I clicked and watched this because it was Unsolved Mysteries but then you said you do historical fashion videos!! You now have my full attention. Though I just saw one of your videos is slandering my Victorians and their slandering of Regency fashion. :P Still gonna watch it because as a museum curator and a fashion person I love all historical textiles even if the Victorians are my specialty.
Nice video on a classic show. One point of contention I would make though, is when you describe problematic episodes, I think you may have been uncharitable in your perspective or opinion on them, if not possibly in error. I vaguely recall the age gap story you mention, and I don't think they romanticized the relationship, they merely depicted it as what it was, young and foolish love; that does NOT condone the minor and adult relationship, nor do I, but I think it's an issue of the presentation being confused with the events themselves, because I was pretty sure they made distinct note of the fact that it was statutory in nature. But I could be confusing that story with the one where a girl who was 17 and her boyfriend was 18, and they literally made love just before she turned 18 and they were going to be married shortly after that, and the guy either was arrested, or basically had to leave or the girl's parents would press charges. In regards to the miniature mummy bit, I think you're in error on your interpretation of that, because that segment never presented the taking of it as being ethically or legally in the right, etc, and that they explicitly stated that the tribespeople want the remains to be returned if they are found. But maybe I'm confusing what your opinion with your interpretation of the actions they took, because UM seemed to treat it fairly honestly vs being culturally insensitive. I'd really have to hear the episode or episodes you're citing for the blackface; cause I have absolutely zero recollection of them ever doing blackface. Not saying that they never did, but that's something I have never heard or seen of offhand, and I was pretty sure I've watched the show in it's entirety at least two or three times. But none of that is antagonistic towards you, just expressing some contention to opinions/thoughts you expressed in that regard. Good video though, glad seeing some spotlight shed on such a unique and wonderful old show.
I 'm not the kind of person that whatches clips of people dressing in various ways..(by the way you are stunning)...but I'll go watch this film... thanks for the informations about this story.i never knew.where can i find this film?👌
I loved watching reruns of this show! I watched it during lock down among other old shows and was instantly a little kid all over again trying to solve a mystery.
A friend of mine lived outside Mercer, Wisconsin. One late December night, he was snowed in. It was dark, cold, windy, and he turned on Unsolved Mysteries. He said he go so creeped out that he had to run around the cabin several times to get himself straightened out.
Wow, you’re really naturally talented. From covering 60s/70s fashion in a fun modern way to thorough, full length documentaries. Also love how your outfit matches Robert Stack’s trench coat. ❤
The arsonist scared the life out of me when I was a kid. The ending part where he yells, “YOUR HOUSE IS NEXT!” (Ugh) Fully knowing that no one was hurt and that they caught the boys that did it, I STILL can’t watch it as an adult.
I am old and watched all these back in the day when they were just coming out. Because of that, sometimes I get Unsolved Mysteries and Sightings mixed up. I spent like a good solid year trying to track down a specific Unsolved Mysteries episode that has haunted me since childhood... only to learn that it was, in fact, an episode of Sightings.
Yes, hence how I discussed the origins of the show. For the “set the tone” bit, I intentionally chose 1992 as the show was well established by then. It had more viewers and really hit its stride in terms of content. Early to mid 90s UM was peak.
