What Happened to the UM Reruns? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

skypilot · 06-12-2013, 04:11 PM

looks like for the 2nd week in a row there won't be a marathon of reruns? so what happened? is it over (again)?

DarkDante · 06-12-2013, 09:16 PM

Back when Lifetime was a fledgling network, "Unsolved Mysteries" was it's featured program. Back in those days, it wouldn't be uncommon to find the show in a prime time slot because the network wasn't producing it's own original programming.

That is obviously no longer the case as not only is it producing it's own programming but some of those shows have proved to be quite successful. So "Unsolved Mysteries" has long been placed on the back burner in terms of what Lifetime chooses to air. In fact it's been proposed a few times on these forums by several members (myself included) that in order to retain the rights to air "Unsolved Mysteries", Lifetime may be contractually obligated to air a certain number of episodes per calendar year.

That would explain the marathons during the month of May as simply fulfilling their contractual obligations during a lull in their yearly scheduling where no original content was being produced. So the long and the short of it is, don't expect "Unsolved Mysteries" to return anytime soon to Lifetime's schedule unless it's on off hours such as early mornings on weekends or during the overnights during the week.

PrettyinPink55 · 06-12-2013, 09:36 PM

Well, I enjoyed it while it lasted. I knew it was too good to last.

P.S., Their new show Pretty Wicked Moms looks AWFUL!!! Trash sells, I guess?!

skypilot · 06-13-2013, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by PrettyinPink55

Trash sells, I guess?!

it's funny you should say that whilst using a justin timberlake album cover as your avatar

anyway, thanks for clearing that up. i feel guilty for going through my dvr supply of um. 10 episodes left and i will cherish them like the last barrel of a fine vintage

wiseguy182 · 06-13-2013, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by DarkDante

Back when Lifetime was a fledgling network, "Unsolved Mysteries" was it's featured program. Back in those days, it wouldn't be uncommon to find the show in a prime time slot because the network wasn't producing it's own original programming.

That is obviously no longer the case as not only is it producing it's own programming but some of those shows have proved to be quite successful. So "Unsolved Mysteries" has long been placed on the back burner in terms of what Lifetime chooses to air. In fact it's been proposed a few times on these forums by several members (myself included) that in order to retain the rights to air "Unsolved Mysteries", Lifetime may be contractually obligated to air a certain number of episodes per calendar year.

That would explain the marathons during the month of May as simply fulfilling their contractual obligations during a lull in their yearly scheduling where no original content was being produced. So the long and the short of it is, don't expect "Unsolved Mysteries" to return anytime soon to Lifetime's schedule unless it's on off hours such as early mornings on weekends or during the overnights during the week.

In reality, UM is airing 13 times in the next 2 weeks alone on Lifetime, including such choice time slots as 8 p.m.

DarkDante · 06-13-2013, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by wiseguy182

In reality, UM is airing 13 times in the next 2 weeks alone on Lifetime, including such choice time slots as 8 p.m.

Really? That's surprising. I thought all we'd be getting are reality television shows this summer on Lifetime. Thanks for the update!

skypilot · 06-13-2013, 11:16 AM

there is one episode this sunday. set your dvr's to stun :P

annoulzz · 07-03-2013, 07:16 PM

they're showing UM again on July 10th and next weekend!

SJP1313 · 07-03-2013, 09:25 PM

Can you tell me the dates and times? For some reason I cant find anything for upcoming episodes on my comcast guide. Thanks!

Spark Of Spirit · 07-03-2013, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by SJP1313

Can you tell me the dates and times? For some reason I cant find anything for upcoming episodes on my comcast guide. Thanks!

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/...=313997&page=2

This thread might help.

PrettyinPink55 · 07-06-2013, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by skypilot

it's funny you should say that whilst using a justin timberlake album cover as your avatar

Okay, then....

Thanks for the link, Spark of Spirit!

DVR set!!

MegtheEgg86 · 07-06-2013, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by skypilot

it's funny you should say that whilst using a justin timberlake album cover as your avatar

Whatever, dude. I'm not in the least an avid modern pop listener, but will be the first to testify JT is mad talented--as a music artist and actor.

PrettyinPink55 · 07-06-2013, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by MegtheEgg86

Whatever, dude. I'm not in the least an avid modern pop listener, but will be the first to testify JT is mad talented--as a music artist and actor.

wiseguy182 · 07-06-2013, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by MegtheEgg86

Whatever, dude. I'm not in the least an avid modern pop listener, but will be the first to testify JT is mad talented--as a music artist and actor.

Agreed. It takes a great (not just good) artist to make the successful transition from boy band to acclaimed solo artist (as he did with the "Justified" album) in a matter of a few months. And be a white guy and get significant airplay on r&b stations.

rarjake · 07-06-2013, 10:42 PM

i was so pumped that unsolved mysteries was showing it on t.v on wednedsay for like 8 hours. I knew it couldn't last forever, but it ended so soon. I did a search on my cable box, did a search for unsolved mysteries. didn't find any matches for the next two weeks.

06-12-2013, 04:11 PM	#1
skypilot professional art forger Occasional Poster Join Date: Nov 03, 2011 Location: los angeles Posts: 85	What Happened to the UM Reruns? looks like for the 2nd week in a row there won't be a marathon of reruns? so what happened? is it over (again)?

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PrettyinPink55 Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 11, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 24,601	Well, I enjoyed it while it lasted. I knew it was too good to last. P.S., Their new show Pretty Wicked Moms looks AWFUL!!! Trash sells, I guess?!
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06-12-2013, 09:16 PM	#2
DarkDante Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 27, 2002 Posts: 1,569	Back when Lifetime was a fledgling network, "Unsolved Mysteries" was it's featured program. Back in those days, it wouldn't be uncommon to find the show in a prime time slot because the network wasn't producing it's own original programming. That is obviously no longer the case as not only is it producing it's own programming but some of those shows have proved to be quite successful. So "Unsolved Mysteries" has long been placed on the back burner in terms of what Lifetime chooses to air. In fact it's been proposed a few times on these forums by several members (myself included) that in order to retain the rights to air "Unsolved Mysteries", Lifetime may be contractually obligated to air a certain number of episodes per calendar year. That would explain the marathons during the month of May as simply fulfilling their contractual obligations during a lull in their yearly scheduling where no original content was being produced. So the long and the short of it is, don't expect "Unsolved Mysteries" to return anytime soon to Lifetime's schedule unless it's on off hours such as early mornings on weekends or during the overnights during the week.

06-13-2013, 11:16 AM	#7
skypilot professional art forger Occasional Poster Join Date: Nov 03, 2011 Location: los angeles Posts: 85	there is one episode this sunday. set your dvr's to stun :P

07-03-2013, 07:16 PM	#8
annoulzz Annoula Occasional Poster Join Date: Jul 23, 2012 Location: NYC Posts: 38	they're showing UM again on July 10th and next weekend!

07-03-2013, 09:25 PM	#9
SJP1313 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jul 31, 2003 Location: NH Posts: 85	Can you tell me the dates and times? For some reason I cant find anything for upcoming episodes on my comcast guide. Thanks!

07-06-2013, 10:42 PM	#15
rarjake Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Feb 15, 2013 Posts: 111	i was so pumped that unsolved mysteries was showing it on t.v on wednedsay for like 8 hours. I knew it couldn't last forever, but it ended so soon. I did a search on my cable box, did a search for unsolved mysteries. didn't find any matches for the next two weeks.