More “Route 66” DVDs coming next month

The second DVD volume of the third season of the original “Route 66” television series will be in stores on Oct. 20, according to the publicist for producers Roxbury and Infinity.

It’s a four-disc set of 15 episodes. The suggested retail price is $29.95, although Amazon.com is already pre-selling it at a discount.

These episodes are particularly notable because that’s when co-star George Maharis left the show, reportedly because of problems with hepatitis, and was replaced by Glenn Corbett. You can read about Maharis’ explanation for his departure here.

Guest stars in these upcoming episodes will include James Whitmore, Harvey Korman, Robert Duvall, Dick York, Gene Hackman, Rip Torn, Alan Alda and Tom Bosley.

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