According to the Lifetime schedule, Unsolved Mysteries has been pulled, beginning Monday.

Instead, a movie will air at 1pm (Central) followed by an hour of The Golden Girls at 3.

This stinks!

Yes, it does. We should petition Lifetime into showing 2 episodes back to back and putting UM back on the late night schedule from 11-1 or 12-2 for 6 or 7 nights a week. That would be the logical thing to do because UM is perfectly apt for late night viewing.

I agree, this stinks. I had looked at their UM schedule on their website recently, and they had episodes running into at least next month, so apparently those plans have been scrapped. Also, even though the upcoming episodes section is empty, they still display the show as part of their lineup. I'm wondering if they have plans to bring it back in the future? While this does upset me that it's taken off, if this is truly the end of Lifetime UM, I do have to credit Liftime for airing it as long as they have, somewhere in the neighborhood of 15 years I believe. And some criminals have been put behind bars thanks to the Lifetime airings, so that's definintely a good thing.

I'm wondering if another network might pick it up, maybe with some sort of regular airing pattern. Hope so.

If not, it looks like we might be out of luck.

CrystalDawn, do you plan to do UM favorites volume 5? I've got some requests, if you do.

If you go to this url, it says UM is on weekdays at 7 and 8. http://www.lifetimetv.com/shows/unsolved/index.html
Also, on the Yahoo TV schedule http://search.tv.yahoo.com/tvtitlesearch?p=%2b{Unsolved+Mysteries}+%2blineup%3aFL09559+%2butn%3a1155457457/1156667057&s=-$s,utn&lineup=us_FL09559&range=14&title=Unsolved+Mysteries&lineup_tz=America/New_York&sort=score&srch=trueand on the Lifetime schedule http://www.lifetimetv.com/shows/tvschedule/thisweek_out.html, it is on from 2-3 Tue-Fri.

I believe that the 2-3 Tue-Fri sounds correct although they did take away Mon and dwindle it down from 2 back-to-back episodes to 1, so anything's possible.

**** that! UM should always be on!

I hate the stupid liftime dyke channel. Pathetic, that channel should be cancelled, hell I wouldn't want UM to be on a channel where they show the Will Never Bake Again league (WNBA)

UM should be on somewhere, maybe TBS or TNT can pick it up

eff you dykes!

I admire your passion, but don't you think that's a tad insensitive? :lol:

No sir!:) Admit it...you'll never watch the dyke channel again now that UM is not on any more

Huh. Now I'm thoroughly confused as to when or if it is on. Guess I'll just have to wait and see.

Well, this thread certainly veered. I just searched and this forum had three references to Dick Van Dyke, but nothing quite like this.

You need to edit, SiberianKiss. I don't think the moderators will be thrilled.

Looks like UM is definitely off next week. But we can pick a segment and pretend it aired that particular day, and discuss. :D

haha no editing!

I'm stuck in nowhere land and was looking forward to watching UM when I get home, dammit!

CrystalDawn, do you plan to do UM favorites volume 5? I've got some requests, if you do.

Well I was going to post and ask if anyone would be interested in a volume 5. If there's enough interest I will make it so fire away with your suggestions.

I too noticed a few days ago that it said UM was airing at 7 & 8 pm weeknights. It seemed too good to be true so I figured it was a misprint. Although it stinks if they've pulled it I think its a good sign if they still have it on their list of shows. Its customary for networks to move around things in the Fall and maybe Lifetime will once again see their new programming stinks and put UM back on as they've done before.

Yes I think all the dyke comments would best be served at the Dick Van Dyke Show board.

Hasn't this happened before? This is just Lifetime moving the schedule around to fit all the new programming and movies that will be airing. They've been promoting the hell out of that Fantasia Barrino movie for about 3 months now.

As soon as one (or more) of the new shows start tanking, they'll cancel it and UM will be right back on the air. It's still on Lifetime's list of shows, so don't think it's gone forever. It's an hour long show that hasn't had a new episode in 3 years--no wonder they've removed it--for now. However, don't forget that UM probably pulls in good ratings, because Lifetime actually brought the show back with new segments in 2001.

It will be back. Be patient.

I thought this had happened before maybe two or three years ago. They've kept moving UM around and I never can tell when I'll be able to see it. That's why I've been collecting episodes and they've been great to watch since I never can be home for the viewings.

I'm still mad about the loss of "Any Day Now."

This STINK! I like THe Golden Girls, but I would like to see Unsloved Mysteries too! I hope they bring it back! ALSO: Write to Lifetime to tell them that they should put UM back on Lifetime. I did just now.

UM should be on somewhere, maybe TBS or TNT can pick it up

I often wonder why A & E doesn't pick it up (UM)? A & E is an awesome channel AND A & E has a multitude of other True Crime/Public Interest/Mystery shows.

UM would just add to the already cool line-up. I wonder why UM has never been on A & E?

Just a thought. :)

A&E would be a great place for UM, considering the rockin' lineup they already have with City Confidential, American Justice, and The First 48.

As for the Fantasia Barrino movie they've been promoting for months... blech. Double blech.

Well write to Lifetime & coplain to them. Also if Lifetime dosen't put it back on soon, then hopefully A&E or some other channel will pick it up.

UM would be a great program for A&E and along with American Justice, Cold Case Files, and the First 48, it would be perfectly fitting. Now if only they would cancel their idiotic shows such as Inked, Dog the dumbass, The Wigger of Cars, and Airline. At least UM would be more appropriate for A&E than The Dick Van Dyke Show. :lol:

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
This ******** pisses me off!!! :mad:

I hope this isn't a permanent change... if so

We should start a campaign!

I agree!

Now if only they would cancel their idiotic shows such as Inked, Dog the dumbass, The Wigger of Cars, and Airline. At least UM would be more appropriate for A&E than The Dick Van Dyke Show. :lol:

I agree. I'm not really into those reality shows but I guess some people are or else A & E would cancel them. Myself, I like something that tells a real story on historic events or crimes. A good documentary. I can't watch those reality shows.

Maybe it's just me.....

One more thought, I wonder what happened to the show 'In search of' that used to be on A & E?

Now if only they would cancel their idiotic shows such as Inked, Dog the dumbass, The Wigger of Cars, and Airline.

Well, they're not going to do that just because the shows in question are "idiotic." When networks show "idiotic" programming, there's really nothing we can do about it...except tune them out. They can be cancelled if we cut their audience share down to size.

Well, they're not going to do that just because the shows in question are "idiotic." When networks show "idiotic" programming, there's really nothing we can do about it...except tune them out. They can be cancelled if we cut their audience share down to size.
I know, Kane. It is just wishful thinking on my part. :)
Too bad most of America are a bunch of idiot hicks that actually think that Dog the complete dumbass is must see TV. All the guy does is trick bail jumpers with the same rouse, "You forgot to sign your paperwork, bra." and people find this entertaining? I believe that the ninth circle of Hell is upon us and there doesn't seem to be a way to change it.

I think both Dog the bounty hunter and Airline are good shows, I have found both entertaining. I am not an "idiotic hick" the last I checked. By the way I am just messing around with you. I dont think you were referring to literally every person that likes those shows an idiotic hick.

Not all of them. Just the idiotic ones. ;)

what about Court TV?

what about Court TV?

Easier said than done. As you know, UM isn't limited to crime segments. So if UM were to be shown on Court TV, it would have to jettison the non-criminal cases (UFOs, ghosts, etc.), and resorting to such a measure would be more troublesome than it's worth.

I know, Kane. It is just wishful thinking on my part. :)
Too bad most of America are a bunch of idiot hicks that actually think that Dog the complete dumbass is must see TV.

Indeed. It's gotten to the point in the TV business where quality has become less important than ratings. But I'm not condemning the "Dog the Bounty Hunter" series, since I haven't watched that show.

In the early days of television, networks evidently knew what the majority of TV viewers wanted to see on television. But nowadays, they are basicially telling us what we want to see. This kind of attitude shows just how out of touch the networks really are. And I think that's the main reason why the primetime networks have lost so many viewers to cable.

Just wanted to comment on the true crime shows A&E has, while A&E does seem like the most logical contender to pick up UM if "Lifetime" has finally discarded it for good - It should be pointed out that all of the true crime shows on A&E (Cold Case Files etc.) are produced by A&E - UM wasn't.

Just pointing that out.

I can't help but wonder how any other network picking up UM would handle the update segments. Most have the Lifetime exclusive logos all over them.

That's a good point, Justin, but maybe there's some way around that...

I too hope this isn't permanent. This is a show I love to watch over and over and could never get sick of.

I wasn't able to turn on the t.v. from 2-3, which was the most recent time UM was on. I was able to turn it on around 4:30. I have Dish Network. The program guide on Dish Network said that a movie called "The Accidental Witness" or something like that was playing, but it was clearly The Golden Girls. The program guide didn't indicate that UM was going to be on at 7 or 8. I'm not sure how often Dish Network updates their program guide, but I would imagine it's at least a daily update, if not more. Everything appears to messed up.

Well I'm still going to record whatever is on today at 2pm on Lifetime. Hopefully Lifetime just screwed up the schedule on their website because the Yahoo TV Guide says that it will be on this week 2-3pm Tue-Fri, so I hope Yahoo is right.

I use Excite for my TV listings & there is no schedule for Unsloved Mysteries. Instead they have a movie on.

WTF? I didn't notice until just now(because I knew it wasn't on yesterday) and there's another one of their crappy lame stupid movies on again. I checked my link in the favorites which shows all the episodes and nothing is showing!

:wallbang

Seriously, would you people cut it out with the homophobic crap! Would you come on this message board and call Bravo the "f*g" network or BET the "n*gger" network because of the demographics they're trying to reach? Oh wait, I guess some of you would. It's compeletly uncalled for and I'm sick of it. I used to like to come to this message board because people here were decent, honest, and friendly. We could have discussions about cases that didn't involve politics or stereotypes or namecalling. I guess that's just not true anymore. Didn't your mommies teach you that if you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all?

Sorry for being off topic, but I am pissed.

Seriously, would you people cut it out with the homophobic crap! Would you come on this message board and call Bravo the "f*g" network or BET the "n*gger" network because of the demographics they're trying to reach?

Right on, nohwheregirl!

well this absolutely stinks. But I'm not really surprised I was waiting on this to happen since they kept switching the time slot and finally went back to only one episode. Which I hated anyway b/c it felt so rushed.

I guess what bothers me the most about UM getting taken off is that they're replacing it with movies. Yet, isn't there a Lifetime Movie Network Channel or something like that, that airs Lifetime movies exclusively? And in addition to the movie channel, the regular one airs movies as well. It's not that I have anything against the movies per se even though I don't watch them, but I think they're getting really over-represented.

Well I agree that the name calling here has gone too far. What you think about gays or women or whatever is your business but when you start using slurs and stuff like that on here you make it everyone's business. I think the movies are lame too for the most part but I wouldnt call lifetime the lesbian channel. I think they should bring back UM too but I think there are better ways to get your point across than calling lifetime and the people that watch it names just because you are pissed because they took off UM.

Yes, save the animosity for those crappy movies that have replaced our precious UM. ;)

The fact that lifetime ran it so long is shocking. UM simply had too many spin off and reallity based shows that have proceeded it to diminish the orginiality it had. Stack's narraration and production was top notch but new audiences weren't interested. Lifetime should have kept it during late night hours between 10Pm to 12Midnight. Even fans of series can't get into in morning or afternoon hours. It's interesting that AMW started a little after UM, yet they are still in the air. :cool:

Hmm...yet another reason not having cable anymore isn't so bad. They're already getting rid of all my shows :-P

Sci-Fi should look into picking up the show. There are enough supernatural cases to make it a fit and hell, aren't they showing wrestling now anyway?

Seriously, would you people cut it out with the homophobic crap! Would you come on this message board and call Bravo the "f*g" network or BET the "n*gger" network because of the demographics they're trying to reach? Oh wait, I guess some of you would. It's compeletly uncalled for and I'm sick of it. I used to like to come to this message board because people here were decent, honest, and friendly. We could have discussions about cases that didn't involve politics or stereotypes or namecalling. I guess that's just not true anymore. Didn't your mommies teach you that if you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all?

Sorry for being off topic, but I am pissed.

I was thinking the same thing, but I didn't want to say anything.

I agree whole heartedly about there being a LMN channel so why are they replacing UM with more movies? I guess I will definately have to buy the DVD's now.

I think of another network picked it up, they could probably not only retain the audience that Lifetime was getting with it, but they could probably build on it as well. That is, assuming they go with some sort of a regular airing pattern, and show more of the older, rare cases as opposed to constants showings of certain segments. (I probably don't need to tell you which ones those are :lol: )

It just doesn't make sense that they've pulled it since they haven't replaced it with anything new. I was reading on the SO blog about Lifetime schedule changes and they said they just got rid of UM moved the afternoon movie up an hour and then stuck in two more episodes of the Golden Girls. :rolleyes:

It just doesn't make sense that they've pulled it since they haven't replaced it with anything new. I was reading on the SO blog about Lifetime schedule changes and they said they just got rid of UM moved the afternoon movie up an hour and then stuck in two more episodes of the Golden Girls.

The Golden Girls were on 3 times a day before this, in 3 one-hour blocks. The evening and mid-morning blocks have been replaced with something else, so I guess Lifetime thought it should move one of those blocks to the afternoon to make up for it.

I'm a big fan of GG, but with five complete seasons on DVD, I certainly could have lived with just one airing on the network in favor of keeping UM on. Geez!

Hopefully TV Land or some other cable channel will pick it up. TV Land did allow us to vote on UM being on their schedule, so lets cross our fingers and hope it happens.

I just wrote Lifetime requesting they bring UM back.

**** that! UM should always be on!

I hate the stupid liftime dyke channel. Pathetic, that channel should be cancelled, hell I wouldn't want UM to be on a channel where they show the Will Never Bake Again league (WNBA)

UM should be on somewhere, maybe TBS or TNT can pick it up

eff you dykes!

Whoa buddy! :lol:

I just wrote Lifetime requesting they bring UM back.

I think it is a lost cause emailing them. I have emailed them twice & no response. One of the emails was about why they pulled UM. I think they could have had the decency to let the public know why they pulled it.

I think it is a lost cause emailing them.

That's why I suggest writing to them. You can find the Lifetime addresses listed in the "UPDATES" section at the main page (you just have to scroll down a page a bit). If an impact is to be made, it must be through snail mail, not email. Just keep your letter concise, and don't be truclent.

Ok, UM is gone for good. You all need to face that. How long can you milk cases that are 15 years old? There has been no new production in years. The host is dead. UM was the precursor for all the new crime/science type shows which are the rage today. The shows are dated by the clothes worn by the people, and missing people cases from 17 yrs ago dont usually get solved.... The general public doesnt want to watch these shows anymore. Lifetime doesnt want to waste their resources on it. Who watches Lifetime? Most probably, demographically, women over 35 and gay men. This is why Golden Girls is so popular, and will remain so. Might another network pick it up? Doubtful. A copy cat program may come up in the future, but remember its about RATINGS and UM is so old it could never cut the mustard. Geez, Americas Most wanted was filmed every week and it even couldnt hold a big audience. Sad but true. THis is the beginning of the end. The fat lady is singing....:(

What about the Sleuth Channel? It would fit in with their programming. A & E would be my first choice, but if not, then definately the Sleuth Channel.

BTW: Lifetime is not a "dyke channel". For all those who feel the need to pepper their posts with these "witty comments", it is not clever, but it makes you look ignorant. I come on here to discuss UM with fellow posters, not read stupid ignorant comments by idiots (and you know who you are). Thank you.

BTW: Lifetime is not a "dyke channel". For all those who feel the need to pepper their posts with these "witty comments", it is not clever, but it makes you look ignorant. I come on here to discuss UM with fellow posters, not read stupid ignorant comments by idiots (and you know who you are). Thank you.

Well said... :)

Ok, UM is gone for good. You all need to face that. How long can you milk cases that are 15 years old? There has been no new production in years. The host is dead. UM was the precursor for all the new crime/science type shows which are the rage today. The shows are dated by the clothes worn by the people, and missing people cases from 17 yrs ago dont usually get solved.... The general public doesnt want to watch these shows anymore. Lifetime doesnt want to waste their resources on it. Who watches Lifetime? Most probably, demographically, women over 35 and gay men. This is why Golden Girls is so popular, and will remain so. Might another network pick it up? Doubtful. A copy cat program may come up in the future, but remember its about RATINGS and UM is so old it could never cut the mustard. Geez, Americas Most wanted was filmed every week and it even couldnt hold a big audience. Sad but true. THis is the beginning of the end. The fat lady is singing....:(

Wow! So much optimism! :rolleyes: :lol:

That is awful. I love this show. I think they should bring it back. We need a new host with a similar voice. ;)

The Sleuth channel? That means that I would have to get digital cable or satellite. I don't think that most people would want to pay $50 extra a month for that. I say A&E or Discovery would be the perfect place for it.

The Sleuth channel? That means that I would have to get digital cable or satellite. I don't think that most people would want to pay $50 extra a month for that.

Indeed. At present, the Sleuth Channel is so new that the majority of cable subscribers don't have it. And I'm in the majority.

While I am open to the idea of UM being picked up by another network, that is currently not a realistic possibility. The way I see it, a lot of today's primetime executive bigwigs are too snobbish for UM. If anything, the honchos appear mainly interested in current programming trends (and I suppose UM isn't "current" enough for them). In other words, they use a "flavor of the month" programming strategy.

It just seems as though anti-crime shows like UM have been deemed socially irrelevant by the TV bigwigs. :( In any case, there is no doubt in my mind that there will be renewed interest in anti-crime shows. I don't know if it will be in five years, ten years, or more, I just know it will happen. It's only a question of time. Anyone is free to doubt this, but do so with caution: there may come a time when I end up saying, "I told you so."

I would say that the Big Threes' ratings have dwindled because they keep playing the same shows (CSI, Law & Order, ER, and the other shows that stole their ideas from those shows) and when an original one comes around, they don't give it a decent chance to get good ratings. They do that by not promoting it, continuing to switch it's time slot, and putting it on Friday or Saturday nights. I don't think people have stopped tuning into those TV stations because it has lost it's purity. I think that America lost it's purity long ago. Besides, the PAX channel and the Hallmark channel are the most boring TV stations that I have ever seen and I think that I am in the majority of the population when I say that.

Besides, the PAX channel and the Hallmark channel are the most boring TV stations that I have ever seen and I think that I am in the majority of the population when I say that.

PAX is named after the station's owner, Bob (?) Paxson. I went to school with his daughter. She was very nice.

I would say that the Big Threes' ratings have dwindled because they keep playing the same shows (CSI, Law & Order, ER, and the other shows that stole their ideas from those shows) and when an original one comes around, they don't give it a decent chance to get good ratings. They do that by not promoting it, continuing to switch it's time slot, and putting it on Friday or Saturday nights. I don't think people have stopped tuning into those TV stations because it has lost it's purity. I think that America lost it's purity long ago. Besides, the PAX channel and the Hallmark channel are the most boring TV stations that I have ever seen and I think that I am in the majority of the population when I say that.

Pax is really boring, and people don't watch network t.v. anymore cause you can pay few a bucks a month to have quality uncensored t.v.(HBO, Showtime, etc.) that isn't the same old show with a laugh track.

Do I detect a note of anti-Americanism?
There are some things that I can't stand about America such as the Vietnam War (which marked the decline of America and the citizens' trust in their government), the prison system (which has become a large scale money making enterprise dependent on warehousing prisoners and the non-stop building of new prisons instead of rehabilitation programs), the never-ending war on drugs, the two-party system (we have tons of choices in everything but political parties which is mind boggling to me), the politicians (they are professional bu!!$h!t artists, liars, and crooks; both political parties), and the Iraq War (which the Saudis orchestrated through their idiot proxy, George W Bush to elevate the flow of oil without interference from Saddam). They played Bush like a fiddle and Bush and Cheney took all of the heat like fools. I can't stand that the President is so close with the Saudis and Big Oil (the biggest conflict of interest that I can think of). Since there are trillions of dollars worth of oil to be had that is still in the earth and an administration that is so cozy with the oil and car companies, how are we going to get rid of our dependence on oil?

The things I do like about America is our generosity to other nations and our generosity to foreigners, our freedom of speech and religion, our freedom from the US military invading our homes unjustly, our legal system in regards to the violent offenders, the lack of war on our home soil, our technological developments, our free-market system, and the ability to achieve one's dreams (unless they are illegal) without interference from the government.
So I am partly anti-American and partly pro-American which makes me a well balanced-American. ;)
I am a registered independent voter and I feel that aligning one's self with a political party causes them to become a sheep following that party blindly. I apologize in advance for going wildly off-topic, I felt compelled to respond.

Do I detect a note of anti-Americanism?

I am going to say this publicly once and once only: Please for God's sake stop baiting people into political discussions here, Kane. Yes, you are the greatest offender here. Free speech is a beautiful thing, but our lovely moderator has asked you to stop it before, because nobody here wants to hear it, Kane. I'm not trying to do Crystaldawn's job for her, I'm just seconding the motion.

When you call someone anti-American you're making this discussion board a hostile environment. Just because someone doesn't fall in lockstep with everything you say doesn't make them anti-American. And if they are anti-American, so what??? This isn't the "I love America and all things having to do with the United States discussion board." In fact, if you haven't noticed, people post here from all over the world. If you want to discuss politics, go to a political discussion board.

Instead of self-served guesswork, let's look at the evidence. Young men are responsible for the decline in numbers on primetime network TV. The 18-34 group has gone down dramatically in network viewing numbers compared to other groups, and especially when you narrow it to college aged men. They still show up in big numbers when there are primetime sporting events or other events that will naturally draw their interest, but the typical primetime programming is apparently not suited to that group so they have detoured to increased internet usage and video games, etc. They watch when they want to. The network executives have recently indicated they are looking for programming that can rescue a segment of that lost young male audience.

I've never seen any evidence it has anything to so with decline in wholesome programming but no doubt that's exactly what right wing radio thrills to brainwash.

I am going to say this publicly once and once only: Please for God's sake stop baiting people into political discussions here, Kane. Yes, you are the greatest offender here. Free speech is a beautiful thing, but our lovely moderator has asked you to stop it before, because nobody here wants to hear it, Kane. I'm not trying to do Crystaldawn's job for her, I'm just seconding the motion.

When you call someone anti-American you're making this discussion board a hostile environment. Just because someone doesn't fall in lockstep with everything you say doesn't make them anti-American. And if they are anti-American, so what??? This isn't the "I love America and all things having to do with the United States discussion board." In fact, if you haven't noticed, people post here from all over the world. If you want to discuss politics, go to a political discussion board.

Thank you, nohwheregirl. Well done. Plus you allowed me to delete half my post above, and stick with merely the TV aspect. My intended post before seeing yours, just minutes before I was going to submit, had similar themes but you expressed them more succintly and better than I had.

Wait, what was this thread about again? Seems like it's gone south a couple of times what with the name calling and such. All I know is Lifetime has pulled the show before and eventually it would come back. We don't know if it's permanent this time or not. We'll just have to wait and see.

What about the Sleuth Channel? It would fit in with their programming. A & E would be my first choice, but if not, then definately the Sleuth Channel.

BTW: Lifetime is not a "dyke channel". For all those who feel the need to pepper their posts with these "witty comments", it is not clever, but it makes you look ignorant. I come on here to discuss UM with fellow posters, not read stupid ignorant comments by idiots (and you know who you are). Thank you.


I agree, it's unnecessary to be downright rude and harsh. That poster's comment caught me off guard but at the same time, I don't condone it. After all, the network DOES have the right to drop or stop showing certain shows at anytime. But be it a favorite show, the fans are going to complain about it though they have no control over it....to a certain extent.

ALAS poor UM we knew you well.....

Well this doesn't look like one of Lifetimes temporary pulls. But lets not be too angry folks, it was a GREAT run and a great tribute to Robert Stack. This was a truly wonderful series. Its possible that it may get a second run with TVLAND, SCIFI (UFO and Ghost it seems a perfect fit) or another channel (Court TV?).

I know many of you are angry with Lifetime. But lets not forget, this channel whatever its demographic gave it a wonderful second life for a very long time after CBS and NBC gave it an ungrateful departure when it could still pull a darn good audience. Maybe it could come back like the old Twilight shows do on SCI FI for a 3 or 4 day 24 hour run.

Yes, write Lifetime,ask them to bring it back. But also BUY the firstlook DVDs, I'd love to have the private collections so many are offering but first I think we need to support UM with our pocketbooks. If the DVDs start selling, then First Look may look out putting out season dvds. If the DVDs sell better than the Programmers at the bigger cable stations have another reason to look at putting it back on the air.

Don't be angry... but remember how good a show it was, the DVDs (available and private) are great reminders.:)

I know many of you are angry with Lifetime. But lets not forget, this channel whatever its demographic gave it a wonderful second life for a very long time after CBS and NBC gave it an ungrateful departure when it could still pull a darn good audience.

True. In fact, UM had an average of over 12 million viewers a week when NBC canceled it in 1997. So the ratings were still strong. And then, it was replaced with Players, which averaged about 6 or 7 million viewers a year, and was canceled within a year. So NBC's decision to cancel UM when they did was a big mistake.

But it's hard to blame networks for preferring shows they can own, as such shows are generally more profitable and more affordable. Plus, UM was never owned by NBC, so it was expendable as far as the powers-that-be were concerned. :(

I think UM has always made a good amount of money. Just not good enough for NBC (or any primetime network for that matter), I suppose.

Anybody know the exact date Lifetime started airing reruns of UM? I believe it was back in early 1993. Lifetime ran the series for 13 years, so another cable channel will probably air it.

Anybody know the exact date Lifetime started airing reruns of UM? I believe it was back in early 1993. Lifetime ran the series for 13 years, so another cable channel will probably air it.

I tried doing a yahoo search with no luck. I would say early 1993 is a really good guess. The magic number of episodes a show needs to have to make syndication is 100. Since the show became a series in the fall of 1988 and that a typical season around that time would have comprised of about 24 episodes, that would line it up with about early 1993, maybe even late 1992 for it to be able to make syndication. Granted, there are some series that hit syndication that have fewer than 100 episodes, but networks typically like to wait until 100 so that more time passes before an episode is run again.

Man that sucks even though I'am at work but when ever I have the day off from work. I usually watch Unsolved Mysteries now I can't. Ill have to look for the dvds and buy them instead.

Is there any news about this?

Is there any news about this?

News about the show's omission from Lifetime's schedule? It is mentioned at the main page of this overall site (in other words, outside the message board itself). Under the UPDATES section of the main page, the news is read as follows:

08/14/06: Lifetime has dropped Unsolved Mysteries from their schedule. No word on if/when it will return.

:(

News about the show's omission from Lifetime's schedule? It is mentioned at the main page of this overall site (in other words, outside the message board itself). Under the UPDATES section of the main page, the news is read as follows:

08/14/06: Lifetime has dropped Unsolved Mysteries from their schedule. No word on if/when it will return.

:(


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I hate Lifetime right now.

Oh no!!!Why would Lifetime do this now?Hasn't UM brought Lifetime good ratings for a long time?

WHAT???? :( :( :(

WHAT???? :( :( :(
Are you asking me?

Are you asking me?

No, I was just upset that UM has been pulled without any insight into its future.

While I am appreciative of the fact that Lifetime ran UM for as long as it did (and even aired several "new" segments a few years ago), I really have to question why they kept running the same episodes over and over again...rarely showing anything from the first few seasons. Did they ever show it in order...all the way through? We joked about the segments that kept showing up on a regular basis (Resurrection Mary, school bombing), but new viewers could have been totally turned off by seeing the same shows repeated within a few weeks of each other. I also think Lifetime could have done a better job of updating the cases and at some point, pulled the really old segments that were solved years ago. Don't get me wrong, I love UM and was happy to watch the reruns whenever I could, but I don't think the way Lifetime ran the show made it that attractive to new viewers.

Very good points, rerungirl. There were so many episodes but yet so many of them were never or rarely seen on Lifetime, which makes no sense.

I always thought this day would come sometime, but it still sucks. My DVDs aren't enough to get my fix :(

You know, even if the show is off the air, there still is a plethora of possible UM you could have. You could buy the boxsets, and get the Favorites series from CrystalDawn. That's what I'm doing/done, and it's hard to miss UM when you have almost a shelf of DVD's of segments to watch.

Oh, and I still think it will come back eventually. I think UM is one of those shows that people at home during the day can just turn on and watch, much like Cops, Police Videos, and any NFL show. I can see it being back on the schedule after the first of the year. But, even if it isn't, you can still collect a huge amount of the show through various sources.

Although nothing beats sitting down and watching an episode "live", though. Even if it's a 15 year old rerun that you've seen 124 times.

You know, even if the show is off the air, there still is a plethora of possible UM you could have. You could buy the boxsets, and get the Favorites series from CrystalDawn. That's what I'm doing/done, and it's hard to miss UM when you have almost a shelf of DVD's of segments to watch.

I'm all over that, but I love watching a whole episode through and not just segments. I especially love the intro on the cases, the bumpers before commercials and the music at the beginning and end. The DVDs are good substitutes, but not enough for me. I'm just sayin'...

**** that! UM should always be on!

I hate the stupid liftime dyke channel. Pathetic, that channel should be cancelled, hell I wouldn't want UM to be on a channel where they show the Will Never Bake Again league (WNBA)

UM should be on somewhere, maybe TBS or TNT can pick it up

eff you dykes!

I'm shocked that Siberian Kiss hasn't been banned yet. There was also a post where he referred to the administrators as "freakin' rah-rah's." can we at the very least delete these posts of his? they're offensive.

But he might not show up anymore now that his tag team clique partner Awsi Dooger doesn't post here anymore.