The new post on the front of Unsolved.com is just lame.

"Have you ever heard of a story about family members that committed a murder together? Email us at UMnewstories@gmail.com"

Owner of the website is John Cosgrove. He's also listed as the technical contact. jfc@cmpinc.tv .

Just stop with this fake tease nonsense when you have no plans of creating a new Unsolved Mysteries. No one is impressed.

The new post on the front of Unsolved.com is just lame.

"Have you ever heard of a story about family members that committed a murder together? Email us at UMnewstories@gmail.com"

Owner of the website is John Cosgrove. He's also listed as the technical contact. jfc@cmpinc.tv .

Just stop with this fake tease nonsense when you have no plans of creating a new Unsolved Mysteries. No one is impressed.

Oh yeah, that's way lame. And the whole "Have you ever heard of (provocative scenario)" is so Montel Williams. :rolleyes:

Especially after Cosgrove flagged the videos at the forbidden site I am less than impressed. Way to care more about money than about the potential of having cases solved. Maybe it was Cosgrove himself (I hope not!) but someone at the company saw fit to remove the vids which I think is majorly uncool.

The new post on the front of Unsolved.com is just lame.

"Have you ever heard of a story about family members that committed a murder together? Email us at UMnewstories@gmail.com"

Owner of the website is John Cosgrove. He's also listed as the technical contact. jfc@cmpinc.tv .

Just stop with this fake tease nonsense when you have no plans of creating a new Unsolved Mysteries. No one is impressed.

That's funny. I follow professional bodybuilding extensively and the top champion for years was a bodybuilder named Ronnie Coleman. I would think he is popular enough that at least 1 in 20 board members here knows who he is [bodybuilding is pretty niche]. Anyway, since his last contest in 2007 he has been saying year after year that he plans to compete again and it's just getting stale at this point. For the first couple of years people thought it was possible but I don't think anyone takes him seriously anymore. Teasing fans is something that should be tread on lightly by those doing it as it has the potential to backfire.

I have no interest in UM if Stack isnt there. I tried it with Farina but it doesnt cut it. I'm old school I guess. The new UM was too flashy for my taste. And WTH is Cosgrove's problem and the vids on the forbidden site? Greedy a$s doesnt he know the fact that theyre on there can help catch criminals or perhaps reunite lost loves? Sorry just a vent lol

I have no interest in UM if Stack isnt there. I tried it with Farina but it doesnt cut it. I'm old school I guess. The new UM was too flashy for my taste. And WTH is Cosgrove's problem and the vids on the forbidden site? Greedy a$s doesnt he know the fact that theyre on there can help catch criminals or perhaps reunite lost loves? Sorry just a vent lol
I also can't stand the Farina eps and refuse to watch them. Not only are they incredibly boring but they ruin the whole appeal of the show for me. No problem about your venting :lol: I'm sure most of us agree especially since many of those unsolved cases are not on DVD so we can't buy them anyway. That site is pretty much one of the best ways for those cases to still be solved.

Agreed! It's time for Cosgrove to fish or cut bait. The warmed-over Farina episodes are un-watchable. If I can't see new episodes, I'd rather watch Stack reruns.

I know 100% of us on this thread are Team Stack lol.. I actually got a UM dvd I ordered today so tonight, I have a date with Mr.Stack :biglove:

Robert Stack all the way. We want our old Unsolved Mysteries back. party:

The Farina eps wouldn't have been that bad if they wouldn't have used the cheesy metal music and the outdated special effects, although it was good we got a few new updates.

But to block segments from being seen on the forbidden site is ridiculous. They generate a lot of hits and interest on there and a lot of cases are still unsolved. All Cosgrove cares about is the almighty dollar, and his credibility keeps getting worse and worse.

What's hilarious is if you look at John Cosgrove's IMDB, it's not really that great. Mostly Unsolved, his most successful period seems to be the 1990s. Other things he has tried like "Auction Packed" have failed. You would think if anything he would want to get some more money and make some new episodes.

If he doesn't want to do new eps though, fine, let the show die completely, but stop teasing and lying.

If he doesn't want to do new eps though, fine, let the show die completely, but stop teasing and lying.

I don't understand why they would put stuff like that on their home page if they have no desire to produce new shows. Hell, they should just make a youtube channel (if they want to do it cheaply) and do segments from there.

I have no interest in UM if Stack isnt there. I tried it with Farina but it doesnt cut it. I'm old school I guess.

But what if they were able to get Bill Kurtis to host?

He would be the perfect host for the show.

If you want something like the old UM you'll never be happy...Stack sadly is long gone as everyone knows. Meanwhile many cases aren't solved and there is plenty more out there to easily feed a new series. I would gladly watch if the right host and the right format was done. These victims need someone to shed a spotlight on their cases.

The new post on the front of Unsolved.com is just lame.

"Have you ever heard of a story about family members that committed a murder together? Email us at UMnewstories@gmail.com"

Owner of the website is John Cosgrove. He's also listed as the technical contact. jfc@cmpinc.tv .

Just stop with this fake tease nonsense when you have no plans of creating a new Unsolved Mysteries. No one is impressed.

I emailed John Cosgrove today (via the cmpinc.tv email address you mentioned) to address the problem. I haven't yet heard back from him, but I would hope that he will at least rectify the issue.

Personally, I think there is nothing wrong with Farina. You can tell that when UM was in a concept phase they were shooting for a host that invoked a hard boiled detective. Farina usually plays either cops or mafia in alot of his movies/shows. So in that sense I dont think hes bad at all. Its just the presentation - the music, framing, titles of the new UM that are awful. Its almost unfair to judge him based on this. Even Robert Stack voice overs couldnt save the new UM.

Robert Stack all the way. We want our old Unsolved Mysteries back. party:

Other than for nostalgia on our part, I dont think this is a good idea. A ton of the old UM are either solved or feature crimes that are now way past the statute of limitations. People are only going to want to hear about crimes that happened in the 1980s and early 1990s so many times.

That was (other than the bad music/titles) my main complain about the new UM. They wasted alot of time on segments that were solved during the first UM run. Why revisit these cases?

Other than for nostalgia on our part, I dont think this is a good idea. A ton of the old UM are either solved or feature crimes that are now way past the statute of limitations. People are only going to want to hear about crimes that happened in the 1980s and early 1990s so many times.

That was (other than the bad music/titles) my main complain about the new UM. They wasted alot of time on segments that were solved during the first UM run. Why revisit these cases?

I think that's one of the reason alot of us watch the old episodes, to relive them over and over again.

I emailed John Cosgrove today (via the cmpinc.tv email address you mentioned) to address the problem. I haven't yet heard back from him, but I would hope that he will at least rectify the issue.

Guessing he didn't reply. And he certainly hasn't rectified it.

Guessing he didn't reply. And he certainly hasn't rectified it.

Sad how one person like him doesn't care about our concerns or anything. Not only is this show entertaining, but it's a great crime solving tool.

But what if they were able to get Bill Kurtis to host?

He would be the perfect host for the show.

Good idea! We need new shows!

Sad how one person like him doesn't care about our concerns or anything.

I wouldn't rush to judgment and say that John Cosgrove "doesn't care" (and if you're thinking of contacting him, I would strongly advise against accusing him as such). Maybe he has so much new email that he hasn't gotten around to reading or responding to my email, but I don't know that for a fact. However, what I do know is that when you send an email to someone at any given business, there is no guarantee that you will get an immediate response. Sometimes, it can take business people several days or weeks to answer their email. Whether I will get a response from him, remains to be seen, but regardless, I am considering contacting him via snail mail.

Not only is this show entertaining, but it's a great crime solving tool.

I agree, especially on the latter.

John Cosgrove is an entrepreneur. I find it unlikely that he will do anything the board wants without a financial incentive to do so. And that is the beauty of capitalism, it is a system of incentives that drive people to cooperate with one another. For example, with so many people watching UM on THE FORBIDDEN SITE, I am not surprised that John Cosgrove does not want to produce complete DVDs of the series.

John Cosgrove is an entrepreneur. I find it unlikely that he will do anything the board wants without a financial incentive to do so. And that is the beauty of capitalism, it is a system of incentives that drive people to cooperate with one another. For example, with so many people watching UM on THE FORBIDDEN SITE, I am not surprised that John Cosgrove does not want to produce complete DVDs of the series.

Due to the nature of UM, the chances of the entire series ever being released on DVD are slim to none anyway. But even if John Cosgrove wanted to release any new UM DVDs in the worst way, neither he nor any other UM staff member has the final say on that. They would have to find a distributor that is interested in issuing them.

Personally, I think there is nothing wrong with Farina. You can tell that when UM was in a concept phase they were shooting for a host that invoked a hard boiled detective. Farina usually plays either cops or mafia in alot of his movies/shows. So in that sense I dont think hes bad at all. Its just the presentation - the music, framing, titles of the new UM that are awful. Its almost unfair to judge him based on this. Even Robert Stack voice overs couldnt save the new UM.

I have no problem with him either although Bill Kurtis or the guy from Forensic Files would be better.

Most importantly they need new shows!!

That's funny. I follow professional bodybuilding extensively and the top champion for years was a bodybuilder named Ronnie Coleman. I would think he is popular enough that at least 1 in 20 board members here knows who he is [bodybuilding is pretty niche]. Anyway, since his last contest in 2007 he has been saying year after year that he plans to compete again and it's just getting stale at this point. For the first couple of years people thought it was possible but I don't think anyone takes him seriously anymore. Teasing fans is something that should be tread on lightly by those doing it as it has the potential to backfire.

I know who Coleman is. "Lightweight buddy." "Everyone wants to be a BB but no one wants to lift no heavy ass weights."

But anabolic bodybuilding doesn't interest me anymore. I think the guys in the 70's looked the best (Arnold, Zane, Sergio, etc.) While they didn't have as much mass as today's crew, they also looked better because they actually had slim waists (no HGH gut).

But I am actually more interested in natural bodybuilding. Anyone can take a stack of anabolic steroids and get huge with a year of training. Plus the natties look better. HGH gut is just silly looking.

Due to the nature of UM, the chances of the entire series ever being released on DVD are slim to none anyway. But even if John Cosgrove wanted to release any new UM DVDs in the worst way, neither he nor any other UM staff member has the final say on that. They would have to find a distributor that is interested in issuing them.

Very true and those are the considerations that will be kept in mind, rather than anything said here on the board. With that said, Topps began creating new Wacky Packages due to their popularity on the internet so I suppose if enough demand is noted online, we may see something new involving UM yet.

I know who Coleman is. "Lightweight buddy." "Everyone wants to be a BB but no one wants to lift no heavy ass weights."

But anabolic bodybuilding doesn't interest me anymore. I think the guys in the 70's looked the best (Arnold, Zane, Sergio, etc.) While they didn't have as much mass as today's crew, they also looked better because they actually had slim waists (no HGH gut).

But I am actually more interested in natural bodybuilding. Anyone can take a stack of anabolic steroids and get huge with a year of training. Plus the natties look better. HGH gut is just silly looking.

Very true. I have been following bodybuilding for 12 years and the guys today push it to the limits in all possible ways. Steroids won't cause a sudden death [diuretics are another matter] but with the early death of Art Atwood last year at age 37, I wonder how hard it is on the heart to be in excess of 325 pounds at under six feet tall. Even if steroids themselves haven't been shown to increase the incidence of disease, it's just reality that having more body weight will result in increased blood pressure. I would like to add some size, but I'm fairly certain I can achieve my goals without steroids.

If you are interested my website is http://www.bodybuildingpro.com and YouTube channel is http://www.youtube.com/FitnessByMatt.

Very true and those are the considerations that will be kept in mind, rather than anything said here on the board. With that said, Topps began creating new Wacky Packages due to their popularity on the internet so I suppose if enough demand is noted online, we may see something new involving UM yet.



Very true. I have been following bodybuilding for 12 years and the guys today push it to the limits in all possible ways. Steroids won't cause a sudden death [diuretics are another matter] but with the early death of Art Atwood last year at age 37, I wonder how hard it is on the heart to be in excess of 325 pounds at under six feet tall. Even if steroids themselves haven't been shown to increase the incidence of disease, it's just reality that having more body weight will result in increased blood pressure. I would like to add some size, but I'm fairly certain I can achieve my goals without steroids.

If you are interested my website is http://www.bodybuildingpro.com and YouTube channel is http://www.youtube.com/FitnessByMatt.

A combo of steroids and HGH can be deadly though! Atwood took both and probably diuretics too! I love to lift weights but I'm 100% clean!

Very true. I have been following bodybuilding for 12 years and the guys today push it to the limits in all possible ways. Steroids won't cause a sudden death [diuretics are another matter] but with the early death of Art Atwood last year at age 37, I wonder how hard it is on the heart to be in excess of 325 pounds at under six feet tall. Even if steroids themselves haven't been shown to increase the incidence of disease, it's just reality that having more body weight will result in increased blood pressure. I would like to add some size, but I'm fairly certain I can achieve my goals without steroids.

Yeah. I heard a former Mr. Universe say (I forget his name but he was from the 70's) that all of his BB friends were dying in their 40's and 50's. He said they all had perfect diets and all were in good shape so it had to be their past use of steroids causing the problems. He himself also had a stroke but survived.

Some people say roids can be taken "safely" but I haven't seen any evidence of that. There's always going to be side effects, so I just prefer to stay away from them. Flex Wheeler has a video on YouTube where he talks about his past usage and how it screwed him basically now that he is in his 40's. He said his body has stopped producing testosterone all together and that his doctor said he is going to have to take hormone replacement (basically steroids).

If you are interested my website is http://www.bodybuildingpro.com and YouTube channel is http://www.youtube.com/FitnessByMatt.

Do you post to bodybuilding.com? I peruse that site a lot. Actually right now I am following Chris Gethin's 12 week cutting program. On week 11 and ready to get finished so I can start eating more and begin "bulking" this winter.

I have no problem with him either although Bill Kurtis or the guy from Forensic Files would be better.

The FF narrator is Peter Thomas, who turned 88 in June and currently resides in Florida. Since UM was produced in California, he would have to move or frequently commute there to do the show, and it's doubtful that he would be willing or able to do so at this point in his life. Moreover, aside from FF (whose future is uncertain, as they haven't filmed a new episode in over a year), he probably has other committments, anyway.

The FF narrator is Peter Thomas, who turned 88 in June and currently resides in Florida. Since UM was produced in California, he would have to move or frequently commute there to do the show, and it's doubtful that he would be willing or able to do so at this point in his life. Moreover, aside from FF (whose future is uncertain, as they haven't filmed a new episode in over a year), he probably has other committments, anyway.

Then Bill Kurtis or stick with Farina. If the ever come out with new shows people won't care about the host as much! It's the new stories that will draw them in!

Then Bill Kurtis or stick with Farina. If the ever come out with new shows people won't care about the host as much! It's the new stories that will draw them in!

Unfortunately if they did do new shows, they probably haven't learned much and probably would double down on the new production. Do the classic style 'film' production not the Attention Deficit Disorder production. Even AMW to some extent has toned it down, although I tried watching it and I wasn't interested. Actually it's been on for months and I haven't even wanted to watch it. Just not as good as what UM was.

"Attention Deficit Disorder production" - describes it perfectly :(

Unfortunately if they did do new shows, they probably haven't learned much and probably would double down on the new production. Do the classic style 'film' production not the Attention Deficit Disorder production. Even AMW to some extent has toned it down, although I tried watching it and I wasn't interested. Actually it's been on for months and I haven't even wanted to watch it. Just not as good as what UM was.

How many years has it been since new shows aired? At least 10 years?

People would be so giddy with excitement that most people wouldn't care if Daffy Duck were host!

How much credibility can we give the "new" UM if they list a GMAIL address as their contact info? They can't even use an @unsolved.com?

How much credibility can we give the "new" UM if they list a GMAIL address as their contact info? They can't even use an @unsolved.com?

I think that goes to show how important refinement and attention to detail is. Although I am in no position to talk as I am a person who lacks refinement, but I definitely don't think that is a good thing, whether for myself or UM.

How much credibility can we give the "new" UM if they list a GMAIL address as their contact info? They can't even use an @unsolved.com?

They're pathetic.

They're pathetic.

Maybe they have to pay to use @unsolved but gmail is free! :lol:

They need to let it go. Unsolved Mysteries officially ended in 2002 when they stopped making new episodes and it died in 2003 when Robert Stack did

The fact that they reproduced all the old episodes with Farnia as host speaking verbatim what Stack said back in the original ones makes me still laugh 4 years later. What a waste of money. Complete failure.

Who cares if a lot of cases were solved, or statue of limitations past, or whatever. People love watching the original Unsolved Mysteries because it's compelling storytelling. It's entertainment. If no one cared, no one would be on this forum.

If I was in power of the Unsolved Mysteries archive, I'd take every episode from 1987 to 2002 and organize them in the original order they were aired. Put them on Netflix and Hulu Plus as if they were any other TV shows with the Seasons, Episode Numbers, and original airing listed. You could then go in and add additional updates to cases up until 2012 that may not have been updated before then. For cases that were already updated, then no need to worry.

Then you let people enjoy the glory days of the show.

They need to let it go. Unsolved Mysteries officially ended in 2002 when they stopped making new episodes and it died in 2003 when Robert Stack did

The fact that they reproduced all the old episodes with Farnia as host speaking verbatim what Stack said back in the original ones makes me still laugh 4 years later. What a waste of money. Complete failure.

Who cares if a lot of cases were solved, or statue of limitations past, or whatever. People love watching the original Unsolved Mysteries because it's compelling storytelling. It's entertainment. If no one cared, no one would be on this forum.

If I was in power of the Unsolved Mysteries archive, I'd take every episode from 1987 to 2002 and organize them in the original order they were aired. Put them on Netflix and Hulu Plus as if they were any other TV shows with the Seasons, Episode Numbers, and original airing listed. You could then go in and add additional updates to cases up until 2012 that may not have been updated before then. For cases that were already updated, then no need to worry.

Then you let people enjoy the glory days of the show.

You're my hero...or heroine

They need to let it go. Unsolved Mysteries officially ended in 2002 when they stopped making new episodes and it died in 2003 when Robert Stack did

The fact that they reproduced all the old episodes with Farnia as host speaking verbatim what Stack said back in the original ones makes me still laugh 4 years later. What a waste of money. Complete failure.

Who cares if a lot of cases were solved, or statue of limitations past, or whatever. People love watching the original Unsolved Mysteries because it's compelling storytelling. It's entertainment. If no one cared, no one would be on this forum.

If I was in power of the Unsolved Mysteries archive, I'd take every episode from 1987 to 2002 and organize them in the original order they were aired. Put them on Netflix and Hulu Plus as if they were any other TV shows with the Seasons, Episode Numbers, and original airing listed. You could then go in and add additional updates to cases up until 2012 that may not have been updated before then. For cases that were already updated, then no need to worry.

Then you let people enjoy the glory days of the show.

I dont think they could do that. A number of the cases are long since solved, in some cases the families asked for them to not be repeated, and in others the original presentation explored an angle that was proven to be wrong. Could they really air the Mike Reimer case as it was made without misleading the audience unaware that its all but proven Mike was another victim? I dont think they could, and there are alot of other cases that ended up in a similar manner.

They need to let it go. Unsolved Mysteries officially ended in 2002 when they stopped making new episodes and it died in 2003 when Robert Stack did

The fact that they reproduced all the old episodes with Farnia as host speaking verbatim what Stack said back in the original ones makes me still laugh 4 years later. What a waste of money. Complete failure.

Who cares if a lot of cases were solved, or statue of limitations past, or whatever. People love watching the original Unsolved Mysteries because it's compelling storytelling. It's entertainment. If no one cared, no one would be on this forum.

If I was in power of the Unsolved Mysteries archive, I'd take every episode from 1987 to 2002 and organize them in the original order they were aired. Put them on Netflix and Hulu Plus as if they were any other TV shows with the Seasons, Episode Numbers, and original airing listed. You could then go in and add additional updates to cases up until 2012 that may not have been updated before then. For cases that were already updated, then no need to worry.

Then you let people enjoy the glory days of the show.

Not true Toitle. You guys know fulwell if they did new shows with new stories even with a computerized voice as host most people on this board would watch! I admit Stack was good but he wasn't the only person in the world who could host!

This is not a movie or fiction TV show. It's the stories and creepy music that drives the show!

I dont think they could do that. A number of the cases are long since solved, in some cases the families asked for them to not be repeated, and in others the original presentation explored an angle that was proven to be wrong. Could they really air the Mike Reimer case as it was made without misleading the audience unaware that its all but proven Mike was another victim? I dont think they could, and there are alot of other cases that ended up in a similar manner.

Again, what difference does it make if the cases were solved? It doesn't make them less interesting to watch. If anything, watching the story unfold in old episodes and then seeing them come to a conclusion is half the fun in watching these old episodes.

Regarding families requests, this maybe the case in some situations. If a family has changed their mind about allowing their story to be told through Unsolved Mysteries, than it is what it is. I think you'd have to make a case by case exception as to why they don't want it aired. It's apart of the UM history and I'm sure they signed waivers allowing the show to be aired.

Regarding Mike Reimer, in case you don't remember, they actually specifically state that Remier could have been a victim. Also, by providing Updates up until 2012, you'd be able to clarify at the end of the case that indeed he was found and it's now being considered he was murdered along with 3 other people in the same area. I highly doubt people are going to watch the case and then shut it off before the Update appears stating this. This goes for the same for all cases.

Not true Toitle. You guys know fulwell if they did new shows with new stories even with a computerized voice as host most people on this board would watch! I admit Stack was good but he wasn't the only person in the world who could host!

This is not a movie or fiction TV show. It's the stories and creepy music that drives the show!

There's so many more crime shows now that it's a saturated market, which in part is why UM failed with the reproduction of the old episodes. I personally feel people would be very disappointed if the show returned with new episodes and ended up similar to the production of the 2008 episodes.

Stack may not have been the only person who can host a TV show, but in my opinion, Stack is the only person that could have hosted Unsolved Mysteries. And I feel that in 2012, and will for the future. I'd love to be proven wrong.

You may not classify UM as a fiction TV show, but certainly it is embellished to create the feeling. Whether it was through the over dramatic recreations of scenes or because of the creepy music, the show wasn't entirely 100% non-fiction. Feel free to check this thread out if you don't believe me http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/showthread.php?t=246773

In fact, several cases had details removed from the original NBC airings for Lifetime and also had details not even included at all that people wouldn't have known about unless they were on the internet. A part of this was time constraints, a part of it was in the view of producers the information was not necessary for viewers. There also was A LOT of speculation to fuel segments that tried to create intrigue in the story rather than what was more realistically factual. But point being, you didn't always get the full story on this show.

And the fact that UM did have several cases about Urban Legends and other topics, you could easily say UM was half truth, half fiction.

I agree the market is more saturated with crime shows now than back then. Also even IF they ever made new UMs it would be on cable and not NBC with a much smaller audience.

That's why UM may never come back with new shows.

it's like asking if you've ever heard of a family that committed suicide together.Sure...but they don't talk about it much! :D

Aside from buying the DVDs (I don't own any of them, but they are on my wish list), where else can I watch UM? I know You Tube has segments, but does it have entire episodes?

Aside from buying the DVDs (I don't own any of them, but they are on my wish list), where else can I watch UM? I know You Tube has segments, but does it have entire episodes?

It was on at 2 AM ct a few days ago on Spike! :lol:

Does anyone know why Spike and Lifetime have stopped airing it during a reasonable hour?

It was on at 2 AM ct a few days ago on Spike! :lol:

Does anyone know why Spike and Lifetime have stopped airing it during a reasonable hour?

Damn!!! I missed it!!! :mad: I don't much care for the Farina episodes, but it is still something.

They air the show so sporadically now that it's hard to keep up with when they air the show if at all!! :(

I just need to buy the DVDs.

Damn!!! I missed it!!! :mad: I don't much care for the Farina episodes, but it is still something.

They air the show so sporadically now that it's hard to keep up with when they air the show if at all!! :(

I just need to buy the DVDs.

You up at 2 AM?? :lol:

You up at 2 AM?? :lol:

Sometimes!! :lol: :lol: I'm a night owl. :p

My DVR is always awake though!! ;)

I agree the market is more saturated with crime shows now than back then. Also even IF they ever made new UMs it would be on cable and not NBC with a much smaller audience.

That's why UM may never come back with new shows.
blame bull**** reality tv

blame bull**** reality tv

I've never watched a reality show in my life! The only one I would watch is the one that kills off all reality contestants! :lol:

I've never even seen American idol and NEVER would! I agree with someone else who said it's nothing but a glorified karoke competition!

blame bull**** reality tv

I wouldn't necessarily blame it all on that genre, but I think it has to do more with society. Think about it...NBC cancelled Unsolved Mysteries all the way back in 1996-1997 because of declining ratings. I think as a culture we've become more inclined to be geared towards mindless entertainment and programming on television as opposed to something though provoking.

People on a whole want to be able to get away from life for a few hours every night and forget their worries. Unsolved Mysteries, as a weekly TV show, doesn't fit that mold anymore.

I wouldn't necessarily blame it all on that genre, but I think it has to do more with society. Think about it...NBC cancelled Unsolved Mysteries all the way back in 1996-1997 because of declining ratings. I think as a culture we've become more inclined to be geared towards mindless entertainment and programming on television as opposed to something though provoking.

People on a whole want to be able to get away from life for a few hours every night and forget their worries. Unsolved Mysteries, as a weekly TV show, doesn't fit that mold anymore.

I don't think it ever was. UM was basically a creepier spookier version of AMW. I know they had other things but it was mostly crime related.

I wouldn't necessarily blame it all on that genre, but I think it has to do more with society. Think about it...NBC cancelled Unsolved Mysteries all the way back in 1996-1997 because of declining ratings.

Although the ratings for UM had declined, I wouldn't necessarily cite that as the actual reason for the cancellation. In fact, at the end of the 1996-97 season, UM was ranked at #58 (or 59) in the Nielsen ratings, with an average of over 12 million viewers a week. So, the ratings were still respectable (otherwise, CBS wouldn't have picked up the show), but it was mentioned in published reports that NBC axed the show in favor of programming designed to appeal to younger, more urban audiences.

Sorry for bumping this thread, that is one year old.
However, you would think now that there is a cable channel dedicated to these type of shows they would bring it back.
Discovery I.D, i know would get some good ratings if they did bring a show like this back. The problem with that maybe is, that crosgrove might have a deal with viacom. Since from my memory it has only been on viacom channels since its been on cable. lifetime/spike.