Usually any MSW episode featuring Jessica and Dr. Hazlitt is a pleasantly entertaining passage of 45-plus minutes. William Windom always added a touch of class and intelligence to the roles he played, whether in motion pictures or in television.
However, his and Jessica's camaraderie in this particular episode couldn't save this Godfather ripoff. Even the Don's two sons were named Michael (the level-headed married son who was going to take over the garment business upon his father leaving the country) and hot-tempered Salvador (similar to hot-headed Sonny played by James Caan), who has the red-headed floozy-ish girlfriend.
Additionally, as the Don is leaving the restaurant with his wife and two sons to get into his vehicle (to head out of the country), stereotypical Italian Mafia-type background music starts to play.
Finally, unlike the excellent Columbo series before this, many of the MSW episodes feature monumental overacting like the annoying Consiglieri's daughter causing an uproar in the restaurant as Jessica and Dr. Hazlitt chow down on their much-anticipated lobster feast.
However, his and Jessica's camaraderie in this particular episode couldn't save this Godfather ripoff. Even the Don's two sons were named Michael (the level-headed married son who was going to take over the garment business upon his father leaving the country) and hot-tempered Salvador (similar to hot-headed Sonny played by James Caan), who has the red-headed floozy-ish girlfriend.
Additionally, as the Don is leaving the restaurant with his wife and two sons to get into his vehicle (to head out of the country), stereotypical Italian Mafia-type background music starts to play.
Finally, unlike the excellent Columbo series before this, many of the MSW episodes feature monumental overacting like the annoying Consiglieri's daughter causing an uproar in the restaurant as Jessica and Dr. Hazlitt chow down on their much-anticipated lobster feast.