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Chris Billings · 08-11-2007, 08:50 PM

Hey Everyone:

Obviously Im a big Unsolved Mysteries fan, thats why I am member of this board. But what I dont understand is why I do not like any of the other true crime shows such as City Confidential, 48 hours, or AMW.

They aren't terrible programs but, for me, nothing compares UM. And Ive always wondered why. Is it just the way they present the cases? Is it the hosts? The music? Maybe its a combination of many things. Im not sure.

I just wish I could find a show to satisfy my UM fix.

Christopher

crystaldawn · 08-11-2007, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Billings

Hey Everyone:

Obviously Im a big Unsolved Mysteries fan, thats why I am member of this board. But what I dont understand is why I do not like any of the other true crime shows such as City Confidential, 48 hours, or AMW.

They aren't terrible programs but, for me, nothing compares UM. And Ive always wondered why. Is it just the way they present the cases? Is it the hosts? The music? Maybe its a combination of many things. Im not sure.

I just wish I could find a show to satisfy my UM fix.

Christopher

I do like other true crime shows but not near as much as UM. I think that UM did a better job of portraying the story and making it seem more real, not just spitting out the facts like some of the other true crime shows do.

SP4CE INV4DERZ · 08-12-2007, 05:08 AM

When you look at it a little differently, UM was better than anything in it's glory years we all speak of but after that I'd probably prefer The New Detectives during UM dying years.

shek · 08-12-2007, 05:25 AM

I think the key word here for me is "Mysteries" because it involves it's audience to help solve a crime, find a lost love or draw a their own conclusion on the ghost or alien stories. Most of the other true crime shows usually have an ending because the crime has already been solved or they know who did it where as UM usually did not.

ididn'tdoit · 08-12-2007, 07:08 AM

UM is by far the best true crime show ever

You can really tell they put a lot of efforts in making the segments, the way they shot the early episodes made the show both creepy and captivating to watch, but the show wouldn't be half as good without Robert Stack

James T · 08-12-2007, 07:32 AM

Yes, it told a great story rather than just presenting the facts quickly then moving onto the next case, perhaps at times this has led to artistic licence on their part but it meant the segments were more like watching an atmospheric crime thriller than some loud film with explosions.

FanfromES · 08-26-2007, 12:53 AM

i think that the main difference between UM and AMW or other true crime shows is that UM was creepier... the music, the darker and grainier look and Mr. Stack himself...it had the same feeling that those thriller and mystery shows of the 70s but with real stories.

08-11-2007, 08:50 PM	#1
Chris Billings Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Feb 21, 2004 Location: CA Posts: 192	UM vs. Other Crime Shows Hey Everyone: Obviously Im a big Unsolved Mysteries fan, thats why I am member of this board. But what I dont understand is why I do not like any of the other true crime shows such as City Confidential, 48 hours, or AMW. They aren't terrible programs but, for me, nothing compares UM. And Ive always wondered why. Is it just the way they present the cases? Is it the hosts? The music? Maybe its a combination of many things. Im not sure. I just wish I could find a show to satisfy my UM fix. Christopher

08-12-2007, 05:08 AM	#3
SP4CE INV4DERZ 40-0 0WN3D Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 06, 2004 Posts: 630	When you look at it a little differently, UM was better than anything in it's glory years we all speak of but after that I'd probably prefer The New Detectives during UM dying years.

08-12-2007, 05:25 AM	#4
shek Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 19, 2003 Posts: 103	I think the key word here for me is "Mysteries" because it involves it's audience to help solve a crime, find a lost love or draw a their own conclusion on the ghost or alien stories. Most of the other true crime shows usually have an ending because the crime has already been solved or they know who did it where as UM usually did not.

08-12-2007, 07:08 AM	#5
ididn'tdoit Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 03, 2006 Posts: 405	UM is by far the best true crime show ever You can really tell they put a lot of efforts in making the segments, the way they shot the early episodes made the show both creepy and captivating to watch, but the show wouldn't be half as good without Robert Stack

08-12-2007, 07:32 AM	#6
James T Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 23, 2006 Location: England Posts: 1,571	Yes, it told a great story rather than just presenting the facts quickly then moving onto the next case, perhaps at times this has led to artistic licence on their part but it meant the segments were more like watching an atmospheric crime thriller than some loud film with explosions.

08-26-2007, 12:53 AM	#7
FanfromES televidente Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 06, 2002 Location: el salvador central america Posts: 161	i think that the main difference between UM and AMW or other true crime shows is that UM was creepier... the music, the darker and grainier look and Mr. Stack himself...it had the same feeling that those thriller and mystery shows of the 70s but with real stories.