Lovely but Lethal (1973) Columbo- Deep Dive Review | Vera Miles, Martin Sheen, Vincent Price, Falk

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  • Lovely but Lethal- September 23, 1973 (73 min) Episode 16
    Lieutenant Columbo: Peter Falk
    Viveca Scott: Vera Miles
    Karl Lessing: Martin Sheen
    David Lang: Vincent Price
    Shirley Blane: Sian Barbara Allen
    Dr. Murcheson: Fred Draper
    Sergeant: John Finnegan
    Lab Attendant Doug: Bruce Kirby
    Written by: Jackson Gillis, Myrna Bercovici
    Directed by: Jeannot Swarc
    Score by: Dick De Benedictis
    Produced by: Douglas Benton
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  • @WatchitforDays
    @WatchitforDays  Před 5 měsíci +39

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    • @DavidDavid-jq7co
      @DavidDavid-jq7co Před 5 měsíci +6

      Welcome back. I thought for sure you were going to mention Martin Sheen's handicap. His left arm was crushed by forceps when he was born. His left arm is a lot shorter than the right and it has limited movement. You can see it plain as day if you look for it. He also had polio as a kid and had to relearn to walk. He has an amazing rags to riches life story. James Garner and Raymond Burr were the first to come to mind when thinking of someone to play a good murderer. And in my country this episode is titled: HOUSE ON FAT FARM HILL.

    • @dabullzfan25
      @dabullzfan25 Před 5 měsíci +3

      When "Vivica" tells Columbo, "You belong in a museum." She was calling him a caveman exhibit.

    • @AndrewHeller-jn7dx
      @AndrewHeller-jn7dx Před 5 měsíci +1

      ​@DavidDavid-jq7co
      Thanks so very much for reminding me of all of that wonderful info, that you shared in your comment!!

    • @AndrewHeller-jn7dx
      @AndrewHeller-jn7dx Před 5 měsíci

      ​@dabullzfan25
      Agreed, that is an additional, legitimate interpretation of her comment; albeit, a highly unlikely one.
      In my opinions, however, these following concepts, may very well be more legit; &, she may have meant a few other additional things, too; but, at least, these are good possibilities, for a start:
      1.:
      She'd kill him, in a museum; where; &, how: she felt, he deserved to be.
      &,
      2.:
      He was a previous employee of that very museum. That museum was financially dead. His physical death, inside a dead museum, seemed fitting to her.
      &,
      3.:
      He was an, ex-con. Since there are museums w/: displays of unusual criminals, as a form of entertainment; &, derision; and, she hired him to do a criminal act for her; which placed him, at the scene of his own murder by her; she felt the comment was apropos.
      &,
      4.:
      She was a very smart woman. She made what she thought were: witty, final words; while killing him; using her stab at a, reverse-humor type of: "joke"; using an, upside-down kind of theory, of comedy, which is to take something not funny; &, try to make it, in some way: "funny".
      Her remark was surely laced w/: the humor of, word-puns, wit; &, dark, sarcastic, sombre, bitter, heavy, negative, macabre, "gallows" type expressions.
      &,
      5.:
      She was filled w/: bitterness, rage, acrimony, resentment, anger, hostility; antisocial antagonism; &, mega-contempt. She made the remark, out of the very many negatives inside of her, just like those case examples of negativities.
      Also, Please Note:
      *Viveca;...

    • @IndyCrewInNYC
      @IndyCrewInNYC Před 4 měsíci

      On my way! ☕

  • @SmileyBird21
    @SmileyBird21 Před 5 měsíci +239

    Yes! The Colombo Queen is Back! ✨

    • @WatchitforDays
      @WatchitforDays  Před 5 měsíci +24

      Aww, thank you!

    • @abertasso1298
      @abertasso1298 Před 5 měsíci +8

      YES!!!

    • @ladamyre1
      @ladamyre1 Před 5 měsíci +7

      I was afraid you had given up, gotten married or something and moved away.

    • @frankzubek3398
      @frankzubek3398 Před 5 měsíci +8

      @@WatchitforDays yes we missed you much! Hopefully you plan to continue this Columbo deep dive series and hopefully life allows you that opportunity. Thanks for your efforts ----they are very entertaining and informative.

    • @WatchitforDays
      @WatchitforDays  Před 5 měsíci +16

      I do not plan to give up! I plan to finish every episode. And you're right, I did move away.

  • @RobertOrgRobert
    @RobertOrgRobert Před 5 měsíci +113

    Welcome back, we’ve missed you .

  • @tambarskelfir
    @tambarskelfir Před 5 měsíci +83

    love the car trivia and yes Vincent Price was criminally underused in this episode - he would have been such an excellent adversary to Columbo

    • @WatchitforDays
      @WatchitforDays  Před 5 měsíci +12

      He absolutely would have

    • @voxpox1850
      @voxpox1850 Před 5 měsíci +11

      @@WatchitforDays Maybe a cute little poll would be to rank the top 10 most under used actors in a Columbo episode.
      My five nominees might be William Windom, Dean Jagger, Valerie Harper, Kevin McCarthy and Julie Newmar.

    • @zachanikwano
      @zachanikwano Před 5 měsíci +6

      For a sec I forgot what this episode was and thought I somehow missed a Vincent Price v Columbo episode
      We were robbed lol

    • @ladycavalier
      @ladycavalier Před 4 měsíci +4

      Oh my gosh can you imagine 😭 he always seemed to have so much fun playing villains, UGH that would've been amazing

  • @gabrieljones7414
    @gabrieljones7414 Před 5 měsíci +56

    The artwork of David Lang giving Secretary Shirley the $10 raise is quite lovely.

  • @reformedpilgrim
    @reformedpilgrim Před 5 měsíci +90

    The mystery instrument sounds like a guiro. They’re usually shaped like a cylindrical fish. Parallel rib-like grooves are carved across the mid-section. A wooden stick is dragged across the ribs, giving that distinctive sound.

    • @Warlocke000
      @Warlocke000 Před 5 měsíci +4

      That was my guess, as well.
      I played one, once, for a piece in high school (a million years ago). I'm pretty sure it's the gourd instrument mentioned as being scratched in the Danny Kaye song, Beatin', Bangin' 'n' Scratchin'.

    • @flickflack
      @flickflack Před 5 měsíci +2

      ​Same here. I think we used one when performing Sensamaya. Guiro or another gourd instrument, yeah.

    • @darklife5091
      @darklife5091 Před 5 měsíci +3

      I thought it was a wooden frog with a grooved back you drag a stick across.

    • @Warlocke000
      @Warlocke000 Před 5 měsíci +4

      ​ @darklife5091 They do also make frog-shaped versions of the instrument, but they sound a bit different: The ridges tend to be larger, spaced a bit further apart, and are less numerous. Because of this, the frogs have a bit more of a croaky, rattling sound, as opposed to the more cricket-like sound of the fish/cylinder-shaped ones... though I am by no means an authority on the subject.

    • @WatchitforDays
      @WatchitforDays  Před 5 měsíci +20

      It amazes me how many people know the instrument! I'm so glad :)

  • @herne831
    @herne831 Před 5 měsíci +52

    I was so pleased to see this video come up when I opened up CZcams. You are unmatched when it comes to deep dive Columbo reviews.
    Great work!

    • @WatchitforDays
      @WatchitforDays  Před 5 měsíci +10

      Awww, thank you very much, that means a lot to me

    • @AndrewHeller-jn7dx
      @AndrewHeller-jn7dx Před 5 měsíci +5

      @WatchitforDays
      What "@herne831" said, is solidly true.
      Your degree of excellence is rarely seen anywhere else; at any time; (especially here in the U.S. of A.)
      You're a high-quality exception; not, the rule.
      I truly deeply love so much about your YT Review Channels; &, your content on it!

    • @troy3456789
      @troy3456789 Před 4 měsíci

      She sure is. Nobody gives us more of what we crave

    • @AndrewHeller-jn7dx
      @AndrewHeller-jn7dx Před 4 měsíci

      @@troy3456789
      I agree in principle with your remark; yet, I'd add to my comment, that: there are a small number of others who reach high; and, who also, do come close like she does.
      Thus, to unequivocally state that there is factually no one else who has achievedwhat she has, is currently an exaggeration; but,... as stated earlier to some extent: she surely belongs to a club w/: very few members; &, it holds a level of quality very well above what a very huge chunk of other YT'ers put out.
      In fact, in my opinions, the overwhelming majority of other content; &, its' makers, aren't even close to the degree of fine work; let alone, &, especially; w/: her amounts of consistency.
      In my further; but, still very related views, it is always, vitally important, to: speak w/: balanced objectivity; and, not: excessive hyperbole!

  • @pixiy9
    @pixiy9 Před 5 měsíci +59

    I've never clicked a video so fast in my life! Glad to have you back!💚

  • @bradhoward2410
    @bradhoward2410 Před 5 měsíci +39

    The next one is one of the best! Donald Pleasence is possibly the most relatable murderers in the whole series, and even Columbo comes to like him in the end. I am looking forward to your treatment. Thanks for all of your great work!

    • @WatchitforDays
      @WatchitforDays  Před 5 měsíci +9

      I agree!

    • @captainx5246
      @captainx5246 Před 5 měsíci +7

      That episode might just be my favorite. One of the best columbo murderer friendly relationships. Such great moments too

    • @pamelaearl7191
      @pamelaearl7191 Před 5 měsíci +5

      Check out Peter Falk's interview on 'The Tonight Show.' He's plugging this episode - big fan of Mr Pleasance. This was Peter's favourite episode. Absolutely charming.

    • @AndrewHeller-jn7dx
      @AndrewHeller-jn7dx Před 5 měsíci +1

      @captainx5246
      Yes, I agree too!
      *"Columbo";...

    • @ladycavalier
      @ladycavalier Před 4 měsíci +1

      ​@@pamelaearl7191 aw I didn't know that was his favorite episode, nice!

  • @shelleysykes5317
    @shelleysykes5317 Před 5 měsíci +44

    Yay, new deep dive! My 32 yr old son inherited my Columbo genes and we just sat here last night watching two of your second season videos. He loves the info you give us and that you make us laugh. But then we have to go back a bit because we miss the next thing you say. Thank you!

    • @WatchitforDays
      @WatchitforDays  Před 5 měsíci +8

      Aww, that is really neat you watch these together!

    • @robinstevens7651
      @robinstevens7651 Před 5 měsíci +4

      Maybe he will also like Jeremy Brett in Sherlock Holmes or BBC Sherlock or Hercule Poirot (David Suchet)

    • @pamelaearl7191
      @pamelaearl7191 Před 5 měsíci +1

      Last night I laughed out loud at least five times. Your son has excellent taste!

    • @Steve-jd2rn
      @Steve-jd2rn Před 5 měsíci +2

      My late dad got me into Columbo back in the VERY early 70's. I'd say circa 1972

    • @pamelaearl7191
      @pamelaearl7191 Před 5 měsíci

      That makes you an original Columbofile. @@Steve-jd2rn

  • @awildermode
    @awildermode Před 5 měsíci +24

    Yes! 2024 can officially begin. Welcome back and thank you!

  • @bobuncle8704
    @bobuncle8704 Před 3 měsíci +9

    The Columbo CZcams channel posted a video just a few days ago. When I went to the channel, I was looking at their playlists.
    I found something really neat. They have a couple of playlists dedicated to your channel and your material under a heading of recommended playlists. I think that’s amazing. A real credit to your work.

    • @WatchitforDays
      @WatchitforDays  Před 3 měsíci +3

      Really??!? I'd love to see that! Thank you for letting me know.

    • @bobuncle8704
      @bobuncle8704 Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@WatchitforDays if you go to the Columbo page, go to the playlists tab. Open up a playlist by the view full playlist button. At the bottom of that page it should show recommendations. Under those recommendations are two different playlists. They seem to update them whenever you release a new video. I think that’s a pretty good testament to the quality of your work.

  • @bradhoward2410
    @bradhoward2410 Před 5 měsíci +20

    So glad you’re back! I would argue that Vera Miles’ most iconic role was in John Ford’s The Searchers. She was known as a remarkably attractive and glamorous actor in her day, and thus her casting in this Columbo episode is perfect!

  • @hew2356
    @hew2356 Před 5 měsíci +36

    Welcome back! I think Martin Sheen or Vincent Price would have made a fantastic Columbo murderer. Bette Davis and Christopher Lee would have also been great choices. I really wish Martin Sheen and Vincent Price had gotten more screen-time and the "black eye-brow pencil" clue had shown up in the "Gotcha"-that would be hard evidence.

    • @WatchitforDays
      @WatchitforDays  Před 5 měsíci +7

      I totally agree; and Christopher Lee is another great suggestion! Thank you for sharing.

  • @jesseinasia
    @jesseinasia Před 5 měsíci +18

    Fascinated by how so many of these actors were born in places like Ohio, Oklahoma, Missouri and Illinois. I can just see them dropping out of school and hitching a ride West to seek their fortunes in Hollywood. ... So glad that we're starting Season 3. Love your videos, and love Columbo.

    • @WatchitforDays
      @WatchitforDays  Před 5 měsíci +5

      All these Midwesterners ;) Thank you very much!

    • @AndrewHeller-jn7dx
      @AndrewHeller-jn7dx Před 5 měsíci +2

      YES, -->>ME, TOO!/ABSOLUTELY FASCINATED by those exact same background facts!

  • @tonyghicks01
    @tonyghicks01 Před 5 měsíci +23

    Even though so many have said this already, I am SO STOKED you have a new episode! I know they take a lot of time... can't wait to get home tonight and watch.
    It'll be late... can I buy you a decaf? 😂😅

    • @WatchitforDays
      @WatchitforDays  Před 5 měsíci +5

      lol, you are funny! Thank you very much ❤️

  • @okay5045
    @okay5045 Před 5 měsíci +18

    Doing the happy dance . What a nice way to start the weekend.

  • @sonjapriebe8478
    @sonjapriebe8478 Před 5 měsíci +22

    In Germany the title of this episode is:
    "Ein Hauch von Mord".
    Watching your great and detailed reviews is always
    eye opening, informative and entertaining all at the same time 🥰

    • @WatchitforDays
      @WatchitforDays  Před 5 měsíci +3

      Thank you for sharing an extra title! What does it mean?

    • @AndrewHeller-jn7dx
      @AndrewHeller-jn7dx Před 5 měsíci +5

      @WatchitforDays
      It translates, into the English language, (as best as it can be); as being the meaning of: "A Touch of Murder".

    • @dominikg4818
      @dominikg4818 Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@AndrewHeller-jn7dxBut it is important to emphasise that “touch“ is not literarily translated, otherwise it would be a nice play of words.

    • @AndrewHeller-jn7dx
      @AndrewHeller-jn7dx Před 5 měsíci +2

      ​@dominikg4818
      Yes; that's quite true, that word; &, its' precise usage there, in this episode's title: "Touch"; can't be translated from the German to the English in a strictly literal sense!
      *literal is the root word; usually correctly conjugated; &, spelled, in this case; in this form: "literally translatable.".
      &,
      *Just BTW: "emphasise" is a chiefly UK/Brit spelling preference; &, "emphasize" is a predominantly US selection.
      &,
      *It is considered improper Written English to start a sentence, with the word: "But".

    • @funnyml3356
      @funnyml3356 Před 5 měsíci +5

      @@WatchitforDays "Hauch" means breeze or waft, elegantly hinting at either a perfume scent in the air (Viveca) or the puff from Shirley Blane's deadly cigarette.

  • @creatinotionchannel2680
    @creatinotionchannel2680 Před 5 měsíci +17

    Bruce Kirby's son Bruno was in By Dawn's Early Light episode. Bruno was one of the stars of City Slickers and When Harry Met Sally, and Good Morning Vietnam.

    • @WatchitforDays
      @WatchitforDays  Před 5 měsíci +5

      You're absolutely right!

    • @HighPriestFuneral
      @HighPriestFuneral Před 5 měsíci +5

      Ah, Dawn's Early Light may be my favorite episode. I know everyone gushes over Port in a Storm (for good reason, it is remarkable), but I found the stoic military devotion much more relatable, I feel we really get to know the character and feel a slight twinge of regret in seeing Columbo win out in that case.

    • @pamelaearl7191
      @pamelaearl7191 Před 5 měsíci +2

      Love that scene when Columbo tells him he still has that momento!

    • @pamelaearl7191
      @pamelaearl7191 Před 5 měsíci +2

      The dedication and loyalty of his secretary too.@@HighPriestFuneral

  • @marlawainer-green1705
    @marlawainer-green1705 Před 5 měsíci +10

    Love your channel!!!! Watching you from Santa Barbara, California. When I was 26 years old, my parents and I were eating dinner at Trader Vic‘s in Beverly Hills, ( in the day it was the restaurant to go to )….I saw Peter Falk having dinner with another gentlemen. I got up from my table and picked up a napkin from my table , I had a pen, and I went over to him and told him I was a huge fan, he had me sit down with him and signed the napkin….. I still have it. He was the SWEETEST man!!!!

    • @pamelaearl7191
      @pamelaearl7191 Před 5 měsíci +4

      What a lovely story. He invited you to sit down? Wow. Class act with his fans. Thanks for sharing.

    • @WatchitforDays
      @WatchitforDays  Před 5 měsíci +5

      That is amazing!! What a memory to have with you ❤

  • @YttriumRapier
    @YttriumRapier Před 5 měsíci +21

    The instrument is called a guiro. It's like a ridged hollow wooden cylinder that you run a wooden stick across. It's notably used in the David Bowie song The Man Who Sold the World.
    I remember playing with one in elementary school music class.

    • @WatchitforDays
      @WatchitforDays  Před 5 měsíci +7

      Thank you very much for helping me out with this and even including a David Bowie reference

    • @BjoernarEricSven
      @BjoernarEricSven Před 5 měsíci +3

      This is exactly the comment I had hoped for. Thank you for satisfying my curiosity!

    • @aldinbaroza9640
      @aldinbaroza9640 Před 5 měsíci +4

      It's also prominently used in Al Green's hit "Sha-La-La" from 1974. Once you notice it, you can never, ever unhear it.

    • @dabullzfan25
      @dabullzfan25 Před 5 měsíci +4

      Can hear it really well in Under The Boardwalk by The Drifters.

    • @jagratprovider
      @jagratprovider Před 5 měsíci

      the Beck album of the same name! czcams.com/video/r-m8JydYANc/video.html

  • @DangerousPuhson
    @DangerousPuhson Před 5 měsíci +20

    I love these videos and watch them religiously, which I find incredibly strange as I've never watched an episode of Columbo in my life. You just do a heck of a job making it so interesting. Keep up the good work!

    • @WatchitforDays
      @WatchitforDays  Před 5 měsíci +7

      Aww, that means a lot to me! Just curious, why did you originally watch one of my videos if you haven't seen Columbo before?

    • @DangerousPuhson
      @DangerousPuhson Před 5 měsíci

      It's been a while, but I think the initial reason was that I watched a few deep dive videos on other topics (most notably other serials, like the Twilight Zone) and I think yours just popped up in my algorithm one day, so I checked it out and liked it enough to stick around.@@WatchitforDays

    • @luyandolove
      @luyandolove Před 5 měsíci +3

      I’m curious too! You should really watch Columbo it’s very good!

    • @pamelaearl7191
      @pamelaearl7191 Před 5 měsíci +2

      A fun place to start is 'Murder By The Book.'

    • @AndrewHeller-jn7dx
      @AndrewHeller-jn7dx Před 4 měsíci +2

      To: OP: "@DangerousPuhson":
      Yes, that does seem a bit strange;...why watch a deep-dive review of a TV Series, that you've never yet, even watched one ep of-?
      I too, however, strongly urge you to jump in full-heartedly to becoming a watcher of the show's episodes; they are as much fun; as is watching the content of this YT Reviewer's video installments!

  • @dannelson9354
    @dannelson9354 Před 5 měsíci +8

    Shonna, We just sent you some money via PayPal, and we wanted to put a note with it, but there was no provision for it, so we'll do it here. Welcome back, we have really missed you. Hopefully the new house is working out well, and it's great to have our Columbo expert back on line! Dan and Valerie Nelson

    • @WatchitforDays
      @WatchitforDays  Před 5 měsíci +2

      Oh my goodness gracious, what a GENEROUS gift! I can't even tell you how much it means to me. Thank you for your kind and giving heart, Dan and Valerie ❤️ You are wonderful!

  • @livingbygrace5501
    @livingbygrace5501 Před 5 měsíci +14

    My husband and I were thrilled when we saw you had uploaded a new video! We love Colombo but we also love to “nitpick”.
    You noted all the things that have bothered me about this episode. The weird way she smokes the cigarette, exercising in high heels and no good parking areas at the health farm.
    The dress shop they were in was more like a Thrift Shop. There is no way that one dress would cost $400. Calculating for inflation, that would be about $2,600 in todays’s prices. Unbelievable.
    And of course I found the whole big revelation about “slides” quite unsatisfactory as a “gotcha” moment.
    I would have loved to have seen a Columbo with Vincent Price as the murderer. I can almost hear the dialogue as he tried to outwit Columbo.
    To only use him for two scenes was criminal.
    I had never caught the fact that she called the police from Carl’s phone. Yes. That should have been a huge clue.

    • @WatchitforDays
      @WatchitforDays  Před 5 měsíci +2

      Thank you very much for sharing your thoughts on the episode! It is so wonderful that you and your husband can enjoy Columbo together ❤️

  • @kraspu
    @kraspu Před 5 měsíci +31

    Best Friday of the year

  • @Mitch2009
    @Mitch2009 Před 5 měsíci +18

    I've been waiting for you to return before I rewatched this episode - so glad to have you back!

  • @Adam-qi7no
    @Adam-qi7no Před 5 měsíci +14

    Hurrah! These are getting better and better - lots of genuine laugh out loud moments (I love that you pronounced The Departed with a Boston accent), and I'm really enjoying seeing clips of the actors in other roles.

  • @catherinem1542
    @catherinem1542 Před 5 měsíci +18

    OMG! I was just thinking of you yesterday. Wondering how you are doing and if you would be able to continue with these. Woohoo! 🎉 🥰

    • @WatchitforDays
      @WatchitforDays  Před 5 měsíci +3

      Awww, thank you very much! I plan to keep going!

  • @janeotoole2037
    @janeotoole2037 Před 5 měsíci +7

    His "flower pot" and his "flour pot"! Classic!

  • @cate7540
    @cate7540 Před 5 měsíci +7

    Thank you for adding what the next episode will be at the end. Any Old Port in a Storm is one of my favorites. I always love when you upload a Columbo video.

    • @voxpox1850
      @voxpox1850 Před 5 měsíci +1

      I'm in complete agreement. It will be a nice touch on future videos.

    • @WatchitforDays
      @WatchitforDays  Před 5 měsíci +1

      I'm so happy you like that! I will continue ❤️

  • @robinescobedo9184
    @robinescobedo9184 Před 5 měsíci +7

    Concerning no electrical cord on the microscope... I did not remember any cord on the one used in high school. A 1960s version for sale on line shows a swivel mirror that can be tilted, mounted on the base. In a 60's search for a model similar to the one in the episode, the description indicates "The light source, which had previously been mounted at the front and in an inclined position, was built into the mirror body. This was the first ever microscope with a built-in light source." So now we know. Of course, the image they show IS greatly illuminated. I LUV your channel & have been a big Columbo fan for decades. Your take always makes me think. Thanks!

    • @WatchitforDays
      @WatchitforDays  Před 5 měsíci +2

      I wish I had known about the microscopes that had mirrors! Thank you for sharing

    • @tonyengeham7210
      @tonyengeham7210 Před měsícem

      I've used a microscope with a couple of AA batteries in the feet of the stand. The light was turned on as you swivelled the magnifying lens in place. It's good practice to switch to the lowest magnifying lens when you've finished to reduce the chance of a long lens being accidentally pushed too close to the slide and shattering the glass. On this microscope there was a lens position that didn't have a lens but turned off the light.

  • @luyandolove
    @luyandolove Před 5 měsíci +9

    Shonna I have been having the WORST week. I’m so greatful for this video today. You have no idea ❤

    • @WatchitforDays
      @WatchitforDays  Před 5 měsíci +4

      Aww.... I sure hope things start looking up for you ❤️ I'm sorry you've been having a rough time

  • @NFossmeyer
    @NFossmeyer Před 5 měsíci +12

    Yet another fantastic review, always amazing the details you dig up in each one. Thank you for all your hard work - love watching them all!

  • @asukalangley6494
    @asukalangley6494 Před 5 měsíci +22

    Welcome back and I really needed this. Great work as always. Personally Martin Sheen was also in "The Believers" (1987) and "The Little Girl That Lives Down the Lane" (1977). And Vera Miles was also in Alfred Hitchcock's "The Wrong Man" Not that you need any help from me. 😬 I like the way you skipped over THAT line. Yes there are pet names but some should never be repeated, lest I feel a need to go wash up. I didn't realize that Fred Draper was in Lady In Waiting. And besides Vito Scotti, John Finnegan and Bruno Kirby were various characters virtually throughout the entire series, the original NBC movies and the later ABC movies. The wrinkle cream wasn't too impressive. And Lydia E, Pinkham? I had NO idea who that was. Can Columbo use a more outdated reference? Sorry for my rambling comments... just excited getting back into Columbo again. 🥳 Can't wait for the next one and it's not even Halloween... 🙄

    • @WatchitforDays
      @WatchitforDays  Před 5 měsíci +3

      I always enjoy reading your input and thank you for the extra references!

    • @asukalangley6494
      @asukalangley6494 Před 5 měsíci +2

      Thank you and by the way it's Bruce Kirby not Bruno (His son)...my bad. @@WatchitforDays

    • @pamelaearl7191
      @pamelaearl7191 Před 5 měsíci

      Do you think Columbo was throwing Vivica a back-handed compliment? Vito Scotti is my very favourite character actor. He and Richard Stahl were my faves in the 70's. Only found out their names recently! Great rambling comment!

    • @asukalangley6494
      @asukalangley6494 Před 5 měsíci +1

      Thank you. It probably was a backhanded compliment but after hearing how old Lydia E. Pinkham is I'm more surprised she knew who that was. Shonna covers so many of the things that make it interesting it's hard to stay on just one topic for long.@@pamelaearl7191

    • @pamelaearl7191
      @pamelaearl7191 Před 5 měsíci

      It's part trivia🙂, part history class.@@asukalangley6494

  • @thepsg
    @thepsg Před 5 měsíci +9

    I always enjoy your deep dives into Columbo! This was never one of my favorite episodes, but that didn't stop me from wanting to watch your video. A fascinating and thorough analysis as always. I know these reviews must take a lot of time to put together. We Columbo fans really appreciate it! Looking forward to the next one.

    • @WatchitforDays
      @WatchitforDays  Před 5 měsíci +3

      I really really appreciate that, thank you very much ❤️

  • @mostawesomecomment6553
    @mostawesomecomment6553 Před 5 měsíci +9

    I greatly appreciate the work you put in to consistency making us such detailed content.
    You're a rockstar!

    • @WatchitforDays
      @WatchitforDays  Před 5 měsíci +3

      Thank you very much for that encouragement! ❤

  • @KJ-4321
    @KJ-4321 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Oops… I forgot to comment and let you know how much we enjoyed this! We watched it within a day after you released it. It’s always something for us to look forward to! We appreciate your hard work putting these out! Viewing the comments, it’s obvious that you are very much loved and appreciated!! 🥰

  • @eleanoreadams
    @eleanoreadams Před 5 měsíci +7

    I am sure I am not alone in saying "Any Old Port in a Storm" is my favorite episode!!! Cannot wait for your next post!

  • @robertgallacher9965
    @robertgallacher9965 Před 5 měsíci +10

    Thank you so much for all your good work in putting these videos together, I really forward to them.

  • @decckys
    @decckys Před 5 měsíci +3

    So many blackmailers 😮 brilliantly put together again

  • @kevinholloway3495
    @kevinholloway3495 Před 5 měsíci +6

    Thank you! I Finished watching both season 1 and 2 yesterday. I literally have been watching, "WATCH IT FOR DAYS" for days, enjoying every morsal of information set in each of your reviews. I have seen every episode of Columbo time and time again. Thanks again. Oh, just one more thing, I am new here, so I actually feared I may have missed a great Channel!

    • @WatchitforDays
      @WatchitforDays  Před 5 měsíci

      I'm so glad you're here to enjoy Columbo with me ❤️

  • @kevincurtis6550
    @kevincurtis6550 Před 5 měsíci +10

    Welcome back, Shona. Another great deep dive Columbo episode review. I question/wonder why the second murder in this & previous episodes wasn't pursued more. I feel that they could have given Vincent Price more exposure of his character he played on this, also.

    • @WatchitforDays
      @WatchitforDays  Před 5 měsíci +2

      I totally agree

    • @AndrewHeller-jn7dx
      @AndrewHeller-jn7dx Před 5 měsíci +1

      @WatchitforDays
      I too; feel that too much dismissal of all the 2nd murders took place in this series' shows!

  • @lawrencetaylor4101
    @lawrencetaylor4101 Před 5 měsíci +9

    A great day is when I can watch it for days. Bienvenue.
    Your narration is so lively that I'm sure Lydia E Pinkham would endorse your videos.

    • @WatchitforDays
      @WatchitforDays  Před 5 měsíci +1

      You are funny 😊 I'd be in every medicine cabinet if she did

  • @dennisprather9424
    @dennisprather9424 Před 6 dny +1

    That cricket-like sound is indeed a guiro, as posted below. it was very popular in 70s TV, especially mysteries and detective shows. Vivica's platform shoes were in the red, white and blue motif that swept America at that time with the American Bicentennial celebration in a few years. Lastly, Columbo's hand more than likely was covered with calamine lotion, a common remedy for rashes and poison ivy. You are great and so entertaining and you have genuinely enhanced my enjoyment of Columbo. Keep up the good work and don't let these internet trolls get you down, you do a sensational job!

  • @screamingliner
    @screamingliner Před 5 měsíci +5

    Your eye for the small details adds immensely to these Columbo episodes. Thanks so much!

  • @MichaelConnell1
    @MichaelConnell1 Před 5 měsíci +8

    Welcome back! It's great to see another episode.

  • @melissastruxness512
    @melissastruxness512 Před 5 měsíci +20

    Yay!! Welcome back hope you are doing well

  • @mtaxshark138
    @mtaxshark138 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Awesome! We're so glad you're back! Thank you for this, and the expanded comments to your previous videos you released recently.

  • @mirrorsandstuff
    @mirrorsandstuff Před 5 měsíci +1

    Welcome back! Thank you for another deep dive - I've been looking forward to your return!

  • @miker1167
    @miker1167 Před 5 měsíci +3

    OMG, welcome back, I am excited you are doing these again.

  • @giulianocalza7093
    @giulianocalza7093 Před 5 měsíci +5

    what you do is really special! Thank you for another great piece of work! Brava!

  • @710am9
    @710am9 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Thanks! Your Colombo reviews are simply the best. I can’t imagine the the time and effort that must go into these. Great job!!

    • @WatchitforDays
      @WatchitforDays  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Wow! Thank you for this extremely generous gift and encouragement! I really appreciate you 😊

    • @710am9
      @710am9 Před 3 měsíci

      @@WatchitforDays it is absolutely my pleasure, and again, Thank you.

  • @hanspecans
    @hanspecans Před 5 měsíci +2

    Yesssss you’re back! Perfect rainy Saturday morning watching. Thank you for such amazing work as always.
    The instrument is a variation of a groove stick or a Güiro.

    • @WatchitforDays
      @WatchitforDays  Před 5 měsíci

      Thank you very much for your kindness AND for helping me with the instrument ❤️

  • @IndyCrewInNYC
    @IndyCrewInNYC Před 4 měsíci +3

    So lovely to see you again, my friend. new place, same awesome deep dive. I'll go into more detail as to why this episode also left me cold in the coffee section.

  • @MisterSplendy
    @MisterSplendy Před 5 měsíci +4

    YES! Another great upload. I love this one for the 2 guest stars:The gorgeous Vera Miles ❤🥰 and the always fun and lovable Vincent Price. I am happy you were excited about him too.

    • @WatchitforDays
      @WatchitforDays  Před 5 měsíci +2

      Absolutely ❤️

    • @MisterSplendy
      @MisterSplendy Před 5 měsíci

      @@WatchitforDays Not sure if you've never seen Witchfinder General, please do so soon. There's a fascinating story about it behind the scenes. Vincent was not allowed to camp or use his usual mannerisms and ticks. He is genuinely terrifying and evil. The original choice for the film was Donald Pleasance, as you know, also a Columbo guest star.

  • @lgogolas
    @lgogolas Před 5 měsíci +1

    How much i enjoy your Videos and how happy i am that you uploaded a new one. You are my favourite Columbo-Channel and i look forward to every new upload of yours. Thank you for all your work!

  • @dennischanay7781
    @dennischanay7781 Před 4 měsíci +2

    I am so glad (like everyone else here) that you are back!! You are so gifted and make these so entertaining, funny, informative... Superb job. Thank you for making time to do these.

    • @WatchitforDays
      @WatchitforDays  Před 4 měsíci

      I really truly appreciate that, thank you very much!

  • @matthewbethel7627
    @matthewbethel7627 Před 5 měsíci +10

    David Toma came and did an anti-drug talk to all the students in Bloomington, IN in the 80s. Even as a kid I was over the top impressed by his background and the way he engaged with people. Cool to see him here. I love your videos!

    • @WatchitforDays
      @WatchitforDays  Před 5 měsíci +3

      That's amazing!

    • @pamelaearl7191
      @pamelaearl7191 Před 5 měsíci

      I couldn't believe Toma played a cop. I watched the series - didn't last very long; perhaps too close to Baretta but less the humour. Shonna totally rocks.

  • @bryan-po8dn
    @bryan-po8dn Před 5 měsíci +3

    When I'm on the phone with customers and I cough a little I've taken to saying "throat!" Glad to see you back. These pieces are video comfort food.

    • @WatchitforDays
      @WatchitforDays  Před 5 měsíci

      Excuse me.... throat.
      I'm so happy you enjoy the videos ❤️

  • @marcusashley3428
    @marcusashley3428 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Just finished watching the Season 2 compilation, and now a brand new episode, perfect timing, thank you for uploading! ❤🎉😅😆😃

  • @studlyfoxie
    @studlyfoxie Před 5 měsíci +1

    Thanks for updating and making my wish come true! I could watch you for days :D

  • @Jaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay
    @Jaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay Před 5 měsíci +8

    Ah excellent another one of these ! :) The instrument at 32 mins or so is Guiro, a sort of resonant wooden block with ridges you drag a stick over...

  • @mrsz1988
    @mrsz1988 Před 5 měsíci +5

    This new video made my day. Its a slow work day, you just made it better. Love ya girl. Grabs earbuds

  • @mcy1122
    @mcy1122 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Woo-hoo! Another episode! Thank you very much for this wonderful channel!

  • @mcganahanskjellyfetti7722
    @mcganahanskjellyfetti7722 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I'm a Columbo addict and I've just found this channel. It's amazing and I can watch these videos all day... Thank you for making these and doing all the research.

    • @WatchitforDays
      @WatchitforDays  Před 3 měsíci

      I'm so happy you're here and enjoying Columbo with me!

  • @jackieheinrich334
    @jackieheinrich334 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Welcome back, Shona!!! I've been waiting for your return for months. Draper (like Falk) was part of the Cassavetes clan. He was the best in Faces and Opening Night.

  • @larshvolbl9632
    @larshvolbl9632 Před 5 měsíci +17

    This episode is a bit of a tragedy for me. So many good things are promsied, Vincent Prince, Shirley Blane's double-crossing, Murcheson's super weird personality, the whole horror motif, and personally I like Vera Miles a lot in this episode. She's deliciously evil and cold. It's just a shame none of the things promised are really delivered on. But I will say that unlike some other bad episodes where I want to see less, this is a mediocre episode where I want to see more.

    • @WatchitforDays
      @WatchitforDays  Před 5 měsíci +3

      I totally agree with you, for sure

    • @pamelaearl7191
      @pamelaearl7191 Před 5 měsíci +2

      I like this episode. And I think Vera M is terrific. It's our loss that we have so little of Vincent Price and Martin Sheen has such a presence. FYI: Mr Price has a bigger role in 'The Snoop Sisters.'

    • @AndrewHeller-jn7dx
      @AndrewHeller-jn7dx Před 5 měsíci

      Great points!!

  • @paulburchell1762
    @paulburchell1762 Před 4 měsíci +1

    You have very quickly become my most favourite channel.... Absolutely love Colombo. The detail is clinical....Thank you for you channel. xx

    • @WatchitforDays
      @WatchitforDays  Před 4 měsíci

      Thank you very much! I'm so glad you're here, Paul. "The detail is clinical" made me laugh

  • @stevemellin5806
    @stevemellin5806 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Welcome back . Looking forward to seeing more videos . Thank you

    • @WatchitforDays
      @WatchitforDays  Před 5 měsíci

      I really appreciate that, thank you very much ❤️

  • @Lesmo1
    @Lesmo1 Před 5 měsíci +10

    I think that rasping percussion instrument is called a guiro. Might be called something else in different parts of the world. Great to see you back!

    • @meloniedropik3539
      @meloniedropik3539 Před 5 měsíci +1

      I believe you are correct. There are videos right here on YT that show you how to play one.

    • @Hollyweeds
      @Hollyweeds Před 5 měsíci +2

      Yes that's my thought too.

    • @WatchitforDays
      @WatchitforDays  Před 5 měsíci +3

      Thank you very much for helping me out with this!

    • @Lesmo1
      @Lesmo1 Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@WatchitforDays Really looking forward to Any old port in a storm, probably my favourite episode.

    • @pamelaearl7191
      @pamelaearl7191 Před 5 měsíci

      Allen Ladd. Keep meaning to watch this film because of Columbo! @@Lesmo1

  • @xXShowGameXx
    @xXShowGameXx Před 5 měsíci +3

    Was just thinking about you earlier today and this video comes up 😄 Makes me so happy !

  • @BK-uf6qr
    @BK-uf6qr Před 4 měsíci +1

    Wonderful! So glad you’re back in action!

  • @sandrakenslow9540
    @sandrakenslow9540 Před 4 měsíci

    Can't wait for the next episode. It's great. Thanks. Glad you're back.

  • @user-er4lh1vp6r
    @user-er4lh1vp6r Před 5 měsíci +10

    Excellent as always. You have probably already been told, but I think the instrument is a "jews harp", often used in bluegrass. Placing the cigar backwards in an ashtray is a smokers trick. If the ashtray is full, it prevents the hot end from igniting the contents. Bette Davis in Columbo. That would have been something.

    • @WatchitforDays
      @WatchitforDays  Před 5 měsíci +3

      Thank you very much for your help with my questions! ❤️

  • @gravydog5754
    @gravydog5754 Před 5 měsíci +4

    Glad you’re back. This is priority #1 right now

  • @mercerconsulting9728
    @mercerconsulting9728 Před 6 dny

    These are so entertaining and informative, as always. Once again, thank you for your hard work.

  • @lindab6113
    @lindab6113 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Thank you , thank you,thank you!!!!! Yay, are back to doing these episodes 🎊 🥳🙌🏻
    You made my day and I hope you are doing well, you are awesome and had me smiling the entire time ❤😊🙏

    • @WatchitforDays
      @WatchitforDays  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Awww! Thank you very much for your kindness and enthusiasm, Linda ❤️

  • @maximsemashko4232
    @maximsemashko4232 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Old microscopes didn't have a dedicated light source, instead, they had a mirror at the bottom. You focus the external light with it and it just works without any cords.

  • @jameslents8747
    @jameslents8747 Před 5 měsíci

    So glad to see you back!!! Hope all is going well with the move and the renovation. Great review!!

  • @janerennalls114
    @janerennalls114 Před 4 měsíci +1

    So glad you’re back with another video! I totally agree with you and several others on being disappointed that we didn’t get enough Vincent Price. I loved your drawing of the deleted scene. Shirley’s giant cigarette made me laugh.

  • @KingKenny.
    @KingKenny. Před 5 měsíci +6

    Wonderful too see you back 😊😊😊

  • @kevinvilmont6061
    @kevinvilmont6061 Před 5 měsíci +4

    I like Colombo, but I watch multiple times because your voice and relaxes me. Txs 😊

  • @noelleparris9451
    @noelleparris9451 Před měsícem +1

    I absolutely LOVED your dive into this episode. As a big and long-time Colombo fan, I know this episode very well, so hearing all the tidbits about the cast, the set, the props and storyline was great fun. Subscribed! Can't wait to hear more!

    • @WatchitforDays
      @WatchitforDays  Před měsícem +1

      I'm so happy you're here!! Thank you very much

  • @amandahood7809
    @amandahood7809 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Yes! I've been patiently waiting for your return! ❤️✨

  • @pamelaearl7191
    @pamelaearl7191 Před 5 měsíci +5

    Instrument: it's a Guiro - the sound of detective shows of the '70s. I never knew all the Universal Horror connections. Cheers! Vincent Price films: 'Laura' and 'His Kind of Woman' with Bob Mitchum and Jane Russell - Howard Hughs production. He's my fave actor - 'the Englishman of Missouri.' Martin Sheen played creepy to a T in 'The Little Girl Who Lives Down The Lane' with Jodie Foster and Scott Jacoby. Makes sense Sheen ended up playing a president. Welcome back! Pure delight!🌵🍸🌵

    • @WatchitforDays
      @WatchitforDays  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Thank you very much for helping me out with this instrument, Pamela! And Thank you for sharing extra Martin Sheen references. And I like your emoji choices ❤️

  • @RedstarkitsGaming
    @RedstarkitsGaming Před 5 měsíci +7

    Welcome back, nice to hear your voice again.
    As British person I would like to have seen Columbo face off against some of the classic hammer horror actors, particularly Peter Cushing or Christopher Lee

    • @WatchitforDays
      @WatchitforDays  Před 5 měsíci

      Thank you very much :)
      Oh, Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee would have been amazing to watch!

    • @pamelaearl7191
      @pamelaearl7191 Před 5 měsíci

      'One Foot in The Grave' - Victor Meldrew's looking out the front window to see if he can watch Columbo at the neighbours. Forget what happened to their telly. Poor Margaret.

    • @BjoernarEricSven
      @BjoernarEricSven Před 5 měsíci +2

      At least we got Honor Blackman. But Diana Rigg would've been a great villain, too. I absolutely loved her as the deliciously vicious Arlena Marshall in "Evil under the Sun". And, of course, as the incomparable Emma Peel.

    • @pamelaearl7191
      @pamelaearl7191 Před 5 měsíci +1

      She is a force of nature in 'Theatre of Blood.' @@BjoernarEricSven

    • @Rhubba
      @Rhubba Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@BjoernarEricSven In the classic series of Columbo there's Nicol Williamson as a British actor playing the guest murderer. But he plays it as an American.

  • @trevble
    @trevble Před 3 měsíci +1

    Hooray! So glad you’re back! Love your videos ! Appreciate how much time it must take to create them. Keep up the great work! Look forward to the next one!

  • @pinkitty21
    @pinkitty21 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Omg!! A New video?! It’s like Christmas morning!! Please make more soon!!!
    You definitely deserve a show on radio or tv!! I would pay to watch

    • @WatchitforDays
      @WatchitforDays  Před 5 měsíci

      You are sweet, thank you for your enthusiasm!

  • @emeraldmaiden63
    @emeraldmaiden63 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Hey. I was feeling a new video was about to drop! Good to "see" you again. 😊
    Hope all's well with the new house! ❤

  • @toriymoi6082
    @toriymoi6082 Před 5 měsíci +5

    Yay! Just watched this one! Hope you’re move went smooth

  • @SuperSanjuro
    @SuperSanjuro Před 5 měsíci +1

    Thank you for another great video! Your absence was definitely felt while you were busy moving. I hope all is well with you and yours. Cheers!

    • @WatchitforDays
      @WatchitforDays  Před 5 měsíci

      Awwwww.... Thank you very much, Super Sanjuro ❤️

  • @sardokhan1
    @sardokhan1 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Ich freue mich auf diese Beurteilung. Wie immer eine tolle und mit mit viel Hingabe beschriebene Episode.
    Vielen lieben Dank für Ihre Mühe.

  • @Mr_Feller
    @Mr_Feller Před 5 měsíci +4

    You’re back… I’m sick today so this is a lovely surprise.

  • @mkassis713
    @mkassis713 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Thanks for mentioning the song "Girl from Ipanema" , it's a great song .Another episode with Brazilian Music is "Any Old Port in a Storm" - when Adrian Carsini is flying to New York , there is someone playing another Brazilian song on the Keyboard on the plane , this song is composed by the same author of Girl from Ipanema - the late Antonio Carlos Jobim.On the cruise ship episode "Troubled Waters" they play quite a few Brazilian songs as well , all these from the "Bossa Nova " era in the 1960's.

  • @chrisingram9798
    @chrisingram9798 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Nice to have you back. Hope the move went well!

  • @belaoy3711
    @belaoy3711 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Wait a minute. This episode is NEW! I look at the time downloaded and says 6 hours ago. I get happy! My heart tickled! Hooray! Welcome back!

  • @juliedabbs9668
    @juliedabbs9668 Před 5 měsíci +4

    Yay! A new video from you! I am crying happy tears! 😲😃😂❤️

    • @WatchitforDays
      @WatchitforDays  Před 5 měsíci +1

      I appreciate your enthusiasm ❤️

    • @juliedabbs9668
      @juliedabbs9668 Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@WatchitforDays I have watched each of your videos at least 3 times each. I absolutely love them and I appreciate all of your hard work. 😃❤️

  • @abertasso1298
    @abertasso1298 Před 5 měsíci +4

    Everyone is saying the same things I am thinking about how happy we are to "see" you again! I will just add that whenever I watch Columbo, I either think of your previous videos with the episodes you have done, or I am watching the episode wondering what you will say❤❤❤.

  • @richardvarga89
    @richardvarga89 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Welcome back! Haven't realized how i missed you, until starting to watch this video

  • @ellenfagan4338
    @ellenfagan4338 Před 2 měsíci +1

    What a joy to hear your dulcet times & enjoy your glorious Columbo observations again! Greetings from Greenwich Village. Yay!