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shek · 01-10-2008, 05:49 PM

Hi UM fans and friends,

Much to my surprise, I just got a call from a representative from Cosgrove Muerer Productions. As stated in some earlier posts, Spike TV is, indeed, picking up the UM series - it is a done deal and they are moving forward to revitalize the show. She called me in reference to upating our story (properly) about our daughter, Lisa Marie Kimmell (Lil Miss). She told me that they have 800 cases that they plan to update. I was thrilled to hear that. This has been a frustration to not only me but also to many other people on the board.

I also told her that UM has a very loyal following and was glad that they are moving forward. We all know there will never be another Robert Stack but I thought he would like to keep UM alive.

I asked her if I could share some of the information we dicussed with you on the board and she agreed BUT I am not allowed to give her personal contact information out. So, if you have questions, I will do my best to field them for you.

I do have to sign the tyipcal waivers and releases to do their newest update and they are requesting other information. Aside from that, I was just thrilled that things are moving on. UM was the pioneer in reality based TV and I hope to see them move back up to fore front again.

My Best to all,
Sheila Kimmell

crochetbuff · 01-10-2008, 05:56 PM

Thanks for letting us know! That is excellent news.

I hope some new info. can be found for your family.

crystaldawn · 01-10-2008, 06:14 PM

Thanks for letting us know Shek! Hey did she tell you if they've chosen the new host yet?

kamy · 01-10-2008, 06:28 PM

Rock on! That is awesome! Can't wait to see those updates!!!!!

hostedbyrobertstack · 01-10-2008, 06:40 PM

wow, this is really great news. I am glad they are including updates to segments such as your daughter's, it really shows that UM is in it for the right reasons (unlike most shows nowadays). I have heard so much and read about UM being picked up by Spike, but I will still hesitant about believing it completely. Although, now American Gladiators is back on tv as well. Did she mention any of the other cases they are planning on revisiting(or were there too many to name)?

Kane · 01-10-2008, 07:33 PM

That's good to hear, Shelia. Have you been given any information as to the names of the people who are under consideration to be the new host? I understand from the recent article at Broadcasting & Cable that there is a "short list of candidates."

nohwheregirl · 01-10-2008, 08:11 PM

I agree that this is good news and an indicator that they are going about producing the show in a consciensious (sp?) way. Thanks for sharing, Mrs. Kimmell!

cuba_libre · 01-10-2008, 08:36 PM

Wonderful news! The show really needs a revival because of the nature of the show! And it's good to know it will be going forward.

LooksLikeCRicci · 01-10-2008, 10:49 PM

Woo hoo! I'm always happy to see posts from Sheila pop up. I'm also glad that they're updating some of the old cases!

I never thought I'd be into Spike TV, but man, I think I feel a fan brewin' in me....

supersally1974 · 01-10-2008, 11:28 PM

Spike TV and Cosgrove-Meurer should all hire us as consultants (hey, let's get a producer credit, to boot)!

shek · 01-11-2008, 08:42 AM

All good questions and first, this was my take on what is going to happen. They are focusing on "updating" the existing segments.To quote her last email, "For these updates we are not doing any additional shooting, but trying to gather any video or stills of what happened" For an example, she has reguested a copy of my book, video and pix that we might have for our update and I promised to get that sent out to her today, along with my release forms.

With the 800 segements they plan to update, I am sure that will take serveral months before Spike TV begins airing the progams scheduled to start in September. I will see if she is willing to give me a list of those on the schedule. (And yep!! If I get it - guess who I am sending to? Crystaldawn - you are fore warned!!

)

She did mention the name of the host when talking with her on the phone but for the life of me can't remember it. Oh Dah!! So I will ask her again.

Lastly, I will ask her what, if any, plans they have for the program after they wrap up the updates. I don't know if they plan to put the program back into full production with new segments or not.

If you have other questions, let me know and I will pass them on.

My Best,
Sheila

GaryJ06 · 01-11-2008, 08:56 AM

this is so exciting!!! Can't wait!

crystaldawn · 01-11-2008, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shek

I will see if she is willing to give me a list of those on the schedule. (And yep!! If I get it - guess who I am sending to? Crystaldawn - you are for warned!!

)

Lol, I will be happy to post it to the board.

Kane · 01-11-2008, 02:16 PM

Quote:

I don't know if they plan to put the program back into full production with new segments or not.

I have no doubt that they eventually will. Broadcasting & Cable acknowledged the possibility of it. However, I believe that new episodes of UM are inevitable. But I speculate that Cosgrove/Meurer and Spike TV want to take the precaution of testing the waters first.

It would be somewhat similar to the broadcasting of the pre-series specials. Obviously, the specials were part of a trial run to determine whether they could garner enough viewership to warrant a regular weekly TV series, which ultimately materialized. Show producer John Cosgrove admitted in an interview that there was uncertainty as to whether viewers would accept the idea of a TV series that told stories with no ending.

Big3sCompanyFan · 01-11-2008, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kane

I have no doubt that they eventually will. Broadcasting & Cable acknowledged the possibility of it. However, I believe that new episodes of UM are inevitable. But I speculate that Cosgrove/Meurer and Spike TV want to take the precaution of testing the waters first.

It would be somewhat similar to the broadcasting of the pre-series specials. Obviously, the specials were part of a trial run to determine whether they could garner enough viewership to warrant a regular weekly TV series, which ultimately materialized. Show producer John Cosgrove admitted in an interview that there was uncertainty as to whether viewers would accept the idea of a TV series that told stories with no ending.

They better do new shows otherwise what's really point?? They'll just be showing the same shows we've all seen so many times with some very brief updates which we already know about for the most part anyway.

01-10-2008, 05:49 PM	#1
shek Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 19, 2003 Posts: 103	Cosgrove Meurer productions just called me and..... Hi UM fans and friends, Much to my surprise, I just got a call from a representative from Cosgrove Muerer Productions. As stated in some earlier posts, Spike TV is, indeed, picking up the UM series - it is a done deal and they are moving forward to revitalize the show. She called me in reference to upating our story (properly) about our daughter, Lisa Marie Kimmell (Lil Miss). She told me that they have 800 cases that they plan to update. I was thrilled to hear that. This has been a frustration to not only me but also to many other people on the board. I also told her that UM has a very loyal following and was glad that they are moving forward. We all know there will never be another Robert Stack but I thought he would like to keep UM alive. I asked her if I could share some of the information we dicussed with you on the board and she agreed BUT I am not allowed to give her personal contact information out. So, if you have questions, I will do my best to field them for you. I do have to sign the tyipcal waivers and releases to do their newest update and they are requesting other information. Aside from that, I was just thrilled that things are moving on. UM was the pioneer in reality based TV and I hope to see them move back up to fore front again. My Best to all, Sheila Kimmell

01-10-2008, 06:14 PM	#3
crystaldawn Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 17, 2002 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,261	Thanks for letting us know Shek! Hey did she tell you if they've chosen the new host yet?
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01-10-2008, 08:36 PM	#8
cuba_libre Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 09, 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 156	good Wonderful news! The show really needs a revival because of the nature of the show! And it's good to know it will be going forward.

01-11-2008, 08:42 AM	#11
shek Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 19, 2003 Posts: 103	All good questions and first, this was my take on what is going to happen. They are focusing on "updating" the existing segments.To quote her last email, "For these updates we are not doing any additional shooting, but trying to gather any video or stills of what happened" For an example, she has reguested a copy of my book, video and pix that we might have for our update and I promised to get that sent out to her today, along with my release forms. With the 800 segements they plan to update, I am sure that will take serveral months before Spike TV begins airing the progams scheduled to start in September. I will see if she is willing to give me a list of those on the schedule. (And yep!! If I get it - guess who I am sending to? Crystaldawn - you are fore warned!! ) She did mention the name of the host when talking with her on the phone but for the life of me can't remember it. Oh Dah!! So I will ask her again. Lastly, I will ask her what, if any, plans they have for the program after they wrap up the updates. I don't know if they plan to put the program back into full production with new segments or not. If you have other questions, let me know and I will pass them on. My Best, Sheila
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01-10-2008, 05:56 PM	#2
crochetbuff Member Forum Regular Join Date: May 16, 2007 Location: USA Posts: 545	Thanks for letting us know! That is excellent news. I hope some new info. can be found for your family.

01-10-2008, 06:28 PM	#4
kamy UM Fanatic Forum Regular Join Date: Apr 25, 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 625	Rock on! That is awesome! Can't wait to see those updates!!!!!

01-10-2008, 06:40 PM	#5
hostedbyrobertstack Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Feb 23, 2007 Location: OH Posts: 436	wow, this is really great news. I am glad they are including updates to segments such as your daughter's, it really shows that UM is in it for the right reasons (unlike most shows nowadays). I have heard so much and read about UM being picked up by Spike, but I will still hesitant about believing it completely. Although, now American Gladiators is back on tv as well. Did she mention any of the other cases they are planning on revisiting(or were there too many to name)?

01-10-2008, 07:33 PM	#6
Kane Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 07, 2001 Location: MA, United States Posts: 3,367	That's good to hear, Shelia. Have you been given any information as to the names of the people who are under consideration to be the new host? I understand from the recent article at Broadcasting & Cable that there is a "short list of candidates."

01-10-2008, 08:11 PM	#7
nohwheregirl THE Mystery Machine Senior Member Join Date: Apr 23, 2004 Posts: 1,057	I agree that this is good news and an indicator that they are going about producing the show in a consciensious (sp?) way. Thanks for sharing, Mrs. Kimmell!

01-10-2008, 10:49 PM	#9
LooksLikeCRicci Likes to live in a clean house Moderator Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 27, 2005 Posts: 4,050	Woo hoo! I'm always happy to see posts from Sheila pop up. I'm also glad that they're updating some of the old cases! I never thought I'd be into Spike TV, but man, I think I feel a fan brewin' in me....

01-10-2008, 11:28 PM	#10
supersally1974 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 16, 2007 Location: Montreal Posts: 204	Spike TV and Cosgrove-Meurer should all hire us as consultants (hey, let's get a producer credit, to boot)!

01-11-2008, 08:56 AM	#12
GaryJ06 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Dec 28, 2007 Posts: 77	this is so exciting!!! Can't wait!