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Re: Paul Gerard: Murder Under Glass Biggest Idiot

I must be in the minority because I like this episode with the exception of Mario and the food marching scene. It has some good moments between Columbo and the killer. My three favorites being the Japanese dinner scene where Columbo says "I've got my eye on one." and looks at Gerard and they smile at each other, another being the scene where Columbo is shopping for vegetables and is talking to Gerard about and after Gerard agrees that maybe Vittorio poisoned himself and with mock surprise says "You can, sir? Then maybe you can explain it to me." and the third being being the final dinner scene. I do agree with you that Gerard was an idiot for trying to poison Columbo. He's just another in the list of killers that would probably have gotten away with it if they would have left well enough alone.

Re: Paul Gerard: Murder Under Glass Biggest Idiot

As others have mentioned, there is a lot to like about this one even if it isn't an absolute classic.

One really gets me though is that Vittorio wants out of the deal because he is tired of being extorted. The other members of the "restaurant developers association" don't seem to mind. So much so, when they have the golden opportunity to spill all and tell Columbo how they pay for rave reviews they don't bother. Also, neither of them report why Vittorio may have a major problem with Paul. They are almost party to an obstruction of justice.

That part makes little sense.

Re: Paul Gerard: Murder Under Glass Biggest Idiot

I know I always say this about DEATH LENDS A HAND, but Vittorio always makes me wish he'd use counter-blackmail by THREATENING to expose Paul as an extortionist instead of PROMISING to do it. Of course, then maybe there would be no story (unless that alone were enough to scare Paul).