Unsolved Mysteries: Behind the Legacy Special

[TJ]

FilmRise, the New York-based film and television studio and streaming network, and Cosgrove/Meurer Productions, the producers behind the “Unsolved Mysteries” franchise, have entered into a deal to co-produce and distribute a commemorative special paying tribute to the TV series.

Timed to coincide with the anniversary of the very first episode of the series, Unsolved Mysteries: Behind the Legacy will go behind the scenes and reveal the evolution of the landmark series.

Unsolved Mysteries: Behind the Legacy is an hour-long tribute to the series that shaped future generations of true crime TV. Including interviews with co-creators Terry Dunn Meurer and John Cosgrove, along with long-time producers and directors of the show, the special pulls back the curtain on “Unsolved Mysteries.” The crew divulges behind-the-scenes stories, covering all aspects of the show from research to filming to solving mysteries. The special also features never-before-seen outtakes of host Robert Stack and a look into some fan-favorite cases.

https://www.mediaplaynews.com/filmri...ved-mysteries/



This program honors one of television's most enduring and recognizable shows as well as the fans who were integral to its success. Sitting down with co-creators Terry Dunn Meurer and John Cosgrove, along with long-time actors, producers, and directors of the show, this documentary special pulls back the curtain with behind-the-scenes stories from research and casting to solving mysteries soon after episodes aired. With never-before-seen outtakes of beloved host Robert Stack and a look into some fan-favorite moments. The creators note that it is the loyal viewers who proved what the show always stood for: that someone, somewhere knows the truth. Join us this October! For more information, visit filmrise.com

This program will screen in select Alamo Drafthouse Theaters across the country on October 4th. It will then be available on Pluto TV on October 5th, and widely on other platforms at a later date.

https://unsolved.com/behind-the-legacy/

FilmRise Screenings
https://screenings.filmrise.com/unso...ind-the-legacy

[Dylan3003]

Interesting. I just want to know where the future of the franchise is headed, though. No podcast and likely no tv series, so is this just some farewell special?

[ghosthouse]

I assume this will be in the same style as the one they did for Forensic Files recently.

The FF doc interviewed all of the producers (Vince Sherry is great and should be on TV more) and covered their methods, along with going over the scariest/best/dramatic/favorite cases. It was really interesting.

IDK if i have ever seen Cosgrove or Muerer talk on camera before, so that will be neat. I'm sure there will also be a nice tribute to Robert Stack. Can't wait.

[MediaHoarder]

Originally Posted by Dylan3003

Interesting. I just want to know where the future of the franchise is headed, though. No podcast and likely no tv series, so is this just some farewell special?

Probably. I would think the Cosgrove/Meurer team are retirement age by now.

What the Netflix series and podcast showed was that the value of the old episodes far exceeded the value of the name itself, no surprise there. Slapping UM on an inferior product doesn't work, it just turns it into a zombie brand.

The old episodes, in their badly butchered form, can continue to pay for years, so they might as well just collect the rents from that and skip the effort of new content.

This has the look of a farewell special mixed with a bit of a promotional tool to get people watching the "old" episodes.

[MediaHoarder]

Originally Posted by ghosthouse

I assume this will be in the same style as the one they did for Forensic Files recently.

The FF doc interviewed all of the producers (Vince Sherry is great and should be on TV more) and covered their methods, along with going over the scariest/best/dramatic/favorite cases. It was really interesting.

IDK if i have ever seen Cosgrove or Muerer talk on camera before, so that will be neat. I'm sure there will also be a nice tribute to Robert Stack. Can't wait.

They spoke on camera in introductions to the box sets on DVD when those came out.

[Dylan3003]

Originally Posted by MediaHoarder

Probably. I would think the Cosgrove/Meurer team are retirement age by now.

What the Netflix series and podcast showed was that the value of the old episodes far exceeded the value of the name itself, no surprise there. Slapping UM on an inferior product doesn't work, it just turns it into a zombie brand.

The old episodes, in their badly butchered form, can continue to pay for years, so they might as well just collect the rents from that and skip the effort of new content.

This has the look of a farewell special mixed with a bit of a promotional tool to get people watching the "old" episodes.

The podcast was great. Do not conflate it with the Netflix series.

What on earth kind of issue could you have with the podcast?!

[Dylan3003]

I suspect this is a case of Boomers not being able to accept change. The podcast was fantastic. The only podcast criticism I can think of is that people won’t accept a new host and that the older folks don’t know what a podcast is or how to listen to it. People who were in their 30s when the series premiered are quite elderly now, and podcasts are for Gen X/Millennials/Gen Z.

[Dylan3003]

I’ve always found it quite sad that people would rather rehash the old stuff instead of embracing new content. That’s why we are where we are: the young ones liked the podcast/Netflix and the old ones hated both, so us young ones lose out again. Oh well. Maybe in a hundred years society won’t be like this. By then, old people will be trained to accept change.

[drew790]

Their Forensic Files one was great, looking forward to this.

[MediaHoarder]

Originally Posted by Dylan3003

The podcast was great. Do not conflate it with the Netflix series.

What on earth kind of issue could you have with the podcast?!

Taking a case and stretching it out for over a half an hour when the original series would have taken the "just the facts mam" approach and handled it in half of that time or less. Adding long, tedious interviews with people to accomplish this as well.

Originally Posted by Dylan3003

I suspect this is a case of Boomers not being able to accept change. The podcast was fantastic. The only podcast criticism I can think of is that people won’t accept a new host and that the older folks don’t know what a podcast is or how to listen to it. People who were in their 30s when the series premiered are quite elderly now, and podcasts are for Gen X/Millennials/Gen Z.

You suspect wrong, guess again.
Its not about the new host, we all understand RS has passed on to the great show in the sky and cannot do the job anymore. Its about the cheap format, the zombie brand feeling of the product, the typical approach of contemporary true crime podcasts to drag out a marginally mysterious case ad nauseam.
You don't sound authoritative or insightful with your use of the term "boomer" or statements like "People who were in their 30s when the series premiered are quite elderly now." On the high end someone who was 39 in 1987 would be 75, which is not "quite elderly" unless you are speaking as a adolescent.

Originally Posted by Dylan3003

I’ve always found it quite sad that people would rather rehash the old stuff instead of embracing new content. That’s why we are where we are: the young ones liked the podcast/Netflix and the old ones hated both, so us young ones lose out again. Oh well. Maybe in a hundred years society won’t be like this. By then, old people will be trained to accept change.

No one is saying we should "rehash the old stuff" we are saying we would prefer the format of the series that was good, obviously with new cases and stories, because it is better storytelling.
Why embrace new content when it is low quality?

On a positive note, I think the documentary is going to be interesting, in large part because I suspect they will spend most of the time reminiscing about the show as it was, rather than documenting how some guy in a basement churns out the podcast.

[Dylan3003]

That’s not how the podcast was produced and you know it. You’re just trolling.

I suspect you never even listened.

[Dylan3003]

So where will be able to see this special? FilmRise’s YouTube channel?

[Killarney Rose]

Yes, I would like to know too.

As a “quite elderly” “ boomer” I totally agree with Media Hoarder’s last post. Sarcasm intended.

[Dylan3003]

Ok, the “elderly boomer” thing was a bit much. I apologize.

[ghosthouse]

Originally Posted by Dylan3003

So where will be able to see this special? FilmRise’s YouTube channel?

Yeah it should be -- the Forensic Files special is on their YouTube Channel. They also cycled it thru on Pluto TV so I imagine it will be there and all the other places they distribute their shows.