I wrote to Peter Folk explaining how much joy his Columbo series was helping my grandfather cope during his last months as it brought him so much joy. Peter Falk sent my grandad a lovely letter plus a get well tape recording which meant so much to my grandpa and my family. What a beautiful thing to do, a special man who brought so much joy to the world. We miss you Mr Falk, we love you ❤️

I wrote to him and asked him for his autograph. He sent me back a embossed photo of him as Columbo, with the signature. Down to earth guy.

He was an incredible actor. He is terribly missed.

My Wife and I went to see his grave last year on a visit to LA from England, we thanked him for entertaining us on many a Sunday afternoon, just as I walked away I turned around and said…”Just one more thing” 😊

Let’s be honest. We all could seat and watch and re-watch and re-re-watch any single Columbo’s episode and enjoy it like the first time :)

*According to my uncle, who was a cameraman in Hollywood and worked with Peter Falk on many of the Columbo episodes, Mr Falk was a great guy. Very genuine, extremely humble, and down-to-earth. Although he's (understandably) remembered for the character of Columbo, it's easy to forget that he was also an accomplished theatre actor in his early days, and for years before that, he'd also had a few **_'regular blue collar'_** jobs. I imagine that time of his life, was the reason why he always kept his feet on the ground, and was so relatable to the people who met him and worked with him.* *It's also often overlooked that he made over 50 movies through his career in Hollywood. His first being a small role in the 1958 movie, **_"Wind Across The Everglades"_** at the relatively late age of 30. As a kind of semi-detached member and good friend of **_'The Rat Pack',_** (Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Peter Lawford, Sammy Davis Jr. and Joey Bishop), it was often (wrongly) assumed, that Falk must have also had mafia connections, and that he lost his right eye in some kind of fight or brawl. Yet nothing could be further from the truth. His right eye was surgically removed when he was just 3-years-old, as the result of cancer.* *As an actor, his high intelligence and intellect rarely got the opportunity to shine. For example, he obtained a BA degree in arts and sciences, and a second BA in literature and political science. He was also a very accomplished chess player, artist, pianist and saxophone player. All of which he enjoyed during the many breaks in filming, and at his home in Beverly Hills, with 2nd wife Shera, and his two adopted daughters, Jackie and Catherine.* *Sadly, Falk was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in late 2008, and subsequently died at home as a result of that, and a heavy bout of pneumonia. To end on a little lighthearted trivia, did you know that the very first episode of Columbo in 1971, was directed by a (then unknown) 24-year-old from Cincinnati, named Steven A. Spielberg! I offer my very best wishes from England to those who are still reading, and I wish you all a healthy and peaceful 2021.*

My mother in the UK is turning 90 this year and still loves all the re runs of Columbo. She knows every one by heart. Gives her a lot of comfort

Peter's humility is what made him so popular. He was a breath of fresh air among his Hollywood peers.

“And just one more thing” this man was just brilliant , such a great loss to both film and television. RIP Peter Falk …..

Sometimes I think Columbo was real, and Peter Falk was the character he played.

A channel in UK has been playing Columbo marathons every Sunday for about 18 months now. It’s the best way to spend a Sunday before facing the week ahead.

Colombo taught me one thing, never underestimate one by the appearance

As he was walking away at the end he should have turned and said "One more thing..."

Here we are nearly 50 years later and Columbo is still compelling TV. Thank you, Mr Falk.

The best detective in the History of American TV.

This was back when the Hollywood actors had class.

I love that he gives so much credit to the creators of Columbo, but I think we all know that it was Falk that brought that character to life. No one else could have played Columbo like that. RIP Peter.

For me, Columbo was one of the all-time best TV detectives. Absolutely brilliant.

What a humble person. He thanked everyone who worked with him.

The one tv show I can remember sitting and watching with my whole family. It crossed all age barriers. Columbo was smart, clever, funny and extremely entertaining.

When he died, there was an article in the local paper wondering why this guy was held in such high esteem. I wrote to the paper saying, "He has been entertaining me all of my life. He's family."

A very handsome man, charming, funny, talented, gracious and a fine actor. May he rest in peace.

Still one of the most compelling and stylish shows ever.

Half a century later, the man still radiates raw meme energy with the intensity of a thousand suns.

Peter Falk was a gem. And his show - it wasn't a "who done it" (because we knew from the beginning), but a "how catch 'em."

Still watching Columbo. oh yeah “one more thing “ 😎

I love Columbo. I have boxsets from all seasons and watch Columbo every Sunday RIP Columbo.

IN MY VIEW Peter Falk MADE Columbo real on the screen. I will love him forever for this bringing us so much joy watching each Columbo mystery we had the privilege to see.

I M STILL WATCHING COLUMBO DURING COVID , YEAR 2020 PETER VERY THANKS , GOD BLESS YOU.

I met Peter on location of The Brink's Job. I was just a kid, but had grown up with Columbo. He was incredibly humble when i asked for an autograph and quite willing to give it. Nice fellow. Rest in Peace man.

That's William Corad and Mitzi Gaynor presenting the award to Peter Falk. Mitzi is simply ravishing in that gown.

This is exactly how an awards speech should go! 🙌💗

He is the only man alive that could make that character not only believable but real.

I'm still watching Columbo episodes in 2019, and still enjoying it a lot. I used to watch Columbo with my grandpa, as a kid, in the late 80s on Canadian television, and it reminds me of him.

Grew up in a Catholic boarding school and we only get to watch TV on Saturday evenings and Sunday throughout. It was always a treat watching a disheveled Columbo in his raincoat, yet always brilliantly solving cases. He was a good role model for us that we should not judge people by their appearances.

Columbo was my Dad’s favourite TV show, and he looked forward to every episode. I bought him the full series on DVD, and he watched it over and over. Sadly I began to notice he was developing dementia. I lost him in 2013. Also so sad to hear that Mr Falk also had dementia. RIP both of you.

As a kid, I looked forward to each new episode of Columbo that I could watch with my mom. Years later, Peter Falk graciously signed an autograph for me to give to her. When she passed away, I found that autograph was one of the cherished mementos Mom had saved.

I had the genuine pleasure of selling him a book in San Francisco. I was working in a bookstore, he was in the touring company of "Glengarry Glen Ross," he walked in and we talked about David Mamet, who wrote the play. He wasn't Columbo in real life, but he was definitely the Peter Falk you see in this video: a wonderful, real, and intelligent person.

The comments section is a treasure trove of information, admiration, & positive stories about Peter Falk. I extremely rarely look into famous peoples' personal lives. If they're terrible, I don't want that unnecessary disappointment. I always liked him & am happy to find out he was a decent man who did people kindnesses at times.

Guy from Italy: Italian Tv still airs ColOmbo, mostly on Sundays and it's an evergreen. I grew up with him and it's always a pleasure to re-watch

I met him once. My friend worked at Universal, and he invited me to join him for lunch at the executive dining room. I was a little early, and as I waited, in came Falk. He made all the gestures and body language just like Columbo--I really think he internalized the character. Later, my friend encouraged me to go to his table and say hello. Did. Falk was very gracious.

Columbo was transcendental acting and writing. Watching it today is like watching the lost historical record of greatness.

The crowd looks so elegant. There was a real classiness about formal televised events like this back then. Not so much now I think.

Columbo is one of the best shows ever made! Peter Falk is so talented. Oh, and just one more thing … 😉 lol

I’m still so obsessed with Columbo. When there’s nothing on tv to watch, I just pop in a 📀 as if I haven’t watched every episode like a trillion times. I wish Peter was still alive and well, I need more Columbo episodes.. Rip😢

Back in the day when the television/entertainment industry still had intelligence, charm, and class.

I was somewhat expecting Peter Falk to solve murder whilst accepting the award! Started watching Columbo now. Took a bit of time to get used to the format of the show but hell it's masterful! Probably one of the best, if not the best detective show I've seen! Saw an episode with Leslie Nielsen on it, was very pleased!!

I wrote to him to tell him I liked Columbo. He came to see me, helped me decorate the kitchen & looked after the kids so me & the mrs could enjoy a rare night out. Great bloke, very down to earth.

The man just exudes kindness. What a lucky family he must had.

Faulk was great as Columbo. He also did a wonderful job bringing the grandfather to life in The Princess Bride. Nice to see the old award shows used to have class.

I love Columbo. Never even still miss it on Sat and Sun nights. Love Peter Falk.

I just discovered Columbo...what a lovable character...and what a great actor. I rank him up there with the others: Jeremy Brett - Sherlock Holmes David Suchet - Hercule Poirot Peter Falk - Columbo

Watched the whole series during COVID lockdown last year. I was a kid in the 70's so I missed it. That show is like comfort food, it really is. "Just one more thing...", Dog the dog, the genius of never seeing his wife, thinking we JUST MIGHT during the episode set on a cruise, how he effortlessly pulls off a character that lulls the killers into a false sense of security before becoming their worst nightmare (seriously, bad guys, the second you meet Columbo, just confess!). I think this will be my go-to show going forward when I'm a certain kind of stressed. Peter Falk as Columbo, he just hits the spot when you need to escape.

One of the all time greatest characters from the golden age of television. Nobody ever had a bad word to say about Peter Falk the man either

Greatly missed and such a cruel ending that a man so fluent and so funny was taken by dementia. RIP sir you were such a joy to watch and a constant on our TV as I grew up viewing you and loving you in Columbo.

I'm still watch Columbo. It continues to get better as time goes by. He was brilliant and no one else could've played that part. Peter Faulk was Columbo. Always will be.

The thing I'll always remember about Columbo is that old Peugeot he drove everywhere. That car always looked like it was about to fall apart. If some rich old bat in Beverly Hills got whacked, here would come Columbo in that old rattletrap and park next to a Rolls Royce Silver Shadow. I used to laugh my head off. RIP, Peter Falk. You were one of the great ones.

I can't believe he didn't end that with "Oh, and one more thing...".

This event occurred 50 years ago, and I still watch the show on Sundance channel.

Watching Columbo today in England, it's repeated every weekend with back to back shows, god bless you man.

This was back when the Emmy Awards were actually enjoyable!

My mum always watched Columbo. She loved it. We used to ask her why. Years' later and I watch, and watch again, and see what she saw. She must be laughing, in Heaven. I hope she has met Peter Falk. 😄

I still binge on marathon's of Columbo that remain in re-runs. This man was not only a brilliant actor, but Columbo was the perfect vehicle for him to express his talents. As for the character, IMO it's captured in one very old adage: "You can't out-fox the fox unless you play the fool." Falk brought that to life with Columbo.

Such a huge fan of this man Peter aka Columbo love this show still to this day! Rest easy talented sir! What a gentleman

Three things in life are a certain, taxes, death, and Sunday reruns of Columbo.

There's one consistency in television that I've returned to for over 40 years now, and that is Columbo. I don't know quite how to describe why I love this show...but of course it must be the cadence of Peter Falk, and just how calm everything is...despite the murder investigations...Columbo somehow soothes...it's unlike any other show produced before or since. I sometimes just watch an episode on a rainy Sunday afternoon...it feels right. It reminds me when the world wasn't in such a big hurry, and I don't think I'll ever stop loving this show.

I used to watch Columbo all the time, and I still do whenever I get the chance. Peter Falk was one of the true greats.

Funny and charming and Peter mentions his thanks and includes the late Steven Bochco, one of my favorite creative people.

I grew up watching Peter Falk in "Columbo" and always appreciated how he caught those smug snobs in the end! They NEVER saw it coming! I also adored his performance in "The Princess Bride"! He was a class act all the way and acting has lost a lot of its shine without him.

A great sense of humor. On his tombstone it says, "I'm not here. I'm home with Shera". His wife.

William Conrad and Peter Falk - two top legends of 70ies televison. I loved them when I growing up and I loved them today. They are not here anymore, but there will not be forgotten.

I used to watch with my parents growing up. I'm now watching at 45 years old on Peacock. I got my husband hooked. I started at the beginning. I love Peter and Columbo. Rip Mr. Falk.

Columbo was,and still is the best written script ever,so entertaining.

If ever there is someone who isnt shy to give a speech, it must be Peter Falk. I guess he just gets up there and grabs everybodys attention by the art of how to tell a story. A unique personality, authentic, intelligent and talented in many ways.

I am watching Columbo on IMDB tv right now. I used to sort of watch it when I was a kid in the 70’s. It’s so nostalgic for me. My dad would get so tickled at whenColumbo would turn back with the “oh…one more thing”line. Love it

So thankful for a 24/7 Columbo channel on my streaming service!! Watch it all the time!! A great actor who was born for the role of Columbo!!

I read about how he used drive to NYC for acting classes. He drove a junk box, worked his butt off. An American original.

I interviewed Peter Falk on a Cincinnati Ohio TV station..live noon time show. He was one of the finest people I encountered in my career.

Always enjoyed Peter Falk.. Thank You Sir for displaying your wonderful talent for my generation and many others to come. God bless you.. R.I.P.

It was fun and joy to watch academy awards back then. Not anymore. He was a cool guy. RIP dear Peter Falk. You being missed a lot.

Look at Columbo in the 60's 70's,80's,90's and still enjoy looking at reruns today in the 2017

I love this man! I still watch him on MeTv and the Hallmark channel. I've seen most of his films as well. His gift of being able to do other characters and then go right back to Colombo so convincingly is a testament to his wonderful talent.....

Many fans have no idea Falk starred in one of the great German existentialist films, Wings of Desire, directed by the great Wim Wenders. And Falk was in a some excellent American dramas, including A Woman Under the Influence, with her husband John Cassavettes directing. Falk was no smart buffoon. He was a truly great actor, a Shakespearean clown. And notice his right eye--it's glass. I forgot to mention that Gena Rowlands [now 92 and retired], in her younger days was one of the classiest, sexiest, and most intimidating great female actors. You couldn't take your eyes off her. She stole a scene. And her husband Cassavettes and buddy Falk were scene stealers as well. What a trio.

I loved when Columbo would breakdown to the criminals how he caught them, he was so smooth. Such a great show.

Back when stars were stars, man.

Peter Falk was a legend. Love Columbo, one of the best tv programmes ever!

We love COLUMBO, bought my husband the series for christmas. He was thrilled.

Loved Peter Falk. Fine actor, with comedic timing. I’m always delighted when I come across an old movie that i haven’t seen before, and he’s in it. He’s much missed.

The time when actors were humble and respected. Peter Falk is a legend and Columbo is a timeless series that you can watch over and over again.

I grew up watching Columbo every Sunday morning. I still adore Peter Falk and watch those episodes to this day. The only difference is that I can now recite nearly every word. What a treasure he was ❤

What an utter legend Peter Falk has been. Watched all episodes. Tremendous. So fantastic.

One of those 70s shows I can watch over and over

"Peter would fight every day with Levinson and Link but he'd always come to my office and tell me how good I was doing. When he won the emmy he thanked me by name which put me on the map and I was somebody. He really meant a lot to me" Steven Bochco

I met him when I was a small child, and then again late in his life. He was a simply wonderful person.

I've seen him in several movies and shows through the years and not once have I been disappointed. The man is a true legend.

Growing up in the 60s and 70s there were a lot of disagreements in my family about what to watch on TV. Except for when it came to Columbo. We all loved Columbo and watched it every chance we could. We were so absorbed in the show you could hear a pin drop in our living room. Kudos to Peter Falk and to the writers of "Columbo." They truly don't write them like that anymore.

I will miss him all of my life.

Still take time to watch a timeless and well written show brought to life by a great actor , ' Uhhh excuse me , just one more thing " . Sure do miss when T.V. was just about entertainment .

Saw him first in Murder by Death then the Brinks Job. Didn't start watching Columbo until later in my life, fantastic. He was really great.

So cool and funny in real life too. He deserved his 4 Emmys for creating one of the most memorable characters in tv history.