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Kane · 02-25-2008, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Space Invaderz

Is the new version of the show going to be called Unsolved Mysteries? Or some variation? Does anyone know for sure?

Why wouldn't it be called Unsolved Mysteries?

Certain things about the show may be changing (including the logo), but the title is still the same.

It is a revamped edition. There are hundreds of old segments that are being refurbished for Spike TV, and they will include new updates to old segments wherever applicable.

CanadianUMFan · 03-09-2008, 04:32 PM

Well, now I will actually have a reason to watch Spike TV. It's hard to believe that this used to be the Nashville Network about a decade or so ago.

nohwheregirl · 03-09-2008, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by CanadianUMFan

Well, now I will actually have a reason to watch Spike TV. It's hard to believe that this used to be the Nashville Network about a decade or so ago.

The only worthwhile show they've ever had on Spike is the Joe Schmo Show, which very few people watched but was critically acclaimed and probably one of the funniest shows ever on tv. I regret that I don't have cable anymore and won't be able to watch when UM comes back on. Maybe I can ask a friend to tape it for me!

Kane · 03-09-2008, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by CanadianUMFan

Well, now I will actually have a reason to watch Spike TV. It's hard to believe that this used to be the Nashville Network about a decade or so ago.

Indeed, it is hard to believe.

The Nashville Network went into operation in 1983. By the year 2000, however, the channel had gone through a change in ownership, and the country music format had been phased out in favor other programming (such as reruns of shows like Star Trek: The Next Generation). The channel was then renamed The National Network. The name changed to Spike TV in 2003.

Believe it or not, Spike had actually tried to acquire Unsolved Mysteries once before; that was in 2000, when the channel was called The National Network.

DarkDante · 03-09-2008, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by nohwheregirl

The only worthwhile show they've ever had on Spike is the Joe Schmo Show, which very few people watched but was critically acclaimed and probably one of the funniest shows ever on tv. I regret that I don't have cable anymore and won't be able to watch when UM comes back on. Maybe I can ask a friend to tape it for me!

Actually ratings wise when they had WWF wrestling on their channel they were the highest rated cable network for awhile I believe. I could be wrong but I remember watching movies on SPIKE and them saying they were the #1 rated cable network in the country or something.

An 80s Guy · 03-09-2008, 10:14 PM

I can't wait to watch new "Unsolved Mysteries".I never though I'd see the day where there'd be new episodes.

Todd Mueller · 03-09-2008, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by nohwheregirl

The only worthwhile show they've ever had on Spike is the Joe Schmo Show, which very few people watched but was critically acclaimed and probably one of the funniest shows ever on tv.

Sorry for the brief hijack moment, but I loved that show too! It had the single greatest sound bite ever from cable TV: "WHAAAT IS GOING ONNNN?!?!?" That was priceless!

And I second (or third?) the notion that I can't believe this started as The Nashville Network. Although, many networks have done partial or complete flips. A&E used to show the symphany and classic plays, and now they show "Dog the Bounty Hunter" and "Intervention."

I guess if you can't be popular, you do whatever it takes.

Kane · 03-11-2008, 10:18 PM

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I guess if you can't be popular, you do whatever it takes.

Even at the risk of being called a "sellout." (It happens.)

Big3sCompanyFan · 03-12-2008, 04:22 PM

They should've gotten the guy who narrates Forensic Files or the lady who narrates Autopsy on HBO. She has a chilling voice that would really set the tone. The Forensic Files narrator is kind of like that too.

Titan826 · 03-12-2008, 09:45 PM

I don't know if any of y'all watch A Haunting on the Discovery Channel, but Anthony Call is good at narrating ghost stories. Has a kind of creepy voice that would fit UM.

Kane · 03-13-2008, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Titan826

I don't know if any of y'all watch A Haunting on the Discovery Channel, but Anthony Call is good at narrating ghost stories. Has a kind of creepy voice that would fit UM.

I have never seen the show. But it's too late for Anthony Call or anyone else to be considered for UM anyway.

In fact, I discovered a link that you may want to check out. It contains a profile of Spike TV. If you scroll down the page, you will find a paragraph about the network's acquisition of UM. In that paragraph, Kevin Kay, the president of Spike TV, acknowledges the selection of Dennis Farina as the new host.

http://www.worldscreen.com/channelcu...pike030608.htm

kamy · 03-13-2008, 11:30 AM

I love that show, and yes, his voice is great. I do think DF will be fantastic though. And, he's ALMOST as sexy as Robert. LOL!

03-09-2008, 04:32 PM	#17
CanadianUMFan Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 21, 2007 Location: St Catharines, Ontario, Canada Posts: 215	Well, now I will actually have a reason to watch Spike TV. It's hard to believe that this used to be the Nashville Network about a decade or so ago.

03-09-2008, 10:14 PM	#21
An 80s Guy legen-wait for it-dary! Senior Member Join Date: Sep 03, 2005 Location: Austin,Texas Posts: 1,870	I can't wait to watch new "Unsolved Mysteries".I never though I'd see the day where there'd be new episodes.

03-12-2008, 04:22 PM	#24
Big3sCompanyFan Member Senior Member Join Date: Sep 16, 2003 Posts: 2,493	They should've gotten the guy who narrates Forensic Files or the lady who narrates Autopsy on HBO. She has a chilling voice that would really set the tone. The Forensic Files narrator is kind of like that too.

03-12-2008, 09:45 PM	#25
Titan826 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: May 25, 2007 Posts: 76	I don't know if any of y'all watch A Haunting on the Discovery Channel, but Anthony Call is good at narrating ghost stories. Has a kind of creepy voice that would fit UM.

03-13-2008, 11:30 AM	#27
kamy UM Fanatic Forum Regular Join Date: Apr 25, 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 625	I love that show, and yes, his voice is great. I do think DF will be fantastic though. And, he's ALMOST as sexy as Robert. LOL!