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Background:
Unsolved Mysteries was ahead of its time. It was one of the first reality television shows, and it was also interactive – viewers had the chance to call in with tips to help solve real-life mysteries. The show introduced host Robert Stack to a whole new generation of fans, caused more than one sleepless night with its creepy theme song, helped put lots of crooks behind bars, and reunited about 100 “Lost Loves” that had been disconnected by fate and time. So come along as we dig a little deeper and try to uncover the true story behind Unsolved Mysteries.
A History of Mystery
Most people remember long-time host Robert Stack walking through the fog, often illuminated by a car’s headlights, armed with his signature trench coat and unmistakable raspy voice. But Stack was not the only person to ever host the show. In fact, he wasn’t even the first.
The first host of Unsolved Mysteries was none other than Raymond Burr, star of the classic TV series Perry Mason. The first episode was only slated to be a one-hour special broadcast on NBC on January 20, 1987. But because it was such a huge hit, the network ordered additional specials. When Burr demanded too much money to return, the producers tapped Karl Marlden, a well-known film and television actor, whose role as a grizzled police lieutenant on the popular 1970s show, The Streets of San Francisco, helped solidify UM’s crime-solving theme. After two more specials in 1987, Malden also asked for a bigger paycheck, and he was replaced by another TV cop, Robert Stack, who played Elliott Ness on The Untouchables. Stack’s authoritative voice and stern demeanor became synonymous with the show, and to many people, it came to define his career.
That Song
For many fans, the theme song was either their favorite or the most terrifying part of the show. The music was composed and performed by Michael Boyd and Gary Remal Malkin, who also wrote the score for the 1984 classic cheese film, Breakin’, which introduced much of America to breakdancing. The theme song won back-to-back American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) Film and Television Music Awards for Top TV Series in both 1992 and 1993. If you’d like to relive the memories (or maybe prevent yourself from falling asleep tonight), check out the theme song on YouTube:
Unsolved Mysteries – Opening Theme (HD Audio)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFuGfwIhv14
What I’m looking for is that incredible score that was produced for the show. Truly unique and interesting.
Some captures do exist…
Unsolved Mysteries Update Music HQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqa76GUS5dw
unsolved mysteries music (ripped by someone on Youtube from Unsolved Mysteries)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fNm-Ujagpw
Unsolved Mysteries – Opening Theme (HD Audio)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFuGfwIhv14
Unsolved Mysteries Update Music HQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqa76GUS5dw
unsolved mysteries music (ripped by someone on Youtube from Unsolved Mysteries)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fNm-Ujagpw
Unsolved Mysteries was a long running TV show, I find it hard to believe that there is not some music somewhere.
Keep looking, it may turn up!
Does anyone have the series on Blu-Ray? Maybe the score can be extracted from that set?