
Sitting down with co-creators Terry Dunn Meurer and John Cosgrove, along with long-time actors, producers, and directors of the show, this documentary special pulls back the curtain with behind-the-scenes stories from research and casting to solving mysteries soon after episodes aired. With never-before-seen outtakes of beloved host Robert Stack and a look into some fan-favorite moments. This program honors one of television's most enduring and recognizable shows as well as the fans who were integral to its success.

Robert Stack
Self (archive footage)
Stacy Schneider
Self
John Cosgrove
Self
Raymond Bridgers
Self
John C. Joseph
Self
Christine Lenig
Self
Stuart Schwartz
Self
David Vassar
Self
Robert M. Wise
Self

Cheryl Hines
Sharon Herman

Daniel Dae Kim
Su Young Kim's brother

Matthew McConaughey
Larry Dickens

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Bodies of Evidence: The Butcher Surgeon

Popular Science L-8-5
Popular Science L-8-5
Murder at Harvard
Murder at Harvard

Running with the Devil: The Wild World of John McAfee
Running with the Devil: The Wild World of John McAfee

My Father, the BTK Killer
My Father, the BTK Killer

Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers
Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers

The Family I Had
The Family I Had

Dark Land: The Hunt for Wales' Worst Serial Killer
Dark Land: The Hunt for Wales' Worst Serial Killer

The Murder of Logan Mwangi
The Murder of Logan Mwangi

The Philpott Fire: A Very British Horror Story
The Philpott Fire: A Very British Horror Story

I Cut Off His Penis: The Truth Behind The Headlines
I Cut Off His Penis: The Truth Behind The Headlines

Why Did You Kill Me?
Why Did You Kill Me?