I've watched this episode 6 or 7 times and can never do so without plenty of snacks and/or dinner! It's a wonderful appetizer! Mr. Gerrard suffers from a William Shatner syndrome-like over acting habit but that adds to the entertainment value. I agree with previous reviews that it is not Columbo at his best but nonetheless it's worth a watch and, if you are anything like me, a re-watch!