TV series
In Search of... is a TV series that was broadcast weekly from 1977 to 1982, devoted to mysterious phenomena. It was created after the success of three one-hour TV documentaries produced by creator Alan Landsburg: In Search of Ancient Astronauts in 1973, In Search of Ancient Mysteries and The Outer Space Connection, both in 1975. All three featured narration by Rod Serling, who was the initial choice to host the spin-off show. After Serling's death, Leonard Nimoy was selected to be the host.
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In Search of... is a TV series that was broadcast weekly from 1977 to 1982, devoted to mysterious phenomena. It was created after the success of three one-hour TV documentaries produced by creator Alan Landsburg: In Search of Ancient Astronauts in 1973, In Search of Ancient Mysteries and The Outer Space Connection, both in 1975. All three featured narration by Rod Serling, who was the initial choice to host the spin-off show. After Serling's death, Leonard Nimoy was selected to be the host.
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Episode 1
Tidal waves are responsible for an enormous loss of life and property, yet often not considered as threatening as other natural disasters. Past tidal wave effects as well as future efforts to counteract potential damage is presented.
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A profile of the notorious international terrorist, Ilich Ramírez Sánchez aka Carlos.
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An examination of the house in Amityville, Long Island, New York that is supposedly haunted.
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An overview of the prevalence of UFO sightings in the Southern Hemisphere with an in-depth look at an Australian pilot who described his abduction while in contact with air traffic controllers.
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Sharks are a source of great curiosity and concern and among the sharks the most feared is the Great White. Expert testimony and reenactments demonstrate examples of the awesome power, adaptability, and immense danger of the Great White.
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A look at new evidence which offers an intriguing theory about where the colonists of the ill-fated Roanoke colony went.
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This segment examines the authenticity of the Shroud of Turin, which many believe is the actual burial cloth of Christ and that it bears His image.
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In Mexico and Guatemala stand great temples and pyramids built long ago by the Aztecs and Mayans, two extremely advanced civilizations. Despite their many breakthroughs much of these cultures and their practices remain shrouded in mystery.
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An examination of the Yeti, the legendary ape-like creature supposedly inhabiting the Himalayan mountains.
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Pompeii: The great Roman city was a wealthy resort and mecca for fun-lovers before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Were early Christians among the Roman revelers?
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Follows the incredible hijacking commited by D.B. Cooper, who parachuted out of an airplane with the ransom money and was never seen again. It offers some evidence about Cooper's possible fate.
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A look at Mt. Sinai, where Moses was supposed to have received the Ten Commandments from God.
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The Dogon people of west Africa possess ancient, sophisticated knowledge of the Universe, in particular of the star Sirius B, which remained unknown to scientists until 1862. How did the Dogon gain their advanced awareness of the heavens?
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The San Andreas Fault traverses the majority of California. Based upon historical and scientific data, is it possible to predict future earthquakes along the fault line as well as mitigate potential damage and loss of lives?
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At the time, there were over $20 billion unclaimed in USA banks from those who died intestate. This show focuses on a stock certificate in a San Francisco vault of Wells Fargo Bank worth $3.2 million.
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An examination of the legendary, but troubled, painter Vincent Van Gogh - was he really mentally ill?
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Several alleged historical cases are examined of children who became lost and were raised in the wild by animals.
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An examination of the notorious sailing ship that was discovered mysteriously abandoned at sea with the crew and passengers vanished without a trace.
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"In Search of ..." examines evidence that life on earth began when extraterrestrials brought it here.
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"In Search of..." investigates to determine whether the legendary holy man's remains are in Europe or Egypt.
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In this episode, In Search Of investigates the possibility of predictions of airplane disasters. Did an ordinary citizen predict the 1979 crash of American Airlines Flight 191 in Chicago? Did another citizen foresee the 1978 collision between a Pacific Southwest Airlines 727 and a small plane? Can such predictions be used to prevent other diasters?
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A look at the various theories behind the origin of the Bimini Wall as well as other natural features of the district, focusing-upon the much-discussed connection to the lost city of Atlantis.
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An examination of the mysterious disappearance of the big band leader.
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Is it possible to determine if we've lived past lives? Several cases of suspected reincarnation are considered and the practice of regression therapy, the process of revisiting past lives to help solve current dilemmas, is demonstrated.
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