The first three specials... - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

ghosthouse · 07-04-2020, 03:46 PM

...are currently on the forbidden site, for the time being. I am going to watch them later tonight and I must tell you all I am super excited. It's been more than 30 years since I've seen them!

lashlarue · 07-04-2020, 03:48 PM

Seems like I saw them or some of them once a very long time ago. I can't remember... did they ever show those segments later on with Robert Stack re-dubbing the narration?

WishfulDreamer · 07-04-2020, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by lashlarue

Seems like I saw them or some of them once a very long time ago. I can't remember... did they ever show those segments later on with Robert Stack re-dubbing the narration?

As far as I'm aware, no, but he did narrate updates for the cases that were solved/had further developments (Robert Weeks/John Burns/Roger Wheeler).

SomethingWilder · 07-09-2020, 12:46 AM

Thanks for the tip! Watching now.

Also my girl Bonnie's segment is finally back on the forbidden site, along with some other rare segments.

A UM renaissance like this was unthinkable just a couple years ago.

Fletch · 07-09-2020, 02:14 AM

Whoever put them up is a SAINT. Been looking for these for over 30 years!!

omegadoom · 07-09-2020, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Fletch

Whoever put them up is a SAINT. Been looking for these for over 30 years!!

That guy got them from me.

Fletch · 07-09-2020, 02:38 AM

Well that makes you an even bigger Saint. Thank you for getting these out for all of us to enjoy!

omegadoom · 07-09-2020, 04:28 AM

The video quality has taken a dive and I wouldn't recommend posting any UM segments to the forbidden site. Obviously you risk having your channel removed but you also risk not being allowed to make another account.

justins5256 · 07-09-2020, 01:01 PM

The first three pre Stack specials were discovered on old VHS tapes and began circulating in 2004. Better copies (which the above seem to be sourced from) were located in 2009 and began circulating as well. There was even a guy on iOffer selling the specials along with other "rarities." Every now and again, the specials are posted on the forbidden site (or a similar site) where they remain for a few weeks/months until CM finds them and takes them down. These specials were not part of the various syndication packages (except the Farina versions) likely because the producers did not want to pay royalties to the estates of Burr and Malden, nor did they care to re-narrate/re-film them again when Stack was alive. Though, they did have Dennis Farina re-narrate some of the segments and put them in those episodes.

The point is that none of this is groundbreaking or proprietary. Hopefully people will see them. Think about this: There is a whole new generation of fans coming thanks to the Netflix series. So, wouldn't be it be cool for them to see the early history of the show? I think this thread alone is proof that it's a viable idea/concept.

flytrapp · 07-09-2020, 02:17 PM

Some of the segments were re-done with Stack narrating. I can't think of which ones right now.

I have all 7 specials.

justins5256 · 07-09-2020, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by flytrapp

Some of the segments were re-done with Stack narrating. I can't think of which ones right now.

I have all 7 specials.

To my knowledge, Stack narrated the following....

An update on the heirs of George Marsh (from special 3 w/ Malden)
An update on the sentencing of Robert Weeks (from special 2 w/ Malden)
An update on the identification of a suspect in the Jai Lai murders (from special 1 w/ Burr)
Updates on the arrest of Theodore K as the Unabomber (from special 3 w/ Malden)

On the Third Anniversary Show, Stack interviewed Pat Mealbach (from Special 1 w/ Burr)

Stack also narrated segments that touched on reports from the early specials such as the 100th Case Solved special which mentioned the arrest of Jon Burns (special 2) and showed some footage from that episode.

Along similar lines, the Unabomber/Zodiac episode featured footage and reenactments from Special 3 (Malden).

flytrapp · 07-09-2020, 05:47 PM

I know Stack re-narrated the John Burns segment (with update) and the Glen Consagra segment.

Fletch · 07-09-2020, 08:09 PM

I never got a chance to see them when they’ve been uploaded in the past so I was pretty happy when they were available last night. I made sure to grab them before they get taken down.

James T · 07-10-2020, 12:29 AM

Always found it funny how Stack was the third choice as he agreed to less money than Burr & Malden to host the show, yet was so great at it, while both of them were a poor fit & Malden looked ridiculous in that private detective attire.

omegadoom · 07-10-2020, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by James T

Always found it funny how Stack was the third choice as he agreed to less money than Burr & Malden to host the show, yet was so great at it, while both of them were a poor fit & Malden looked ridiculous in that private detective attire.

I think Burr and Malden did fine. Although their deliveries of "Maybe you can help solve a mystery?" needed work.

07-04-2020, 03:46 PM	#1
ghosthouse Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 03, 2019 Location: Amish Country Posts: 299	The first three specials... ...are currently on the forbidden site, for the time being. I am going to watch them later tonight and I must tell you all I am super excited. It's been more than 30 years since I've seen them!

07-04-2020, 03:48 PM	#2
lashlarue Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jul 11, 2010 Posts: 45	Seems like I saw them or some of them once a very long time ago. I can't remember... did they ever show those segments later on with Robert Stack re-dubbing the narration?

07-09-2020, 12:46 AM	#4
SomethingWilder lost in a crowd, bitch Occasional Poster Join Date: Jul 23, 2017 Location: Lisa Penz's nightmares Posts: 24	Thanks for the tip! Watching now. Also my girl Bonnie's segment is finally back on the forbidden site, along with some other rare segments. A UM renaissance like this was unthinkable just a couple years ago.

07-09-2020, 02:14 AM	#5
Fletch Cabin fever Frequent Poster Join Date: May 10, 2002 Posts: 485	Whoever put them up is a SAINT. Been looking for these for over 30 years!!

07-09-2020, 02:38 AM	#7
Fletch Cabin fever Frequent Poster Join Date: May 10, 2002 Posts: 485	Well that makes you an even bigger Saint. Thank you for getting these out for all of us to enjoy!

07-09-2020, 04:28 AM	#8
omegadoom Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 18, 2019 Location: Canada Posts: 175	The video quality has taken a dive and I wouldn't recommend posting any UM segments to the forbidden site. Obviously you risk having your channel removed but you also risk not being allowed to make another account.

07-09-2020, 01:01 PM	#9
justins5256 Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 08, 2002 Posts: 3,866	The first three pre Stack specials were discovered on old VHS tapes and began circulating in 2004. Better copies (which the above seem to be sourced from) were located in 2009 and began circulating as well. There was even a guy on iOffer selling the specials along with other "rarities." Every now and again, the specials are posted on the forbidden site (or a similar site) where they remain for a few weeks/months until CM finds them and takes them down. These specials were not part of the various syndication packages (except the Farina versions) likely because the producers did not want to pay royalties to the estates of Burr and Malden, nor did they care to re-narrate/re-film them again when Stack was alive. Though, they did have Dennis Farina re-narrate some of the segments and put them in those episodes. The point is that none of this is groundbreaking or proprietary. Hopefully people will see them. Think about this: There is a whole new generation of fans coming thanks to the Netflix series. So, wouldn't be it be cool for them to see the early history of the show? I think this thread alone is proof that it's a viable idea/concept.

07-09-2020, 02:17 PM	#10
flytrapp Member Frequent Poster Join Date: May 03, 2011 Location: Circleville Posts: 446	Some of the segments were re-done with Stack narrating. I can't think of which ones right now. I have all 7 specials.

07-09-2020, 05:47 PM	#12
flytrapp Member Frequent Poster Join Date: May 03, 2011 Location: Circleville Posts: 446	I know Stack re-narrated the John Burns segment (with update) and the Glen Consagra segment.

07-09-2020, 08:09 PM	#13
Fletch Cabin fever Frequent Poster Join Date: May 10, 2002 Posts: 485	I never got a chance to see them when they’ve been uploaded in the past so I was pretty happy when they were available last night. I made sure to grab them before they get taken down.

07-10-2020, 12:29 AM	#14
James T Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 23, 2006 Location: England Posts: 1,571	Always found it funny how Stack was the third choice as he agreed to less money than Burr & Malden to host the show, yet was so great at it, while both of them were a poor fit & Malden looked ridiculous in that private detective attire.