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Classic TV: In Search Of

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The other day, I mentioned how storm chasers were covered on the show “In Search Of” and how much I loved that show. It’s original run was from 1976 to 1982 and it was hosted by none other than Mr. Spock himself, Leonard Nimoy. As the show opened, Leonard gave us a taste of what was to come with the opening “Lost civilizations, extraterrestrials, myths and monsters, missing persons, magic and witchcraft, unexplained phenomena. “In Search Of…” cameras are traveling the world, seeking out these great mysteries. This program was the result of the work of scientists, researchers and a … Continue reading →

Sci-Fi’s Ghost Hunters

Plumbers by day, ghost hunters by night? As unlikely as this may seem, that is the case for Sci-Fi’s reality series “Ghost Hunters.” Jason Hawes and Grant Wilson are Roto-rooter plumbers who investigate ghost hauntings at night. They are part of The Atlantic Paranormal Society (TAPS). The TAPS headquarters moved from a trailer behind Jason’s house to a store in downtown Warwick, RI. Along with other members of TAPS, they investigate paranormal activity with such equipment as digital thermometers, electromagnetic field scanners, night vision cameras, digital video cameras, and digital audio recorders. When they first arrive at a site, they … Continue reading →

The Winchester Mystery House

I always love a good ghost story and there are few better than that of the Winchester Mystery House. In case you haven’t heard about it, here’s the story: William Wirt Winchester took over a firm in 1857 that made the Volcanic Repeater, a rifle. Shortly thereafter, he developed the Henry rife, the first true repeating rifle. His company prospered and he soon renamed it the Winchester Repeating Arms Company. In 1862, after his company had become successful, he married the lovely Sarah Pardee. Unfortunately, the Winchester’s good fortune was short lived. In 1866, Sarah gave birth to a daughter, … Continue reading →