In Search of...
This series was created after the success of three one-hour documentaries produced by creator Alan Landsburg: "In Search of Ancient Astronauts" (1973) (based on the 1968 book and the movie "Chariots of the Gods?" (1970) by Erich von Daniken), "In Search of Ancient Mysteries" (1974), and "The Outer Space Connection" (1975) (later adapted into popular paperbacks written by Landsburg), most of which featured narration by Rod Serling, who was the initial choice to host the spin-off series. Serling died before production started, and Leonard Nimoy was then selected to be the host. The series was revived in 2002 with host Mitch Pileggi and again in 2018 with Zachary Quinto for the History Channel.
- 1976-1982
- 6 seasons
- History Channel
- Documentary, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Suspense, Science Fiction
This series was created after the success of three one-hour documentaries produced by creator Alan Landsburg: "In Search of Ancient Astronauts" (1973) (based on the 1968 book and the movie "Chariots of the Gods?" (1970) by Erich von Daniken), "In Search of Ancient Mysteries" (1974), and "The Outer Space Connection" (1975) (later adapted into popular paperbacks written by Landsburg), most of which featured narration by Rod Serling, who was the initial choice to host the spin-off series. Serling died before production started, and Leonard Nimoy was then selected to be the host. The series was revived in 2002 with host Mitch Pileggi and again in 2018 with Zachary Quinto for the History Channel.
Season 2 Episode Guide
24 Episodes 1977 - 1978
Episode 1
The Lost Dutchman Mine
Sat, Dec 24, 1977
An examination into why hundreds of gold hunters died searching for lost treasure since a Dutch prospector wandered out of Arizona's Superstition Mountains in the 1860s. Is there really cursed gold there as Apache lore suggests?
Episode 2
The Man Who Would Not Die
Sat, Dec 31, 1977
An account of the exploits of the individual known as St. Germain. His origin and abilities are the stuff of legend and shrouded in mystery. Some even believe he has continued to appear at key moments in history and is still alive today.
Episode 3
Firewalkers
Thu, Jan 5, 1978
Fire walking has existed for thousands of years throughout the globe. How is it possible that those who engage in this practice remain unharmed and what role does faith play in keeping fire walkers from sustaining injury?
Episode 4
Mayan Mysteries
Sat, Jan 7, 1978
Examines the culture and life of the Mayan people and provides some thoughts on what might have happened to them to cause them to abandon their highly advanced society in Central America and possibilities on where they went.
Episode 5
Astrology
Thu, Jan 12, 1978
The subject of astrology is discussed with Syndey Omarr who's annual books on the subject were very popular in the 1970s. Also the possiblility that the three wise men in the Bible were atsrologists.
Episode 6
Michael Rockefeller
Sat, Jan 21, 1978
An examination of the disappearance of Michael Rockefeller in New Guinea in 1961. Many different theories are explored for his disappearance including drowning, shark attack, cannibalism or even the possibility that Michael did not die.
Episode 7
Hurricanes
Thu, Jan 26, 1978
Incredibly violent storms, hurricanes are capable of causing immense damage to life and property. Scientific advancements have helped track hurricanes, yet due to their mercurial nature forecasting these storms remains challenging.
Episode 8
The Ogopogo Monster
Sat, Jan 28, 1978
Does a mysterious sea monster known as Ogopogo inhabit Okanagan Lake? Historical accounts from First Nations peoples as well as more recent eyewitnesses claim the beast exists, despite a lack of scientific evidence or definitive sighting.
Episode 9
Pyramid Secrets
Sat, Feb 4, 1978
Examines the pyramids of Egypt and how they were possibly built as well as what purpose they could have served.
Episode 10
The Dead Sea Scrolls
Thu, Feb 9, 1978
In 1945, a Bedouin shepherd boy discovered writings which are over 2,000 years old, and the program looks at these scrolls and the effect they have had on organized religion.
Episode 11
Reincarnation
Sat, Feb 11, 1978 23 mins
Examines the possibility of reincarnation through various ways of exploring one's past lives. The recreations are quite good in this episode. It also suggests that reincarnation is possibly the soul searching for the perfect balance of karma.
Episode 12
The Shark Worshippers
Sat, Feb 18, 1978
An in-depth look at the awesome power, ferocity, and intelligence of sharks as well as the legend of Dakuwaqa, the mythical shark-god of Fiji to whom aboriginal Fijians prayed and offered sacrifices so as to be spared from danger at sea.
Episode 13
Anastasia
Thu, Feb 23, 1978
Did Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov survive the murder of her Royal Russian family by the Soviet Union and escape to the West?
Episode 14
The Secrets of Life
Sat, Feb 25, 1978
A philosophical look at the essence of life at its molecular level in addition to a survey of scientific and technological advances, such as genetic recombination of DNA, that bring-about both great promise as well as ethical concerns.
Episode 15
Immortality
Mon, Feb 27, 1978
A look at the effects of aging and modern scientific approaches to reversing old age and death.
Episode 16
The Swamp Monster
Sat, Mar 4, 1978
Does a monster exist in the Honey Island swamp which lies only an hour away from New Orleans? Several witnesses provide testimony that it does.
Episode 17
Hypnosis
Thu, Mar 9, 1978
"In Search of..." investigates the possible uses of hypnosis from recovering lost memories to faster learning. These hypnotic methods are used in modern surgery and police investigations.
Episode 18
Troy
Sat, Mar 11, 1978
Was Homer's account of the Trojan War in "The Illiad" based-upon historical fact? Heinrich Schliemann, a self-made millionaire and amateur archaeologist, unearthed Troy and its treasures in 1873, thereby confirming Homer's classic tale.
Episode 19
Witch Doctors
Sat, Mar 18, 1978
An examination of alternative forms of health care, specifically the link between culture and the outcome of curatives upon healing. Various non-traditional practices are demonstrated, each of which proves as effective as modern medicine.
Episode 20
Haunted Castles
Thu, Apr 27, 1978
A look at stories surrounding some of the world's most haunted places.
Episode 21
Butch Cassidy
Mon, May 1, 1978
As leader of The Wild Bunch, Butch Cassidy was among the most notorious outlaws in American history. Reportedly killed in a shootout in Bolivia in 1908, evidence is presented that Butch survived and died of natural causes in the 1930s.
Episode 22
Deadly Ants
Mon, May 1, 1978
The amazing strength and industriousness of ants is profiled, in particular that of fire ants. Builders of massive formicaries and possessed of a painful, fatal bite, fire ants have become a major threat to crops as well as other species.
Episode 23
The Coming Ice Age
Fri, May 5, 1978
An inquiry into whether the dramatic weather changes in America's northern states mean that a new ice age is approaching.
Episode 24
The Garden of Eden
Sat, Apr 15, 1978
It has been claimed that the Garden of Eden was located near the coast of Saudi Arabia, in what is now Iran. The program looks at efforts to locate the Garden of Eden.
