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DolfanBlitz · 06-09-2011, 11:43 PM

So if the show starts airing new episodes and decides to replace Farina, who would be a good fit for the show?

The show would probably not attract A-list names, so I am providing a few lesser-known actors as possible options:

- James Cromwell (Best known as George H.W. Bush in W.)

- Jonathan Frakes (Best known as Riker on Star Trek: The Next Generation)

- Vincent Curatola (Best known as Johny Sack on The Sopranos)

- John Slattery (Best known as Roger Sterling on Mad Men)

- Dan Hedaya (Best known as Sgt. Jeff Rabin in The Usual Suspects)

- Powers Boothe (Best known as Haig in Nixon (1995))

Zlatko · 06-10-2011, 12:18 AM

Keith David would be perfect, IMO. He seems similar to Stack, yet has his own distinctive creepy voice.

Necco · 06-10-2011, 01:14 AM

How about Sam Waterson or Chris Noth (of Law & Order fame)?

sdb4884 · 06-10-2011, 01:42 AM

How about Stephen McHattie, he has the right voice

Zoneboy · 06-10-2011, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by DolfanBlitz

Powers Boothe (Best known as Haig in Nixon (1995))

I would consider Powers Boothe to be best known for playing Jim Jones in The Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones. He did win a best actor Emmy for his performance.

I think Dennis Haysbert could be a good host.

Hambone2421 · 06-10-2011, 11:42 AM

I like the ideas of Dennis Haysbert, Keith David and especially Powers Boothe. All have the right voices and demeanor for the part.

TheCars1986 · 06-10-2011, 12:38 PM

Keith David is a good choice. I also like the idea of having Bill Curtis do it.

sffan · 06-10-2011, 02:12 PM

Although unlikely he will accept the job, I think Bill Kurtis would be the best fit, his voice is so scary, he would be a perfect fit.

ctgrumpybear · 06-11-2011, 10:01 AM

my pick would be Mitch Pileggi.

2trackmind · 06-11-2011, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by DolfanBlitz

- Dan Hedaya (Best known as Sgt. Jeff Rabin in The Usual Suspects)

His character of Nick Tortelli on the sitcom "Cheers" is burned into my brain. I don't think I could ever take him seriously as a host for UM

DP1 · 06-12-2011, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by sdb4884

How about Stephen McHattie, he has the right voice

Only if he says "It's a faaaaaaaaake" after a mystery.

Sorry, that's a bit of Star Trek Deep Space 9 humor there.

Necco · 11-17-2012, 03:01 PM

Mike Rowe

1990 UM fan · 11-17-2012, 08:38 PM

Peter Thomas, the one who narrates "Forensic Files". He's got the right voice. That show is already creepy, so he's a great fit.

Ipreferfantasy · 11-17-2012, 09:34 PM

I've often thought Bill Curtis would be the best. He has an equally creepy voice, and good narration skills. Not to mention experience on Cold Case Files.

WishfulDreamer · 11-17-2012, 10:06 PM

While no one can ever replace RS in my heart, Bill Curtis is an excellent host. I still get chills thinking about episodes of Cold Case Files and American Justice I should not have watched at age 12 that he narrated.

06-09-2011, 11:43 PM	#1
DolfanBlitz Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Dec 09, 2009 Posts: 5	Ideas For New Host? So if the show starts airing new episodes and decides to replace Farina, who would be a good fit for the show? The show would probably not attract A-list names, so I am providing a few lesser-known actors as possible options: - James Cromwell (Best known as George H.W. Bush in W.) - Jonathan Frakes (Best known as Riker on Star Trek: The Next Generation) - Vincent Curatola (Best known as Johny Sack on The Sopranos) - John Slattery (Best known as Roger Sterling on Mad Men) - Dan Hedaya (Best known as Sgt. Jeff Rabin in The Usual Suspects) - Powers Boothe (Best known as Haig in Nixon (1995))

11-17-2012, 08:38 PM	#13
1990 UM fan Unsolved Mysteries fanatic Senior Member Join Date: Jul 14, 2011 Location: United States Posts: 2,510	Peter Thomas, the one who narrates "Forensic Files". He's got the right voice. That show is already creepy, so he's a great fit.
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06-10-2011, 12:18 AM	#2
Zlatko Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 04, 2008 Location: Nowhereland Posts: 367	Keith David would be perfect, IMO. He seems similar to Stack, yet has his own distinctive creepy voice.

06-10-2011, 01:14 AM	#3
Necco Member Senior Member Join Date: Jan 06, 2006 Posts: 1,149	How about Sam Waterson or Chris Noth (of Law & Order fame)?

06-10-2011, 01:42 AM	#4
sdb4884 UM Meme Guy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 01, 2008 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 1,234	How about Stephen McHattie, he has the right voice

06-10-2011, 11:42 AM	#6
Hambone2421 Member Senior Member Join Date: Dec 08, 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,066	I like the ideas of Dennis Haysbert, Keith David and especially Powers Boothe. All have the right voices and demeanor for the part.

06-10-2011, 12:38 PM	#7
TheCars1986 #VLSKMS Forum Fanatic Join Date: Nov 22, 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 8,606	Keith David is a good choice. I also like the idea of having Bill Curtis do it.

06-10-2011, 02:12 PM	#8
sffan Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Feb 14, 2011 Posts: 173	Although unlikely he will accept the job, I think Bill Kurtis would be the best fit, his voice is so scary, he would be a perfect fit.

06-11-2011, 10:01 AM	#9
ctgrumpybear Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 09, 2010 Posts: 117	my pick would be Mitch Pileggi.

11-17-2012, 03:01 PM	#12
Necco Member Senior Member Join Date: Jan 06, 2006 Posts: 1,149	Mike Rowe

11-17-2012, 09:34 PM	#14
Ipreferfantasy Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Nov 15, 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 18	I've often thought Bill Curtis would be the best. He has an equally creepy voice, and good narration skills. Not to mention experience on Cold Case Files.

11-17-2012, 10:06 PM	#15
WishfulDreamer Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 01, 2009 Location: L.A. Posts: 3,868	While no one can ever replace RS in my heart, Bill Curtis is an excellent host. I still get chills thinking about episodes of Cold Case Files and American Justice I should not have watched at age 12 that he narrated.