The Most Crucial Game (1972) Columbo- Deep Dive Review | Robert Culp, Dean Stockwell, Peter Falk

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The Most Crucial Game- November 5, 1972 (74 min) Episode 10

CAST/CREW:
Lieutenant Columbo: Peter Falk
Paul Hanlon: Robert Culp
Eric Wagner: Dean Stockwell
Walter Cunnell: Dean Jagger
Shirley Wagner: Susan Howard
Eve Babcock: Valerie Harper
Coach Rizzo: James Gregory
Ralph Dobbs: Val Avery

Directed by: Jeremy Kagan
Written by: John T. Dugan
Score: Dick De Benedictis
Produced by: Dean Hargrove

Created by: Richard Levinson & William Link

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All Comments (21)
  • Holy crap! This is almost as long as the episode itself! I love deep dives like this
  • @Gasmeter72
    What an absolute joy it is to watch these episode breakdowns. The effort that you have put into these is top-notch. Really great work. Thank you!
  • @MISHKINPUSH
    I've been watching Columbo since the 1970s, have seen every episode dozens of times, read all the books about the show. I didn't think there was anything new for me to learn, and then I found this video. Can't wait to watch more. Thank you so much!!
  • @TheRealVolk
    It’s actually a pretty dope juxtaposition to have Hanlon yelling the whole time, only to become speechless at the end. A great way to say a lot with a little. Cheers. 🐾
  • Columbo was my favorite show when I was a kid. I just loved to watch him shuffle around and his questions and pretend to be disorganized. Thanks for bringing back great memories!
  • @TheAtomicLich
    You made my day! Thank you so much for amazing Columbo reviews. Sometimes, I watch your reviews instead of just watching Columbo, because I like to hear about all the actors and such. Cheers!
  • @kacornish1
    Love these deep dive breakdowns, probably the best Columbo content on YouTube.
  • @tonydugal5275
    I’ve been enamored with Columbo episodes since first aired more than 50 years ago. Your very detailed reviews are extraordinary, adding new dimensions to the series. Thank you.
  • @bobuncle8704
    I’m sitting here in my place trying to avoid the -13°C(-19°C(-3°F) with wind chill🥶) outside, and I can’t think of a better way than spending a wonderful hour enjoying one of your amazing reviews. Thank you so much
  • @rleesmith2155
    I love love LOVE your deep-dives! Columbo is one of my favorite shows of all time, and as many times as I've seen each episode, you always catch so much more.
  • You are so awesome. I have watched Columbo since the first made for TV movie. I am thrilled you have taken the time to let me walk through another episode and learn some cool facts. My wife and I would always look things up as we watched shows. We (her in spirit only) sent you a little token of our appreciation. Keep 'me coming. I so look forward to those. Thanks Larry
  • Another brilliant review. Dean Stockwell died in between me recording and uploading my review of this episode so I wasn’t able to give him the tribute he deserved but your deep dives give all these actors the credit they deserve.
  • I agree, it's a great episode. Robert Culp was one of the very best protagonists, and Columbo is at his best here.
  • @stingray2001
    I've been watching Columbo going on forty years now. For me, it's hard to go back and watch these episodes knowing how they turn out. I never paid attention to any of the side/background characters, till now. You've really made it fun to come back to these episodes with all the background. Thank you, I know it can't be easy. I'm going to try to make it a point to buy you a cup of coffee. Also it's the Golden State Warriors. At the time they actually played out of Oakland California. One more thing....Subbed!
  • @maiapowiz
    I absolutely adore these episode breakdowns, you have such a dry sense of humor that breathes life into each scene and makes me happy I grew up watching this show :-) the small quips about behind the scenes facts are great, never stop <3
  • @jamsid33
    it is hard not to be entertained if Peter Faulk and Robert Culp are going at each other in a scene
  • @stereodachs
    This is one of my favorite episodes of the the epic Columbo series of the 70ies . Robert Culp is killing here !!!
  • Yay! Another episode review. This is in my top 5 most watched Columbo episodes. I can never get enough of Culp's over the top agitated ego character. His 70s angry guy character is legendary Can't wait for your next review!