Alan Landsburg
Director
In Search of... (1977)
Season 6
Leonard Nimoy hosts investigations into various mysteries.
Released April 18, 1977
Episode 22 min
None+
Genres: Documentary, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
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Production Companies: Alan Landsburg Productions
Network: History
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S6E1 - Jesse James
Who was Jesse James? Why was and is he considered a folk hero? How did he manage to avoid capture for so many years? And was he killed by Robert Ford in 1882 or did he go into hiding only to resurface more than six decades later?
Sept. 21, 1981, midnight
S6E2 - Biofeedback
An in-depth look at biofeedback therapy and its potential benefits in combating maladies such as asthma, epilepsy, performance anxiety, mobility issues, and stress.
Sept. 28, 1981, midnight
S6E3 - Ghosts in Photography
Oct. 5, 1981, midnight
S6E4 - M.I.A.'s
An investigation into a highly controversial and emotional question: Are American servicemen still lingering in prison in Vietnam?
Oct. 12, 1981, midnight
S6E5 - The Elephant Man
An examination of the life of John Merrick, a catastrophically deformed man in Victorian London, and the possible medical cause of his condition.
Oct. 19, 1981, midnight
S6E6 - The Lincoln Conspiracy
An examination of the conspiracy surrounding the assassination of Abraham Lincoln including a theory that the assassin John Wilkes Booth may not have been killed in a shoot-out with Union troops.
Oct. 26, 1981, midnight
S6E7 - Jim Jones
An examination of cult leader, Jim Jones, and his People's Temple following that culminated into a horrific mass suicide in Guyana.
Oct. 31, 1981, midnight
S6E8 - King Solomon's Mines
Through his leadership, his collaborations with the Phoenicians, and his renowned wisdom, Solomon amassed the greatest fortune in the ancient world. How exactly he collected so much wealth is still a source of conjecture and mystery.
Nov. 2, 1981, midnight
S6E9 - The Tower of London Murders
A look at the history of the infamous Tower of London and the mysterious deaths of Edward IV's two sons during their stay there. Was Richard III responsible for the princes' death so he could obtain the throne for himself?
Nov. 9, 1981, midnight
S6E10 - The Aztec Conquest
An examination of the conquest of the Aztec civilization by the Spanish in 1519 and also mentions that the coming of the Spanish might have been part of an Aztec prophesy foretelling the fall of their empire.
Nov. 16, 1981, midnight
S6E11 - Houdini's Secrets
A look at the life of Harry Houdini including his efforts to debunk phony psychics and spiritualists of the time. Also attempts of his wife to contact him after his death
Nov. 21, 1981, midnight
S6E12 - Hiroshima Survivors
A contemplative look at Hiroshima, before and after 1945. The city has proved resilient, yet those exposed to the bombing were damaged physically and mentally and questions linger regarding effects caused by massive doses of radiation.
Nov. 23, 1981, midnight
S6E13 - The Titanic
An examination of the sinking of the British ocean liner and possible reasons for why she sank so quickly.
Nov. 30, 1981, midnight
S6E14 - Future Life
A survey of scientific potentialities as regards the future of human life, including ecologically-based living arrangements, the impact of computers and artificial intelligence, eugenics, and space exploration.
Dec. 6, 1981, midnight
S6E15 - Nostradamus
Have the prophecies of Nostradamus truly been accurate? His writings about the future, particularly his descriptions of the rise of both Napoleon and Hitler, while somewhat nebulous, seem to have correctly foretold real historical events.
Dec. 13, 1981, midnight
S6E16 - Spirit Voices
Exploring the possibility that ghosts or spirits may be trying to contact us through the telephone or via tape recording. Includes a segment with the author of the book "Phone calls from the dead".
Dec. 20, 1981, midnight
S6E17 - The Human Aura
Do living things emit an aura? If so, can this aura be detected? A look at artistic representations of auras throughout history as well as attempts by modern medicine to document auras and utilize this imagery to improve human health.
Jan. 3, 1982, midnight
S6E18 - The Missing Link
An overview of the longstanding question of how humans came to be, presenting the viewpoints of both evolution and creation as discussed by members of the scientific community, some of whom argue on the side of creationism.
Jan. 17, 1982, midnight
S6E19 - Time & Space Travel
A look at modern (1981) space travel and also at possible time travel. Author William Kaufman is featured in this and makes some good points also mentioning Albert Einstein's theory about time travel.
Jan. 24, 1982, midnight
S6E20 - Eva Braun
An examination of the fate of the mistress of Adolf Hitler.
Feb. 1, 1982, midnight
S6E21 - The Walls of Jericho
A look at the ancient city of Jericho including a review of its destruction as described in "The Book of Joshua." Archaeological expeditions conducted in Jericho in the 1930s and 1950s appear to both confirm and refute the biblical story.
Feb. 8, 1982, midnight
S6E22 - Bishop Pike
The life and controversial career of Bishop James Pike are examined, including his impact on faith, organized religion, society, and social issues as well as his personal demons and challenges.
Feb. 15, 1982, midnight
S6E23 - The Ultimate Disaster
Earthquakes, fires, floods, tidal waves, tornadoes, volcanoes...each occur annually and cause massive amounts of damage. However, is Earth headed towards a cataclysmic event so great as to bring about the destruction of our entire planet?
Feb. 22, 1982, midnight
S6E24 - Life Before Birth
When does life before birth actually begin?
March 1, 1982, midnight
Network: History
Episode Runtime: 22 min.
Season Runtime: 22 min.
Released: April 18, 1977
Last Air Date: Nov. 22, 2002, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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