An indispensable guide for any fan of the classic TV mystery series, The Columbo Phile is more than just a detailed episode guide; it is an exhaustive history of the show's conception and production, with countless interviews and references, behind-the-scenes breakdowns, and even lists of Columbo lines and trivia. It is so well put together and so inclusive of the linear history of the show, you can actually read it from cover to cover instead of just looking up specific episodes. The only drawback is that the book was never updated after the show's revival in 1989 (which the book appears to have been released to capitalize on - or promote - shortly before), so the casebook only covers seasons one through seven, and does not including the addition five seasons to follow. For purists of the original run, this might actually be preferred, but regardless of this lack of completion, The Columbo Phile delivers all you could want and more. ( )

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