"Just one more thing...": Rewatching Columbo

[Mel O'Drama]

From the far-fetched type of water examination (which usually only works in an autopsy setting "the victim was supposed to have drowned in the sea, but there's no salt water in his lungs"), to the schedule of the ice cream vans, to the American tradition of buying ice creams only at certain times of the day (really??), to the distortion of the radio signal, to the possible involvement of a secretary who was employed for only a few days.
There was almost something desperate about it so perhaps it was interesting and ironic that the one thing that didn't happen turned out to be the proof Columbo was looking for.

All of this just reinforces how quickly I've forgotten the episode details. I don't remember most of this (which is good news for me when I come to rewatch).

 

[Chris2]

I think Susan Clark plays it brilliantly, and there's a strong sense of aggression and callousness to her Columbo character that hints at insanity.
Even though she had planned everything and also has an answer for everything ("they cleaned the light bulb") it looks as if she has her head in the clouds.

I watched this one the other night and thoroughly enjoyed it. Clark is very good . Her initially mousy character becomes progressively more bold and unlikable throughout the episode, culminating in a ridiculous new wardrobe and outfit by the end. The episode length is perfect too - 75 min without commercials.