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Kane · 12-29-2006, 12:31 PM

It was recently announced that Cold Case Files has ceased production. In other words, there will be no more new episodes.

However, reruns of the series are expected to continue airing on A&E for some time to come. With CCF out of production, host Bill Kurtis and his company team, Kurtis Productions, will continue to work with A&E; he is working out a deal with the network for some new projects.

The following link contains an article on this unfortunate announcement:

http://www.suntimes.com/business/fed...eder08.article

nohwheregirl · 12-29-2006, 01:20 PM

Wow. That is really sad. It's such a great show!! It's unclear whether it was a mutual decision or if A&E is trying to change up their format. If it's the latter, I think it stinks.

Kane · 12-29-2006, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by nohwheregirl

It's unclear whether it was a mutual decision or if A&E is trying to change up their format. If it's the latter, I think it stinks.

Well, I know that Flip This House has replaced CCF on A&E's Saturday night schedule. As of now, CCF is shown Monday through Friday. For more info on A&E's schedule, visit their website (www.aetv.com).

LooksLikeCRicci · 01-30-2007, 03:11 AM

I HATE Flip This House. I only recently discovered the beauty of Cold Case Files and I'm bummed to hear that they won't be making any more. It seems like all the good crime shows are going to be taken off the air.

If City Confidential hadn't already covered the most horrific murder in my hometown, I'd be really pissed...

nohwheregirl · 01-30-2007, 12:47 PM

Which murder was that, Ricci?

LooksLikeCRicci · 01-30-2007, 01:15 PM

The episode was entitled "Silent Night, Deadly Night," and it was about the murder of Larry Streeter in Bigfork, Montana. The murder was deemed "a perfect murder" until one of the parties involved spilled the beans, and it turned out that a paralyzed Olympic hopeful was actually the murderer.

I grew up and graduated high school in Bigfork. We've had some crazy murders happen in this small town, but the Larry Streeter murder was the one that put the town on its knees... Streeter was a very powerful and influential man in the town and they are still mourning his loss.

SitcomsAreTheWay · 01-30-2007, 01:23 PM

Now that REALLY sucks, big time. But they can keep stupid King of Cars right? You know, in my opinion, A&E used to be pretty decent UNTIL they turned into a circus network. This is exactly why I hold Court TV above them.

And I like Gene Simmons as well as his family but come on.

Kane · 01-30-2007, 09:09 PM

I share the unhappiness over the demise of Cold Case Files. With A&E's schedule getting an overhaul, I fear the network might eventually get rid of the true-crime format altogether.

When a network gets rid of one type of show in favor of a different type, there's not much you can do except tune the network out. It may not bring back your favorite show(s), but it's a good non-verbal way of sending the network a message.

Awsi Dooger · 01-31-2007, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by SitcomsAreTheWay

Now that REALLY sucks, big time. But they can keep stupid King of Cars right? You know, in my opinion, A&E used to be pretty decent UNTIL they turned into a circus network. This is exactly why I hold Court TV above them.

You think you've got it bad. I actually dealt with that King of Cars guy about 7 or 8 years ago. He used to work at the Las Vegas Infiniti dealer, Tobin Infiniti on West Sahara Avenue. He was already a bigshot with a local show, one that actually is fairly entertaining as opposed to the garbage format on A&E.

I went in looking for a pre-owned G20, about 3 or 4 years old. The salesman I had initially was reasonable, but then they stuck The Chopper on me and he tried one ridiculous bait and switch tactic after another, trying to get me to switch to a new or more expensive model. Once I saw what an ass he was, I started using some bizarre or sarcastic lines on him and he didn't know what to make of it. Finally he basically told the salesman to get rid of me because, "his price range is ridiculous for that car."

He was right. Two months later I got the model car I was looking for in Homestead, Florida for $2000 less than I proposed to him, and half the mileage.

That stinks about Cold Case Files. One of the best shows of the genre.

I saw something I'd never watched before last night on Court TV, a true crime show that I think had the name Street in the title. It had a female host. Not bad but less gripping than it could have been.

nohwheregirl · 01-31-2007, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by LooksLikeCRicci

The episode was entitled "Silent Night, Deadly Night," and it was about the murder of Larry Streeter in Bigfork, Montana. The murder was deemed "a perfect murder" until one of the parties involved spilled the beans, and it turned out that a paralyzed Olympic hopeful was actually the murderer.

I grew up and graduated high school in Bigfork. We've had some crazy murders happen in this small town, but the Larry Streeter murder was the one that put the town on its knees... Streeter was a very powerful and influential man in the town and they are still mourning his loss.

I know that case well, Ricci. Crazy indeed!! It's a very memorable case...twisted and sad. Bigfork seems like a beautiful place.

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Originally Posted by SitcomsAreTheWay

This is exactly why I hold Court TV above them.

Yes, I think CourtTV is doing a better job than A&E but they are slipping into "sensational tv" territory too. Their primetime lineup is now Cops, Cops, more Cops, and psychics. I know everyone has their own personal taste, but I HATE COPS!!!! And you can see Cops about 10 times a day on 5 other channels. They need to stick with shows like Forensic Files, Investigators, and Power Privelege & Justice. All are fascinating and well-produced.

Awsi Dooger · 01-31-2007, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by nohwheregirl

Yes, I think CourtTV is doing a better job than A&E but they are slipping into "sensational tv" territory too. Their primetime lineup is now Cops, Cops, more Cops, and psychics. I know everyone has their own personal taste, but I HATE COPS!!!! And you can see Cops about 10 times a day on 5 other channels. They need to stick with shows like Forensic Files, Investigators, and Power Privelege & Justice. All are fascinating and well-produced.

I couldn't agree more. COPS must have an appeal but it eludes me. I'm to the point I break the land speed record by clicking the channel as soon as my disgust sets in and I realize it's another lame episode of COPS.

For one thing, it's not remotely representative. I guess that's the basic idea, to inject the sensational aspect that nohwheregirl mentioned. I had a college roommate who became a cop. I've heard from him, and read online, that it's very rare for an officer to pull his weapon. Sometimes it will be years between doing that, depending on the location and shift.

But on COPS it's hard to find a 10 or 15 minute block without weapons being drawn, often as a group. The last segment I watched they stormed inside a small home and pulled guns on a woman who looked like she weighed about 90 pounds.

LooksLikeCRicci · 01-31-2007, 09:10 PM

I totally agree. At the office I work at, I've talked to police officers. VERY few, if any, have pulled their guns in the line of duty.

PrettyinPink55 · 01-31-2007, 11:11 PM

Awww that stinks!!!! This was one of the better crime shows!!!

Awsi Dooger · 02-01-2007, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Awsi Dooger

I saw something I'd never watched before last night on Court TV, a true crime show that I think had the name Street in the title. It had a female host. Not bad but less gripping than it could have been.

I saw it again. Not street. It is called Suburban Secrets.

hostedbyrobertstack · 02-26-2007, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Awsi Dooger

You think you've got it bad. I actually dealt with that King of Cars guy about 7 or 8 years ago. He used to work at the Las Vegas Infiniti dealer, Tobin Infiniti on West Sahara Avenue. He was already a bigshot with a local show, one that actually is fairly entertaining as opposed to the garbage format on A&E.

I went in looking for a pre-owned G20, about 3 or 4 years old. The salesman I had initially was reasonable, but then they stuck The Chopper on me and he tried one ridiculous bait and switch tactic after another, trying to get me to switch to a new or more expensive model. Once I saw what an ass he was, I started using some bizarre or sarcastic lines on him and he didn't know what to make of it. Finally he basically told the salesman to get rid of me because, "his price range is ridiculous for that car."

He was right. Two months later I got the model car I was looking for in Homestead, Florida for $2000 less than I proposed to him, and half the mileage.

That stinks about Cold Case Files. One of the best shows of the genre.

I saw something I'd never watched before last night on Court TV, a true crime show that I think had the name Street in the title. It had a female host. Not bad but less gripping than it could have been.

I'm not surprised about your story about King of Cars, that show looks stupid, and I don't know who wants to watch a show about carsalesmen or that dude who thinks hes uncle cracker. It's sad that because of shows like "Pimp my ride" other networks are trying to cater to that audience. I never watch mtv, and I wish that garbage would just go off of the air and we could get "real" reality tv(like cold case/unsolved). It's sad.

12-29-2006, 12:31 PM	#1
Kane Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 07, 2001 Location: MA, United States Posts: 3,367	Cold Case Files is closed It was recently announced that Cold Case Files has ceased production. In other words, there will be no more new episodes. However, reruns of the series are expected to continue airing on A&E for some time to come. With CCF out of production, host Bill Kurtis and his company team, Kurtis Productions, will continue to work with A&E; he is working out a deal with the network for some new projects. The following link contains an article on this unfortunate announcement: http://www.suntimes.com/business/fed...eder08.article

01-31-2007, 11:11 PM	#13
PrettyinPink55 Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 11, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 24,601	Awww that stinks!!!! This was one of the better crime shows!!!
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12-29-2006, 01:20 PM	#2
nohwheregirl THE Mystery Machine Senior Member Join Date: Apr 23, 2004 Posts: 1,057	Wow. That is really sad. It's such a great show!! It's unclear whether it was a mutual decision or if A&E is trying to change up their format. If it's the latter, I think it stinks.

01-30-2007, 03:11 AM	#4
LooksLikeCRicci Likes to live in a clean house Moderator Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 27, 2005 Posts: 4,050	I HATE Flip This House. I only recently discovered the beauty of Cold Case Files and I'm bummed to hear that they won't be making any more. It seems like all the good crime shows are going to be taken off the air. If City Confidential hadn't already covered the most horrific murder in my hometown, I'd be really pissed...

01-30-2007, 12:47 PM	#5
nohwheregirl THE Mystery Machine Senior Member Join Date: Apr 23, 2004 Posts: 1,057	Which murder was that, Ricci?

01-30-2007, 01:15 PM	#6
LooksLikeCRicci Likes to live in a clean house Moderator Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 27, 2005 Posts: 4,050	The episode was entitled "Silent Night, Deadly Night," and it was about the murder of Larry Streeter in Bigfork, Montana. The murder was deemed "a perfect murder" until one of the parties involved spilled the beans, and it turned out that a paralyzed Olympic hopeful was actually the murderer. I grew up and graduated high school in Bigfork. We've had some crazy murders happen in this small town, but the Larry Streeter murder was the one that put the town on its knees... Streeter was a very powerful and influential man in the town and they are still mourning his loss.

01-30-2007, 01:23 PM	#7
SitcomsAreTheWay Retro Sitcoms Fanatic Forum Regular Join Date: May 12, 2002 Location: NY Posts: 612	Now that REALLY sucks, big time. But they can keep stupid King of Cars right? You know, in my opinion, A&E used to be pretty decent UNTIL they turned into a circus network. This is exactly why I hold Court TV above them. And I like Gene Simmons as well as his family but come on.

01-30-2007, 09:09 PM	#8
Kane Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 07, 2001 Location: MA, United States Posts: 3,367	I share the unhappiness over the demise of Cold Case Files. With A&E's schedule getting an overhaul, I fear the network might eventually get rid of the true-crime format altogether. When a network gets rid of one type of show in favor of a different type, there's not much you can do except tune the network out. It may not bring back your favorite show(s), but it's a good non-verbal way of sending the network a message.

01-31-2007, 09:10 PM	#12
LooksLikeCRicci Likes to live in a clean house Moderator Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 27, 2005 Posts: 4,050	I totally agree. At the office I work at, I've talked to police officers. VERY few, if any, have pulled their guns in the line of duty.