Columbo notices the victim was found in the pool, but the water in his lungs doesn't match the pool's chemical balance perfectly.
In "The Most Crucial Game," Columbo faces off against Paul Hanlon, the manager of a professional football team who uses a radio broadcast and a swimming pool to create a deadly alibi. 🕵️ The Crime Paul Hanlon (played by Robert Culp). The Most Crucial GameColumbo : Season 2 Episode 3
Hanlon slips away from his stadium booth during a game, disguises himself as an ice delivery man, and kills Wagner with a block of ice at his home. 💡 The "Perfect" Alibi Columbo notices the victim was found in the
Eric Wagner, the playboy owner of the Los Angeles Rockets. Hanlon slips away from his stadium booth during
Much of the episode was filmed at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Hanlon claims he called Wagner from the stadium, but Columbo realizes the background noise is too consistent. 📌 The "Gotcha" Moment The case hinges on silence .
Wagner is a "spoiled brat" neglecting the team; Hanlon wants total control.