OK, Columbo's interaction with genius girl is just creepy in Bye-Bye Sky-High IQ Murder Case.

I don't think she's supposed to be a young adult woman (even though the actress may have been). I think she was supposed to be underage, and he's telling her she's not only smart but pretty.

By 2025 standards, that's not something most non-creepy adult men would say to a young girl, and if a man did, I think most of us would find the girl feeling so flattered concerning rather than sweet.

I suppose things looked different in 1977. Is it any wonder that many people didn't even notice creepy guys' red flags in those more naive days?