One of the good aspects of this series is that fairly often, the stories are set in a nicely scenic location. This time we are in rural Wyoming. There are many exterior scenes, in and around the ranch house, barn, and a cemetery. This sense of being someplace other than obviously cooped up on a Hollywood sound stage makes the series more fun for we armchair adventurers. This is one of the best three episodes of season one for that feeling; the other two are "Jazz Beat" (New Orleans) and "Paint Me A Murder" (Mediterranean island).
The seasoned TV fan of 1960's and 1970's shows will also enjoy the presences of Stella Stevens, J.D. Cannon, Clu Galagher, William Windom, and Noah Beery,Jr. You can always count on seeing plenty of fine actors in MSW, who prove that people over 30 have plenty to offer as performers.
The mystery here is pretty good, and mixes well with the humor, of which there is plenty from Stella and the Sheriff. The tone of the whole series is "light mystery." Not as heavy as a Kojak, etc. Not gritty. You either like that style, or not. I like it.