to his hair being dark.

I remember when Columbo didn't need silly music during their climactic scenes.

Seriale ekstra,sam główny bohater zajebisty,gra aktorska nie ma sobie równych oglądam na podwórkach,bo w latach siedemdziesiątych dwudziestego wieku nie było takiej możliwości,mam teraz przynajmniej dobrą rozrywkę,w trzeciej mlodosci😂

Is that Joey Fatone under the fish tank?

I have never seen that last one?

A baby Matthew Rhys in full Welsh brogue.

First episode by Steven Spielberg

NO WIRE HANGERS!

Only one Columbo.

What time Sunday evening

That was not the first episode. First episode was about a shrink that killed his mistress

@paulfrombrooklyn5409

Жыл бұрын

His wife, not his mistress.

@neildelaney5199

Жыл бұрын

Very true ,played by Gene Barry

That's not the first episode what about the pilot fine it never gets added to a series list but it's still the very first episode

There have been 2 episodes before this

피터 포크는 타고난 천재 였다. 저많은 대사를 자연스럽게 영상으로 옮길수 있다는 것이 그걸 말해준다. 시상식 멘트나 버라이어티 쇼 영상에서도 그의 천재적 순발 력을 알아볼수 있다.

❤❤❤

Not his first case, but...

The third time...but who's counting.

Alec baldwin is an ambulance assistant in an episode.

Why'd they not just put 9 fish in each tank, then it's not obvious

Full episodes are much better

When did he pass RIP?

So if there are 14 in one and 9 in another half the size we have 2 fish too many. I see another ticket.