Columbo - The Complete Fifth Season | 
 enlarge | Actor: Peter Falk
Studio: Universal Studios
Category: DVD
List Price: $39.98
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Rating:  57 reviews
Sales Rank: 6100
Format: Color, Dvd-video, Full Screen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 3
Running Time: 534 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.2 x 1
MPN: MCAD26468D
UPC: 025192646829
EAN: 0025192646829
ASIN: B000BF0C7A
Theatrical Release Date: February 1, 1976
Release Date: June 27, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Studio: Uni Dist Corp. (mca) Release Date: 06/27/2006 Rating: Nr
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Peter Falk took home back-to-back Emmy Awards for his portrayal of the indefatigable Lt. Columbo during the show's fifth season in 1975-76, and the series itself earned two Emmy nominations, which should give an indication of the quality of the episodes contained in this double-disc set. Although the fifth season only featured six episodes, the quality of writing and acting talent is impressive, to say the least: Janet Leigh, John Payne, Sam Jaffe, and Maurice Evans star in the season opener, "Forgotten Lady," about a faded movie queen who may have murdered her elderly husband to finance a comeback; Patrick McGoohan, who won an Emmy for his performance in the fourth-season episode "By Dawn's Early Light," returns to direct "Identity Crisis", which pits Columbo against a deceptive secret agent (McGoohan, who makes slyly overt references to his Prisoner character throughout the episode), and "Last Salute to the Commodore," with John Dehner and Robert Vaughn as relatives whose disagreement over the fate of a shipping line turns deadly; and then-newcomers Steven Bocho and Steven Spielberg write and direct, respectively, "Murder by the Book," with Jack Cassidy returning for his fourth Columbo turn as a devious PR agent. As far as TV mysteries go, few have been as clever, well acted, and intricately plotted as Columbo, and home detectives should find plenty of sleuthing material to enjoy here. Unfortunately, as with all previous Columbo boxes, the supplemental material is limited; the "Caviar with Everything" episode of the Mrs. Columbo series with Kate Mulgrew is this set's sole extra. --Paul Gaita
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 Fully satisfied December 1, 2008
Charles Kelly (Litchfield, Illinois United States)
The product arrived in a timely manner, about a week before I expected it. It was better than described. Kudos to all involved.
The Man In The Rumpled Raincoat September 1, 2008
Zachary Koenig (Fergus Falls, MN)
While the first season of "Columbo" featured a more intense, hard-charging detective, the subsequent seasons (including this one) toned down that image. As a result, the lovable character that most of us remember when we think of "Columbo" was born.
For the remainder of the show, the genius of Columbo was not so much how he figures out the crime (although that is the conclusion to each episode), but also the WAY in which he gathers information to form his conclusion. Whether it be talking about his wife (who is always the biggest fan of the celebrity killer), driving his beat up car, or checking all 6-7 jacket pockets to find his notepad, Columbo would portray an air of stupidity, which would inevitably trip up the villain at some point. Also, just Columbo's hand and body gestures (hands raised over head when talking or finger on nose when thinking!) were odd enough to put the villain "at ease", as well as his propensity for asking "just one more thing".
Throughout the second-seventh season of the show, the episodes were quite formulaic (a murder occurs and Columbo must determine how it happened and who is the murderer), but featured the device of letting the audience see the murder being committed. Thus, the focus of the show was placed squarely on Columbo's investigative skills, not our imaginations'. While some episodes drop enough hints to allow viewers to get in tune with Columbo's train of thought, others leave his thrilling conclusion completely up in the air until the very last scene. Either way, Columbo always puts together some sort of miracle detective strategy and comes away victorious!
The acting in the show is also terrific. A few actors (Jack Cassidy, Robert Culp, and Patrick McGoohan) played the murderous villains on multiple occasions, while other episodes contained a "Who's Who" list of celebrity victims. Just to name a few: Eddie Albert, Anne Baxter, Leonard Nimoy, William Shatner, Dick Van Dyke, and Ricardo Montalban.
Overall, "Columbo" is a great mystery show that, despite being at its peak in the 1970s, still resonates today on the strength of Columbo's character. I highly recommend every season of this show to mystery fans, classic TV watchers (for the guest stars), or just those of you who can't stand all the reality TV shows these days and want some television material that will entertain you AND stimulate your mind at the same time!
Thoroughly enjoyable. July 14, 2008
A Nony Mous (WI)
We Have thoroughly enjoyed ALL of the Columbo series, and look forward to reviewing them all again in about a year.
 Same ol' Same ol' June 19, 2008
C. Evans (Southern California)
If you've seen the first three seasons, then you know what you're in for. Same formula every season, but hey, it works!
Consistant Columbo June 18, 2008
Alan (Texas)
This is the latest in a series of Columbo seasons I have purchased. I enjoyed the shows when they were on TV and now I can relive them again. Service speed was very good ordering from Amazon.com.
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