In the sixth and final part of analysis of “A Trace of Murder”,
co-conspirators, Patrick and Cathleen, need to get through the final interview with Lt. Columbo. If they succeed, they’ll free to spend Clifford’s money.
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In part 5 of our analysis of “A Trace of Murder”,
we get repeated themes of taking and filling spaces. The conspiracy is running out of steam and Columbo begins to spend more energy defending the suspect. We also learn the price of a protein bar in 1997 was $1.29.
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“That cat could be the only witness to this terrible crime!”,
said Lt. Columbo, “I want that cat.” We resume our analysis of “A Trace of Murder”. Columbo and Patrick team up to solve the case.
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This is part 3,
of our analysis of the Columbo episode, “A Trace of Murder”. The murder has been carried out but the conspiracy is only half way through. We haven’t yet seen Lt. Columbo but there are more clues, themes, and subtle messages to discover.
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In part 2,
of our analysis of “A Trace of Murder”, we go over the planning, execution, before Columbo’s entrance. Co-conspirators Cathleen and Patrick hatch a plan to get Clifford Calvert out of the way so his wife can spend all his money. In ABC style, there is still storytelling left before Lt. Columbo appears.
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“A Trace of Murder”,
is not considered the most well-known or much talked about Columbo episode. Starring David Rasche, who I remember from Sledge Hammer, plays the villain. His co-conspirator is played by Shera Danese in her last role in the series. We follow its very interesting themes.
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This is part 7,
of our analysis of the Columbo episode, “Columbo Likes the Nightlife”. After six parts, we discover a new theme; what’s missing? Things aren’t where they should be. It’s a mystery, two murders, and one clever detective.
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Lt. Columbo continues his investigation.
In this phase of the episode, Columbo is picking up pieces of clues. Until now, the worlds of Justin Price, Tony Galper, Vanessa Farrow, and Linwood Coben have not intersected. This is part six of our analysis of “Columbo Likes the Nightlife”.
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Columbo’s investigation leads him to the den of Justin Price.
Los Angeles is much different than the 1970’s. Even during sunlight, the streets are home to the weird if not dangerous. This is part five of our analysis of “Columbo Likes the Nightlife”.
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Columbo arrives!
In his trusty Peugeot, the Lieutenant appears bright and early to the crime scene. He’ll need a tall cup of coffee and two sugars before he’s ready to solve the mystery of the late night rave crowd. This is part four of our analysis of “Columbo Likes the Nightlife”.
