Unsolved Mysteries on Peacock

[TJ]

NBCUniversal's new streaming service Peacock has launched nationwide. They have the original Robert Stack Unsolved Mysteries. I thought they might have the original NBC voiceover guy Danny Dark on there, but they just have the regular streaming guy.

Their episode descriptions are detailed, but they are way off. Their listings seem to match some of the original NBC broadcasts, but they aren't in any order. They have some rare segments like the Gulf Breeze UFO sightings listed, but they appear to be the same Film Rise episodes that are on the other streaming services.

Episode: 1
S1 E1 48m TVPG
Gulf Breeze UFO sightings; the hunt for accused Tennessee killer Joe Shepard; missing person Gail DeLano; an update on Louis Carlucci, wanted for fraud.

The episode 1 they actually have is the same as the other streaming services - Thumbs & UD (David Davis), Update: Marsh (George Marsh), Conway (Aileen Conway), Honeymoon Bones (Glen and Bessie Hyde) and Dottie Caylor.

Despite what they list in the descriptions, there appears to be no segments for Janet O'Regan, Robert Leeds, Face of Mars, Ron Rushton or Melvine Aprille. They are missing the same segments as Amazon and YouTube.

https://www.peacocktv.com/watch/asse...04523973069112

[drew790]

THey include the CBS and Lifetime ones as well I assume?

[hostedbyrobertstack]

I am actually super impressed w/ Peacock...the only issue is, they are not on Roku or Amazon fire, so right now 99% of people probably aren't watching it, ha!

[DarkDante]

Originally Posted by TJ

NBCUniversal's new streaming service Peacock has launched nationwide. They have the original Robert Stack Unsolved Mysteries. I thought they might have the original NBC voiceover guy Danny Dark on there, but they just have the regular streaming guy.

Their episode descriptions are detailed, but they are way off. Their listings seem to match some of the original NBC broadcasts, but they aren't in any order. They have some rare segments like the Gulf Breeze UFO sightings listed, but they appear to be the same Film Rise episodes that are on the other streaming services.

Episode: 1
S1 E1 48m TVPG
Gulf Breeze UFO sightings; the hunt for accused Tennessee killer Joe Shepard; missing person Gail DeLano; an update on Louis Carlucci, wanted for fraud.

The episode 1 they actually have is the same as the other streaming services - Thumbs & UD (David Davis), Update: Marsh (George Marsh), Conway (Aileen Conway), Honeymoon Bones (Glen and Bessie Hyde) and Dottie Caylor.

Despite what they list in the descriptions, there appears to be no segments for Janet O'Regan, Robert Leeds, Face of Mars, Ron Rushton or Melvine Aprille. They are missing the same segments as Amazon and YouTube.

https://www.peacocktv.com/watch/asse...04523973069112

Unfortunately "Unsolved Mysteries" is forever destined to be one of those series that is always going to be either incomplete or frankensteined [depending upon your POV] due to the nature of the show. This is all previously vetted out information but there are just so many different issues concerning the original broadcasts that fans are actually lucky to enjoy what has/is being presented through streaming services. There are certain segments that have been the subject of litigation that will never see official sanction for rebroadcast. Then there are other cases, in particular concerning non-custodial parental abductions of former minors that were removed from the streams likely in the spirit of good taste.

Then there are an untold number of cases that were likely held back as a result from the outset of the deal with Film Rise when creators contacted the principal parties involved in hopes of getting updates and instead were told to pull the segment in question from rotation. Then you have cases that have been removed from rotation because the suspect involved is now either deceased or it's a case usually involving a non-violent crime where the creators have respectfully allowed the now paroled individual to continue on with his/her life without being constantly reminded or shamed for something they did thirty years ago. Then you also have cases that have been pulled from rotation as they deal with obvious hoaxes and/or cases which when originally broadcast appeared solvable but now thirty years gone by are likely deemed "unsolvable" and therefore not worthy of being assimilated into the streams.

Then you have an entire batch of segments that were deemed either too short, many of the "Special/FBI Alert" variety or were part of the infamous "summer specials" that were either not purchased by Film Rise as part of the streaming package or not made available to them.

Finally you have what I'm sure many on here feel are the largest omissions and that is the failure to make either the "Pre-Stack Specials" or the "Final Appeal" spin-off part and parcel of the streaming package. Their omission is likely due to primarily financial reasons.

[drew790]

I'd love someone to make the TV Movies available for streaming.

[Fletch]

Originally Posted by DarkDante

Unfortunately "Unsolved Mysteries" is forever destined to be one of those series that is always going to be either incomplete or frankensteined [depending upon your POV] due to the nature of the show. This is all previously vetted out information but there are just so many different issues concerning the original broadcasts that fans are actually lucky to enjoy what has/is being presented through streaming services. There are certain segments that have been the subject of litigation that will never see official sanction for rebroadcast. Then there are other cases, in particular concerning non-parental abductions of former minors that were removed from the streams likely in the spirit of good taste.

Then there are an untold number of cases that were likely held back as a result from the outset of the deal with Film Rise when creators contacted the principal parties involved in hopes of getting updates and instead were told to pull the segment in question from rotation. Then you have cases that have been removed from rotation because the suspect involved is now either deceased or it's a case usually involving a non-violent crime where the creators have respectfully allowed the now paroled individual to continue on with his/her life without being constantly reminded or shamed for something they did thirty years ago. Then you also have cases that have been pulled from rotation as they deal with obvious hoaxes and/or cases which when originally broadcast appeared solvable but now thirty years gone by are likely deemed "unsolvable" and therefore not worthy of being assimilated into the streams.

Then you have an entire batch of segments that were deemed either too short, many of the "Special/FBI Alert" variety or were part of the infamous "summer specials" that were either not purchased by Film Rise as part of the streaming package or not made available to them.

Finally you have what I'm sure many on here feel are the largest omissions and that is the failure to make either the "Pre-Stack Specials" or the "Final Appeal" spin-off part and parcel of the streaming package. Their omission is likely due to primarily financial reasons.

That was a great post - well done.

[Med109]

Originally Posted by DarkDante

Unfortunately "Unsolved Mysteries" is forever destined to be one of those series that is always going to be either incomplete or frankensteined [depending upon your POV] due to the nature of the show. This is all previously vetted out information but there are just so many different issues concerning the original broadcasts that fans are actually lucky to enjoy what has/is being presented through streaming services. There are certain segments that have been the subject of litigation that will never see official sanction for rebroadcast. Then there are other cases, in particular concerning non-custodial parental abductions of former minors that were removed from the streams likely in the spirit of good taste.

Then there are an untold number of cases that were likely held back as a result from the outset of the deal with Film Rise when creators contacted the principal parties involved in hopes of getting updates and instead were told to pull the segment in question from rotation. Then you have cases that have been removed from rotation because the suspect involved is now either deceased or it's a case usually involving a non-violent crime where the creators have respectfully allowed the now paroled individual to continue on with his/her life without being constantly reminded or shamed for something they did thirty years ago. Then you also have cases that have been pulled from rotation as they deal with obvious hoaxes and/or cases which when originally broadcast appeared solvable but now thirty years gone by are likely deemed "unsolvable" and therefore not worthy of being assimilated into the streams.

Then you have an entire batch of segments that were deemed either too short, many of the "Special/FBI Alert" variety or were part of the infamous "summer specials" that were either not purchased by Film Rise as part of the streaming package or not made available to them.

Finally you have what I'm sure many on here feel are the largest omissions and that is the failure to make either the "Pre-Stack Specials" or the "Final Appeal" spin-off part and parcel of the streaming package. Their omission is likely due to primarily financial reasons.

I have been watching UM with Dennis Farina on Peacock. I'm confused about the numbering of episodes. Thought maybe you might have some insight. For example: Season 3 Episode 4 is named episode 19, Season 3 episode and season 3 episode 11 are both called episode 4. Any ideas? Very confusing.

[Gelatinous Goo]

Originally Posted by Med109

I have been watching UM with Dennis Farina on Peacock. I'm confused about the numbering of episodes. Thought maybe you might have some insight. For example: Season 3 Episode 4 is named episode 19, Season 3 episode and season 3 episode 11 are both called episode 4. Any ideas? Very confusing.

Sorry, I don't have an answer, but just wondered why you'd prefer to watch the Farina episodes vs. the Stack, other than the odd segment that is only currently available with the Farina reboot.

[MediaHoarder]

Originally Posted by DarkDante

Unfortunately "Unsolved Mysteries" is forever destined to be one of those series that is always going to be either incomplete or frankensteined [depending upon your POV] due to the nature of the show. This is all previously vetted out information but there are just so many different issues concerning the original broadcasts that fans are actually lucky to enjoy what has/is being presented through streaming services. There are certain segments that have been the subject of litigation that will never see official sanction for rebroadcast. Then there are other cases, in particular concerning non-custodial parental abductions of former minors that were removed from the streams likely in the spirit of good taste.

Then there are an untold number of cases that were likely held back as a result from the outset of the deal with Film Rise when creators contacted the principal parties involved in hopes of getting updates and instead were told to pull the segment in question from rotation. Then you have cases that have been removed from rotation because the suspect involved is now either deceased or it's a case usually involving a non-violent crime where the creators have respectfully allowed the now paroled individual to continue on with his/her life without being constantly reminded or shamed for something they did thirty years ago. Then you also have cases that have been pulled from rotation as they deal with obvious hoaxes and/or cases which when originally broadcast appeared solvable but now thirty years gone by are likely deemed "unsolvable" and therefore not worthy of being assimilated into the streams.

Then you have an entire batch of segments that were deemed either too short, many of the "Special/FBI Alert" variety or were part of the infamous "summer specials" that were either not purchased by Film Rise as part of the streaming package or not made available to them.

Finally you have what I'm sure many on here feel are the largest omissions and that is the failure to make either the "Pre-Stack Specials" or the "Final Appeal" spin-off part and parcel of the streaming package. Their omission is likely due to primarily financial reasons.

I disagree. Information wants to be free, and censorship has become infinitely harder with the growth of the internet. The increasing multi-polarity of the world will affect that further.

I see it is a clear case of the Streisand effect. By taking something which was broadcast on national television and trying to hide it they have made me all the more interested in what they are hiding. The process that has been followed for Doctor Who for example gives me hope that the lost series may eventually be recovered.