Robin, have you been contacted to potentially host this?

http://decider.com/2017/08/22/unsolved-mysteries-creator-optimistic-new-episodes-end-of-year/

Weigh in here-- thoughts on this, guys? Obviously, I'd love to see this happen, but the cynic in me thinks it's never going to come to fruition.

Who will be the host?

Robin Warder, duh. :)

I joked about this a few months ago, but my second vote would be for Eric Braeden. You may know him as Robin Scherbatsky's original father on How I Met Your Mother. Or as John Jacob Astor from Titanic.

He's got a hell of a voice.

Doubt it. Sounds like hot air.

Wow. Interesting


Wonder if it would be an Amazon Prime
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Robin Warder, duh. :)

His voice is too soft (no disrespect). This is why the Dennis Farina episodes suck. You need a certain presence for this to work. As much as it sucks to admit, everyone is going to compare the host to RS if it ever comes to fruition.

Robin Warder, duh. :)

I joked about this a few months ago, but my second vote would be for Eric Braeden. You may know him as Robin Scherbatsky's original father on How I Met Your Mother. Or as John Jacob Astor from Titanic.

He's got a hell of a voice.

Oh.

Sweet! I just hope the new stories are in-depth and well profuced, and not speedy trial sized versions. In other words, more Stack and less Farina. :D

And for the love of god... NO MORE FAKE TELECENTER.

Robin, have you been contacted to potentially host this?

http://decider.com/2017/08/22/unsolved-mysteries-creator-optimistic-new-episodes-end-of-year/

Weigh in here-- thoughts on this, guys? Obviously, I'd love to see this happen, but the cynic in me thinks it's never going to come to fruition.

Ha, I wish! But I don't care who you are, attempting to fill Robert Stack's shoes would be too daunting a task.

Ha, I wish! But I don't care who you are, attempting to fill Robert Stack's shoes would be too daunting a task.

They should get a CGI Robert Stack, like what they did with Tupac.

Eh, I kinda want to leave this series alone. (let it rest in peace)

When Farina picked it up, it was something, but it was not with as much bravado as the Robert Stack days. Today we have so many true crime options (John Walsh's series, for example, and also an entire discovery channel dedicated to true crime). I have found (IMO of course) that the oldest seasons of the UM are the most enjoyable for me. Anything after season five, I watched with less attention and less suspense. Perhaps, maybe, because UM at its infancy was a one of a kind production for that time period.

However, there have been shows that have been picked up after a couple of decades, for their cult fans, that have been met with warm reception. One of these would be Absolutely Fabulous (BBC), who offered four new episodes in 2013 or so, years after the original series was cancelled. If UM did something like this, maybe a four part series in 2018, I would be more than happy and eager to watch it.

However if it turned into another weekly slot television show on ABC/CBS/ or NBC during prime time, I do not think I would enjoy it as much (especially if they also added newer lost loves, and Science/Med topics). And I believe I would much rather see UM dig up the older cases and conduct follow-up investigations on their original segments, than to broadcast newer stories that other broadcasters are currently doing.

Dennis Haysbert is the best possible (and realistic) replacement I can think of.

If done right I think it would make a killing regardless of if it's streaming or on a network.
The true crime genre has made a comeback and all indications based on both reviews and it recently being expanded to Hulu are that it's doing quite well streaming.

Get a host that can at least reasonably approximate Stack, have the same creepy atmosphere and music, a great intro and you likely have a winner.

Just none of the unneeded special effects, cheesy metal music, heavy edits and modernization that backfired in The Farina version.

Keep it simple close to the classic, but with today's camera technology.

They should get a CGI Robert Stack, like what they did with Tupac.

Oh sure. And maybe they should bring back Sanford and Son with a CGI Redd Foxx or The Brady Bunch with CGI versions of Robert Reed, Florence Henderson, and Ann B. Davis. :rolleyes:

They'd need a host similar to Robert Stack. But who comes close?

Oh sure. And maybe they should bring back Sanford and Son with a CGI Redd Foxx or The Brady Bunch with CGI versions of Robert Reed, Florence Henderson, and Ann B. Davis. :rolleyes:

Huh? Who are those people? :confused:

Oh sure. And maybe they should bring back Sanford and Son with a CGI Redd Foxx or The Brady Bunch with CGI versions of Robert Reed, Florence Henderson, and Ann B. Davis. :rolleyes:

I applaud your snarky comment when it's pretty obvious that I was joking, and being sarcastic. :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

I applaud your snarky comment when it's pretty obvious that I was joking, and being sarcastic. :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

I'm sure you were joking; I just wanted to respond sarcastically. In any case, no one in their right mind would seriously suggest a CGI Robert Stack, as it would be tasteless and disrespectful. It reminds me of online comments made by Pantera fans who, because of their desperation for a Pantera reunion, suggested a hologram of the late Dimebag Darrell.

I'm sure you were joking; I just wanted to respond sarcastically. In any case, no one in their right mind would seriously suggest a CGI Robert Stack, as it would be tasteless and disrespectful. It reminds me of online comments made by Pantera fans who, because of their desperation for a Pantera reunion, suggested a hologram of the late Dimebag Darrell.

LOL BS. You thought I was serious and responded as such. You're sure I was joking, but wanted to respond sarcastically anyway? Uh huh. Your logic is as tasteful as a CGI Robert Stack.

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:lol: :lol:

Huh? Who are those people? :confused:

You don't know who those people are? Have you ever even seen The Brady Bunch?

You don't know who those people are? Have you ever even seen The Brady Bunch?

Nope. I'm young. :)

LOL BS. You thought I was serious and responded as such. You're sure I was joking, but wanted to respond sarcastically anyway? Uh huh. Your logic is as tasteful as a CGI Robert Stack.

Poor choice of words on my part. What I meant was that I didn't doubt that it was a joke; I wasn't being sarcastic when I said that I was "sure" you were joking; I was just being sarcastic in suggesting CGI versions of other deceased TV stars.

Poor choice of words on my part. What I meant was that I didn't doubt that it was a joke; I wasn't being sarcastic when I said that I was "sure" you were joking; I was just being sarcastic in suggesting CGI versions of other deceased TV stars.

Nah, I agree with you and I'm sorry for the miscommunication. When I saw that they actually did that with Tupac I was flabbergasted, and disgusted. I mean...why? Then it must have been awkward for Snoop Dogg to perform on stage with his "dead" friend....eck.

I was just joking about how dumb and tacky it was.

There are a lot of potential hosts out there. I do like the guy from the young and the restless. He never breaks character. He's legit. If they were to do a brand new show I'd watch.

Even if they do bring it back it's not going to be anything like the original. It will be like the Farina version or one of the crime shows on ID


Still in all for ot. Especially to see some new cold cases highlighted

If this series becomes a reality, I do hope they put the spotlight on fresh stories and don't just profile the same cases which get over-saturated on so many other crime shows (i.e. Maura Murray, which has its own multi-part series coming out soon).

There are a lot of potential hosts out there. I do like the guy from the young and the restless. He never breaks character. He's legit. If they were to do a brand new show I'd watch.

Eric Braeden?? He might be just a little too gruff for the hosting role.

Dennis Haysbert, with that voice and cool demeanor, would be a great choice to host!

They'd need a host similar to Robert Stack. But who comes close?

I think Lance Henriksen (channelling some Frank Black) would be perfect assuming they go down the route replicating the Robert Stack era.

I really hope they don't bring it back. The comparisons to Robert Stack, and attention to older cases will overshadow the new cases and it'll just be looked at as "nostalgia". Let it die.

Just give us everything on Amazon and saunter off.

I think Lance Henriksen (channelling some Frank Black) would be perfect assuming they go down the route replicating the Robert Stack era.

Oooh, that's a very good choice!

I really hope they don't bring it back. The comparisons to Robert Stack, and attention to older cases will overshadow the new cases and it'll just be looked at as "nostalgia". Let it die.


As far as I'm concerned, If the new iteration gives even one person/family closure regarding an unsolved case then it's worth it.

some who I think could make great hosts


Lance Henriksen
Keith David
Dennis Haysbert
Robert Patrick
Christopher Meloni
Stephen Lang
Bruce Greenwood
Eric Roberts
Joe Morton
William Shatner (thought maybe he shouldn't appear on screen lol)

UM reposted this article on their Twitter so it sounds real, but there's talk and then there's actually getting it on TV or online. Someone responded with William Dafoe as a suggestion, not bad I looked him up. Creepy looking and interesting voice -I think he could be good! Another suggestion was Lyle Lovett, who has acted as a cop in some shows and looks like an alien, another recommended Edward James Olmos, who might be ok bit is a little old. We don't want the new host to die like Farina did.

My guess is it's probably just bluffing to see if someone goes for it and to get some press, but I guess we'll find out. I hope they don't ruin it like all the other crime shows on TV now.

UM reposted this article on their Twitter so it sounds real, but there's talk and then there's actually getting it on TV or online. Someone responded with William Dafoe as a suggestion, not bad I looked him up. Creepy looking and interesting voice -I think he could be good! Another suggestion was Lyle Lovett, who has acted as a cop in some shows and looks like an alien, another recommended Edward James Olmos, who might be ok bit is a little old. We don't want the new host to die like Farina did.

My guess is it's probably just bluffing to see if someone goes for it and to get some press, but I guess we'll find out. I hope they don't ruin it like all the other crime shows on TV now.

What article?

I would like to suggest John Larroquette. :eyes:

Why? Because he has a great horror movie voice. And he would also make a great narrator also. :love:

Nah, I agree with you and I'm sorry for the miscommunication. When I saw that they actually did that with Tupac I was flabbergasted, and disgusted. I mean...why? Then it must have been awkward for Snoop Dogg to perform on stage with his "dead" friend....eck.

It had to have been awkward. That kind of thing is bound to attract criticism. You've probably heard about the Ronnie James Dio hologram. While some may have praised the idea, I'm not one of them. I feel as though they are exploiting the dead for monetary gain. But regardless of the reason, I consider the use of holograms of dead people tasteless and disrespectful. There are better and more respectful ways to honor dead celebrities.

On another subject, as much as we argue on whether UM should come back with a new host, there is one thing that I believe we can all agree on: Some shows can come back with replacement hosts/narrators, some cannot. An example of the former is Family Feud, which was successfully revived in 1988 with Ray Combs as the new host (Steve Harvey is the show's current host); an example of the latter is Forensic Files. Despite the death of Peter Thomas in 2016, some FF fans are not easily deterred, as they still want new episodes of the show. But to this day, they are still overruled, as series creator/executive producer Paul Dowling stated that Thomas can't be replaced and he doesn't want to water down the show.

What article?

The one LooksLikeCRicci linked to at the top of the thread.

I considered John Laroquette but not really sure he could pull it off and be spooky. Same for Chris Noth. I want that Robert Stack give you nightmares stare. Christopher Walken would be perfect but too old and voice is too weird.

As far as I'm concerned, If the new iteration gives even one person/family closure regarding an unsolved case then it's worth it.

I agree. However, most are just going to look at it as one of the many "nostalgic reboots" and compare it to the old show. Giving it a new name/facelift would be better for solving actual mysteries. Also, I hope they don't bring the supernatural BS back.

I wonder if someone ever tried to arrest a ghost thanks to UM?

The one LooksLikeCRicci linked to at the top of the thread.

I considered John Laroquette but not really sure he could pull it off and be spooky. Same for Chris Noth. I want that Robert Stack give you nightmares stare. Christopher Walken would be perfect but too old and voice is too weird.

You're right. :(

And thank you.

Dennis Haysbert is the best possible (and realistic) replacement I can think of.

Seen him on Conan, he's good!

Christopher Walken would be perfect but too old and voice is too weird.

I don't think Christopher Walken could be taken seriously as the show's host. Tom Selleck would be ten times better than him. Since he plays an authoritative character named Commissioner Frank Reagan on Blue Bloods, Selleck would look authoritative on UM. Plus, based on his BB role and his role as Jesse Stone, he would have the appropriate voice for UM.

They should get Danny Glover. Every time a ghost, monster, UFO, supernatural segment comes up that he has to introduce he can go "I'm getting too old for this ****"

Nope. I'm young. :)

You really should. Such a funny show!

I've always wanted Christopher Walken as host!!!! Especially since he's a person of interest in an infamous Hollywood unsolved mystery.

I don't think Christopher Walken could be taken seriously as the show's host. Tom Selleck would be ten times better than him. Since he plays an authoritative character named Commissioner Frank Reagan on Blue Bloods, Selleck would look authoritative on UM. Plus, based on his BB role and his role as Jesse Stone, he would have the appropriate voice for UM.

Tom Selleck isn't a bad idea. But again, slightly older - we want the host to live a long time and make many seasons of UM!

Danny Glover didn't work out on one of the other recent shows, so much they brought Bill Kurtis back in.

I can't stand Tom Selleck. I would not watch a new Unsolved with him.

What about Chris Noth?

The host is a very important choice, also on location settings as well and not the fake star wars telephone centre.

Who would make a good co-host for the show?

The host is a very important choice, also on location settings as well and not the fake star wars telephone centre.

You're right. The background does look like something out of Star Trek.

Anthony LaPaglia would be my other choice

I've always wanted Christopher Walken as host!!!! Especially since he's a person of interest in an infamous Hollywood unsolved mystery.

True. That was, of course, the 1981 drowning death of Natalie Wood. But the mere fact that Walken was a person of interest in such a controversial and infamous cases would make him an inappropriate choice IMHO.

They'd need a host similar to Robert Stack. But who comes close?

Pull Gus Johnson off his fox sports duties to hear his enthusiasm when yelling update

I said on the UM Facebook site my host pick would be Maureen Mohrer from 48 Hours on ID. She would take it seriously and she has a good authoritative voice. Not one of those millennial YouTube or other Internet stars. This is one show that doesn't need to chase the 18-34 demographic. If it returns, going "old school" with a return to the scary music and lack of special effects would be to the show's favor. Some things don't need to be modernized.

They should get Maury. He could present the updates as he would a DNA test. "UPDATE: Our results says that, Caradoc....you are....THE KILLER!!"

They should get Maury. He could present the updates as he would a DNA test. "UPDATE: Our results says that, Caradoc....you are....THE KILLER!!"

"His death certainly had nothing to do with the SCA - that I knew anything about." - M'Lady Hilary

"His death certainly had nothing to do with the SCA - that I knew anything about." - M'Lady Hilary

I e-mailed her a while ago and never got a response.

Did you mention UM in the email?

Did you mention UM in the email?

Yeah. I mentioned the case. I guess it pissed her off

Danny Glover didn't work out on one of the other recent shows, so much they brought Bill Kurtis back in.


That's correct. It was the reboot of Cold Case Files. The return of Bill Kurtis was an obvious attempt to save the show, but chances are it's too little too late. The new look of the show has been unpopular with a lot of viewers, and that's an issue. It's like a popular beverage going off the market, only to return with a different flavor.

That's correct. It was the reboot of Cold Case Files. The return of Bill Kurtis was an obvious attempt to save the show, but chances are it's too little too late. The new look of the show has been unpopular with a lot of viewers, and that's an issue. It's like a popular beverage going off the market, only to return with a different flavor.

Did I hear you say "Dennis Farina version of UM"? :lol:

Robin Warder, duh. :)

I joked about this a few months ago, but my second vote would be for Eric Braeden. You may know him as Robin Scherbatsky's original father on How I Met Your Mother. Or as John Jacob Astor from Titanic.

He's got a hell of a voice.


Victor Newman from Young and the Restless? Although I haven't watched that show for years I could never understand what he was mumbling half the time. :eek:

Victor Newman from Young and the Restless? Although I haven't watched that show for years I could never understand what he was mumbling half the time. :eek:

Eric Braeden, yeah he's kind of got that Robert Stack about him!

What about Chris Noth?

I'm a huge Chris Noth fan, but he doesn't come off as CREEPY to me. Like he could stare into your soul. Robert Stack could do that and freak the **** out of you.

I'm a huge Chris Noth fan, but he doesn't come off as CREEPY to me. Like he could stare into your soul. Robert Stack could do that and freak the **** out of you.

Exactly. So far, the choices here that appeal to me are Christopher Walken and Lance Henriksen.

Exactly. So far, the choices here that appeal to me are Christopher Walken and Lance Henriksen.

The Lyle Lovett suggestion was interesting. He is kind of creepy looking. Lance is another old one. 77 yrs old.

You too, can help solve a mystery.

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Kyle McLaughlin would be another suggestion from me. I'm willing to forgive him for the atrocity that was "Showgirls" because he was in Twin Peaks, which was also super creepy:

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Victor Newman from Young and the Restless? Although I haven't watched that show for years I could never understand what he was mumbling half the time. :eek:

Really? I haven't watched Y&R since the late 1990's, when I moved out of my mom's house (she's big into her soap operas!) but I never had trouble with his enunciation....

That's correct. It was the reboot of Cold Case Files. The return of Bill Kurtis was an obvious attempt to save the show, but chances are it's too little too late. The new look of the show has been unpopular with a lot of viewers, and that's an issue. It's like a popular beverage going off the market, only to return with a different flavor.

I could go for Bill Kurtis actually. (and I totally need to give that another shot now that I know he eventually came back)

http://www.imdb.com/list/ls000017989/
20 Creepy (But Good) Actors

When Stack died, I had hoped Lifetime would continue with a new host. At that time, I had hoped for William Shatner. He would still be good IMO, but that was years ago, and as much as it pains me to say it about my childhood hero, he is getting old (pushing 90 I believe).

That being said, I some of the suggestions others have made. Dennis Haysbert would be good. John Larroquette too I think.

Personally, I would want the look of the show to be that old gritty/grainy look they had to the reenactments in the earlier seasons. But we are less about style and more about high def these days, so I would settle for just good quality stories and reenactments of them. As much as the host brings to the show, the heart of it is in the cases and storytelling of them. Spend time on them. Don't cram 30 segments into 1 hour. Go back to the old formula of 4 cases (5 at most) per episode. Even 3 cases would be good. But tell them well. And no magic rocks or chocolate as an aphrodisiac segments.

How about Clancy Brown as host?

Or Kevin Conroy? You'd have freaking Batman asking you to help solve a mystery.

How about Clancy Brown as host?

Or Kevin Conroy? You'd have freaking Batman asking you to help solve a mystery.

I recall that Clancy Brown was considered in 2007. The show would be a good fit for him. He's a very good character actor, and I personally believe a character actor would be a viable choice.

As for Kevin Conroy, I never considered him. But then again, when he voiced Batman, he struck fear into the hearts of criminals.

Pretty much the rule for all of the previous UM hosts has been - does the host give off a 'hard boiled detective' vibe? All of them heavily played cops, or mob type figures (especially Farina).

There are a ton of actors that this could fit.

I recall that Clancy Brown was considered in 2007. The show would be a good fit for him. He's a very good character actor, and I personally believe a character actor would be a viable choice.

As for Kevin Conroy, I never considered him. But then again, when he voiced Batman, he struck fear into the hearts of criminals.

Clancy is the guy that does Mr. Krabs on SpongeBob, isn't it?

When Stack died, I had hoped Lifetime would continue with a new host. At that time, I had hoped for William Shatner. He would still be good IMO, but that was years ago, and as much as it pains me to say it about my childhood hero, he is getting old (pushing 90 I believe).



Oh wow, Rescue 911 flashbacks (and they're not good flashbacks :D )

Clancy is the guy that does Mr. Krabs on SpongeBob, isn't it?

Yes. He also did the voice of Lex Luthor on the 1990s Superman animated series.