This is my wife's favorite and my second favorite. My favorite barely inches out this one. That is the best Columbo villain's third and final appearance-Jack Cassidy as the magician. Anyway, Richard Kiley is amazing. Peter Falk-fantastic as usual. Val Avery's best Columbo performance and he did quite a number of them. The "gotcha" at the end was incredible. The only quibble (false note) was Richard Kiley's drowning of his wife Rosemary Murphy. No one would drown that quickly. It should have been an extended scene. However, that is minor. Great job all around. Strong script, great direction and wonderful performances!
Review of A Friend in Deed
