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JamesG · 10-16-2012, 04:43 AM

THE LANDMARK SERIES THAT INSPIRED A GENRE!

Legendary Peter Falk is the four-time Primetime Emmy Award winner for his portrayal of the iconic, trenchcoat-wearing Police Lieutenant Columbo. For the first time ever, the complete series is coming to DVD in a 34-disc anthology. Includes all 69 episodes from the show's 7 seasons and all 24 television movies! "Just one more thing..."

Every criminal, every innocent victim (and some not-so-innocent ones), and every wily deduction are here in one definitive collection. Seemingly befuddled but always brilliant, the cigar-chomping detective will have you following the clues until the last case is cracked.

You don't want to miss a minute of this beloved mystery series!

This gift set collects the contents of the previously-released 10 titles into one big package.

Contents and specs are the previous sets.

Steve_uk · 10-16-2012, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by JamesG

THE LANDMARK SERIES THAT INSPIRED A GENRE!

Legendary Peter Falk is the four-time Primetime Emmy Award winner for his portrayal of the iconic, trenchcoat-wearing Police Lieutenant Columbo. For the first time ever, the complete series is coming to DVD in a 34-disc anthology. Includes all 69 episodes from the show's 7 seasons and all 24 television movies! "Just one more thing..."

Every criminal, every innocent victim (and some not-so-innocent ones), and every wily deduction are here in one definitive collection. Seemingly befuddled but always brilliant, the cigar-chomping detective will have you following the clues until the last case is cracked.

You don't want to miss a minute of this beloved mystery series

This gift set collects the contents of the previously-released 10 titles into one big package.

Contents and specs are the previous sets.

..and it's in the stores for Christmas folks.

mayberry66guy · 11-20-2012, 01:16 PM

Kinda sad that the complete series is being released in this boring format for the U.S. market. Even though I bought each season set individually and have no need for the "complete set," I must admit I would have been tempted if Universal had done similar packaging for the U.S. release of the Columbo Box Set as was done in Europe.
The Euro release was packaged in a cedar cigar box with Columbo's image etched into the wooden box. But as soon as I saw that packaging, I knew the studio would be politically correct for the U.S. market, and avoid the salute to Columbo's ever-present stogie--in fear that someone would accuse them of promoting smoking! If I had a Region 2 player, I would buy the European set for my collection. (If curious, you could probably find an image on Amazon's UK site.)

mayberry66guy · 11-20-2012, 01:22 PM

Kinda sad that the complete series is being released in this boring format for the U.S. market. Even though I bought each season set individually and have no need for the "complete set," I must admit I would have been tempted if Universal had done similar packaging for the U.S. release of the Columbo Box Set as was done in Europe.
The Euro release was packaged in a cedar cigar box with Columbo's image etched into the wooden box. But as soon as I saw that packaging, I knew the studio would be politically correct for the U.S. market, and avoid the salute to Columbo's ever-present stogie--in fear that someone would accuse them of promoting smoking! If I had a Region 2 player, I would buy the European set for my collection. (If curious, you could probably find an image on Amazon's UK site.)

10-16-2012, 04:43 AM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,237	"Columbo" The Complete Series DVD Oct. 16th THE LANDMARK SERIES THAT INSPIRED A GENRE! Legendary Peter Falk is the four-time Primetime Emmy Award winner for his portrayal of the iconic, trenchcoat-wearing Police Lieutenant Columbo. For the first time ever, the complete series is coming to DVD in a 34-disc anthology. Includes all 69 episodes from the show's 7 seasons and all 24 television movies! "Just one more thing..." Every criminal, every innocent victim (and some not-so-innocent ones), and every wily deduction are here in one definitive collection. Seemingly befuddled but always brilliant, the cigar-chomping detective will have you following the clues until the last case is cracked. You don't want to miss a minute of this beloved mystery series! This gift set collects the contents of the previously-released 10 titles into one big package. Contents and specs are the previous sets.

11-20-2012, 01:16 PM	#3
mayberry66guy Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jul 03, 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 29	Politically correct as suspected... Kinda sad that the complete series is being released in this boring format for the U.S. market. Even though I bought each season set individually and have no need for the "complete set," I must admit I would have been tempted if Universal had done similar packaging for the U.S. release of the Columbo Box Set as was done in Europe. The Euro release was packaged in a cedar cigar box with Columbo's image etched into the wooden box. But as soon as I saw that packaging, I knew the studio would be politically correct for the U.S. market, and avoid the salute to Columbo's ever-present stogie--in fear that someone would accuse them of promoting smoking! If I had a Region 2 player, I would buy the European set for my collection. (If curious, you could probably find an image on Amazon's UK site.)

11-20-2012, 01:22 PM	#4
mayberry66guy Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jul 03, 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 29	Politically correct as suspected... Kinda sad that the complete series is being released in this boring format for the U.S. market. Even though I bought each season set individually and have no need for the "complete set," I must admit I would have been tempted if Universal had done similar packaging for the U.S. release of the Columbo Box Set as was done in Europe. The Euro release was packaged in a cedar cigar box with Columbo's image etched into the wooden box. But as soon as I saw that packaging, I knew the studio would be politically correct for the U.S. market, and avoid the salute to Columbo's ever-present stogie--in fear that someone would accuse them of promoting smoking! If I had a Region 2 player, I would buy the European set for my collection. (If curious, you could probably find an image on Amazon's UK site.)