And such a favorite in our house as well. How did such a character become so famous...glass eye and all? I was sorry to learn that he had Alzheimer disease.
I loved the guy, he was just so unique. I never realised he had Alzheimers. My father-in-law died of that last year, and I can't think of a more cruel disease.
I loved Columbo; my mother and I used to watch it together until I was really quite grown. Later, when I visited her, or she me, we would watch a rerun if one was on and be transported back to the days. I must see if I can find an episode on line.
He was Soooo Good! I loved all the films he made with Cassavetes, too....And then there was Broadway---"The Prisoner Of Second Avenue" with my dear friend Lee Grant--I was at the opening of that play....! He was such a wonderful actor, and COLUMBO, a great great character...! He will be missed.
Grand mother but still a girl at heart. Married to MTL(my true love)after a separation of 30 years. Had three careers: trained paediatric nurse, National photographic model and business woman. Now settled in SW and enjoying our five children and ten grandchildren and making the most of what time we have left.
In January 2013 I lost MTL.
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And such a favorite in our house as well. How did such a character become so famous...glass eye and all? I was sorry to learn that he had Alzheimer disease.
Granny Annie: one obit I read said Alzheimers AND dementia which seemed odd. Happens to so many of us now - sadly.
Fun facts: The role of Columbo almost went to Bing Crosby but it interfered with a golf tournament. Also, that raincoat was from Falk's own closet!
A favourite of the Ma's too, along with John Thaw (Insp. Morse) and Raymond Burr (Ironside). R.I.P.
xxx
uB: Bing could act but Peter Falk WAS Columbo.
Map: MTL is a fan of John Thaw and Raymond Burr I can only think of in black and white, he goes such a way back.
He was a favorite of ours too.
Judy: I hope he knew how much he was liked whilst alive.
I always regret not writing a fan letter to John Gielgud until it was too late.
And in this house!
Our home too.
John.G and GG: who knew? We are all Columbians:)
He loved his dog....that's enough.
RIP mate.
Why is everybody I loved as a kid dying?
What have I done?....;-)
He left a legacy that we love....not many can do that...if you've got to go then you could do worse I suppose...
I loved the guy, he was just so unique. I never realised he had Alzheimers. My father-in-law died of that last year, and I can't think of a more cruel disease.
I loved Columbo; my mother and I used to watch it together until I was really quite grown. Later, when I visited her, or she me, we would watch a rerun if one was on and be transported back to the days. I must see if I can find an episode on line.
4D: yes I'd be well pleased if I could leave such a legacy.
LL Cool Joe : and my brother. One can only pray they are not aware.
Eryl: MTL and I frequently watch on a dull afternoon. Somehow the fact that it is formulaic just adds to the enjoyment.
He was Soooo Good! I loved all the films he made with Cassavetes, too....And then there was Broadway---"The Prisoner Of Second Avenue" with my dear friend Lee Grant--I was at the opening of that play....!
He was such a wonderful actor, and COLUMBO, a great great character...! He will be missed.
Naomi: such an exciting group of actors I always thought and Cassavetes died far too young.
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