Strange Universe was a United States syndicated daily half-hour program about paranormal phenomena that aired from 1996 to 1998. Developed by Rysher Entertainment and Chris Craft Television, it debuted in 1996, hosted by Emmitt Miller and Dana Adams.[1][2][3][4] The show was presented in a daily tabloid television format, with the hosts introducing segments on various fortean and New Age topics, sometimes accompanied with interviews.[5]
| Strange Universe | |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Production companies | Rysher Entertainment Chris Craft Television |
| Original release | |
| Network | Syndicated |
In February 1997 Adams was dropped as co-host and Miller became the only host. At that point, Variety reported that the show had a "weak" 1.2 national rating over the past two months.[6]
The show was on the air from 1996 to 1998 for a total of 390 episodes.[7] It usually appeared on UPN network affiliates, as Chris-Craft owned half of UPN and their stations carried UPN programming.[8][9] The series was also syndicated internationally, airing in Canada on Access, The Education Station (currently known as CTV 2 Alberta).
In 1996, for the first time in its broadcast history, it dedicated a full episode to subject of alleged footage from Area 51 of an "alien interview". This was released in 1997 as Area 51: The Alien Interview, directed by Jeff Broadstreet, and starring Steven Williams.[10][11][12][13][14]
References
edit- ^ Hontz, Jenny (15 July 1996). Rysher taps duo for 'Universe', Variety
- ^ (18 December 1995). Strange Thing Brewing, Broadcasting & Cable
- ^ (3 June 1996). Green light to 'Strange Universe', Broadcasting & Cable
- ^ (2 December 1996). 'Universe' is renewed, Mediaweek
- ^ Ruscitti, Frank (15 October 1996). "Strange Universe". The Village Voice. ProQuest 232161948.
- ^ (12 February 1997). Article on Variety archives, Variety
- ^ The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946-Present. Ballantine Books. 2003. p. 1136. ISBN 0-345-45542-8.
- ^ Stranger Than Paradise, Vibe (March 1998)
- ^ (26 May 1997). 'Strange Universe' back, Electronic Media
- ^ "The End of the Line - Alien Interview TV feature a bust". Rense.com.
- ^ "Strange Universe - Alien Interview | LocateTV". Archived from the original on 2015-04-02. Retrieved 2015-03-14.
- ^ "'Strange Universe' Devotes Entire Show on Monday, April 14 to Exclusive Sneak Preview of Alien". Archived from the original on 2016-05-08. Retrieved 2015-03-14.
- ^ "Strange Universe on "Area 51" Alien Interview, 4/14". Ufomind.com. Retrieved 27 November 2021.
- ^ "Area 51: The Alien Interview". IMDb.
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