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BlueGalexy · 09-25-2014, 12:30 PM

Nothing against Dennis Farina, but I just never could relate to him as UM host. I'm a huge Keith Morrison fan, and always felt that he would have been a perfect choice for the show after Robert Stack passed away.
Though Morrison has his fair share of detractors and is a popular target for parody, the heart wants what it wants. Anyone else have a candidate that they would have liked to see?

elg0rd0 · 09-25-2014, 05:17 PM

For me I like Richard Belzer.

Zoneboy · 09-25-2014, 05:27 PM

There's no such thing as a perfect Stack replacement and I would probably take just about anyone over Keith Morrison. He does a great job on I.D. and I know I'm in the minority here but his voice drives me nuts. The only person I can think of that would be even close to perfect is Bill Curtis.

elg0rd0 · 09-25-2014, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoneboy

There's no such thing as a perfect Stack replacement and I would probably take just about anyone over Keith Morrison. He does a great job on I.D. and I know I'm in the minority here but his voice drives me nuts. The only person I can think of that would be even close to perfect is Bill Curtis.

I like Bill Curtis too. Only reason I lean towards Belzer has hosted specials before. In my opinion what hurts Richard a little to much is he tends to sympathize with conspiracy theorists. At least that's my opinion on him. Bill Curtis has a way of holding your attention like Mr. Stack did.

BlueGalexy · 09-25-2014, 05:45 PM

I know!! Zoneboy you are so right. When I was starting this thread, I really tried to come up with a different title, but couldn't think of anything. Maybe this makes me a total dork, but because of UM, Stack became a personal hero of mine. My dad used to joke with me and say, “Honey, you know Robert Stack did other things in his career right? You're the only person I know who thinks he's famous for UM."
As for Morrison, you're certainly not alone. I think I heard somewhere that SNL did quite a number with their parody of him. But I can't help it. I'm as fond of him as I am of Stack.

James T · 09-25-2014, 06:29 PM

Jesse The Body Ventura.

TheCars1986 · 09-25-2014, 06:37 PM

Keith David

isotope · 09-25-2014, 11:20 PM

James Earl Jones, Michael Douglas or Christopher Walken

Zoneboy · 09-25-2014, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by isotope

James Earl Jones, Michael Douglas or Christopher Walken

Never considered any of them and they would probably want too much money.

flytrapp · 09-26-2014, 12:24 AM

Can't STAND Keith Morrison. He tries to create this "dun dun dunnn" effect with his voice, yet it wouldn't scare a 5 year old. I will NOT watch him, his voice just drives me mental.

I think UM would be best to get a woman, because a man is never going to live up to Stack and will be constantly compared. Someone in their lat 40's, brunette, who is sexy yet slightly spooky, like Famke Janssen. Or maybe Julianna Margulies.

James T · 09-26-2014, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by flytrapp

Can't STAND Keith Morrison. He tries to create this "dun dun dunnn" effect with his voice, yet it wouldn't scare a 5 year old. I will NOT watch him, his voice just drives me mental.

I think UM would be best to get a woman, because a man is never going to live up to Stack and will be constantly compared. Someone in their lat 40's, brunette, who is sexy yet slightly spooky, like Famke Janssen. Or maybe Julianna Margulies.

Julianne Moore or that woman off of Will & Grace-not the lead, the older one who shrieks.

Kane · 09-26-2014, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoneboy

Never considered any of them and they would probably want too much money.

Money is a common factor in the hiring process, but the potential for high salary demands isn't the only disadvantage to hiring a movie actor to star in (or host) a television series. Another is that they will eventually want to return to movies full time. Once a movie star, always a movie star. The transition from movie star to television star is always difficult, especially since doing a TV show means turning down a lot of movie offers. But if they manage to do movies while subjected to the rigors of a weekly television series, their film work would be limited to bit parts and/or supporting roles (depending on their availability). Evidently, movie stars don't want to be stuck with doing television indefinitely. I'm not saying any of this to criticize any actors; I'm just stating the facts.

Zoneboy · 09-26-2014, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Kane

Money is a common factor in the hiring process, but the potential for high salary demands isn't the only disadvantage to hiring a movie actor to star in (or host) a television series. Another is that they will eventually want to return to movies full time. Once a movie star, always a movie star. The transition from movie star to television star is always difficult, especially since doing a TV show means turning down a lot of movie offers. But if they manage to do movies while subjected to the rigors of a weekly television series, their film work would be limited to bit parts and/or supporting roles (depending on their availability). Evidently, movie stars don't want to be stuck with doing television indefinitely. I'm not saying any of this to criticize any actors; I'm just stating the facts.

Agreed.

TheCars1986 · 09-27-2014, 08:48 AM

I think Farina would have been appreciated much, much more had he not simply been hired to re-narrate everything that Stack already did. If Farina had hosted new segments, he would have done a commendable job, IMO.

TheResearcher · 09-27-2014, 07:39 PM

Stack was so great because he was detached, cold, but authentic. Keith Morrison is the opposite. He sounds like a children's storyteller and would be entirely unsuited for the role.

My #1 candidate would be Peter Coyote.

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09-25-2014, 12:30 PM	#1
BlueGalexy Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 03, 2014 Posts: 322	Perfect Stack replacement? Nothing against Dennis Farina, but I just never could relate to him as UM host. I'm a huge Keith Morrison fan, and always felt that he would have been a perfect choice for the show after Robert Stack passed away. Though Morrison has his fair share of detractors and is a popular target for parody, the heart wants what it wants. Anyone else have a candidate that they would have liked to see?

09-25-2014, 05:45 PM	#5
BlueGalexy Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 03, 2014 Posts: 322	I know!! Zoneboy you are so right. When I was starting this thread, I really tried to come up with a different title, but couldn't think of anything. Maybe this makes me a total dork, but because of UM, Stack became a personal hero of mine. My dad used to joke with me and say, “Honey, you know Robert Stack did other things in his career right? You're the only person I know who thinks he's famous for UM." As for Morrison, you're certainly not alone. I think I heard somewhere that SNL did quite a number with their parody of him. But I can't help it. I'm as fond of him as I am of Stack.

09-25-2014, 06:29 PM	#6
James T Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 23, 2006 Location: England Posts: 1,567	Jesse The Body Ventura.

09-25-2014, 06:37 PM	#7
TheCars1986 #VLSKMS Forum Fanatic Join Date: Nov 22, 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 8,606	Keith David

09-25-2014, 11:20 PM	#8
isotope Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 09, 2013 Location: Australia Posts: 287	James Earl Jones, Michael Douglas or Christopher Walken

09-26-2014, 12:24 AM	#10
flytrapp Member Frequent Poster Join Date: May 03, 2011 Location: Circleville Posts: 446	Can't STAND Keith Morrison. He tries to create this "dun dun dunnn" effect with his voice, yet it wouldn't scare a 5 year old. I will NOT watch him, his voice just drives me mental. I think UM would be best to get a woman, because a man is never going to live up to Stack and will be constantly compared. Someone in their lat 40's, brunette, who is sexy yet slightly spooky, like Famke Janssen. Or maybe Julianna Margulies.

09-27-2014, 08:48 AM	#14
TheCars1986 #VLSKMS Forum Fanatic Join Date: Nov 22, 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 8,606	I think Farina would have been appreciated much, much more had he not simply been hired to re-narrate everything that Stack already did. If Farina had hosted new segments, he would have done a commendable job, IMO.

09-27-2014, 07:39 PM	#15
TheResearcher Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Aug 25, 2012 Location: California Posts: 25	Stack was so great because he was detached, cold, but authentic. Keith Morrison is the opposite. He sounds like a children's storyteller and would be entirely unsuited for the role. My #1 candidate would be Peter Coyote.