Peter Falk on Johnny Carson Talks "Any Old Port in the Storm" 10-5-73 (16:9 Aspect Ratio) 

Who in 2020 is still watching Colombo? ME.... That is still one of the best detective shows on TV.

Years ago I sent Peter Falk a fan letter and about two years later I got a lovely letter from him, hand written, apologising for taking so long to reply and saying it meant a lot to him. A lovely man and an absolute legend. These people are irreplaceable.

The last scene in the car with Columbo pouring Donald Pleasance a glass of wine as a sign of his respect is one of the great moments of the whole series.

The Donald Pleasence episode is one of my favorites. "The sixty-nine-cents-a-gallon Marino Brothers? They don't make wine! They don't even make good mouthwash!"

Peter Falk always made a point of citing the people behind the scenes who made the program a success. You don't hear that very often. Classy.

My dad was exactly like the character Columbo. Now I just watch the replays and I feel like my father is still alive and with me. 💕😇💕

Any Old Port in The Storm is my most favorite Colombo episodes. Indeed Donald Pleasence is absolutely fabulous and the story is fabulously good

Humble, charismatic, talented and absolutely gorgeous, Peter had "it" and we shall not see his like again Xx

Cool people, cool time. God I miss the 70's.

may his soul rest in peace! unforgettable Peter Falk!

I wish Columbo would "go on forever" too, Johnny. I have the Columbo set & I'm still watching it in 2020. It doesn't get any better than Peter Falk in that role, plus his great guest stars he ends up foiling. Great acting & great writing & a great series. There isn't anything better on T.V. today. Indeed, those were the "Golden Talent" years. Miss you, Peter Falk! Miss you too, Johnny Carson. 👍

Peter Falk was so down to earth and humble. What a lovely man!!!

The "Golden " years of TV...I cherish the memories of these shows as a teenager and treasure these actors that were so classy and real..!! I miss my youth and the innocence of those years.

Great man!! Inspiration for all of us!! Thank you Peter Falk! You will always been remembered!!

In Britain they still show 5 episodes every Sunday. It's always a treat to watch a couple of them ! ' Any Port in a Storm' with Donald Pleasence is one of the best ever !

Columbo always had the BEST GUEST STARS appearing on the show. It made the program so much fun to watch!

peter falk was so right about Pleasence: he was indeed a fantastic actor, falk wasn't just trying to "sell" the episode.

He was my favourite television detetective. Pure Genius.

When the current times are harsh and sad - with the COVID mess, that is constantly the case- I just tune into a Columbo show, and get mesmerized by the time, styles, and God bless him, good old Shaggy Dog Peter Falk, his shabby raincoat, funky car, and hound dog. And by the way, he was very sexy in brown velour shirt and that mound of hair in this interview. Long gone, but definitely alive in our💓❣️

His tribute to Donald Pleasence is really great. It's the most relevant information, when true artists recognize the real innovators.

I miss those days. They just seemed decent and simple

Johnny is right...we all fell in love with Peter Falk! I still am.

Quite a reminder of the never-repeated quality of Johnny Carson. The atmosphere, the quality of discussion, the humor. There has been nothing of this quality since he retired.

Even as a kid, I loved Columbo. Easily one of the most fascinating characters to ever grace the small screen. "Any Old Port..." is Amazing, along with the incomparable Donald Pleasance. "A Stitch in Crime" (Leonard Nimoy)"Catch Me If You Can" (with Ruth Gordon) & "Double Exposure" (Robert Culp) are also beautifully acted. Just one more thing...RIP Peter Falk.

In my opinion, "Any Old Port in the Storm" is not just one of the best episodes of Columbo, it's one of the greatest television episodes of any show. Can you imagine watching it for the first time in 1973? Falk wasn't exaggerating at all: I hope people in the audience watched it.

"He hated things that were comercial" ...Poor Carsini, couldn't have lived in 2020.

One of my favorite shows. And still watch it to this day!

Columbo was amazingly popular all over the world. Its quality crossed all borders and cultures.

one of my dearest and favorites tv shows when I was a teenager... damn what memories...

In an age when actors focus on themselves it is very nice to see that Peter Falk recognizes others for their work and abilities. He seemed like a very down to earth, pleasant person, and I enjoy watching his programs! 😸

Thanks for this! And let's not forget Falk as the CIA agent in "The In-laws". Probably one of my all time favorite comedies!!!

Immortal Peter Falk and Columbo... I keep watching them over and over...

As much as I loved Peter in Columbo my favorite role is the Grandfather in "The Princess Bride" Such a wonderful actor.

Another great ending that was very similar. Was the Johnny Cash episode. it might have even been a bit more emotional.

So even on a talk show, he leaves, and then comes back for one last thing. XD

It's nice to hear Donald Pleasance getting his due from another amazing actor. RIP both those two greats.

My favorite TV show of all time! This interview was WONDERFUL! I had heard on various Columbo fan sites that "Any Old Port", was Peter's favorite episode... But to hear him talk about the episode and Donald Pleasance like thst, nearly brought tears to my eyes! Lol! Just great...

I’m watching Columbo in April 2021 and love it. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Peter Falk, There will never be another actor like you…..one more thing, I love you ❤️

Peter Falk Is simply adorable! His simplicity, his humility( not put on) and bove all his technique of getting at the bottom of things by rational thinking and ability to deduce simply floors me! wish he was alive!

The applause says it all, RIP Peter, RIP

You look at those real actors compared today's. They earned their place. Today cry babies. I am so blessed to see this unique man telling his story. He is so modest and thankful of his opportunities. I appreciate you showing this interview.

The episode Peter’s talking about is here in YT somewhere, and is a stone-cold Classic Colombo episode, and well worth watching. Oh, and one more thing... Peter Falk was a superb actor, and a deeply lovely human being. RIP.

This and Robert Vaugn on a cruise ship are my 2 favorite episodes.

Really liked this show when it was on. Peter Falk was perfect for the role

I adore Peter Falk 🩷

Man, they really liked the color brown those days :-) Thanks for the video.

Today i watched that episode. What a great episode it was. I was just starting to watch columbo again yesterday. Ibhave watched couple episodes now

I saw him during the 70's a Roasting on a man they honored. I am glad i grew upon a fun time. Sad kids don't know what fun is or was. Thank you for posting this. PS Folks. Johnny Carson was special too. My parents allowed me to stay up watching him.

Wow!! A very young Peter Falk!! 👏 👏 👏

Incredible set, locked in time.... and the smoking!!!

The end of this with Johnny getting him to try on rain coats is like an episode of Colombo where the killer is trying to butter him up by trying to flatter him. I was expecting him to say, "Johnny, Ed, just one more thing."

I miss him. Thank you Peter Falk.❤️

He was actually very handsome and talented he had oodles of charisma too I can still watch reruns with as much enthusiasm as the first time thank you Peter for your wonderful work making our lives a little bit more enjoyable God Bless you Sir I hope you’re resting well in heaven now you definitely deserve to and probably need a rest you will be sorely missed 😘✝️💞🤪💕🎚🙏🏻🤪

Watching this interview, you can see that he really cares about the characters and the overall production of Columbo. Notice how thoughtful his comments are, and how sincere his praise is for fellow actor Donald Pleasence. He even seems annoyed when interrupted by whatever is happening in the background (which I don't blame him for). He is as invested in Columbo as a writer would be! The character is obviously not just a paycheck to him. Contrast this with most other interviews you see from actors on late night shows.

Still watching and loving it in 2022.

Thank you to whoever posted this video. I never seen this. I was born in 76'. "Any Old Port In A storm" is my favorite episode.👍😀🎥

Thank you, this is pure Gold. I wish he could have read these posts and knew how he was loved. Johnny too

Peter Falk was awesome! His "Sam Diamond" was one of the funniest roles ever!

Non pretentious, wise and classy! I love you Falk/Columbo!!

I met lots of people from many different countries over the years - almost all of them knew and loved Columbo!

Absolutely agree ... Donald Pleasance was one of the greatest actors ever ... as was Peter Falk!!!

Peter Falk was such humble guy. Every time he did a talk show, which he didn’t often do, he just talked up his co stars.

Columbo is a great fictional character, portrayed by a truly brilliant actor, which stands the test of time. And when interviewed, Peter Falk seems a lovely man. He was brilliant with Robert Mitchum in The Battle for Anzio.

God, I miss not having Johnny Carson on at night.

I watch it every Sunday night. Loved Peter Falk!

Carson said it at the end of his life..."those damn cigarettes".

Love Columbo .it came on while I was in college and I've seen it ever since .ironically any old port in a storm is still my favorite episode. Julie Harris had a pretty good role in this episode also

Loved watching Columbo as a kid, still do, this is a good interview.

Columbo was a ggod character, Played by a great actor! Humorous, clever, and as he said dignified.

Smoking cigarettes on a talk show... Where have the years gone!!!

I hope the show goes on forever too, Johnny! So far so good...❣️

I watch all the Columbo episodes over and over again. Coincidentally, "Any Old Port in the Storm" is my favorite episode with " A Stitch in Time" my second. Every episode is a masterpiece. Also, to think that Donald Pleasance is the psychiatrist in "Halloween". I think he is in No.2 and No.3 but those 2 movies don't make sense because Jason dissappears in thin air at the very end in the first Halloween movie. Peter Falk and Donald Pleasance were great.

The thing about Colombo - you see the murder happen!! Then the whole show you wonder how he’s going to figure it out! THAT is the magic my friends.

Johnny was joking around about the raincoat and that reminded me of this: There was one episode in which Columbo got a new raincoat: Mrs. Columbo bought it for him and it was blue. He didn't like it, so he kept trying to lose it/leave it behind, but people always brought it back! I think the name of the episode was called, Now You See Him, with Jack Cassidy playing a magician. Bob Dishy was in it, too, playing a sergeant who was kind of a "sidekick" to Columbo in that episode.

I did read a few years back that this was Peter Falk's favorite episode.

The character of Columbo always had a relative who did this or studied that, or experienced something. It was a way for the detective to lull the criminal into thinking that they were smarter.

Loved Columbo! One of my all-time favorite TV series! I've watched the whole series through so many times. I think it's time for me to go back and watch them again!

Peter Falk , Great actor!

I still love watching columbo on a sunday when i'm making lunch. The 70's episodes are my favorites.

Such an amazing episode. Some of the best writing in television, EVER.

Two absolute legends.

DONALD PLEASENCE!!!! great actor!!!!, I saw the Columbo show, "Any old Port in a Storm" wonderful segment of Columbo!!!!!

So charming love him!🤩💗

I couldn't imagine anybody ever playing the part Columbo this man shoes just cannot be filled I will never ever watch a remake of Columbo I am forever his fan. He was born for that role he is Columbo

The best tv detective that ever graced our tv screens IMO. Others could only dream of being as good

I Checked out the episode- it was Great!

The ovation he gets is a big indicator of how much people loved Columbo, and Falk himself. What an actor.

Any Old Port In A Storm was arguably the greatest Columbo episode, season 3 episode 2 aired in 1973, it appeared that Mr. Falk was quite fond of it as well 👍🏽

“Just one more thing.”

Back when television was worth watching.

That particular episode of COLUMBO might be my favorite. Just great.

I got the box set. We started with season 1, episode 1. I remember all of them from many years ago, but it’s been so long I don’t remember how they turned out, so it’s like starting all over again. One of the best shows of all time. No one else could have pulled it off like Peter Faulk. As a side note it was hilarious watching Johnny Carson making fun of Faulk’s coat while wearing those plaid pants.

What a great stage you have here, Mr Carson. You know, my wife is a big fan of you...

There's more of Colombo in Falk than meet's the eye!

Hello from Russia. Columbo- one of the best cinema that i seen. And steel like to watch. Great actor and nice person too.

Donald Pleasance was a great actor and “Any old port in a storm” was a great Colombo episode. The winery in that episode is gone now, it was purchased and turned into a housing development.

Just watched Any Old Port in a Storm again and it's great to hear that Peter Falk admired Donald Pleasance. I didn't know it was most Columbo fans favourite episode.

One of my favorite Columbo episodes was that one. Yeah, probably because of Donald Pleasance. Great actor that he was.

I sure miss the seventies and eighties. Best shows and best music