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Post by Scumhunter on Sept 12, 2014 15:11:30 GMT -5
This is primarily an AMW/The Hunt fan site, so naturally we have discussed who would host AMW if it ever came back. While we don't know for sure, we're assuming at Walsh's age he wouldn't want to do both The Hunt and AMW. (Or if he'd even be allowed to do both.)
But Unsolved Mysteries is another show that like AMW keeps getting cancelled and revived. I still feel like both shows are programs that will always be on tv in some way, and will continue to be revived and cancelled and revived again as long as the planet Earth exists. I also think it's safe to say Unsolved Mysteries has a much better chance than AMW of making it back on tv at this point, especially since Unsolved Mysteries still updates their website and The Hunt is basically a new version of AMW.
This is a show that would definitely have a new host, since Robert Stack and Dennis Farina have both passed away (if either hosted from the grave, that would truly be scary!). So with that being said, who would you like to see host it?
Unsolved is a crime-show that also does unexplained phenomena. So while it has done a lot of great work, in my opinion unlike AMW it doesn't have to be a victim's rights advocate and can be someone who's more of an entertainer.
My personal choice would be Jonathan Frakes, ex-Star Trek cast member and the former host of Fox's Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction. For those who don't know, Beyond Belief was a science fiction show that showed re-enactments of said paranormal or too crazy to be true stories. While everything on the show was technically fiction, some of the re-enactments were based on rumored true accounts while others weren't and the viewer would have to guess whether it was "Fact" or "Fiction". Frakes was able to host in a cool fashion. He delivered one-liners in a smart way. He had a great sense of humor while not being condescending to the sometimes ridiculousness of the stories, something I felt James Brolin did in the early episodes of that show and how I felt Dennis Farina sometimes treated the cases on UM when he re-told them. I think Frakes has the kind of cool but mysterious style that would help in a revival.
And here's my second choice, a lot will depend on if he has the voice or not and this may sound out of left field- Crispin Glover. Glover played George McFly (Michael J. Fox's father) in the Back to the Future movies and became well known for playing creepy and oddball characters in movies. Many fans wanted him to play The Joker in The Dark Knight before the late Heath Ledger got the part. Robert Stack's voice and presence had a chilling effect to the show. Is there any better presence for a sometimes creepy show than Crispin Glover? The only problem with him is sometimes the cases are of a sensitive nature, so he would have to have a seriousness to him to deal with tragic missing or murder cases. (I feel Frakes can do that better than Glover probably).
Anyway those are just two people off the top of my head but I'm sure some of you have other ideas. While AMW was always my favorite show growing up, I did enjoy Unsolved Mysteries as well and we'd finally have another show besides The Hunt that would likely air cases of last resort.
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Post by danwind on Sept 12, 2014 16:25:19 GMT -5
What about David Carsuo from CSI Miami?
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Post by Scumhunter on Sept 12, 2014 16:32:23 GMT -5
Please no! There's no way UM would be taken seriously if he hosted. CSI: Miami is a rare show that if I come across it on tv I watch it not because it's a good show, but it's one of those "so bad it's good" shows. CSI: Miami was not a drama but an unintentional comedy as far as I'm concerned. I wouldn't be able to watch UM without thinking of his trademark sunglasses and one-liners. We want creepy/mysterious but capable of being mature and serious, not a caricature. I can just imagine if UM ever solves a case with him. I can see David Caruso going "Looks like you amateur sleuths at home... *dramatic pause*... have solved your first case." and then he puts on his sunglasses and you hear the "Won't get Fooled Again" music!
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Post by severin on Dec 31, 2014 16:49:21 GMT -5
Please no! There's no way UM would be taken seriously if he hosted. CSI: Miami is a rare show that if I come across it on tv I watch it not because it's a good show, but it's one of those "so bad it's good" shows. CSI: Miami was not a drama but an unintentional comedy as far as I'm concerned. I wouldn't be able to watch UM without thinking of his trademark sunglasses and one-liners. We want creepy/mysterious but capable of being mature and serious, not a caricature. I can just imagine if UM ever solves a case with him. I can see David Caruso going "Looks like you amateur sleuths at home... *dramatic pause*... have solved your first case." and then he puts on his sunglasses and you hear the "Won't get Fooled Again" music! Not to mention that Caruso, as good as he was on CSI: Miami, has a history of being difficult to work with, which has been well-documented.
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Post by Scumhunter on Dec 31, 2014 16:55:06 GMT -5
Good point. NYPD Blue and him leaving after just one season proved that.
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Post by Scumhunter on Mar 16, 2018 0:11:02 GMT -5
Was thinking although he might be too quirky or it might be below his pay grade that James Spader (from the show The Blacklist and he was the voice of Ultron in the sequel to the Avengers) would also make a great host if UM ever came back. He is known for playing creepy characters and has a distinct voice and while some subjects would be of a more serious nature he'd fit in well if they continue to do the supernatural stories they did on the old show.
It seems Dennis Haybert (from 24) is the most often discussed potential host. He has an authoritative voice and I agree would be good, although I feel I'd keep getting reminded of the Allstate commercials if he was the host lol.
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Post by тσρтєиhυитєя on Mar 16, 2018 21:10:20 GMT -5
I know it might seem like I’m not taking this thread seriously, but I think Fran Drescher from The Nanny, should host Unsolved Mysteries if it were to come back.
The reason I chose Drescher is because she was raped in 1985 in Los Angeles and struggled with it for many years after, but then managed to turn a negative into a positive. Honestly there are many people who could host UM if it returned, but I think Fran Drescher would address many issues to the point similar to John Walsh because of their own experiences and because of that they turn tragic situations into positive redemptions (not to offend anyone on here comparing her to Walsh). Also I do understand some may find her voice annoying, but I really like it considering I grew up watching reruns of The Nanny on Nick @ Nite.
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Post by Scumhunter on Mar 16, 2018 21:20:54 GMT -5
I never knew that about Fran Drescher- however, that would make her a more appropriate host for a show like AMW- which is more victim advocate oriented- while Unsolved Mysteries an actor who ins't necessarily a crime victim fits more into the theme of the show which doesn't just do crime stories- but human interest and super natural stories as well. That's not to say Unsolved Mysteries doesn't care about the victims, just it is more of an overall "entertainment" show that will also include crime stories. It's no coincidence that when people discuss John Walsh replacements for AMW they mention people like Elizbaeth Smart, and when it comes to UM, they mention actors. (I love UM and that's not a knock on them, just different type of shows)
With that being said, not making a joke, but unfortunately Fran Drescher's voice would make it near impossible for her to narrate any segments for a serious crime show- only to introduce them.
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Post by тσρтєиhυитєя on Mar 16, 2018 21:24:03 GMT -5
I never knew that about Fran Drescher- however, that would make her a more appropriate host for a show like AMW- which is more victim advocate oriented- while Unsolved Mysteries an actor who ins't necessarily a crime victim fits more into the theme of the show which doesn't just do crime stories- but human interest and super natural stories as well. That's not to say Unsolved Mysteries doesn't care about the victims, just it is more of an overall "entertainment" show that will also include crime stories. It's no coincidence that when people discuss John Walsh replacements for AMW they mention people like Elizbaeth Smart, and when it comes to UM, they mention actors. (I love UM and that's not a knock on them, just different type of shows) With that being said, not making a joke, but unfortunately Fran Drescher's voice would make it near impossible for her to narrate any segments for a serious crime show- only to introduce them. I actually wanted to go as far as to say that she would be a great “The Hunt” host lol, but I do agree about that aspect of her voice that she’d be good at introducing the segments.
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Post by 912thamwuser on Mar 16, 2018 21:55:07 GMT -5
I never knew that about Fran Drescher- however, that would make her a more appropriate host for a show like AMW- which is more victim advocate oriented- while Unsolved Mysteries an actor who ins't necessarily a crime victim fits more into the theme of the show which doesn't just do crime stories- but human interest and super natural stories as well. That's not to say Unsolved Mysteries doesn't care about the victims, just it is more of an overall "entertainment" show that will also include crime stories. It's no coincidence that when people discuss John Walsh replacements for AMW they mention people like Elizbaeth Smart, and when it comes to UM, they mention actors. (I love UM and that's not a knock on them, just different type of shows) With that being said, not making a joke, but unfortunately Fran Drescher's voice would make it near impossible for her to narrate any segments for a serious crime show- only to introduce them. I actually wanted to go as far as to say that she would be a great “The Hunt” host lol, but I do agree about that aspect of her voice that she’d be good at introducing the segments. I don't know what her voice sounds like. When I think of "annoying voices", it's too vague of a concept for me to understand. My first guess would be a prep or a valley girl accent.
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Post by Scumhunter on Mar 16, 2018 23:30:36 GMT -5
Fran Drescher's character on The Nanny had a nasally New Yawk Jewish woman accent (I can say that since I'm Jewish).
Come to think of it though, I always thought Fran Drescher really did sound like that in real life too and the voice was just slightly exaggerated on the show for comedic effect. I'm googling online and apparently the voice was way more exaggerated than even I thought and watching clips of her actual voice her real voice sounds normal.
Still don't want to sound ageist or anything but Drescher is currently in her 60's. (John Walsh is in his 70s but he started much younger).
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Post by тσρтєиhυитєя on Mar 16, 2018 23:38:59 GMT -5
I am a huge Fran Drescher and The Nanny fan lol, even though came out before my time. Also Fran Drescher just turned 60 and would have just about the same amount of knowledge about the world just like John Walsh prior to 1990, obviously some huge things happened in the 1970s and 1980s that paved the way for crime shows to start up and the fact that those 2 lived through those decades with experiences says a lot.
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Post by Scumhunter on Mar 16, 2018 23:55:08 GMT -5
Alright well I'll consider her a dark horse candidate for an AMW or AMW-esque crime show at least, but she doesn't fit into Unsolved Mysteries (there will never be another Robert Stack but the show did not work as well with Dennis Farina imo, it needs to be somebody with an authoratative stature and presence with preferably a deep and/or haunting voice).
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Post by severin on Mar 19, 2018 14:05:03 GMT -5
Alright well I'll consider her a dark horse candidate for an AMW or AMW-esque crime show at least, but she doesn't fit into Unsolved Mysteries (there will never be another Robert Stack but the show did not work as well with Dennis Farina imo, it needs to be somebody with an authoratative stature and presence with preferably a deep and/or haunting voice). I agree with you, especially the part about Fran Drescher not fitting into Unsolved Mysteries. I'm aware that she was raped in the 1980s, so she is no stranger to crime. But she wouldn't be a credible choice for the show. If she were to host/narrate a true crime series, however, maybe there will be one along the way that would be a better fit for her than UM. Having an authoritative image was one of the things that made Robert Stack a great UM host, so authoritativeness is essential to the show.
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Post by umandamwfan on Sept 18, 2018 4:15:19 GMT -5
I said this in another thread, but Lyle Lovett. He's not just a singer-songwriter, he's acted before as a detective in The Player and in many other shows and movies. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbibD_hQCaI
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