Requiem for a Falling Star

Paul & Liz discuss season 2, episode 5 starring Peter Falk, Anne Baxter, Pippa Scott, Frank Converse, Mel Ferrer, Kevin McCarthy, John Archer, & Edith Head.  We also chat about living on a film studio, Italian restaurants in Beverly Hills, the Sportsmen’s Lodge & more.  This episode’s drink & snack are a Shirley Temple & baked potato. Other shows/movies/books we discussed: -White Heat starring John Archer, James Cagney, & Margaret Wyrcherly -Wait Until Dark produced by Mel Ferrer -The Pyjama Girl Case starring Mel Ferrer & Ray Milland -Swamp Water starring Anne Baxter   If you’d like to add to our conversation, you can email us at [email protected].  Follow us on Instagram at @trenchcoatcigar to see photos from today’s episode.

Om Podcasten

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.