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I saw this show on TV at the time, and later got some episodes of it on VHS (MPI Home Video) under the Title: "Secrets of the Unknown". This show came out soon after the In Search Of series, though, probably, too soon, as witness its short-lived run and uncanny similarity of the topics covered. A match-up of their episode titles shows heavy overlap. Even their disclaimers are almost identical. Notwithstanding that, the subject matter is naturally fertile ground for documentaries, and this series did an admirable job. The series was set in a surreal, library-like mansion, with various tools (computer databases, view-screens, time portals, and the like) to facilitate exploration of the topic at hand in each episode. It gave the show a nice flair, making it more engaging and enjoyable to watch. Recommended for those interested in this genre, or anyone else, for that matter.

I watched the original live broadcast of this program on TV. Many prominent figures in the UFO investigative community of the day make appearances, and much fascinating and, at the time, new information was presented. The first I had ever heard of the now-infamous Area 51 was on this telecast. The space-age sets and flashy music score were widely criticized at the time, as it tended a bit toward sensationalism, but, in retrospect, those aspects have mellowed, while the content still carries its full original force. The best part was the segment in which one of two mystery men, code-named: "Falcon", gave intriguing and very detailed information on the aliens -- even down to their favorite foods and music! Probably the biggest drawback to the show was doing it live. The axiom: "have something to say, and say it on cue", dictated by the live TV format, killed much of the natural demeanor of the participants. Not without its flaws, but definitely a unique and very noteworthy media event in UFO-lore.