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mikeholly · 03-18-2006, 12:01 AM

They put UM at 2 PM with only one episode so they could run boring sitcoms like Will & Grace and Frasier.

ZanzibarBlue · 03-18-2006, 11:11 AM

I too am frustrated @ the inept way Lifetime uses UM to fill programming time. This has been the subject of many threads. Does anyone else believe, as I do, that a revived UM would not only hold its own in prime time, but would downright be competitive against other shows on say a Mon. or Tues. 8-10 p.m. timeslot? It's almost impossible for me to watch TV during this time. I have to believe that the networks would be able to use a "new" UM to attract more viewers than say the absolutley unwatchable "According to Jim." Frankly, that's what pisses me off about the major networks, that a show like According to Jim has a Methusala-like run, while quality shows like UM are regarded as being unable to attract the right "demographic."

GoldenGirlsFan92 · 03-18-2006, 02:22 PM

I'm very mad at Lifetime because they only put UM once a day now! I liked when they had 2 episodes.Also I would like to see OLDER episodes from like 87-90,and if they could put UM back on a Night Time again! I loved whewn it came on at night time that way I could watch it after dinner! Also whenever I write to Lifetime,they never write back! I don't know whats up with Lifetime!

Perfectflaw · 03-19-2006, 03:20 AM

Zanzibar we can only dream of a revived UM,it's a shame too because we all know that more people watch than lifetime thinks. As we get deeper into this decade I actually find myself missing the 90's,soooo much BS on the tube these days.

In my opinion the 2pm timeslot is goofy,last week with the ncca tourney and other things I actually forgot about UM a couple times. On days that I don't have class the early times like 11 and 12 were great to wake up/sleep in to. By the time 2 rolls around I'd rather be up and out doing things. Two hours was worth it,but now it's going to be hard to watch a 1 hour UM right smack dab in the middle of the day. It kills me that lifetime can't find a night spot for unsolved. This show was pure gold at night! If they don't want primetime go back to late night,I'll stay up to hear stack's story telling at night.

We can only dream with lifetime though.....but man were those two hour blocks great or what? Right when the credits are rolling with the sad piano music,you think thats it for the day then all of a sudden...."This program is about unsolved mysteries........."

Kane · 03-19-2006, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Perfectflaw

Zanzibar we can only dream of a revived UM,it's a shame too because we all know that more people watch than lifetime thinks. As we get deeper into this decade I actually find myself missing the 90's,soooo much BS on the tube these days.

A lot of BS indeed. When UM debuted in the late-'80s, we had some nonsensical material on television. Just not as much as we have now.

Tony Ballesteros · 03-19-2006, 02:33 PM

f lifetime in the a.

Dotsy1 · 03-19-2006, 09:22 PM

I'm very upset, too! I love "Unsolved Mysteries", and that's the only reason I watch Lifetime at all!

The Barbs · 03-20-2006, 02:59 PM

Do you think Lifetime is trying to fade out UM all together?

Kane · 03-20-2006, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by The Barbs

Do you think Lifetime is trying to fade out UM all together?

If they are, then I'd say it's being done gradually.

PrettyinPink55 · 03-20-2006, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by The Barbs

Do you think Lifetime is trying to fade out UM all together?

I sure hope not!!!!

Dotsy1 · 03-20-2006, 09:21 PM

It sure seems like it, doesn't it?

LooksLikeCRicci · 03-21-2006, 12:46 AM

To me, it does. I wish Lifetime knew what a following UM has on the network. Oh, well. At least Crystaldawn hooked me up with some pretty sweet classic segments. If UM goes off Lifetime, I'll be able to watch them.

Zero · 03-21-2006, 03:47 AM

There is strength in numbers. I'm sure there are a lot of members on this forum though I've never counted. We all complain about Lifetime but that's not all we can do. I myself took the time to write a letter to them. Not typed up either. Pen and paper carry more weight. I kept it one page while still managing to point out all 5 of my questions and concerns. I never got a reply and it's been about 6 months. How many people on here have done this? I know some have, but I'm sure there are more people on here that haven't. I suggest if you haven't done so already, you take the time to hand write a letter to Lifetime addressing your concerns. I'm not sure about follow up letters but it might not be a bad idea. If each and ever member of this board did that we might at least be able to show Lifetime how many people still care for the UM, and show Lifetime the potential we believe it still has!

Kane · 03-21-2006, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Zero

If each and ever member of this board did that we might at least be able to show Lifetime how many people still care for the UM, and show Lifetime the potential we believe it still has!

Just remember that the mere fact that UM has a loyal following isn't enough to persuade Lifetime to keep the show (or even support it). If you write to Lifetime to complain about their current handling of UM, don't dwell too much on the show's fan base. Lifetime may very well know that UM has a loyal following, but they may tell you that every successful show has a following as well.

If you try to persuade a network to keep a show just because it has a loyal audience, they might believe (rightly or wrongly) that you are expressing support for the show as a favor to someone. So my point is to write a letter that would give them the impression that you are doing this on your own.

Before you give your reasons for why you want Lifetime to continue supporting and carrying the show, make sure they are sincere. Don't give reasons such as "UM kicks butt" or "I can't live without the show". Reasons like that are more of a turn-off than a turn-on, and could strike the reader as arrogant.

This is all something to take into consideration.

Tap Dancer · 03-22-2006, 11:06 AM

I think if Lifetime can show 4 or more episodes of "The Golden Girls" and "The Nanny" every day, surely they can show two UM! Those shows are always on! I think 7:00 to 9:00 would be good since they usually show a movie at 9 pm. If they aired it in the evenings, I could watch every night. Right now I'm only able to catch a few episodes each month.

03-18-2006, 12:01 AM	#1
mikeholly Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Mar 17, 2006 Location: Hamilton, Ohio Posts: 32	Mad at Lifetime They put UM at 2 PM with only one episode so they could run boring sitcoms like Will & Grace and Frasier.

03-18-2006, 11:11 AM	#2
ZanzibarBlue ZanzibarBlue Occasional Poster Join Date: Aug 03, 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 95	UM v. According to Jim - Who wins? I too am frustrated @ the inept way Lifetime uses UM to fill programming time. This has been the subject of many threads. Does anyone else believe, as I do, that a revived UM would not only hold its own in prime time, but would downright be competitive against other shows on say a Mon. or Tues. 8-10 p.m. timeslot? It's almost impossible for me to watch TV during this time. I have to believe that the networks would be able to use a "new" UM to attract more viewers than say the absolutley unwatchable "According to Jim." Frankly, that's what pisses me off about the major networks, that a show like According to Jim has a Methusala-like run, while quality shows like UM are regarded as being unable to attract the right "demographic."

03-18-2006, 02:22 PM	#3
GoldenGirlsFan92 Member Senior Member Join Date: Dec 21, 2005 Location: Louisana Posts: 2,243	I am MAD too! I'm very mad at Lifetime because they only put UM once a day now! I liked when they had 2 episodes.Also I would like to see OLDER episodes from like 87-90,and if they could put UM back on a Night Time again! I loved whewn it came on at night time that way I could watch it after dinner! Also whenever I write to Lifetime,they never write back! I don't know whats up with Lifetime!

03-19-2006, 02:33 PM	#6
Tony Ballesteros Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 28, 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 123	f lifetime in the a.
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03-19-2006, 09:22 PM	#7
Dotsy1 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 31, 2005 Posts: 114	I'm very upset, too! I love "Unsolved Mysteries", and that's the only reason I watch Lifetime at all!
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03-19-2006, 03:20 AM	#4
Perfectflaw True Crime head Occasional Poster Join Date: Mar 08, 2006 Location: Indianapolis,In Posts: 17	Zanzibar we can only dream of a revived UM,it's a shame too because we all know that more people watch than lifetime thinks. As we get deeper into this decade I actually find myself missing the 90's,soooo much BS on the tube these days. In my opinion the 2pm timeslot is goofy,last week with the ncca tourney and other things I actually forgot about UM a couple times. On days that I don't have class the early times like 11 and 12 were great to wake up/sleep in to. By the time 2 rolls around I'd rather be up and out doing things. Two hours was worth it,but now it's going to be hard to watch a 1 hour UM right smack dab in the middle of the day. It kills me that lifetime can't find a night spot for unsolved. This show was pure gold at night! If they don't want primetime go back to late night,I'll stay up to hear stack's story telling at night. We can only dream with lifetime though.....but man were those two hour blocks great or what? Right when the credits are rolling with the sad piano music,you think thats it for the day then all of a sudden...."This program is about unsolved mysteries........."

03-20-2006, 02:59 PM	#8
The Barbs Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jun 25, 2004 Posts: 62	Do you think Lifetime is trying to fade out UM all together?

03-20-2006, 09:21 PM	#11
Dotsy1 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 31, 2005 Posts: 114	It sure seems like it, doesn't it?

03-21-2006, 12:46 AM	#12
LooksLikeCRicci Likes to live in a clean house Moderator Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 27, 2005 Posts: 4,050	To me, it does. I wish Lifetime knew what a following UM has on the network. Oh, well. At least Crystaldawn hooked me up with some pretty sweet classic segments. If UM goes off Lifetime, I'll be able to watch them.

03-21-2006, 03:47 AM	#13
Zero Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 15, 2003 Posts: 495	There is strength in numbers. I'm sure there are a lot of members on this forum though I've never counted. We all complain about Lifetime but that's not all we can do. I myself took the time to write a letter to them. Not typed up either. Pen and paper carry more weight. I kept it one page while still managing to point out all 5 of my questions and concerns. I never got a reply and it's been about 6 months. How many people on here have done this? I know some have, but I'm sure there are more people on here that haven't. I suggest if you haven't done so already, you take the time to hand write a letter to Lifetime addressing your concerns. I'm not sure about follow up letters but it might not be a bad idea. If each and ever member of this board did that we might at least be able to show Lifetime how many people still care for the UM, and show Lifetime the potential we believe it still has!
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03-22-2006, 11:06 AM	#15
Tap Dancer Member Forum Regular Join Date: Mar 20, 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 754	I think if Lifetime can show 4 or more episodes of "The Golden Girls" and "The Nanny" every day, surely they can show two UM! Those shows are always on! I think 7:00 to 9:00 would be good since they usually show a movie at 9 pm. If they aired it in the evenings, I could watch every night. Right now I'm only able to catch a few episodes each month.