cast jack cassidy a ken frankin be sheer brilliance . cassidy personify arrogance and confidence and charm and wit all with a condescending and evil little smirk on his face . in my opinion and jack cassidy be by far the best murderer ( have appear three time ) in the columbo series . this particular ( and first ) performance and be my favorite columbo episode ever hand down . a fresh face steven spielberg do amazing camera work ( yes and there be a couple of camera shadow on the actor at time ) capture the nuance and banter at different and intriguing angle between columbo and franklin . also and the panoramic and tight in shot at big bear lake and ca ( franklin cabin home ) be very impressive . if you have not yet see this episode and then you owe it to yourself to do so it a true masterpiece . jack cassidy be a very talented actor and singer . his charismatic personality be highly infectious . his death in 1976 and at age 49 be very sad and indeed very tragic he surely have his best year ahead of him . rest in peace jack and you will live on for eternity through your great work .