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{{for|the 1975 album by [[Mahogany Rush]]|Strange Universe (album)}}
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{{Infobox television
{{Infobox television
|name=Strange Universe
|country=United States
|country=United States
|language=English
|language=English
|runtime=30 minutes
|runtime=30 minutes
|company=[[Rysher Entertainment]]<br>[[BHC Communications|Chris Craft Television]]
|network=[[Broadcast syndication|Syndicated]]}}
|network=[[Broadcast syndication|Syndicated]]}}


'''Strange Universe''' was a United States [[broadcast syndication|syndicated]] daily half-hour program about [[paranormal]] phenomena that aired from 1996 to 1998. Developed by [[Rysher Entertainment]] and [[BHC Communications|Chris Craft Television]], it debuted in 1996, hosted by [[Emmitt Miller]] and Dana Adams.<ref name="var1">Hontz, Jenny (15 July 1996). [http://connection.ebscohost.com/c/articles/9609102746/rysher-taps-duo-for-universe Rysher taps duo for `Universe'], ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]''</ref><ref name="rys2">(18 December 1995). [http://connection.ebscohost.com/c/articles/9601093699/strange-thing-brewing Strange Thing Brewing], ''Broadcasting & Cable''</ref><ref name="green">(3 June 1996). [http://connection.ebscohost.com/c/articles/9606183028/green-light-to-strange-universe Green light to `Strange Universe'], ''Broadcasting & Cable''</ref><ref name="13-two">(2 December 1996). [https://web.archive.org/web/20140312224909/http://business.highbeam.com/137332/article-1G1-18897945/universe-renewed 'Universe' is renewed], ''Mediaweek''</ref> The show was presented in a daily [[tabloid television]] format, with the hosts introducing segments on various [[Forteana|fortean]] and [[New Age]] topics, sometimes accompanied with interviews.<ref name=VV>{{cite news|last=Ruscitti|first=Frank|title=Strange Universe|newspaper=[[The Village Voice]]|date=15 October 1996|id={{ProQuest|232161948}}}}</ref>
'''''Strange Universe''''' was a United States [[broadcast syndication|syndicated]] daily half-hour program about [[paranormal]] phenomena that aired from 1996 to 1998. Developed by [[Rysher Entertainment]] and [[BHC Communications|Chris Craft Television]], it debuted in 1996, hosted by Emmitt Miller and Dana Adams.<ref name="var1">Hontz, Jenny (15 July 1996). [https://web.archive.org/web/20140312212305/http://connection.ebscohost.com/c/articles/9609102746/rysher-taps-duo-for-universe Rysher taps duo for 'Universe'], ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]''</ref><ref name="rys2">(18 December 1995). [https://web.archive.org/web/20140312224543/http://connection.ebscohost.com/c/articles/9601093699/strange-thing-brewing Strange Thing Brewing], ''Broadcasting & Cable''</ref><ref name="green">(3 June 1996). [https://web.archive.org/web/20140312224711/http://connection.ebscohost.com/c/articles/9606183028/green-light-to-strange-universe Green light to 'Strange Universe'], ''Broadcasting & Cable''</ref><ref name="13-two">(2 December 1996). [https://web.archive.org/web/20140312224909/http://business.highbeam.com/137332/article-1G1-18897945/universe-renewed 'Universe' is renewed], ''Mediaweek''</ref> The show was presented in a daily [[tabloid television]] format, with the hosts introducing segments on various [[Forteana|fortean]] and [[New Age]] topics, sometimes accompanied with interviews.<ref name=VV>{{cite news|last=Ruscitti|first=Frank|title=Strange Universe|newspaper=[[The Village Voice]]|date=15 October 1996|id={{ProQuest|232161948}}}}</ref>


In February 1997 Adams was dropped as co-host and Miller became the only host. At that point, ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'' reported that the show had a "weak" 1.2 [[Nielsen ratings|national rating]] over the past two months.<ref name="ratings">(12 February 1997). Article on Variety archives, ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]''</ref>
In February 1997 Adams was dropped as co-host and Miller became the only host. At that point, ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'' reported that the show had a "weak" 1.2 [[Nielsen ratings|national rating]] over the past two months.<ref name="ratings">(12 February 1997). Article on Variety archives, ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]''</ref>


The show was on the air from 1996 to 1998 for a total of 390 episodes.<ref>{{cite book|title=The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946-Present|year=2003|publisher=Ballantine Books|isbn=0-345-45542-8|pages=1136|title-link=The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946-Present}}</ref> It usually appeared on [[UPN]] network affiliates, as Chris-Craft owned half of UPN and their stations carried UPN programming.<ref name="vibe1">[https://books.google.com/books?id=iCsEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA36&dq=%22#v=onepage&q&f=false Stranger Than Paradise], ''[[Vibe (magazine)|Vibe]]'' (March 1998)</ref><ref name="back2">(26 May 1997). [http://connection.ebscohost.com/c/articles/9706265663/strange-universe-back 'Strange Universe' back], ''Electronic Media''</ref> The series was also syndicated internationally, airing in Canada on Access, The Education Station (currently known as [[CTV 2 Alberta]]).
The show was on the air from 1996 to 1998 for a total of 390 episodes.<ref>{{cite book|title=The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946-Present|year=2003|publisher=Ballantine Books|isbn=0-345-45542-8|pages=1136|title-link=The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946-Present}}</ref> It usually appeared on [[UPN]] network affiliates, as Chris-Craft owned half of UPN and their stations carried UPN programming.<ref name="vibe1">[https://books.google.com/books?id=iCsEAAAAMBAJ&dq=%22&pg=PA36 Stranger Than Paradise], ''[[Vibe (magazine)|Vibe]]'' (March 1998)</ref><ref name="back2">(26 May 1997). [https://web.archive.org/web/20141011161627/http://connection.ebscohost.com/c/articles/9706265663/strange-universe-back 'Strange Universe' back], ''Electronic Media''</ref> The series was also syndicated internationally, airing in Canada on Access, The Education Station (currently known as [[CTV 2 Alberta]]).


In 1996, for the first time in its broadcast history, it dedicated a full episode to subject of alleged footage from [[Area 51]] of an "alien interview". This was released in 1997 as [[Area 51: The Alien Interview]], directed by [[Jeff Broadstreet]], and starring [[Steven Williams]].<ref>http://www.rense.com/ufo/strangeu.htm</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.locatetv.com/tv/strange-universe/1537303 |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2015-03-14 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402175650/http://www.locatetv.com/tv/strange-universe/1537303 |archivedate=2015-04-02 }}</ref><ref>http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/strange-universe-devotes-entire-show-on-monday-april-14-to-exclusive-sneak-preview-of-alien-interview-smuggled-from-area-51-75095747.html</ref><ref>http://www.ufomind.com/area51/list/1997/apr/a13-002.shtml</ref><ref>https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0404780/?ref_=tt_trv_cnn</ref>
In 1996, for the first time in its broadcast history, it dedicated a full episode to subject of alleged footage from [[Area 51]] of an "alien interview". This was released in 1997 as ''Area 51: The Alien Interview'', directed by [[Jeff Broadstreet]], and starring [[Steven Williams]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rense.com/ufo/strangeu.htm|title = The End of the Line - Alien Interview TV feature a bust|website=Rense.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.locatetv.com/tv/strange-universe/1537303 |title=Strange Universe - Alien Interview &#124; LocateTV |access-date=2015-03-14 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402175650/http://www.locatetv.com/tv/strange-universe/1537303 |archive-date=2015-04-02}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/strange-universe-devotes-entire-show-on-monday-april-14-to-exclusive-sneak-preview-of-alien-interview-smuggled-from-area-51-75095747.html |title='Strange Universe' Devotes Entire Show on Monday, April 14 to Exclusive Sneak Preview of Alien |access-date=2015-03-14 |archive-date=2016-05-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160508085557/http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/strange-universe-devotes-entire-show-on-monday-april-14-to-exclusive-sneak-preview-of-alien-interview-smuggled-from-area-51-75095747.html |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ufomind.com/area51/list/1997/apr/a13-002.shtml|title=Strange Universe on "Area 51" Alien Interview, 4/14|website=Ufomind.com|access-date=27 November 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0404780/?ref_=tt_trv_cnn|title = Area 51: The Alien Interview|website = [[IMDb]]}}</ref>


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For the 1975 album by Mahogany Rush, see Strange Universe (album).
Strange Universe
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Running time30 minutes
Production companiesRysher Entertainment
Chris Craft Television
Original release
NetworkSyndicated

Strange Universe was a United States syndicated daily half-hour program about paranormal phenomena that aired from 1996 to 1998. Developed by Rysher Entertainment and Chris Craft Television, it debuted in 1996, hosted by Emmitt Miller and Dana Adams.[1][2][3][4] The show was presented in a daily tabloid television format, with the hosts introducing segments on various fortean and New Age topics, sometimes accompanied with interviews.[5]

In February 1997 Adams was dropped as co-host and Miller became the only host. At that point, Variety reported that the show had a "weak" 1.2 national rating over the past two months.[6]

The show was on the air from 1996 to 1998 for a total of 390 episodes.[7] It usually appeared on UPN network affiliates, as Chris-Craft owned half of UPN and their stations carried UPN programming.[8][9] The series was also syndicated internationally, airing in Canada on Access, The Education Station (currently known as CTV 2 Alberta).

In 1996, for the first time in its broadcast history, it dedicated a full episode to subject of alleged footage from Area 51 of an "alien interview". This was released in 1997 as Area 51: The Alien Interview, directed by Jeff Broadstreet, and starring Steven Williams.[10][11][12][13][14]

References

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  1. ^ Hontz, Jenny (15 July 1996). Rysher taps duo for 'Universe', Variety
  2. ^ (18 December 1995). Strange Thing Brewing, Broadcasting & Cable
  3. ^ (3 June 1996). Green light to 'Strange Universe', Broadcasting & Cable
  4. ^ (2 December 1996). 'Universe' is renewed, Mediaweek
  5. ^ Ruscitti, Frank (15 October 1996). "Strange Universe". The Village Voice. ProQuest 232161948.
  6. ^ (12 February 1997). Article on Variety archives, Variety
  7. ^ The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946-Present. Ballantine Books. 2003. p. 1136. ISBN 0-345-45542-8.
  8. ^ Stranger Than Paradise, Vibe (March 1998)
  9. ^ (26 May 1997). 'Strange Universe' back, Electronic Media
  10. ^ "The End of the Line - Alien Interview TV feature a bust". Rense.com.
  11. ^ "Strange Universe - Alien Interview | LocateTV". Archived from the original on 2015-04-02. Retrieved 2015-03-14.
  12. ^ "'Strange Universe' Devotes Entire Show on Monday, April 14 to Exclusive Sneak Preview of Alien". Archived from the original on 2016-05-08. Retrieved 2015-03-14.
  13. ^ "Strange Universe on "Area 51" Alien Interview, 4/14". Ufomind.com. Retrieved 27 November 2021.
  14. ^ "Area 51: The Alien Interview". IMDb.
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