(1 episode, 1997), Camper #2 (segment "Summer Camp") (1 episode, 1999), Japanese Businessman (segment "Static Man") (1 episode, 2002), Jake Rudolf (segment "The Wealthy Widow") (1 episode, 2002), Madeleine Townsend (segment "House of Shadows") Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction. (1 episode, 1998), Keith Porter (segment "Dead Friday") (1 episode, 1998), Nathan Dunbar (segment "Epitaph") He hosted 1995's Alien Autopsy: (Fact or Fiction? (1 episode, 2002), George Jean (segment "The Weatherman") whose truth is stranger than fiction with a gratitude greater than the world. (1 episode, 1999), Fireman (segment "Cook Out") (1 episode, 1997), Other Amy Faraday (segment "From the Agency") (1 episode, 2002), Brent Fillie (segment "The Weatherman") (1 episode, 1999), Dave (segment "Wax Executioner") (1 episode, 2002), Ricky Hart (segment "Screen Saver") (1 episode, 1999), Detective Murdoch (segment "Anatole") (1 episode, 1999), Dan Weaver (segment "One for the Road") (1 episode, 2002), Ruth Atkins (segment "Healing Hands") (1 episode, 1999), Margaret Whitney (segment "The New House") Total Runtime 1d 8h 15m (45 episodes) Country United States. (1 episode, 1999), Ron (segment "The Mirror of Truth") (1 episode, 1998), General Henry Lee (segment "The Burial") (1 episode, 1999), Dirk Sidwell (segment "The Wealthy Widow") At the end of the show, it was revealed to the viewer whether the tales were true or works of fiction. (1 episode, 1999), Pawn Shop Owner (segment "Two to One") (1 episode, 1997), Tiffany Wilson (segment "The House on Baker Street") (1 episode, 1999), Victoria Bowen (segment "The Handyman") (1 episode, 1999), Chipper Dunn (segment "Red Line") (1 episode, 1997), Mr. Birch (segment "Toy to the Rescue") (1 episode, 1999), Clarice (segment "Makeup Magic") (1 episode, 2002), Nathaniel Borne (segment "The Music Teacher") The true stories were of course only loosely based on real events, and based on cases that were researched by one of the writers on the show, or based on news reports. (1 episode, 1999), Detective (segment "Positive I.D.") 2002 TV-PG. (1 episode, 2002), Rena Dunne (segment "Room 245") (1 episode, 2002), Marianne Rayburn (segment "The Greedy Investor") (1 episode, 1999), Daddy Mack (segment "The Ice Box") (1 episode, 1998), Doctor Moray (segment "Voice from the Grave") (1 episode, 2002), Stefen Cheller (segment "The Music Teacher") (1 episode, 2002), George Natvig (segment "Mental") / Penelope Buitenhuis. (1 episode, 1998), Nurse #1 (segment "The Pass") The host would present five unusual storiessome inspired by real events and others completely made up by the show's writers. Dean Santoni (segment "The Flower Jury") (1 episode, 1999), Susan Mercer (segment "The Impossible Car Dream") (1 episode, 2002), Rosie Russert (segment "The Accident") (1 episode, 1999), Louis Wolski (segment "Louie the Dip") (1 episode, 1998), Ted Beeman (segment "Kirby") (1 episode, 1998), Blonde Prison Guard (segment "The Escape") (1 episode, 1999), Bartender (segment "Louie the Dip") (1 episode, 1999), Floyd Cummings (segment "Gratuity") (1 episode, 1999), Son-In-Law (segment "The Unknown Patient") (1 episode, 1997), Shelly Lewis (segment "Couch Potato") (1 episode, 1999), John Cutler (segment "The Impossible Car Dream") (1 episode, 1999), Aggie Baker (segment "The Cigar Box") (1 episode, 2002), Dave Bridges (segment "The Candidate") Comedian Patricia Zentilli plays a college student who fears for her life from bad luck and a home invader, not played for laughs at all. (1 episode, 2002), Dr. Albert Wainwright (segment "Witness to Murder") (1 episode, 1998), Terri (segment "Bus Stop") (1 episode, 1999), Johnny Weber (segment "Trucker") (1 episode, 1997), Martin Spencer (segment "The Prescription") (1 episode, 2002), Danny Johnson (segment "Kid in the Closet") (1 episode, 2002), Sandy Miller (segment "The Dorm") (1 episode, 2002), Roy (segment "Terror Night") (1 episode, 1999), Minister (segment "The Burial") (1 episode, 1998), Kim Maddox (segment "The Diary") (1 episode, 2002), Father (segment "Above the Clouds") (1 episode, 1999), Carly Hughes (segment "The Fine Line") (1 episode, 1998), Doctor Anderson (segment "The Pass") (1 episode, 1997), Mrs. Johnson (segment "Kid in the Closet") (1 episode, 1998), Evelyn Moray (segment "Voice from the Grave") "The Caller" is the fifth and final story that is featured in the first episode of Season 2. The first episode premiered in Germany on Halloween 2021, with further episodes being released each following Halloween. (1 episode, 1997), Robert Elgin Miller (segment "Justice is Served") (1 episode, 1999), Tony Ferris (segment "Red Line") (1 episode, 1997), Mr. Goth (segment "E-Mail") "The Impossible Car Dream" is the third story that is featured in the fifth episode of Season 3. [5] The show was continued in 2019 and 2020 on RTL II and now has a total of six episodes, with the latest episodes receiving slightly more favorable reviews. (1 episode, 1998), Daley (segment "The Diary") (1 episode, 2002), (segment "Roulette Wheel") (1 episode, 1998), Seatmate (segment "Angel on Board") (1 episode, 2002), Detective Sal Samora (segment "The Battered Doll") (1 episode, 1999), Secretary (segment "Last Rites") (1 episode, 2002), Cop (segment "Second Sight") (1 episode, 1999), Lorene Adkins (segment "For the Record") (uncredited) (1 episode, 2002), Milt Stevens (segment "Mental") (1 episode, 2002), C.J. (1 episode, 1998), Young Gwen Chandler (segment "Bon Voyage") (1 episode, 1999), Businessman (segment "Makeup Magic") (1 episode, 1998), Daniel (segment "The Portrait") (1 episode, 1998), Mrs. Klein (segment "Used Car Salesman") (1 episode, 1998), Officer Craig Hoffman (segment "The Wall") (1 episode, 2002), Zack Rothbard (segment "The Crypt Ghost") (1 episode, 1997), Mr. Donovan (segment "From the Agency") (1 episode, 2002), Uncle Dimitri (segment "Bad Dreams") (1 episode, 2002), Doris Metz (segment "The Magic Rose Garden") / (1 episode, 2002), Dawn (segment "The Dorm") (1 episode, 1999), Steve Malone (segment "Witness to Murder") (1 episode, 1999), Evan (segment "Cook Out") , Dick Clark Productions. (1 episode, 1998), Count Mystery's Owner (segment "Count Mystery") (1 episode, 2002), Annie Barclay (segment "The Mandarin's Bowl") Your call." This weekly series first premiered in May 1997. (1 episode, 1999), Minister (segment "Two Sisters") (1 episode, 1999), Officer Baker (segment "The Landlady") (1 episode, 1998), Detective Harold Peters (segment "The House on Barry Avenue") (1 episode, 1999), Mrs. Conway (segment "Shared Vision") (1 episode, 1997), Beverly Stone (segment "Secret of the Family Tomb") (1 episode, 1998), Insurance Salesman (segment "Scribbles") Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction? Paramedic (segment "The Candlestick") (1 episode, 1999), Tina (segment "The Cake") (1 episode, 2002), Waitress (segment "Second Sight") (1 episode, 1997), Alicia Adams (segment: Dream House) This season premiered in Germany over two months before it aired on FOX. (1 episode, 1999), Martin Duncan, Jr. (segment "The Cake") (1 episode, 2002), Jordan Hicks (segment "The Vision") Popularity and cancellation Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction has gained a cult following. (1 episode, 1999), Officer Greenwood (segment "The Wailing") (1 episode, 1997), Danny Metz (segment "The Magic Rose Garden") (1 episode, 1998), Sarah (segment "The Computer") (1 episode, 1999), Lauren Latham (segment "Screwdriver") (1 episode, 2002), Jimmy Welsh (segment "Roulette Wheel") (1 episode, 1999), June Bondy (segment "Makeup Magic") (1 episode, 1999), Marissa Baker (segment "Morning Sickness") (1 episode, 1997), Simms (segment "The Wall") why did james brolin leave beyond belief. (1 episode, 1998), Young Robber #1 (segment "Surveillance Camera") (1 episode, 1998), Amy Bowers (segment: The Bucket) (1 episode, 1998), Reporter (segment "Merry-Go-Round") Mary Queen of Scots is the most majestically pitiable figure of the entire History.Hume dwelled at length on her final hours, describing her careful distribution of her remaining belongings among her servants and her farewell conversations with them.90 He then recounted her dignity and fortitude at the scaffold, unyielding in the face of clerical pressure to abandon her Catholic faith. (1 episode, 1999), Mrs. Baker (segment "Morning Sickness") (1 episode, 2002), Wade Harris (segment "Night Walker") (1 episode, 1999), Kally Schwab (segment "Stitches in Time") (1 episode, 1997), Drug Dealer (segment "Mystery Lock") (1 episode, 1997), Jerry Wright (segment "Bus Stop") (1 episode, 1998), Stevie Hanson (segment "Firestation 32") (1 episode, 1999), Andrea (segment "The Handyman") (1 episode, 1999), Doctor Sapperstein (segment "Morning Sickness") (1 episode, 1999), Sandy Bowman (segment "Damsel") (1 episode, 2002), John's Lover (segment: Number One with a Bullet) why did james brolin leave beyond belief. (1 episode, 1997), Mr. Montgomery (segment "Justice is Served") One of the most popular stories was "The Kid in the Closet", which turned out to be fact. It was an inside job. (1 episode, 1999), Officer Shields (segment "Gratuity") (1 episode, 1998), Marcus Watkins (segment "Dead Friday") (1 episode, 1999), Serial Killer (segment "Gratuity") (1 episode, 1998), Mr. Mumbles (segment "The Chalkboard") Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction (originally called Strange Truth: Fact or Fiction during production) 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 episode, 1997), Darren (segment "Summer Camp") (1 episode, 2002), Father (segment "The Bridge") (1 episode, 2002), Ghost of Milo Youngston (segment "The Wealthy Widow") Another set of two episodes aired in Germany on October 30, 2022. One night, Clive gets a call from a young boy who asks him about his son, Robbie Griffin. (1 episode, 1999), Policewoman (segment "The Sleepwalker") That's point Number Two. (1 episode, 1998), Paula Myrtle (segment "The Land") (1 episode, 2002), Eric (segment "The Crypt Ghost") (1 episode, 2002), Mother (segment "The Doll") (1 episode, 2002), Mr. Mintz (segment "Room 245") (1 episode, 1999), Troy Crane (segment "1st Time Offender") [75] In 2018, FilmRise obtained the rights to the series, and made it available for video streaming via Amazon Prime and other services,[76][77] including their YouTube channel.[78]. (1 episode, 1999), Mr. Baker (segment "Precious") (1 episode, 1997), Daughter (segment "The Unknown Patient") Every other caller turns out to be the . (1 episode, 2002), Martha Blaine (segment "The Phrenologist's Head") (1 episode, 2002), Kenny Logan (segment "Aspen Sunny Side") (1 episode, 1998), Detective Marquez (segment "Murder on the Second Floor") (1 episode, 2002), Valerie Simms (segment "Moonstruck Beach") (1 episode, 1997), Mr. Stone (segment "Secret of the Family Tomb") Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction? (1 episode, 1998), Officer Blake (segment "Surveillance Camera") (1 episode, 1997), Nurse Candelario (segment "The Unknown Patient") (1 episode, 2002), Julie Driscoll (segment "The Vigil") (1 episode, 1998), Jenny (segment "The Hooded Chair") (1 episode, 1998), Realtor (segment "Dust") (1 episode, 1997), Samantha Wilson (segment "The House on Baker Street") (1 episode, 2002), Robber (segment "Wheelchair Man") (1 episode, 2002), Trisha Kobur (segment "The Bridge") (1 episode, 1999), Chuck (segment "Blood Bank") (1 episode, 1998), Ann Ross (segment "The Lady in a Black Dress") (1 episode, 2002), Spin Doctor (segment "The Candidate") Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction Season 4 (16) 2002 X-Ray TV-PG Each episode of this cult anthology series presents several stories that appear to defy logic - the supernatural, ghosts, psychic phenomena, destiny and the divine - and offers the viewer a chance to decide what is fact and what is fiction. (1 episode, 1998), Vanessa Robinson (segment "The Student") (1 episode, 1998), Mary Higgins (segment "The Chess Game") (1 episode, 1999), Norma (segment "The Landlady") (1 episode, 1998), Minister (segment "The Bridesmaid") 2 - The belief that male nudity is always something comical or non-sexual, while female nudity is inherently erotic. (1 episode, 1998), Bank Official (segment "Scribbles") (1 episode, 1999), Fast Eddie Gleckan (segment "Dead Beat Daddy") (1 episode, 1998), Thief (segment "The Perfect Record") (1 episode, 2002), Peter Siegmeier (segment "Wheelchair Man") (1 episode, 1998), Mrs. Romana (segment "Surveillance Camera") (1 episode, 1998), Miranda (segment "Dead Friday") (1 episode, 1998), Beth McGuire (segment "Angel on Board") (1 episode, 1998), Dr. Lloyd Cameron (segment "The House on Barry Avenue") (1 episode, 1998), Thrax (segment "Rock & Roll Ears") Language English. (1 episode, 2022), Agent M (Segment The Signal) (1 episode, 1997), (segment: The Electric Chair) (1 episode, 1999), Otto Schenkel (segment "Epitaph") / Box office earnings: $2 million (1 episode, 1999), Doctor Bradley (segment "The Burial") (1 episode, 1999), Craig Vinton (segment "The Dresser") (1 episode, 1997), Lead Bully (segment "Kid in the Closet") (1 episode, 2002), Todd Davis (segment "The Secret of the Coins") (1 episode, 2002), (segment "Aspen Sunny Side") (uncredited) (1 episode, 2002), Eileen Wyatt (segment "The Ring") (1 episode, 1998), Kirby (segment "Kirby") (uncredited) (1 episode, 2002), Ryan Turner (segment "Bad Dreams") Wilton Quigley (segment "The Candidate") (1 episode, 2002), Beth Abrams (segment "Tants") William Corzine is a painter who started out painting landscapes before moving on to portraits. (1 episode, 2002), Ted Reed (segment "Who Was I") (1 episode, 1999), Thief (segment "The Gathering") (1 episode, 2002), Jeremy McBain (segment "When I Was Big") 1999 16+ Each episode of this cult anthology series presents several stories that appear to defy logic - the supernatural, ghosts, psychic phenomena, destiny and the divine - and offers the viewer a chance to decide what is fact and what is fiction. The majority of true stories on the show are based on first-hand research conducted by author Robert Tralins yet mostly perpetuate hearsay or urban legends as facts, while many of the ones that turned out to be false are either completely fictional or modern-dressed re-tellings of untrue urban legends. (1 episode, 2002), Russ Parker (segment "The Flower Jury") (1 episode, 2002), Addison Montgomery (segment "The News Stand") (1 episode, 2002), Dr. Parkins (segment "The Vigil") (1 episode, 1997), Debbie Johnson (segment "Kid in the Closet") (1 episode, 1999), Glenn Baker (segment "Morning Sickness") (97-98 Season)", "National Nielsen Viewership (Jan. 19-25)", "National Nielsen Viewership (Jan. 26-Feb. 1)", "National Nielsen Viewership (Feb. 9-15)", "National Nielsen Viewership (Feb. 23-March 1)", "National Nielsen Viewership (March 28)", "National Nielsen Viewership (March 1622)", Remember the miracle: Church explosion 60 years ago not forgotten, "National Nielsen Viewership (March 30-April 5)", "National Nielsen Viewership (April 1319)", "National Nielsen Viewership (April 2026)", "Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction "Season Two Finale", Krakatoa Prophecy Samsons Mysterious Dream, "National Nielsen Viewership (April 27-May 3)", "National Nielsen Viewership (July 1319) - Incorrectly cites the week as, "National Nielsen Viewership (July 2026)", "X-Factor: Das Unfassbare: Episodenguide", "Episodes: Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction? (1 episode, 1999), Shop Girl (segment "The Horn") While dripping with late '90s and early '00s nostalgia in every frame, Beyond Belief: Fact Or Fiction deserves to get a modern reboot for many reasons. Start Shopping Sign In English (US) Privacy Policy License Agreement Cookie Preferences Please wait. (1 episode, 1997), Locksmith (segment "Mystery Lock") (1 episode, 1998), Princess Trula (segment "Tribal Curse") (1 episode, 1999), Katie Conway (segment "Shared Vision") (uncredited) 1 Episode 1998. (1 episode, 1997), Freddie Metz (segment "The Magic Rose Garden") (1 episode, 1998), Harris Fisher (segment "Titan") (1 episode, 1998), Detective Dave Puma (segment "Voice from the Grave") (1 episode, 1998), Tammy's Mother (segment "The Cure") (96-97 Season)", "National Nielsen Viewership (May 1925)", "National Nielsen Viewership (May 26-June 1)", "TV Listings for - June 15, 1997 - TV Tango", "TV Listings for - June 22, 1997 - TV Tango", "National Nielsen Viewership (July 28-Aug. 3)", "Episodes: Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction? (1 episode, 1999), Clarissa (segment "Cook Out") (1 episode, 1999), Businessman (segment "Static Man") (1 episode, 1999), Private Kevin Yablonski (segment "Soldier") When he left, Jonathan Frakes made a very interesting host. (1 episode, 1997), Kris Templar (segment "Love over the Counter") (1 episode, 1999), Sheriff D. Driscol (segment "The FBI Story") (1 episode, 1998), Kevin O'Connell (segment "The Pass") (1 episode, 2002), Dr. Kim O'Ferrell (segment "The Unknown Patient") (1 episode, 1998), Bud (segment "Town of Remembrance") (1 episode, 1998), Dustin (segment "Grave Sitting") (1 episode, 2002), Margaret (segment "The Candlestick") (1 episode, 1999), Agent Joseph Delaney (segment "The FBI Story") (1 episode, 1998), Edith Waterson (segment "The Portrait") Ranger Johnson (segment "Ghost Town") (1 episode, 2002), Deanna Lindsey (segment "Moonstruck Beach") (1 episode, 2002), Waitress (segment "Roulette Wheel") (1 episode, 1997), Hailey (Segment Household Troubles) (1 episode, 1998), Don Sterling (segment "Red Eyed Creature") (1 episode, 1997), Other Steven (segment "Last Man on Earth") (1 episode, 2002), Leonard Kirby (segment "The Mentor") (1 episode, 1999), Tiffany Sands (segment "The Ring") "The Portrait" is the third story that is featured in the first episode of Season 2. Each episode featured stories, all of which appeared to defy logic, and some of which were allegedly based on actual events. (1 episode, 1998), Zachary (segment "Titan") Plot Cal is the manager and husband of a famous soul singer named Vicky Sawyer, who he and his daughter Molly, barely see as she stays on the road for weeks at a time touring. (1 episode, 2002), Dr. Dale Cullen (segment "The Phrenologist's Head") (1 episode, 2002), Harold Plum (segment "The Mystery of Douglas Hibbard") (1 episode, 1997), Victoria Gourlay (segment "E-Mail") Runtime 43m. (uncredited) (1 episode, 1997), Wes Briggs (segment "The Perfect Record") (1 episode, 1997), Mary (segment "The House on Baker Street")