In the wake of the news about the show's television comeback, has anyone here contacted UM? I'm just curious, since it is likely that the news of the show's impending return prompted some of you to write to them, especially to give story ideas or other general comments related to the show.

I called 1-800-876-5353 but no one answered... :lol:

JUST kidding. I'd be curious to know as well. Has the actual production company made any kind of a release yet? Be nice to know what they think.

Well truthfully UM was never good at replying back to anyone so I'd be shocked if someone actually heard back from them. I had thought of emailing Spike TV and thanking them for picking up UM. I wonder if they would give out any additional info like who the host may be. You never know.

I contacted UM and told them how much I like the show, and they sent me the entire series on dvd.




not really, but I wonder if this comeback will stir up viewer attention and maybe we will get more releases of the show on dvd. I know how spike(or at least the tnn) liked to run marathons when they got something good/new(friday the 13th for example). Anything will be better than those fighting/eating shows.

I'd be more apt to write to them if I thought it would do any good. I always feel that these letters are largely ignored and quickly tossed in the trash. it's a shame it would have to be that way, but I think that's what happens.

Well truthfully UM was never good at replying back to anyone so I'd be shocked if someone actually heard back from them. I had thought of emailing Spike TV and thanking them for picking up UM. I wonder if they would give out any additional info like who the host may be. You never know.

I sent a letter to UM this morning, asking for any information regarding the names of the candidates who are said to be on the "short list." In the same letter, I voiced my concern over the internet rumors about a possible Bryant Gumbel candidacy for the hosting job; I advised them to rule him out if the rumor is true.

By the way, since you noted that you considered contacting Spike TV, I strongly suggest that you. Not only to thank them for acquiring the show, but also to advise against hiring Bryant Gumbel as the new host (even though it's still unclear whether there's any truth to the rumor that Gumbel is a candidate for the job).

Spike TV has been given the duty to choose the new host. They might make their decision soon, so don't delay!

As of now all Spike plans to do is re-air the old shows with any updates, right?

So, WHY do you they want to get a new host when Robert Stack is already in those shows??? All they need is someone like Keely Shay Smith to do the updates.

As of now all Spike plans to do is re-air the old shows with any updates, right?

They have the rights to the show, so basically they will be airing the reruns in a revamped version of show. But the Broadcasting & Cable acknowledged the possibility of new episodes (or as I see it, inevitability).

So, WHY do you they want to get a new host when Robert Stack is already in those shows??? All they need is someone like Keely Shay Smith to do the updates.

I guess you'd have to ask them.

As for Keely Shaye Smith, I don't think she ever really caught on with enough UM viewers; some felt that the show "jumped the shark" when she was brought on board. So my guess is that bringing her back to the show may be a moot point.

Just my two cents worth.

IMHO I think Peter Graves would be a great host for UM and Keely Shaye Smith is HOT !!!

I went to the UM website and I saw the following. . . . . . .

UNSOLVED MYSTERIES
Now on Lifetime Real Women
Airing at 11 p.m. Monday through Friday and 4 a.m. to 6 a.m Fridays and Saturdays.

After checking out Lifetime Real Women website I cannot find UM on their schedule.

I went to the UM website and I saw the following. . . . . . .

UNSOLVED MYSTERIES
Now on Lifetime Real Women
Airing at 11 p.m. Monday through Friday and 4 a.m. to 6 a.m Fridays and Saturdays.

After checking out Lifetime Real Women website I cannot find UM on their schedule.

That information is obviously out of date.

As for Keely Shaye Smith, I don't think she ever really caught on with enough UM viewers; some felt that the show "jumped the shark" when she was brought on board. So my guess is that bringing her back to the show may be a moot point.

Just my two cents worth.

Keely's presence couldn't have mattered THAT much. I don't think a show could jump the shark based on someone who just does updates and you don't even see her every show and even when you do she's on for less than 5 minutes.

As comedy guy said she is attractive and you know attractive women can only help the ratings! I'm not saying she should be the host but someone like her (she may be too old by now) could just do the updates while they keep Robert Stack for he re-runs.

I just don't see the point of getting a new host for OLD shows that already have Robert Stack. Get the new host for the new episodes.

As comedy guy said she is attractive and you know attractive women can only help the ratings! I'm not saying she should be the host but someone like her (she may be too old by now) could just do the updates while they keep Robert Stack for he re-runs.

Well, while she's still pretty - she has put on quite a bit of weight. So...I dunno.

Well, while she's still pretty - she has put on quite a bit of weight. So...I dunno.

Wow... So I guess you're perfect? :rolleyes:

Second thought, don't answer that. This thread is going downhill fast.

I plan on writing some new story ideas down on paper and sending it to them. I don't expect to get a reply but you never know.

I just had a thought. Imagine Spike takes old segments and tapes the new hosts voice over them. That would seriously suck, but I see it as a very HIGH possibility.

It would be cool if spike showed one old show per night in it's original version, and showed a new at least once a week.

Who knows how it'll go.

I plan on writing some new story ideas down on paper and sending it to them. I don't expect to get a reply but you never know.

The prospect of never getting a response can sometimes discourage people from writing to any given network or studio. However, I'm at a point where hearing back from them isn't a top priority. In fact, I make that secondary to getting my message across. To me, getting the message across is what truly matters.

If you have any story ideas for UM, I would strongly recommend writing to them (even if your chances of hearing back from them are slim to none).

The address is:

Unsolved Mysteries
P.O. Box 11449
Burbank, CA 91510-1449

I plan to write to them again to offer some story ideas, and I must admit that they include some cases that are more than a decade old. Three cases in particular are ones that I have mentioned at this forum before, all three of which are cases in my home state of Massachusetts: The 1988 disappearance of Virginia Douglas; the 1995 murder of Somerville teenager Deanna Cremin; and the 1991 murder of legal scholar Mary Jo Frug.

The 1988 disappearance of Virginia Douglas
^ This is a good one but I believe her husband has passed on so perhaps that would be a stumbling block in covering that case now. In reading stuff on the DOE NETWORK and elsewhere its pretty obvious you can lump her husband in with Jule Caylor and Mark Nichols as "strong possibles" in a case like this. I can't think of anyone else right now who could've been responsible for her disappearance.

The 1988 disappearance of Virginia Douglas
^ This is a good one but I believe her husband has passed on so perhaps that would be a stumbling block in covering that case now. In reading stuff on the DOE NETWORK and elsewhere its pretty obvious you can lump her husband in with Jule Caylor and Mark Nichols as "strong possibles" in a case like this. I can't think of anyone else right now who could've been responsible for her disappearance.

I have read that Virginia's husband, Frank Douglas Sr., passed away a few years ago. Admittedly, that might hinder any chance of profiling the case. However, from what I remember, not all of Virginia's loved ones are convinced that Frank was involved in her disappearance.

Maybe they could interview both those who believe Frank was guilty, and those who believe he was innocent. There might be evidence that supports both theories. And if so, it could help reduce any bias in the story.

I saved an article on the case, and placed it in one of my scrapbooks. It was from the Boston Globe in June 1996 (nearly eight years after Virginia's disappearance). The article suggested that Frank wasn't the only suspect. There are some family members who believe they know who was involved, but for legal reasons they couldn't publicly name that person.

Wow... So I guess you're perfect? :rolleyes:

Second thought, don't answer that. This thread is going downhill fast.


Omg that wasn't a criticism. And no, I'm really far from perfect and pretty much face it every day that I look in the mirror. It's a topic that has been discussed before here and on the imdb boards. I still think she's pretty but it has been several years and she has aged. That's all. It's just a statement of fact, nothing more.

Thanks for twisting what I said though to make me sound like a total b*tch. That's really awesome of you.

Changed to PM for the sake of the board.

I'm leaving it at that. If you have any more comments, please send me a PM. This doesn't need to be argued any more here.

I will send you a PM to argue your message, but I just need to point out that for someone who doesn't want to argue something here, you could have sent me a private message to argue this point to begin with. Not reply to it here.