When the story begins, a rich millionaire is angry and is looking for his architect. It seems that Bo Williamson (Forrest Tucker) is not at all happy with his latest project. And, soon after this rampage, Bo has disappeared and his ex-wife contacts the police. Soon, Columbo is rooting about and his first lead is an odd one...finding Bo's car radio is set to a classical station...and the man NEVER listened to anything other than country. Add to that the discovery of Bo's blood-stained hat, it sure look like something bad has happened to the man.
Unlike most episodes of "Columbo", you never see a murder in this one and there isn't a body. Plus, you have Columbo involved in the case long before they think that a murder might have been committed. This seems odd, as the Los Angeles Police would most likely have sent someone other than a homicide detective to initially investigate the case.
So is it any good? After all, it was the one and only episode directed by Peter Falk...and I am pretty sure he wanted to do his best. And, it turns out to be a decent episode...not among the best but still very good and enjoyable.