Trench coat, cigar, Peugeot: Wandering with Columbo

Get your mezcal (or coffee) and crackers and join us as we chat about A Matter of Honor starring Ricardo Montalban, Emilio Fernandez, Pedro Armendariz Jr., Peter Falk and others.  We chat about Hacienda Vista Hermosa resort, the extras on the streets of Cuernavaca, and lots more.   Other books/films/shows we discussed: -La Fiesta Brava by Barnaby Conrad -Guillermo Calles' biography by Rogelio Agra...

Join Paul and Liz for a bonus episode with Columbo author Glenn Stewart!   We discuss Glenn's new book - Columbo Explains the 70s: A TV Cop's Pop Culture Journey. You may know Glenn from his many guest posts on the Columbophile blog.   We had a great conversation about all things Columbo.   You can order his new book from bonaventurapress.com, select bookstores near you, or Amazon. If you'd like t...

Get your vodka on the rocks (or OJ) and popcorn and join us as we chat about Identity Crisis starring Patrick MaGoohan, Leslie Nielsen, Ben Frommer, Otis Young, Bruce Kirby, Barbara Rhodes, Peter Falk and others.  We chat about Enchanted Hill, Otis Young's other performances, writer William Driskill, 1970s food and lots more.   Other books/films/shows we discussed: -The Last Detail -Blood Beach -T...

Get your champagne (or coffee) and cake and join us while we discuss a Case of Immunity starring Hector Elizondo, Sal Mineo, and Peter Falk.  We chat about possible inspirations for the plot, Harold Lloyd's Greenacres estate, Hector Elizondo's career and more!   Some of the other topics discussed: -films by Ted Post -Sal Mineo - the book by Michael Gregg Michaud -Nickel Ride - the movie written by...

Get your brandy and bread roll (or ice cream) and join us as we chat about Forgotten Lady starring Janet Leigh, Peter Falk, John Payne, Maurice Evans, Sam Jaffe and more.  We discuss Tony Curtis's autobiography, 1970s fashion, Pasadena filming locations, bloopers and much, much more.  Some of the films and books we discuss: -Crime and Misdemeanors -Tony Curtis's autobiography -Good Fellas -The Par...

Get your dry martini and pretzels and join us as we chat about Deadly State of Mind starring Peter Falk, George Hamilton, Lesley Ann Warren, Stephen Elliott and others.  We chat George Hamilton's career, vintage sofas (yes, again!), hypnosis, and much, much more.    Some of the books and films we discussed: On A Clear Day, You Can See Forever (more hypnosis!) Beyond The Black Rainbow Dead Again (h...

Get your brandy, Lay's chips and burgers and join us as we discuss Playback starring Oskar Werner, Gena Rowlands, Herbert Jefferson Jr., Peter Falk, and others. We chat filming locations, Roger Corman, Jack Hill, bowl haircuts, and much, much more. Some of the books/movies/actors we discussed: -Rich man, poor man. -Jules and Jim -Lola Montez -Sea of Love -Deathship    Head to our Instagram for pho...

Liz and Paul interview with Susan Damante, aka Nurse Melissa from Troubled Waters!  Susan is an actress, writer, teacher, producer, singer, and podcaster! She's starred in many TV shows, films, and theater performances including The Rockford Files, The Adventures of the Wilderness Family, her one-woman show "Life….Death…and Entertainment, Ellery Queen, No Easy Way, Falcon Crest, Repercussions, The...

Get your margarita and peanuts and join us as we chat Troubled Waters, starring Peter Falk, Robert Vaughn, Jane Greer, Dean Stockwell, Susan Damante and others. We chat San Francisco piers, background characters, Robert Douglas and much, much more.    Other movies etc mentioned in this episode: -The article mentioned with pictures of this original cruise ship:  https://www.usatoday.com/picture-gal...

Get your coffee (or hard cider!) with bread and butter and join us as we chat all about By Dawn's Early Light starring Peter Falk, Patrick McGoohan, Burr DeBenning, Bruce Kirby, Bruno Kirby and more.    We chat filming locations including the Charleston Harbor, how Patrick McGoohan was cast, music and much more!   Other topics we discussed: -The Scarecrow starring Patrick McGoohan -The Prisoner st...

Get your martini and beef stew and bun and join us as we discuss Negative Reaction starring Peter Falk, Dick Van Dyke, Joyce Van Patten, Don Gordon, Larry Storch and others.   We chat about Paul Revere's silversmith art, Deschler's jean jacket, the Los Angeles Reservoir, Out of the Blue starring Don Gordon, the Rockford Files and much, much more.  Books/movies/shows we discussed: -Out of the Blue...

Get your wine & egg salad sandwich and join us as we discuss Exercise in Fatality starring Peter Falk, Robert Conrad, Gretchen Corbett, Collin Wilcox Paxton, Pat Harrington Jr. and others. We chat about Milo's necklace, filming locations like the Sportsmen's Lodge and Paradise Cove, Jaws 2 with Collin Wilcox Paxton, Tricon industries and more.  Books/movies/shows we discussed: -The President's Ana...

Get your beer (or scotch or coffee) and popcorn or peanuts and join us as we discuss A Friend in Deed.  We chat about Rosemary Murphy's career, the Riviera Club, Future Shock, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and more.    Other books & magazines & movies we discussed: -A Delicate Balance -Cat on a Hot Tin Room -Looking for Mr. Goodbar -Man of La Mancha   We have EXCLUSIVE content available on Patreon!  Get v...

Get your beer or soda & chili - with or without squirrel - & join us as we discuss Swan Song.  We chat about Ida Lupino's career, Hank Williams, Johnny Cash's career & life, Nichols Canyon in LA, Mike Lally's SON (!!) and more.    Other books & magazines & movies we discussed: -They Drive By Night starring Ida Lupino -Hank Williams' I Saw the Light YouTube video with June Carter, Hank Williams, Ro...

Paul & Liz interview actor, director, documentarian, & author Lee Grant.    Listeners will definitely know her as Leslie Williams from Ransom for a Dead Man, but will probably also know her from at least one of her many films & tv shows.  Lee Grant has won numerous awards for her acting & directing, including an Oscar for best supporting actress for her performance in Shampoo with Warren Beatty, a...

Get your brandy & popcorn & join us as we discuss season 3, episode 6 of Columbo: Mind over Mayhem.  We chat about Alf Kjellin's career, Alverno High School in LA, Peter Sarsgaard, Liz's dog Chico & more.    Other books & magazines & movies we discussed: -Torment starring Alf Kjellin -Summer Interlude starring Alf Kjellin -Arrested Development starring Jessica Walter   We have EXCLUSIVE content av...

Liz & Paul interview Shonna, creator of Watch It For Days - the YouTube channel dedicated to reviews of Columbo episodes.   Shonna's videos are in-depth & hilarious.  They have tens of thousands of views & Shonna has thousands of subscribers on YouTube.     We chat about her love of Columbo, her process for creating videos & what it's like to get a video through the YouTube review process.    Watc...

Get your ice tea & chili & join us as we discuss season 3, episode 5 of Columbo: Publish or Perish.  We chat about Chasen's Restaurant in LA, Mickey Spillane's real life writing career, vintage Volkswagens & more.    Other books & magazines & movies we discussed: -Me & Murder She Wrote, by Peter S. Fischer -The Killing Man by Mickey Spillane -Behind the Mystery -All I did was ask by Terry Gross  ...

Get your bourbon & caviar & join us as we discuss season 3, episode 4 of Columbo: Double Exposure.  We chat about Harmony Gold Theater, the Norris house, Culp's yellow jacket & more.  Other books & magazines & movies we discussed: -Cadillac Desert -Last of the Good Guys -The Tin Collectors -Third Eye Spies -Demon with a Glass Hand -Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice We have EXCLUSIVE content available on P...

In this special bonus episode, Paul & Liz interview Columbophile, the author of The Columbo Companion, 1968-78.   We chat about his love for the show, the start of his Twitter account & blog, and, of course, his new book!  It's a must read for any Columbo fan.   If you'd like to add to our conversation, you can email us at trenchcoatcigar@gmail.com .  Follow us on Instagram at @trenchcoatcigar to...

Get your bourbon & cake & join us as we discuss season 3, episode 3 of Columbo: Candidate for Crime.  We chat boozy performances by Joanne Linville, Davis Roberts' career, the Fashion Square shopping center, and more.    Other books & magazines & movies we discussed: - The Goddess -Lunchmeat Magazine -To Sleep with Anger -Mad Magazine   And we have EXCLUSIVE content available on Patreon!  Get vide...

Get your cabernet sauvignon & cheese plate & join us as we discuss season 3, episode 2 of Columbo: Any Old Port in a Storm.  We discuss Donald Pleasence's career, Guasti winery, decanting wine & more.  We now have EXCLUSIVE content available on Patreon!  Get access video recordings of the podcast & monthly updates & behind the scenes. Head to https://patreon.com/trenchcoatcigar to join today!   Ot...

Get your popcorn & cactus juice cocktail & join us as we discuss season 3, episode 1 of Columbo: Lovely but Lethal.  We discuss the Casa Blanca estate (aka Moroccan Gem), a brief history of the fashion show, Martin Sheen's career & biography, Vera Miles' & Vincent Price's careers, stolen trade secrets, & more.  Other books & movies we discussed: **Badlands with Sissy Spacek and Martin Sheen **Mart...

Get your martini & asparagus with hollandaise sauce & join us as we discuss season 2, episode 8 of Columbo: Double Shock.  We discuss Martin Landau's career, death by electrocution, the historical estate called The Enchanted Hill, Animal Land & more.    Other books/movies we discussed: –The Rounders –Crimes & Misdemeanors –They Call Me Mr. Tibbs –Kiss Me Deadly –Day of the Locust If you'd like to...

Get your escargot & white wine & listen in as we discuss season 2, episode 7: The Most Dangerous Match.  Starring Peter Falk, Laurence Harvey, Lloyd Bochner, Jack Krushen & Heidi Bruhl.  We chat about Harvey's career, international chess champions, Kosherama restaurant, deaths by dumpster & more.   Other films/books/movies we discuss: -The Detective -Searching for Bobby Fischer -Manchurian Candida...