In my article on the Music of COLUMBO, I singled out this. episode for outstanding music composition.

I can understand how music, fashion, nostalgia, etc. can make an episode more endearing. For those of us of a certain age, seeing Beth Chadwick try on all of the “latest” fashions brings back a lot memories. But it’s hard not to feel old when they’re amazed at the advanced technology of the Selectrix typewriter, lol

One of the little pleasures of REWATCHING COLUMBO is the contemporary technology and gadgets . that are worked into plots.
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1970's ' cutting edge tech includes :
Videotape recorders and cameras
Telephone answering machines
Electric typewriters

And 90s shows
Fax machines
Beeper bracelets
Mobile phones

ALL of these amazed the gadget impaired Lt.!