
If you like ’em smooth, then Dr Marcus Collier’s your man! ‘Gorgeous’ George Hamilton was at the height of his 70s powers here, even pulling off a perma-tan with panache when lesser mortals would have been on the receiving end of a booing. “A Robert Culp killer always had bags of style, but bad Bart Keppell was the epitome of ice-cold cool.”ĭr Mark Collier – A Deadly State of Mind (1975) And if that yellow jacket is still lying around the Universal archives, I’d be only too happy to give it a good home. Here’s a global thought leader and marketing mastermind who looks as good rocking the casual yellow jacket at the supermarket as he does dressed to the nines in a killer suit (pun 1 zillion per cent intended).Ī Robert Culp killer always had bags of style, but bad Bart Keppell was the epitome of ice-cold cool. “Dr Flemming had many positives being erudite, sophisticated, witty and immaculately attired.”

Hence it’s believable that his many attributes were enough to bewitch red-haired beauty Joan Hudson, and convince her to play along with his dastardly schemes. There’s something of the George Clooney about Barry, who aged exceptionally well. Indeed, he may be the best-dressed male Columbo killer of all. Not a choice for millenials, perhaps, but for viewers of a certain age Gene Barry’s Dr Ray Flemming ticked many boxes, being erudite, wealthy, sophisticated, witty and immaculately attired. And he’d doubtless walk out with a mystery blonde on his arm to have his very wicked way with…ĭr Ray Flemming – Prescription: Murder (1968) His animal magnetism would ensure that women wanted him while men wanted to be him. Just picture Ken schmoozing in a social setting, glass of Champers in hand. Not to everyone’s taste, but what Ken Franklin may lack in classic good looks, he more than makes up for with an irresistible joie de vivre, dashing style, devilishly cute dimples and silver-tongued charm by the shed-load. Yes, before he was lumped over the head with a block of ice, young Eric seemed to be living the life of Riley – even managing to convince his shapely wife that he wasn’t fooling around behind her back.

What’s not to like (casual attitude towards ‘chicks’ aside)? Plus, black silk sheets! Mrrrrow! He’s a millionaire playboy with a rock star attitude, sporty physique and hair to die for. These dashing chaps are listed in no particular order, except for the top three…Įric Wagner – The Most Crucial Game (1972) If you can handle that slight, please read on with confidence. This handsome bunch has been selected based on how dishy they appear in their designated episode, which means sadly no place for Louis Jourdan or Sal Mineo, despite them being incredibly beautiful men in their youth.

Your input was invaluable, not to mention thoroughly enjoyable. My thanks to all the Twitterati who contributed to the original debate that lead to these posts being put together. If you didn’t already know, this is part two of the double header which started with last week’s look at Columbo’s loveliest ladies. And it is these finely turned-out chaps I pay tribute to today. Columbo was packed with eligible bachelors, hot hunks and devilishly handsome men living it up and making the absolute most of their natural charms. And how beautiful they were!Īnd not just the ladies, of course. One of the many joys of watching Columbo was seeing the short, scruffy Lieutenant thrust into the lives of the beautiful people.
