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Trench coat, cigar, Peugeot: Wandering with Columbo

Paul & Liz McDadetrenchcoatcigar.libsyn.com
In each episode, we’ll bring you a little Hollywood history, glamour, & behind the scenes as we walk you through Columbo, one of America’s greatest TV detective series. About the hosts: Brought to you by siblings Paul & Liz McDade. Alternating between editing, acting and writing, Paul Montez McDade has worked with a wondrous mix of filmmakers, writers and artists. McDade is currently producing a documentary portrait of Michael Esposito: an experimental artist and researcher in Electronic Voice Phenomena. In collaboration with author Jervey Tervalon, Paul is also adapting Jervey's novel Dead Above Ground into a series for television. Head to https://mcdadepaul.wixsite.com/mcdade or https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3134564/ for more information. Liz McDade is a life-long Columbo fan and grew up watching Columbo and eating popcorn on her parents' sofa. Now she eats popcorn & watches Columbo on her own sofa with her kids in Santa Cruz, CA, where she also runs a zero waste homegoods business. Head to NoTraceShop.com to learn more.

Episodes

Short Fuse

In this episode, Liz & Paul discuss season 1, episode 8 of Columbo - Short Fuse - starring Peter Falk, Roddy McDowall, William Windom, Anne Francis, & James Gregory. Listen in as we discuss the homes of Holmby Hills, Ferraris (again!), the tram to Mount San Jacinto, the plant where Short Fuse was filmed, music by Gil Melle and more! One of the filming locations we discuss: 19206 Hawthorne Blvd. in Torrance, CA. And the film Paul quizzes me about: Education of a Negro, the film, which you...

Jul 20, 20211 hr 23 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Lady in Waiting

In this episode, Liz & Paul discuss season 1, episode 7 of Columbo - Lady in Waiting - starring Peter Falk, Leslie Nielsen, Susan Clark, Jessie Royce Landis, Joel Fluellen, & Richard Anderson. Listen in as we discuss the Katherine Emery estate, Beth Chadwick's fabulous makeover, 1971 Ferraris, and Columbo's famous burger-eating scene at Tastee Freeze. One of the filming locations we discuss: 15910 ventura blvd in Encino. And the YouTube documentary where Joel Fluellen discusses being bla...

Jun 29, 20211 hr 24 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Suitable for Framing

In this episode, Paul & Liz discuss Columbo season 1, episode 6 - Suitable for Framing, starring Peter Falk, Ross Martin, Don Ameche, Kim Hunter & Rosanna Huffman. We discuss homes in Bel Air & the Holmby Hills, plus famous art work by Rembrandt, Goya, and Picasso. Join the conversation! Drop us a line at [email protected] or find us on Instagram @trenchcoatcigar or Twitter @trenchcoatcigar.

Jun 08, 20211 hr 53 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Dead Weight

Listen in as Liz & Paul discuss Dead Weight, starring Peter Falk, Eddie Albert, Suzanne Pleshette, Kate Reid, and Timothy Carey. In this episode, we discuss the history of Collins Island, Henry Huntington's impact all over LA, amazing 1970s fashion on Suzanne Pleshette & Kate Reid, Minnie & Moskowitz and more. If you’d like to add to our conversation, you can email us at [email protected] , or find us on instagram at @trenchcoatcigar or tweet us @trenchcoatcigar. Thanks for l...

May 18, 20211 hr 32 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Death Lends a Hand

In this episode, Paul & Liz discuss the Columbo episode Death Lends a Hand, starring Peter Falk, Robert Culp, and Ray Milland. Los Angeles locations include the Beverly House, Hansen Dam Golf Course, Hollywood Forever Cemetery, and homes in Malibu. We also chat about the history of the car phone, Brimmer’s lunch with Columbo featuring quenelle sole, Columbo’s salary in today’s dollars, and how Columbo is unlike today’s typical police officer. Join the conversation & drop us a line at tre...

May 04, 20211 hr 26 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Murder by the Book

Listen in as siblings Paul & Liz discuss Murder by the Book starring Peter Falk, Jack Cassidy, & Barbara Colby. We talk about Hollywood behind the scenes, historical Los Angeles homes, actors, television history, producers, costumes and more. Want to see what’s up on the lot that used to be Ken Franklin’s house? Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0p1y2d-QB2k Renee’s facebook page about her sister: https://www.facebook.com/Barbara-Ann-Colby-112659995422130 Check out Scott ...

Mar 30, 20211 hr 24 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Ransom for a Dead Man

Listen in as siblings Paul & Liz discuss Ransom for a Dead Man starring Peter Falk & Lee Grant. We talk about Hollywood behind the scenes, historical Los Angeles homes, actors, television history, producers, costumes and more. To check out the interview with Lee Grant by Barbara Kopple, head to: http://www.dga.org/Craft/VisualHistory/Interviews/Lee-Grant.aspx To check out the website that mentions Paul Bailey - Dr. Kildaire, head to: http://toobworld.blogspot.com/2017/09/tales-from-multi...

Mar 16, 20211 hr 30 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Prescription Murder

Listen in as siblings Paul & Liz discuss the first-ever episode of Columbo. We talk about Hollywood behind the scenes, historical Los Angeles homes, actors including Peter Falk, television history, producers, costumes and more. To check out the podcast interview with Anthony James mentioned in this episode, head to: http://www.projectionboothpodcast.com/2015/12/special-report-anthony-james-acting-my.html Follow us on Instagram @trenchcoatcigar Drop us a line at [email protected] Than...

Mar 02, 202150 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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