Columbo Clothes and Laughs

Season 6, Episode 2 - Columbo - "Old Fashioned Murder" (1976)     This episode was directed by Robert Douglas, and written by Peter Feibleman, Peter Fischer and Richard Levinson.  The three best outfits from this episode are:    1) Phyllis Brandt's sparkly gown:     This is floor length black with sheer sleeves and a choker Her motto is - "There is a man's arm to support any woman who wants one." She's always played on her "lovely" looks and no exception here. 2) Milton Shaffer, the murderous security guard's, tropical getaway gear:      We have never related to Columbo so strongly as when he grabs the neckline of Milton's collar to check out his shirt labels.  Every vintage reseller has this impulse.        There he finds a (post haircut, furry) Jockey white cotton undershirt     and a red and white polyester Hawaiian aloha shirt, made in Hawaii.   The matching pocket lining, indicating it's ...

POLL: Season 3, Episode 2:  “Columbo” Any Old Port in a Storm (TV Episode 1973)   Which outfit is your favorite?  Joan Stacey's white knit square outfit:  Enrico Carsini's leisurewear:  Joan Stacey's sculpted swimwear:   Joan's friend's white track jacket:    Karen Fielding's white and brown suit:     Adrian Carsini's psychedelic necktie:         Waiter's plaid baracuta Harrington jacket:    Karen's dark green coat with floral embroidery:

Season 3, Episode 2:  “Columbo” Any Old Port in a Storm (TV Episode 1973) This episode was directed by Leo Penn and written by Stanley Ralph Ross, Larry Cohen, and Richard Levinson. The three best outfits in this episode are: 1) Joan Stacey’s white knit outfit when she goes to Columbo’s office to report her fiancé missing:    This is a white ribbed mock turtleneck sweater under a long knit cardigan vest with cut-out square pattern and matching skirt     Very striking with her giant gold tree sapling necklace.  2) Enrico Carsini’s leisurewear:      This is a butterfly collar brown denim with white contrast stitch western shacket. It has all the bells and whistles - epaulets, back flair:      Side slits as well. Paired with a dark green ribbed mock turtleneck and light beige poly pants he looks ready for leisure or being hogtied in a wine cave.        3) Joan Stacey’s sculpted swimwear:      Thi...