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Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
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GenreScience fiction
Paranormal
Created byLynn Lehmann
Presented byJames Brolin (1997)
Jonathan Frakes (1998–2002)
Narrated byDon LaFontaine (1997–2000)
Campbell Lane (2002)
Theme music composerAl Kasha
ComposersAl Kasha
Mark Northam
David E. Russo
Tim Simonec
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons4
No. of episodes45 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producersBarry Adelman
Dick Clark
Al Schwartz
Running time43 minutes
Original release
NetworkFox
ReleaseMay 25, 1997 (1997-05-25) –
September 5, 2002 (2002-09-05)

Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction is an American television anthology series created by Lynn Lehmann, presented by Dick Clark Productions, and produced and aired by the Fox network from 1997 to 2002.[1] Each episode featured five stories, all of which appeared to defy logic, and some of which were allegedly based on actual events. The viewer was offered the challenge of determining which are true and which are false. At the end of the show, it was revealed to the viewer whether the tales were true or works of fiction. The majority of stories on all shows were adapted from published, and previously unpublished, original material that had been written and researched by author Robert Tralins.

The series was hosted by James Brolin in season one and later by Jonathan Frakes for the remainder of the series. The show was narrated by Don LaFontaine for the first three seasons and by Campbell Lane for the fourth and final season.

Format

The stories told in the program all had some connection with the supernatural, ghosts, psychic phenomena, coincidences, destiny, and/or with other such unusual occurrences.

Popularity and cancellation

Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction has gained a cult following; the show had often aired sporadically, sometimes going for weeks or even months between airings. There is a one-year lag between Don LaFontaine's and Campbell Lane's stint as narrator for the show; during this time, it was believed that the show had been cancelled only to be brought back for another season in 2002. It was eventually cancelled again after its 2002 season.

Episodes

Main article: List of Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction episodes

Syndication and DVD release

Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction aired in syndication on the Sci Fi Channel in the United States. It currently airs on the Chiller Network in the United States and on CBS Reality in the UK.[2][3] The show also airs in Germany and Austria, where it is known as X-Factor: Das Unfassbare and re-broadcasts in nonstop syndication.[4] The first season was released on DVD in Region 1 areas on August 28, 2007.[5]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Shows A-Z - beyond belief: fact or fiction? on fox". TheFutonCritic.com. Retrieved 2010-06-16.
  2. ^ "Schedule - Chiller TV". ChillerTV.com. Retrieved 2010-09-18.
  3. ^ "Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction on CBS Reality". CBSReality.co.uk. Retrieved 2011-02-26.
  4. ^ "RTL2 - Die Sendung". Rtl2.de. Retrieved 2010-06-16.
  5. ^ "Beyond Belief: Season One". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2010-06-16.
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