That included many commentaries from folks like Blog friends Mark Dawidziak and David Koenig. But all of that has apparently been scrapped. There were some archived interviews with Columbo guest stars planned, and those seem to be out as well. The latest statement from Kino has these as the only listed extras: Due to unforeseen issues, we can no longer include all the new audio commentaries, essay and other extras we had produced for our upcoming Columbo: 1970s boxed set.” If I post all the links for these, I’ll be unable to submit the comment, but I’ll keep trying. Otherwise, you can scour youtube for these items that can go on a wish list, things you may have already been aware of, but let’s get them in Blu-Ray quality:

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PF: I’d like to understand why COOP is the number one in Italy. Excuse me, just a question…why do you come here?There’s a clip somewhere of Falk on Carson, excited about the upcoming 1974 “Exercise in Fatality” episode and “new writer” Peter Fischer. I’ve seen it before, can’t find it today. According to Frank Tarzi, VP of Acquisitions at Kino Lorber, there are two Columbo boxsets in the works: one featuring the ‘classic era’ 1968-78 episodes; and the second containing the 1989-2003 revival episodes. The classic episodes are set to be released in late summer, with the ‘new Columbo‘ set following in late 2023 or early 2024.

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From its pilot in 1968 to its curtain call in 2003, Columbo ran for 35 years and comprised 69 episodes. The new boxsets will provide the sort of extras fans have been clamouring for since Columbo was first made available on DVD in the early 2000s. PF: You were right. Shopping is good here. There’s much to choose from. Just a moment…and this brand?While a Japanese Blu-ray boxset has been available for some years, its prohibitive pricing has placed it out of reach of most fans. I’m also not aware of any extensive extras on that particular set. More than merely releasing the series in glorious HD, the new boxsets will provide the sort of extras fans have been clamouring for since Columbo was first made available on DVD in the early 2000s. For the Blu-ray, each episode will feature audio commentary from experts of the day as well as archival excerpts from those involved in the production. The first of several Peter Falk “Columbo” appearances on Johnny Carson’s “Tonight Show”, 9/15/72: Falk on the couch wearing his raincoat: “Listen, Johnny, I don’t wanna plug the show….”