Along with "Columbo Cries Wolf", this is one of my all-time favorite Columbo plots, from the 30 or so episodes that I've watched.
Apart from the top drawer plot, it's smoothly paced and edited, contains some ingeniously subtle evidence, there are solid performances from the supporting cast, and the conclusion is very satisfying (however, it could have perhaps been ever so slightly better - see my comment on the message board).
Peter Falk is his usual brilliant self as the crumpled little detective, harassing Lamarr constantly, while he pieces all of the clues together in his own inimitable fashion. The elderly Italian woman provides a nice comedic touch.
I will give this one 9.8 out of 10.
Apart from the top drawer plot, it's smoothly paced and edited, contains some ingeniously subtle evidence, there are solid performances from the supporting cast, and the conclusion is very satisfying (however, it could have perhaps been ever so slightly better - see my comment on the message board).
Peter Falk is his usual brilliant self as the crumpled little detective, harassing Lamarr constantly, while he pieces all of the clues together in his own inimitable fashion. The elderly Italian woman provides a nice comedic touch.
I will give this one 9.8 out of 10.