Columbo
eBook - PDF

Columbo

Paying Attention 24/7

  1. 248 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Columbo

Paying Attention 24/7

About this book

Columbo is fifty years old. A global smash in the 1970s, it is now a cult TV favourite. What is the reason for this enduring popularity? In this fascinating exploration of a television classic, David Martin-Jones argues that Columbo reveals how our current globalized world – of 24/7 capital, invasive surveillance and online labour – emerged in the late 20th century. Exploring everything from the influences on Falk's iconic acting style to the show's depiction of Los Angeles, Martin-Jones illuminates how our attention is channelled, via technologies like television and computers, to influence how we perform, learn, police and locate ourselves in today's world. Columbo emerged alongside shows like Kojak and The Rockford Files, but re-viewing the series today reveals how contemporary television hits – from Elementary to The Purge – continue to shape how and why we pay attention 24/7.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half-Title
  3. Dedication
  4. Title Page
  5. Copyright
  6. Contents
  7. List of Figures
  8. Acknowledgements
  9. Introduction: Fifty Years of Columbo
  10. 1. Blueprint for Murder
  11. 2. Pay Strict Attention
  12. 3. Performing: Falk Acts/Columbo Pays Attention
  13. 4. Learning: Columbo vs Modernity
  14. 5. Policing: Not Class, History
  15. 6. Locating: Bare Life in LA
  16. Conclusion: Paying Attention 24/7
  17. Bibliography
  18. Index