This is a typical example of a Columbo episode and other users comments cover the story line and plot etc.I just wanted to comment on the overall atmosphere of the episode.
I think someone has already pointed out the fact that, because the action takes place in a confined area, it works better. I thought that it was a great idea to make Columbo to have to use his detective skills to their utmost without any backup from forensics, photography or any other colleques to help him. The business with the fingerprints was a depiction of detective work reduced to it's most basics, using whatever you can find and having to fall back on your training.
I didn't understand the fact that Robert Vaughn's wife did not visit him in the hospital area.
I thought that Dean Stockwell's hair style was incredible.
A few plot holes here and there but overall a good episode.
I think someone has already pointed out the fact that, because the action takes place in a confined area, it works better. I thought that it was a great idea to make Columbo to have to use his detective skills to their utmost without any backup from forensics, photography or any other colleques to help him. The business with the fingerprints was a depiction of detective work reduced to it's most basics, using whatever you can find and having to fall back on your training.
I didn't understand the fact that Robert Vaughn's wife did not visit him in the hospital area.
I thought that Dean Stockwell's hair style was incredible.
A few plot holes here and there but overall a good episode.