tvince512
This show is one of the best, and probably the original show, to solve crimes. It can be heartwarming during reunions, scary for unsolved murders and ghosts, make you think about UFO's, and keep your eyes peeled for wanted fugitives. Robert Stack was the most amazing host...no one could have done it like him.
Parker Lewis
The opening scene of Unsolved Mysteries ranks alongside Tales from the Darkside as incredibly chilling opening themes, and I can remember Karl "The Streets of San Francisco" Malden hosting the first few episodes of Unsolved Mysteries.The series debuted just as George Bush Snr launched his "1000 points of light" presidential campaign, continuing a kindler and gentler version of Reagan's eight years in the White House. I don't know if 1000 mysteries were solved, but I know some were solved, so that was enlightening.I remember one touching episode where an Asian-American was searching for his fellow African-American soldier who protected him from racist whites during the Vietnam war. I recall this was solved, so good to know.
Alex (MooVbuff-3)
Watching this show on reruns makes me miss the late 80s Primetime. Not all of it was sitcoms, and this show put other reality shows like Cops and AMW on the map. The show flourished thanks to the straightforward delivery of Robert Stack. No other host could narrate re-tellings of missing persons and alien abduction and still hold the viewer captive with intrigue. I still enjoy watching reruns of this show on Lifetime, but it certainly seems odd that even some eighteen years later, there are still some unexplained death/missing person stories that are STILL unresolved. I have often wondered if these cases have just not been updated properly since the show went into syndication. For example, every once in a while an episode will air but without it's appended update report. I would always tune in every week in hopes of some bizarre story sandwiched between a bunch of stories of missing loved ones. My favorite would have to be the episode on the Queen Mary. That whole episode was so spooky even today I get a little creeped out by the reenactment. I still get misty-eyed when I watch the lost love updates. One of the best updates on lost loves would have to be World War II story of Fritz and his mother taking in both American and German soldiers, sharing Christmas dinner in peace. That one always gets to me.I knew the show was starting to decline in ratings when the "special correspondents" had to come on the show to deliver updates that didn't really involve them at all. Not sure where they were trying to go there, perhaps they were trying to be like America's Most Wanted. It sure seemed that way the last few years before the show got canceled. The show was in its prime in the 88-89 season. Great topics, great recreations. RIP Robert Stack, we really miss you.
WishfulDreamer
Robert Stack had a lot of talent and charisma. The authoritative, yet sympathetic ring to his voice when he spoke of poignant cases was very unique. Ever dapper and intelligent, he makes the viewer identify with victims and their families, feel intrigued by the supernatural; i.e., UFOs, ghost stories, etc. I have watched many episodes with my daughter who is 14 and sons in their 20s. We all like and respect Robert Stack and were genuinely sorry about his passing. He had a unique talent and charisma similar to John Newland of ONE STEP BEYOND, a series about supernatural occurrences which aired when I was very young. I remember John having a similar ring of sincerity in his voice and an intriguing way of hosting this show which was based on true life experiences. In conclusion, no one could ever replace Bob, but it would be sad if the show could not continue.Robert will be sorely missed by many viewers!
