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Cigar-chomping Lieutenant Columbo's investigation into the odd death of two men flings him headlong into a mystery revolving around the long-lost loot from an unsolved bank heist. Insurance investigator Irving Krutch asks for Columbo's assistance in tracking down the pieces of a photograph that will reveal the location of the hidden millions. To do so, Columbo must go undercover in various guises to obtain the pieces from the various people who now possess them. But in the course of the investigation, more than one of these people will be murdered, and Columbo can't shake the feeling that Krutch is somehow responsible for the entire bloody business... Written by
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Evan Hunter (as Ed McBain) has 'story' credit. This episode is, in fact, based on his 87th Precinct novel, 'Jigsaw'.
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Soundtracks
"This Old Man"
Traditional children's song
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This is a "B+" series entry. Burt Young and Tyne Daly are marvelous in their supporting roles. This is another one that does not play by the normal rules of the Columbo formula, allowing for some element of mystery. And, all the performers are having quite a bit of fun, even though the last 15 minutes are a bit weak. Certainly, if you like Columbo, this one is worth watching.