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StormFeather · 24th June 2011, 09:43 PM

Peter Falk aka Columbo, and the Grandfather/narrator in The Princess Bride (and many other things, as I've just discovered, but didn't realise), died last night at the ripe old age of 83.

I'm sure that I'm not the only one who has fond memories of him. For one thing, his gravelly voice is just perfect for the Princess Bride - one of my favouritest films ever.

So, as I have posted elsewhere:

Tonight I'm raising a glass to Peter Falk
I toast you good sir, as a man who brought joy to the multitude, and who will be forever synonymous with that raincoat.
And, you were pretty darned good in the Princess Bride too!
Rest in Peace, good man

alchemist · 24th June 2011, 10:48 PM

Although I was too young to watch Columbo in its prime, I always enjoyed any re-runs I saw. His "playing dumb" portrayal was fantastic. He will be missed.

Oh, just one thing...

Grimward · 25th June 2011, 02:50 AM

And just one more thing, too...

My wife loves Columbo, and is, well, distraught.

Heard that he got that part when Bing Crosby turned it down because he had a golf tournament during casting. Brought smiles to many faces, and will be missed.

Parson · 25th June 2011, 03:41 AM

Columbo was about as good as network TV gets. RIP Peter Falk.

J-WO · 25th June 2011, 04:30 AM

I loved that series. I once did an essay comparing Columbo to Socrates in the dialogues.

I kind of hope the casket opens at his funeral and the congregation hears- 'Just one more thing...'

Foxbat · 25th June 2011, 05:37 AM

The man who played Columbo - my favourite detective - has died peacefully at his home. He was 83 and suffered from dementia.

I used to love hearing him say....Just one more thing...to the smug perp who thought had escaped justice.

Starbeast · 25th June 2011, 06:46 AM

The first time he made me laugh as an actor was when he starred in the movie The Great Race (1965), I was just a kid in grade school.

Rest in peace Mr Falk, thanks for the entertainment.

TheDustyZebra · 25th June 2011, 06:50 AM

My mom hated Columbo, but I think it was only because my dad liked it so much. I'm a fan myself, and a particular fan of The Princess Bride.

RIP Mr. Falk, and thank you.

J Riff · 25th June 2011, 07:30 AM

Thanks, Peter, and have a nice afterlife.
Didn't know about his eye.
Hello, God? My name is Columbo, Lieutenant Columbo....

dask · 25th June 2011, 07:33 AM

Peter Falk was to Columbo what Sean Connery was to James Bond and William Shatner was to Capt. Kirk: irreplaceable.

mosaix · 25th June 2011, 10:42 AM

A great actor, very enjoyable to watch. I loved the way he would hold a thumb to his forehead, a cigar stub between two fingers, then ask a penetrating question.

My favourite anectote is that whilst they were all on set filming an episode of Columbo armed robbers attacked the offices of the production company. When the actors heard they all turned to Columbo...

"Did anyone get a description?" he asked lamely.

R.I.P.

jojajihisc · 25th June 2011, 08:10 PM

"You look more like number two. Know what I mean?"

~Peter Falk as Sam Diamond in Murder By Death.

24th June 2011, 09:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
StormFeather bringer of cake Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kent Posts: 721 Blog Entries: 107	RIP Peter Falk Peter Falk aka Columbo, and the Grandfather/narrator in The Princess Bride (and many other things, as I've just discovered, but didn't realise), died last night at the ripe old age of 83. I'm sure that I'm not the only one who has fond memories of him. For one thing, his gravelly voice is just perfect for the Princess Bride - one of my favouritest films ever. So, as I have posted elsewhere: Tonight I'm raising a glass to Peter Falk I toast you good sir, as a man who brought joy to the multitude, and who will be forever synonymous with that raincoat. And, you were pretty darned good in the Princess Bride too! Rest in Peace, good man Last edited by pyan; 25th June 2011 at 09:51 AM. Reason: Merged threads...

24th June 2011, 10:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
alchemist Dehhh de de deh Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Ireland Posts: 2,403 Blog Entries: 2	Re: RIP Peter Falk Although I was too young to watch Columbo in its prime, I always enjoyed any re-runs I saw. His "playing dumb" portrayal was fantastic. He will be missed. Oh, just one thing...

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Grimward Where matter vanishes... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,182	Re: RIP Peter Falk And just one more thing, too... My wife loves Columbo, and is, well, distraught. Heard that he got that part when Bing Crosby turned it down because he had a golf tournament during casting. Brought smiles to many faces, and will be missed.

25th June 2011, 03:41 AM	#4 (permalink)
Parson This world is not my home Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 3,247 Blog Entries: 5	Re: RIP Peter Falk Columbo was about as good as network TV gets. RIP Peter Falk.

25th June 2011, 04:30 AM	#5 (permalink)
J-WO Pretentious Avatar Alert. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Leicester Posts: 2,188 Blog Entries: 55	Re: RIP Peter Falk I loved that series. I once did an essay comparing Columbo to Socrates in the dialogues. I kind of hope the casket opens at his funeral and the congregation hears- 'Just one more thing...'

25th June 2011, 05:37 AM	#6 (permalink)
Foxbat Haggis Connoisseur Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,941	Peter Falk R.I.P. The man who played Columbo - my favourite detective - has died peacefully at his home. He was 83 and suffered from dementia. I used to love hearing him say....Just one more thing...to the smug perp who thought had escaped justice.

25th June 2011, 06:46 AM	#7 (permalink)
Starbeast Benevolent Galaxy Being Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,649	Re: RIP Peter Falk The first time he made me laugh as an actor was when he starred in the movie The Great Race (1965), I was just a kid in grade school. Rest in peace Mr Falk, thanks for the entertainment.

25th June 2011, 06:50 AM	#8 (permalink)
TheDustyZebra Just keep writing... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,935	Re: RIP Peter Falk My mom hated Columbo, but I think it was only because my dad liked it so much. I'm a fan myself, and a particular fan of The Princess Bride. RIP Mr. Falk, and thank you.

25th June 2011, 07:30 AM	#9 (permalink)
J Riff The Ants are my friends.. Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: California Posts: 1,802	Re: RIP Peter Falk Thanks, Peter, and have a nice afterlife. Didn't know about his eye. Hello, God? My name is Columbo, Lieutenant Columbo....

25th June 2011, 07:33 AM	#10 (permalink)
dask dark and stormy knight Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Washington Posts: 2,045 Blog Entries: 22	Re: RIP Peter Falk Peter Falk was to Columbo what Sean Connery was to James Bond and William Shatner was to Capt. Kirk: irreplaceable.

25th June 2011, 10:42 AM	#11 (permalink)
mosaix Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Shropshire Posts: 4,124	Re: RIP Peter Falk A great actor, very enjoyable to watch. I loved the way he would hold a thumb to his forehead, a cigar stub between two fingers, then ask a penetrating question. My favourite anectote is that whilst they were all on set filming an episode of Columbo armed robbers attacked the offices of the production company. When the actors heard they all turned to Columbo... "Did anyone get a description?" he asked lamely. R.I.P.

25th June 2011, 08:10 PM	#12 (permalink)
jojajihisc vast and cool Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Washington Posts: 745	Re: RIP Peter Falk "You look more like number two. Know what I mean?" ~Peter Falk as Sam Diamond in Murder By Death.

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