Mind Over Mayhem

Doctor Marshall Cahill Directs an institute of prominent Scientists, his son is set to win an award, but a member spots that he's cheated to the award, Marshall plots to kill him, allowing his son to scoop the prize.

I wouldn't say this is a favourite of mine, but it's definitely intriguing, and has several points of interest. I loved that robot, and that technical setting was lots of fun, zany, but fun, and the crime itself worked pretty well.

I just found it a little difficult to see how or why Columbo would zone in on Marshall so quickly, there was no reason for it.

Great seeing Columbo with his dog, a canine that definitely loved being around Falk.

There are so many actors that appeared in another favourite of mine, most notably here José Ferrer, who played The Great Cagliostro, I think he's great here, a real presence, great speaking voice.

7/10.