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September 21, 1981

Season 6

Leonard Nimoy hosts investigations into various mysteries.

01. Jesse James

Who was Jesse James? Why was and is he considered a folk hero? How did he manage to avoid capture for so many years? And was he killed by Robert Ford in 1882 or did he go into hiding only to resurface more than six decades later?

30min
September 21, 1981

02. Biofeedback

An in-depth look at biofeedback therapy and its potential benefits in combating maladies such as asthma, epilepsy, performance anxiety, mobility issues, and stress.

30min
September 28, 1981

03. Ghosts in Photography

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30min
October 5, 1981

04. M.I.A.'s

An investigation into a highly controversial and emotional question: Are American servicemen still lingering in prison in Vietnam?

30min
October 12, 1981

05. The Elephant Man

An examination of the life of John Merrick, a catastrophically deformed man in Victorian London, and the possible medical cause of his condition.

30min
October 19, 1981

06. The Lincoln Conspiracy

An examination of the conspiracy surrounding the assassination of Abraham Lincoln including a theory that the assassin John Wilkes Booth may not have been killed in a shoot-out with Union troops.

30min
October 26, 1981

07. Jim Jones

An examination of cult leader, Jim Jones, and his People's Temple following that culminated into a horrific mass suicide in Guyana.

30min
October 31, 1981

08. King Solomon's Mines

Through his leadership, his collaborations with the Phoenicians, and his renowned wisdom, Solomon amassed the greatest fortune in the ancient world. How exactly he collected so much wealth is still a source of conjecture and mystery.

30min
November 2, 1981

09. The Tower of London Murders

A look at the history of the infamous Tower of London and the mysterious deaths of Edward IV's two sons during their stay there. Was Richard III responsible for the princes' death so he could obtain the throne for himself?

30min
November 9, 1981

10. The Aztec Conquest

An examination of the conquest of the Aztec civilization by the Spanish in 1519 and also mentions that the coming of the Spanish might have been part of an Aztec prophesy foretelling the fall of their empire.

30min
November 16, 1981

11. Houdini's Secrets

A look at the life of Harry Houdini including his efforts to debunk phony psychics and spiritualists of the time. Also attempts of his wife to contact him after his death

30min
November 21, 1981

12. Hiroshima Survivors

A contemplative look at Hiroshima, before and after 1945. The city has proved resilient, yet those exposed to the bombing were damaged physically and mentally and questions linger regarding effects caused by massive doses of radiation.

30min
November 23, 1981

13. The Titanic

An examination of the sinking of the British ocean liner and possible reasons for why she sank so quickly.

30min
November 30, 1981

14. Future Life

A survey of scientific potentialities as regards the future of human life, including ecologically-based living arrangements, the impact of computers and artificial intelligence, eugenics, and space exploration.

30min
December 6, 1981

15. Nostradamus

Have the prophecies of Nostradamus truly been accurate? His writings about the future, particularly his descriptions of the rise of both Napoleon and Hitler, while somewhat nebulous, seem to have correctly foretold real historical events.

30min
December 13, 1981

16. Spirit Voices

Exploring the possibility that ghosts or spirits may be trying to contact us through the telephone or via tape recording. Includes a segment with the author of the book "Phone calls from the dead".

30min
December 20, 1981

17. The Human Aura

Do living things emit an aura? If so, can this aura be detected? A look at artistic representations of auras throughout history as well as attempts by modern medicine to document auras and utilize this imagery to improve human health.

30min
January 3, 1982

18. The Missing Link

An overview of the longstanding question of how humans came to be, presenting the viewpoints of both evolution and creation as discussed by members of the scientific community, some of whom argue on the side of creationism.

30min
January 17, 1982

19. Time & Space Travel

A look at modern (1981) space travel and also at possible time travel. Author William Kaufman is featured in this and makes some good points also mentioning Albert Einstein's theory about time travel.

30min
January 24, 1982

20. Eva Braun

An examination of the fate of the mistress of Adolf Hitler.

30min
February 1, 1982

21. The Walls of Jericho

A look at the ancient city of Jericho including a review of its destruction as described in "The Book of Joshua." Archaeological expeditions conducted in Jericho in the 1930s and 1950s appear to both confirm and refute the biblical story.

30min
February 8, 1982

22. Bishop Pike

The life and controversial career of Bishop James Pike are examined, including his impact on faith, organized religion, society, and social issues as well as his personal demons and challenges.

30min
February 15, 1982

23. The Ultimate Disaster

Earthquakes, fires, floods, tidal waves, tornadoes, volcanoes...each occur annually and cause massive amounts of damage. However, is Earth headed towards a cataclysmic event so great as to bring about the destruction of our entire planet?

30min
February 22, 1982

24. Life Before Birth

When does life before birth actually begin?

30min
March 1, 1982