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PajamaYoga · 04-11-2007, 04:58 PM

I don't know if this is going to make any difference, but I feel like sharing this because I feel that there is an interesting comparison here. Although the two may not have much in common, the current television situation of my two all-time favorite programs are in much jeopardy.

Unsolved Mysteries is one of the greatest choreographed shows ever in my opinion, and the Three Stooges are unlike any comedic act before or since. I have enjoyed both for years and have numerous DVDs, VHS, etc.
The thing is, these programs are American institutions, and should be honored and not isolated. Unsolved Mysteries is, for at least a little longer, just being rerun on a digital cable station at unattractive hours, and the Stooges are not even seen on TV anymore after Spike TV discontinued them. I do accept the fact that there are only so many different episodes that can be seen, but I personally think that they are worth the entertainment value, especially when people complain about the *sit* on TV currently. Granted that I think there should never be "the new Unsolved Mysteries" because they just wouldn't be the same now that Rob Stack is gone, they still should have a more formidable place.

I know that these programs are out of their prime, but when there are syndications of numerous shows from the past generation, it seems that these programs should be in that mix. Both of these programs are unique and legendary. And the fact that of the 190 Stooges shorts, there are several which I have never been able to see, neither on TV or home video, which is a shame.

This post may not help the cause, but I just think that if I were given the chance to make something happen these programs would be shown in classic fashion. This would mean that the 1987-1995 Unsolved Mysteries would be viewed on NBC late night after the talk shows for about 2 hours, and the 1996+ episodes would be viewed on CBS late night. And for special occasions, UM could be on both stations for an hour at a special time once in a while. And all of the missing Stooges shorts could be released on DVD, and the boys could regain regular programming somewhere.

Thanks for reading this as we keep fighting the emptiness that comes from lack of programming.

hostedbyrobertstack · 04-11-2007, 09:33 PM

that is a good idea, however, it will not happen. As everyone has stated before me, NBC and CBS don't own any rights to unsolved mysteries, cosgrove-meurer owns the rights I believe. It would be nice to see these shows back on tv, even on lifetime(I know they have to show Reba like 4 times a day, so who knows how that will fit in). If tv would walk away from so much reality, and put other old shows on tv(aside from the 24 hours of fresh prince and full house that you can never get away from), then tv would be more well rounded and I could actually stand to turn it on once in a while. The tv stations obviously think americans are stupid (which they aren't too wrong when it comes to their television viewing habits) and they chose to make programming dumber and appeal to your senses easily, making you stupider as you watch. The old days of tv actually making you think seem to be gone. Yes, they have the CSI shows, but I CANNOT stand fake crime shows, they always have to make the actors sound so serious, and they always say stupid things like "bullseye" or some other crap when they find a piece of evidence). So in conclusion, it would be dope to get all the seasons of UM on dvd so i no longer have to watch tv at all.

Kane · 04-12-2007, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hostedbyrobertstack

The tv stations obviously think americans are stupid (which they aren't too wrong when it comes to their television viewing habits) and they chose to make programming dumber and appeal to your senses easily, making you stupider as you watch.

You must have read my mind, because that's what I've been thinking of. The TV executives of today certainly must believe they are very intellectual, and that we the TV viewers are too dullwitted to think for ourselves. I mean, they appear to be partial to shows that they feel would benefit them, especially in terms of ratings and money. For this reason, it seems as though we are living in a time where the TV viewers are seldom right (to paraphrase the old saying that the customer is always right).

But don't forget, while the networks can broadcast whatever shows they want to broadcast, we have the right not to watch them.

04-11-2007, 04:58 PM	#1
PajamaYoga Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Sep 20, 2004 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 42	End of an Era I don't know if this is going to make any difference, but I feel like sharing this because I feel that there is an interesting comparison here. Although the two may not have much in common, the current television situation of my two all-time favorite programs are in much jeopardy. Unsolved Mysteries is one of the greatest choreographed shows ever in my opinion, and the Three Stooges are unlike any comedic act before or since. I have enjoyed both for years and have numerous DVDs, VHS, etc. The thing is, these programs are American institutions, and should be honored and not isolated. Unsolved Mysteries is, for at least a little longer, just being rerun on a digital cable station at unattractive hours, and the Stooges are not even seen on TV anymore after Spike TV discontinued them. I do accept the fact that there are only so many different episodes that can be seen, but I personally think that they are worth the entertainment value, especially when people complain about the sit on TV currently. Granted that I think there should never be "the new Unsolved Mysteries" because they just wouldn't be the same now that Rob Stack is gone, they still should have a more formidable place. I know that these programs are out of their prime, but when there are syndications of numerous shows from the past generation, it seems that these programs should be in that mix. Both of these programs are unique and legendary. And the fact that of the 190 Stooges shorts, there are several which I have never been able to see, neither on TV or home video, which is a shame. This post may not help the cause, but I just think that if I were given the chance to make something happen these programs would be shown in classic fashion. This would mean that the 1987-1995 Unsolved Mysteries would be viewed on NBC late night after the talk shows for about 2 hours, and the 1996+ episodes would be viewed on CBS late night. And for special occasions, UM could be on both stations for an hour at a special time once in a while. And all of the missing Stooges shorts could be released on DVD, and the boys could regain regular programming somewhere. Thanks for reading this as we keep fighting the emptiness that comes from lack of programming.

04-11-2007, 09:33 PM	#2
hostedbyrobertstack Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Feb 23, 2007 Location: OH Posts: 436	that is a good idea, however, it will not happen. As everyone has stated before me, NBC and CBS don't own any rights to unsolved mysteries, cosgrove-meurer owns the rights I believe. It would be nice to see these shows back on tv, even on lifetime(I know they have to show Reba like 4 times a day, so who knows how that will fit in). If tv would walk away from so much reality, and put other old shows on tv(aside from the 24 hours of fresh prince and full house that you can never get away from), then tv would be more well rounded and I could actually stand to turn it on once in a while. The tv stations obviously think americans are stupid (which they aren't too wrong when it comes to their television viewing habits) and they chose to make programming dumber and appeal to your senses easily, making you stupider as you watch. The old days of tv actually making you think seem to be gone. Yes, they have the CSI shows, but I CANNOT stand fake crime shows, they always have to make the actors sound so serious, and they always say stupid things like "bullseye" or some other crap when they find a piece of evidence). So in conclusion, it would be dope to get all the seasons of UM on dvd so i no longer have to watch tv at all.