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Ripley's Believe It or Not!

1982–1986 · 4 seasons

A curious, slightly eerie parade of oddities, hosted with theatrical flair, that feels like flipping through a bizarre encyclopedia come to life.

Genres
Documentary
Starring
Jack Palance, Cathie Shirriff, Marie Osmond
Overview
Strange occurrences, odd historical facts and unusual artistic and social activities are explored. Ripley's Believe It or Not! is the name of several documentary television series based on the newspaper feature. The first series aired on NBC from 1949 to 1950, and was hosted by Robert L. Ripley until his death. The series was revived again on ABC, running from 1982 to 1986, and was hosted primarily by Jack Palance.

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Genres
Documentary
Starring
Jack Palance, Cathie Shirriff, Marie Osmond
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Tone
  • eeriestrength 2 of 3
  • whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • campystrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • mystery
  • art
  • death
  • obsession
  • survival
Places
  • big city
  • countryside
  • wilderness
Era
contemporary
Audience
family
Form
  • anthology
  • documentary
  • true story
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language none
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
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Horror2
Humour4
Realism8
Romance1
Tension3
Darkness3
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Details

Genres
documentary
Starring
Jack Palance, Cathie Shirriff, Marie Osmond, Holly Palance
Length
4 seasons, 77 episodes, 60 min each
Network
ABC
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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