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I'm sorry to hear you've had trouble with people rudely correcting you. I hope you know that your videos are some of my very most favorite on all of KZfaq!

The videos you make have an incredibly rare quality, rewatchability. Thank you for your work.

"Being blurry is his specialty." 😁 Mine too. This is one of my favorite episodes. Laurence Harvey was a terrific actor and died much too soon.

As a life long mega fan of Columbo, I sooo absolutely LOVE your deep dives! Please please ignore the negativity that ignorant people just can’t resist to spew at you!!! I absolutely love your sense of humor, clever observations and truthful comments and I love your attention to soooo many of the details, editing errors and history about the actors and actresses, the music, the writers, etc, etc, etc! Please keep it coming!!! You’re doing an amazing job!!! My dear mom, who sadly passed away 4 years ago, was a huge Columbo fan and she would have absolutely enjoyed and appreciated your deep dives! Thank you sooooo much from all of us Columbo fans around the world!!!!

Seems impossible, but as much as I love Columbo, your videos make the episodes even better. Keep it up!

The only bad part about the new episode dropping by is that.......now we have to wait another month, month and a half for the next one hehehe. You're doing a tremendous job with those!

The Peacock Channel needs to hire you for their Colombo broadcast. It would be a hit.😊

42:14 "Now the whole countertop has been reorganized...it must be windy in here!" This is such a perfect example of your wonderful attention to detail and humor. Thank you for the laugh!

You are so right to question the drug issue. This inconsistency really bugs me. No hospital then or now would administer drugs "brought from home". When my father was in a long-term nursing care facility, even vitamins had to be prescribed by the Dr. and brought in through the facility's supply channel. I love how you point out all the overlooked details like: changing shoes and doorknobs and neatly rearranged bathroom counters. These details you point out are fun. Thanks for a great review. Love Columbo.

Thanks! Mr. Harvey was terrific in The Manchurian Candidate. I had no idea he passed away so soon after this Columbo episode. You have a keen eye and I really like all the info on the actors whether stars or those who are much less known. How did you ever come up with this idea & the skills needed to do such an excellent job?

It was fun for me, a native Russian speaker, to see how the creators of this episode used Polish or Czech names to refer to Russians.

Your research is enchanting - thank you for your carefully redacted episodes 😊

I had no idea Harvey was so sick during the filming! He was a terrific actor, especially in the original Manchurian Candidate. Fascinating deep dive, as always.

Laurence Harvey's hair is a whole character itself in this episode. One more tidbit about Laurence Harvey. His daughter was Domino Harvey, the bounty hunter that 'Domino' was based on. Another great deep dive! Thank you so much for doing them, I absolutely adore these.

I believe there is one other time when a victim dies in Columbo's presence. It is in one of the latest episodes: A Bird in the Hand. A car explodes right in front of Columbo, killing the occupant. It definitely didn't happen often though!

Shonna, you just keep out-doing yourself with each new review. You are truly talented, and I am in awe of your attention to detail and Columbo minutiae. Well done again!

I really, really like your sense of humor. The details and observations are always so keen. Thanks for doing all the hard work. Watching your videos is a true pleasure.

This is one of my favourite Columbo episodes. It was a good time to have a Chess story at this time as the game then had a very high profile.. It was made only a few months after the famous Fischer - Spassky World Championship match.

I was so happy so see a new watch it for day release. Pushed my schedule back an hour, and sat down for a truly enjoyable in-depth tour of another episode of Colombo

For the record, you are producing some A+ tier content with these deep dives of each episode. Its the highlight of my day whenever one comes out and I am SO VERY EXCITED about future episodes. Keep being you and ignore those arm chair linguists.

Thank you for another engaging and detailed review! As a composer, I especially appreciate your fondness for original scores!

Oh, wow! I never realize that the actor who plays Dudek was the same actor who portrays the neighbour-doctor in The Apartment! Thank you for enlarging my ‘’list of actors appearing in old Hollywood classics that also appeared in Columbo’’. It’s a very useful list to have at dinner parties, as I am sure you know. My suggestion for another title for this episode would be: ‘Snail Mates’, or maybe ‘Check-Snail’? 😅

Excellent, as always! _The King's Gambit_ might have been a better title than _The Most Dangerous Match._

Thank you for another delightful episode. That's funny about pronunciation trolls being mean to you. Just be sure to remember that there are lots more of us who love you and your videos to pieces. 😊 How tragic that Laurence Harvey died so young. He was great in _The Manchurian Candidate._

I'm really glad you pointed out the issue with this episode's gotcha. While Columbo finds a bunch of very suspicious circumstantial evidence (maybe enough to convince a jury), he still doesn't show any concrete proof that Clayton pushed Dudek or that he switched the medication. So for me, this ending was an anti-climax, as it really didn't feel like the conclusive "nailing down" of the perpetrator we see in other episodes. I kept thinking "he can still deny it, you haven't gotten him with anything".

Thank you for this and all your other videos. My favorite thing about them is your charming midwestern warmth and gentleness mixed with truly incisive analysis. It’s like your videos are both soft and sharp at the same time - it’s marvelous and very pleasing. You're one of only a few channels I allow notifications from. But what about these heartless meanies giving you a hard time? That’s not about you. Tact and kindness are skills some of us are still learning. Please “keep conquering the evil with the good” - keep being your nice self and maybe in time you will melt some of these hardened hearts. Meanwhile, remember that so many of us appreciate you and your hard work and research and have your back.

This episode was not one of my favorites, but I enjoyed it much more watching it with you and your meticulous attention to details and perspective! Your narration is very professional with subtle humor. More Please!

The memory of the stars in their eternal sleep live on thru film and and their headline credits. But all the nameless, overlooked, and forgotten extras in Columbo have only you to thank for rescuing them from utter oblivion.

Another great episode! One thing I miss from the 70's is the sideburns! When I was a kid, I wanted to grow up and have the biggest sideburns, because that's what men did. Or so I thought. The reality of adulthood was far more terrifying.

Life is hard. Your videos bring comfort. I know it’s hard to filter out the loud and spiteful. I hope it brings some solace and sense of accomplishment that there are many of us that adore this channel. Your hard work and dedication is appreciated!

Thank you so very much for all your hard work on this video!!! It’s was absolutely fantastic, as all your other ones are 👍🏻👍🏻😎 And your pronunciation of everything was just fabulous ❤👍🏻😘😘

Yay! I can't wait to watch. Thank you, thank you for all your smart work putting this together. Take care.

Well done again Shonna, you have delivered another master class in dissection and analysis lol Keep up the great work and greetings once again from your Scottish fans. X

Yes!! I'm always waiting for your new posts. I'll be gutted when you get to the last episode.. .. Just got to the end. You hit points I have thought about. I was always confused how not hearing the machine must prove his guilt. I paused it & thought it through, then eventually let it go. 🤣 Your research is just incredible. Bravo.

Yay! Always a lovely day when you upload.

Consumed the other 12 videos and was anxiously awaiting this one. Did not disappoint. Love your views and humor. My Father who I watched these with during their first presentation would have loved your references to the specific car models and background actors. Don't let the "herd" dissuade you, keep being you. I don't think any of them could do half as good as you are doing. 5 Cigars!

This might be your best episode yet! I laughed out loud a few times! I also had to buy you chili because I had chili cooking already then this episode just showed up! I ate my chili while watching! 🌶️

Your attention to detail is 2nd to none…Hollywood could use a mind like yours for Continuity in Set work, and the writers could use your splendid wit in the verbal development of their characters. Again, thank you so much for your unyielding commitment to the times as well as The Man…Columbo ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I now have another reason to rewatch this episode to see if I can spot the ghostly men in the mirror. Obviously, they were the real villains in this episode... maybe they caused the mental instability? Sure would disturb me if I had random ghostly strangers in my room. Love your breakdowns, please keep them coming. Almost as good as a brand new Columbo episode would be.

Absolutely perfect timing !!! What a treat !

Being blurry is his specialty 😂😂

Sweet finally here ! 😊 iam talking my time. I absorb every second of ur videos ❤

Columbo basically killed Dudek in this episode by telling the prime suspect about Dudek’s condition after the first attempted murder.

I was soooo excited to see my nick name in your credits !!!! Thanks so much for all your hard work on this channel. Again, I don’t really know why I love your videos so much. I think it’s a combination of your voice, your comedic timing, and your sincere love for Columbo.

This channel is so unique. I can’t get enough of it. Thanks!

I just sub not long ago and have already watched all your other vids. I was expecting sometime to pass before I would be able to watch new one. I am honestly delighted that the wait was nowhere new as long as I had anticipated. I know making an hour long vid takes time, and really we all appreciate the quality outcome you make.

My jaw drops every time I watch your videos, every scene of the episode is so well researched. Thanks again for making it a wonderful experience. I am eagerly waiting for the next. Thank you so much ❤

Gas might have been .27cents a gallon but the median salary in the 70's was approx $9,800 (lol). I really enjoy these Columbo deep dives and appreciate your hard work.

You have added joy for me to rewatch a favorite show from my youth. Ignore the haters and mean people. You’re tops to me!

Another Columbo episode done well by you! Don't listen to the people who complain, because they apparently have nothing better to do, and are jealous of you. I would say you bring a lot of joy to many people, me included.

Another 5 star review filled with interesting details I have overlooked. I've made a habit of rewatching the current episode with new eyes. Thanks so much

As a Canadian, your third pronunciation of Richler was correct. Another great video! Don't know how you can identify all this stuff! Keep up the good work. I am a big fan!

I love Columbo's escalation of trying to speak with Clayton : ice cream, chess tips, police business. Normally the murderers are "happy to help".

You seem upset by all the passive agressive comments you get correcting you in a rude way. Im really sorry that happens to you, I dont know why either, your videos are chock full of very insightful information! Even if you get one or two minor things wrong, the amount of research you do is impressive and should be appreciated. So thank you for all you do, me and my friend always look forward to when you upload. Dont let the mean comments get you down ❤️

18:00 Steinmetz! 😂😂😂 Great edit, thanks for that, really made me laugh!

Dear Great Reviewer, You pick up on some of the most amusing things in Colombo. Like the finger print guy doing his job while Colombo is handling the machine rail the he is checking. Great Job! I like to watch my Colombo collection about every one and a half to two years and during this viewing I have added your reviews as a special treat for after I have watched the show. You have amplified the enjoyment I have received from each episode? I can tell that you do a lot of work in creating the reviews and for that I am truly grateful! I have the last show of the second season to watch and then I plan on waiting for the release of your third season reviews before continuing. Keep up the great work!!!

18:06 - A little correction: the current world champion is Ding Liren, a Chinese, who defeated the Russian Ian Nepomniatchi in their match this year. Carlsen is the number one in the ranking Fide - Fide is the chess international federation - for over ten years and five consecutive times world champion, but he refused to defend his title this last time because of some issues he had with the format of the championship.

I absolutely love your videos, and you have a relaxing voice too,I really hope you do lots more I can't get enough of them,I realise and thank you for all your hard work that must go into making one of these videos.... thank you

You see things Columbo would miss. You're doing an incredible job with a subject near and dear to many of us out here. It is so much fun to have your take on all things Columbo. Thanks for doing these!

I was very excited to watch this video. On Saturday I watched this Columbo episode in anticipation of this episode after your last poll.

Sounds like you've been at the receiving end of some people who aren't very good at good-faith communicating. I'd like to counter that by saying: you're doing great work, it's clear how much effort you put into these videos and the love behind them. I've learned a great many things from these videos (of questionable utility but great interest nonetheless) and if you get something wrong every once in a while, well, probabilities are that that will happen. You'll correct yourself with the help of some (hopefully graceful) people in the comments and it'll be fine :)

I love love love your breakdowns of Columbo, especially when you point out extras and others. I grew up in the 70s and have watched the Columbo series several times!

Anyone who does such brilliantly researched and detailed videos on a gem like Columbo, should never pay attention to rude ungrateful comments. Block them! they are not worthy of your time!

I like how you pick up those continuity errors (door knobs, shoes, etc.) Also, the visible crews.

So happy I had the opportunity to listen to a wonderful review again. This episode was always among my favorites because Lawrence Harvey was an amazing actor and seeing Columbo rattle his character up was priceless. Your review was right on the mark and your detail for accuracy was flawless. I can listen to you all day. Lol. Keep up the wonderful work you do. I look forward to your next review. Thanks again for all you do my friend. ❤️🙂. PS. There are so many of us that love your work. Don’t let anybody bring you down. Your talent speaks for itself!!!! Always, Ray

Thank you for these deep dive videos. I really enjoy your commentary and observations. I agree with you about missing that music from season one, it’s so good!

😂love each and every one of the videos you upload! I've seen them all. The hard work and detail is incredible!

Your attention to detail is unmatched. I'll remember your observations when this episode is next shown on TV in the UK. Thanks for all the work you do producing these deep dive videos.

Another wonderful job! I just adore these videos. I could watch them over and over.....I like watching the Columbo episode, then watching your video as a deep dive into that episode. Thank you for all your hard work putting them together. My contribution for new name of this episode: The Grandmaster Gambit

Again, your attention to detail is immaculate! I won't remark on any inaccuracies, but rather... a few points of interest that went unmentioned: 1) the alley en route to the restaurant looks remarkably similar to the one in Etude in Black, where Benedict's mechanic was. 2) Lloyd Bochner's son is Hart Bochner (Die Hard). The Social Media critics think they 'know-it-alls'. But time and again, you have proven to show outstanding research, and writing. The changing shoes continuity was hilarious!

This was a great one! Thanks for all the research you do. I think you're getting more and more confident and funny.

Fabulous observations as usual 👏👏

Hi just wanted to say thank you for being one of the few Columbo content creators ou there! Love your behind the scenes tidbits, plus your videos are so well made!! ❤❤

YES!! a new episode!..I was watching a couple of the older ones just a couple days ago..these are great...so well done... keep them coming..!!

You are the best page on You Tube! I watch every day an love your approach, style, voice, remarkable attention to detail. Dot change and please keep blessing us with your positive spirit, energy, and knowledge.

Your voice/delivery are exemplary. I agree with those saying your dedication to detail will go down in history as one of the greatest representations of American TV culture.

I am sorry you are having such a hard time with the commentors. I, for one, appreciate your diligence with these reviews. I am a longtime Columbo fan and I still learn something new from each one. i hope you keep making these for the whole series.

Its always means I'm going to have an awesome day when another of your amazing Columbo episode reviews appear. Like all your viewers I think I can say you have a lovely timeless voice and we listen to you avidly. thankyou for making another marvelous edition of Columbo with commentary. Looking forward to the next one already!

I really appreciate everything you do with these episodes. It breathes new life into every episode. Regardless how many times I've watched them. Thank you. Even have one or to play over the speakers in my car while I'm driving.

I love watching Columbo, but I have seen them all so many times, your videos allow me to enjoy Columbo in a new way, thank yoy!

Always excited to see a new one of these!! Also sorry you have to listen to the pronunciation police. Much like the grammar police they can be quite annoying as if THEY never make a mistake in their lives. Bless you love your videos so so much please don’t let a few know it alls stop you from doing these

Thanks for the video! this is an interesting episode for me since I like playing Chess. Colombo is extra pestering, nagging and irritating to the murderer on this episode but in a delightful way. I remember Laurence Harvey from the Night Gallery awesome episode "The Caterpillar".

I'm playing catch up, just a couple videos behind. As always these are a treat. Your attention to detail for things you notice in the background, music from other episodes, etc. is amazing. Thank you for continuing these deep dive reviews!

I’m upset that this episode didn’t appear in my KZfaq feed when it came out. I looked for it when your Double Shock episode appeared. Outstanding work once again. I worked for 17 years in the building next door to the Sheraton Universal. It was built for Getty Oil several years after this episode aired, but became the Texaco building when Texaco bought Getty. It’s now the Comcast NBC Universal building, the tallest in the San Fernando Valley at 35 stories. It’s only 2 blocks from Ventura Boulevard, which makes several Columbo appearances. The shot out the window on the morning of the scheduled chess match is identical to the view I had in the late 1990s, overlooking the Hollywood Freeway (US 101), so that always gives me deja vu (but not like poor Jim Farris had in Murder by the Book).

I find it absolutely amazing how you're able to pinpoint music from previous episodes. Mind blowing

I fall in love with the episodes that I never loved after watching your videos. I don't know how you do it, but DAMN I love your stuff! Thanks again! And my alternate title: The Silent Checkmate

what an amazing idea for a channel. i love those old series but no time to rewatch them. thank you! this is actually very valuable what you do.

The people who matter don't care, and the people who care don't matter. You're among the best at reviews. Disregard the jerks.

Thank you for another excellent deep dive!

I like the Italian title myself " The Last Checkmate." I agree with you that the gotcha was kind of weak & they could have orchestrated a different score for this episode. Knew Mr. Harvey died of stomach cancer short while after filming, but didn't know he had the disease while filming this episode. Thank you for your time & effort in doing another great Columbo deep dive review. Looking forward to the next one. Don't stress out too much about the naysayers. Tune them out of your life.

How haven’t viewed these wonderful commentaries sooner? Marvelous!

Aye great video madame, and Columbo is always a treat even all these years later

This is not one of my favorite episodes, but your commentary makes it 10X better

You just made my monday :) ty for the good content and the passion you have for it!

Unheard Chess Murder, Chess Murder Most Deaf, Chess Murder Most Silent, The Final Deaf Checkmate, Unheard Checkmate of Death, Deadly Silence of a Checkmate, and The Most Dangerous Checkmate. I put about 20 minutes into this before my brain started to turn to mush. Thanks for the deep dive!! I really enjoy them!

Thank you so much! Your hard work and research is appreciated. 👍

"Fool's Mate" seems good. Aside from its appearance in the episode, the word "mate" has relationship connotations that also turn up in the plot. Thanks again for a great video!

I just love Columbo and your critique of each episode! Thank you for all your hard work! Keep it up!!

I'm so glad that you pointed out the wild fabric used for the curtains and wall coverings. It is a spectacular Indienne style print. And really impressive. Amongst other things, it would be VERY expensive. The size and complexity of the pattern alone makes printing and using such a fabric super costly. So I assume is not just set dressing for this episode. It would be crazy to spend such a huge amount of money for something so incidental. I notice that a lot of the set dressing items, and even the sets, get used over and over in Columba. Which indicates there was a sensible eye kept on expenditure of that sort. Better that people should be paid more! Indienne fabrics and patterns would have been not at all usual in the time this was filmed. Mostly you'd only have seen similarish patterns of the cheap thin cotton bedspreads that hippies liked so much in the late 60s and early 70s...which were part of the same tradition. Indienne patterns became fashionable for wealthy people in the 16th through 18th centuries, copying materials that were arriving in Europe as lands from Persia and further east were opening for trade, and well, exploitation and brutal "colonizing" (ie taking over other countries). Such patterns are also called Persian or persienne. You can see these prints in English country houses. And in they were used on the grand ocean liners before Deco became popular. Old and grand hotels continued to use them until the 90s, but even they started to want to look modern recently. Except The Dorchester, on Park Lane - it had been keeping it's high Victorian/Edwardian look. I hope it still does. IN the past 50 or 60 years, when a fabric maker produced these, they would search for prints from libraries and museums which have tried to preserve and catalogue these extravagant and historical designs, even though the artists names have lost been lost.