(1 episode, 1998), Zachary (segment "Titan") This led to the X-Factor brand being extended to other shows: The Paranormal Borderline became X-Factor: Die fnfte Dimension (The Fifth Dimension), X-Factor: Wahre Lgen (True Lies) is a German series, and Scariest Places on Earth became X-Factor: Die wahre Dimension der Angst (The Real Dimension of Fear).[3][4]. (1 episode, 2002), Eric (segment "The Crypt Ghost") (1 episode, 1998), Jim Dunn (segment "The Escape") Each episode of this cult anthology series presents several stories that appear to defy logic - the supernatural, ghosts, psychic phenomena, destiny and the divine - and offers the viewer a chance to decide what is fact and what is fiction. The stories told in the program all have some connection with the supernatural, ghosts, psychic phenomena, coincidences, destiny, or other such unusual occurrences. (1 episode, 1999), M. Anthony Brinksman (segment "Last Rites") (1 episode, 2002), Doug Thomas (segment "Mystery Lock") StarringJonathan Frakes Don LaFontaine James Brolin Directed byTony Randel Skip Schoolnik Rachel Feldman Season 1 (1 episode, 1998), Mrs. Clark (segment "Titan") (1 episode, 1998), Tony (segment "The Wrestler") (1 episode, 1999), Thomas L. Fergus (segment "Ghost Town") (1 episode, 2002), Jimmy (segment "The Wrong Turn") (1 episode, 1999), Little Girl (segment "Ring Toss") (1 episode, 2002), Frank James (segment "Mysterious Strangers") For other uses, see, Only the details about the passenger surviving a shipwreck on board the, Only the details about the relics the Model-T driver connected to the, "Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction? (1 episode, 2002), Val Giraldi (segment "Teasdale's Motor Car") Unlike previous seasons, the segments of the first episode were produced and set in Germany, while the introductions by Jonathan Frakes were recorded in Los Angeles. (1 episode, 1999), Madame Tula (segment "The Sleepwalker") (1 episode, 1997), Police Officer (segment "The House on Baker Street") (1 episode, 1998), Artie (segment "The Caller") [73][74], Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction Season One was released on DVD in Region 1 on August 28, 2007. (1 episode, 2002), Neighbor Boy #1 (segment "Wheezer") 1 Episode 1998. (1 episode, 1999), Angela (segment "The Bloody Hand") (1 episode, 1998), Blonde Prison Guard (segment "The Escape") (1 episode, 1997), Darren (segment "Summer Camp") (1 episode, 1998), State Trooper (segment "Deer Hunters") (1 episode, 1997), Police Officer (segment "Mystery Lock") (1 episode, 1998), Dustin (segment "Grave Sitting") (1 episode, 2002), Martin Atkins (segment "Healing Hands") (1 episode, 2002), Annie Barclay (segment "The Mandarin's Bowl") (1 episode, 1999), Camille Blair (segment "Two Sisters") (1 episode, 1998), Electrician (segment "The House on Barry Avenue") (1 episode, 1998), Fireman (segment "Firestation 32") (1 episode, 1998), Steve Hatchagin (segment "Damsel") (1 episode, 1999), Nurse (segment "Soldier") (1 episode, 1998), Chief Yuka (segment "Tribal Curse") (1 episode, 1998), Edward Decateur (segment "They Towed My Car") (1 episode, 1997), Tiffany Wilson (segment "The House on Baker Street") Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction. (1 episode, 2002), Cute Waiter (segment "Above the Clouds") (1 episode, 2002), Mr. Blaine (segment "The Phrenologist's Head") Season 4, episode 5, is a truly chilling entry in Beyond Belief that tells the story of a young woman hired to house-sit for Lloyd Thompson, an architect who's gone overseas for a month. (1 episode, 2002), Ray Deets (segment "The Flower Jury") (1 episode, 1997), Zach (segment "Wheezer") (1 episode, 1999), Woman #3 (segment "Connie") (1 episode, 1998), Stevie Hanson (segment "Firestation 32") (1 episode, 1997), Lead Bully (segment "Kid in the Closet") (1 episode, 2002), Jared Evans (segment "Hot Car") (1 episode, 1998), Mrs. Hanson (segment "The Motorcycle") (1 episode, 1998), Barb Noveau (segment "The Warning") (1 episode, 1999), Jerry (segment "Two to One") (1 episode, 1999), Officer Greenwood (segment "The Wailing") (1 episode, 1998), Roger (segment "The Plane") (1 episode, 1999), Aunt Ruthie (segment "Cook Out") (1 episode, 1997), Jimmy (segment "The Card Game") (1 episode, 1998), Brenda Weaver (segment "The Bridesmaid") (1 episode, 2002), (segment "Poker Justice") Premiered January 23, 1998. (1 episode, 2002), Don 'Doc' Rose (segment "The News Stand") Do the dead make telephone calls? (1 episode, 1997), Detective (segment "The Candlestick") Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction (originally called Strange Truth: Fact or Fiction during production) is an American television anthology series created by Lynn Lehmann, presented by Dick Clark Productions, and produced and aired by the Fox network from 1997 to 2002. / (1 episode, 1997), Other Steven (segment "Last Man on Earth") (1 episode, 2002), Waitress (segment "Roulette Wheel") (1 episode, 1999), John Cutler (segment "The Impossible Car Dream") (1 episode, 1999), Vince McCormick (segment "The Hand") (1 episode, 1997), Bradley Howard (segment "Mystery Lock") (1 episode, 1999), Mrs. Crane (segment "1st Time Offender") (1 episode, 1999), Chad (segment "The Handyman") (1 episode, 1997), (segment: The Electric Chair) William at some point discovered that anyone whose portrait he paints invariably dies a few days later, so now he only paints consenting people who are doomed to die anyway from terminal illnesses, having . (1 episode, 2002), Dr. Albert Wainwright (segment "Witness to Murder") (1 episode, 1998), Johnny Pope (segment "Where Have All the Heroes Gone") (1 episode, 1997), Mailman (segment "Needle Point") (1 episode, 1999), Gambler (segment "Dead Beat Daddy") (1 episode, 1998), Penny Bell (segment "Merry-Go-Round") (1 episode, 1997), Mr. Foster (segment "The Viewing") (1 episode, 1998), Kyle Jarvis (segment "The Cure") (1 episode, 1997), Burglar (segment "Mystery Lock") (1 episode, 2002), Rena Dunne (segment "Room 245") (1 episode, 1999), Eleanor Newland (segment "The Stalker") (1 episode, 2002), Carol Hibbard (segment "The Mystery of Douglas Hibbard") (1 episode, 1997), Camper #1 (segment "Summer Camp") (1 episode, 1999), Maria Sanchez (segment "Money Laundry") (1 episode, 2002), Heather Baker (segment "The Cigar Box") (1 episode, 1998), Nathan Dunbar (segment "Epitaph") (1 episode, 1998), Daniel (segment "The Portrait") Shannon Hughes A Quick Idea Of What Goes Into Beyond Belief: Fact Or Fiction For The Uninitiated The basic premise of each episode of Beyond Belief is that there are five stories, some real, some fake. (1 episode, 1998), Shelly (segment "A Joyful Noise") (1 episode, 1998), Daley (segment "The Diary") (1 episode, 1998), April Myrtle (segment "The Land") (1 episode, 2002), Jerome Metz (segment "The Magic Rose Garden") (1 episode, 1999), Olivia Schwab (segment "Stitches in Time") (1 episode, 1999), Gina (segment "The Curse of Hampton Manor") (1 episode, 1998), Officer Blake (segment "Surveillance Camera") (1 episode, 2002), (segment "The Secret of the Coins") (1 episode, 2002), George Jean (segment "The Weatherman") (1 episode, 1998), Doctor Anderson (segment "The Pass") (1 episode, 1998), Matre D' (segment "Charlie") (1 episode, 1999), Officer Powers (segment "Creepy Comics") (1 episode, 1998), The Captain (segment "Firestation 32") ucla environmental science graduate program; four elements to the doctrinal space superiority construct; woburn police scanner live. (1 episode, 2002), Joanie (segment "Healing Hands") (1 episode, 1998), Dirk Simmons (segment "The Wrestler") (1 episode, 1998), Terri (segment "Bus Stop") (1 episode, 1998), Edith Waterson (segment "The Portrait") (1 episode, 1997), Neighbor Boy #2 (segment "Wheezer") (1 episode, 2002), Baron Vradma (segment "Night Walker") (1 episode, 1999), Don Mackle (segment "The Curse of Hampton Manor") ), a. (1 episode, 1998), Detective Marquez (segment "Murder on the Second Floor") (1 episode, 1997), Safecracker (segment "From the Agency") (1 episode, 1999), Doctor (segment "Anatole") (1 episode, 1999), Cosmetic Surgeon (segment "The Mirror of Truth") A new-to-me show that still packs a nostalgic punch is "Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction," which debuted on Fox in 1997, chronicling paranormal and supernatural happenings, some real, some fictional. (1 episode, 2002), Matt Russell (segment "The Wreath") (1 episode, 1998), Customer (segment "The Man in the Model T") (1 episode, 1997), Daniel Wilson (segment "The House on Baker Street") (1 episode, 1999), Moe (segment "War Surplus") (1 episode, 2002), (segment "Roulette Wheel") Each episode featured stories, all of which appeared to defy logic, and some of which were allegedly based on actual events. (1 episode, 1998), Mr. Mumbles (segment "The Chalkboard") (1 episode, 1997), Steven's Date (segment "Last Man on Earth") (a Titles & Air Dates Guide", "Shows A-Z - beyond belief: fact or fiction? (1 episode, 1998), Painter (segment "The Wall") The host would present five unusual storiessome inspired by real events and others completely made up by the show's writers. (1 episode, 1999), Old Woman (segment "The Gravedigger's Nemesis") (1 episode, 1999), Margaret Whitney (segment "The New House") Full name: Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction Network: Fox First Episode: May 25, 1997 Last Episode: September 5, 2002 Status: Ended Cast: James Brolin - Host (1997) Jonathan Frakes - Host (1998-2002) History Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction Mysterizn / Thriller / Fantasy / Horor / Sci-Fi USA, (1997-2002), 44 h 30 min (Minut: 44-60 min) Reie: Duwayne Dunham, Penelope Buitenhuis, Tony Randel ( vce) Scn: J. Larry Carroll, Barry Adelman, Scott Peters, Paul Chitlik ( vce) Kamera: Alex Nepomniaschy, Christopher Taylor Hudba: (1 episode, 1998), Officer McCarthy (segment "The Wall") (1 episode, 2002), Burglar (segment "Seven Hours of Bad Luck") (1 episode, 2002), Dr. Spalding (segment "Shared Vision") (1 episode, 1997), Playground Bully (segment "The Guardian") (1 episode, 1997), Mr. Montgomery (segment "Justice is Served") 28. (1 episode, 2002), (segment "Sit-Down Comedian") Beyond Belief Fact Or Fiction S04E02 Writer's Agent, Crypt Ghost, The Doll, Hubert's Curse & Shared Vision. (1 episode, 1998), Pilot (segment "The Plane") (1 episode, 1999), Old Timer (segment "Ghost Town") The viewer was offered the challenge of determining which are true and which are false. (1 episode, 2002), Dr. Kim O'Ferrell (segment "The Unknown Patient") (1 episode, 1997), Shelly Lewis (segment "Couch Potato") 2 - The belief that male nudity is always something comical or non-sexual, while female nudity is inherently erotic. "I traced them to the kitchenbut not beyond. (1 episode, 1997), Elizabeth Warren (segment "Justice is Served") (1 episode, 1999), Marta Vradma (segment "Night Walker") (1 episode, 1997), Cal Sawyer (segment: On the Road) (1 episode, 1998), Paula Myrtle (segment "The Land") (1 episode, 1998), Young Laura (segment "Bus Stop") (1 episode, 1999), Policewoman (segment "The Sleepwalker") (uncredited) (1 episode, 1999), Deborah Wilkins (segment "The Nightmare") (1 episode, 1998), Motel Manager (segment "Get Your Kicks at Motel 66") (1 episode, 1999), Kristen Miller (segment "The New House") (1 episode, 1999), Mechanic (segment "Trucker") (uncredited) (1 episode, 1999), Geraldine Collins (segment "The Landlady") (1 episode, 1999), Andrea (segment "The Handyman") (1 episode, 1999), Tommy Stewart (segment "The FBI Story") (1 episode, 2002), Valerie Simms (segment "Moonstruck Beach") From season two onwards Jonathan Frakes would end each story with a pun related to the story, while James Brolin always retold a story instead of showing a clip. (30 episodes, 1997-1999), Self - Announcer This season premiered in Germany nearly a year before it aired on FOX; albeit, out of order.[41]. (1 episode, 1999), J. T. Burnham (segment "Mysterious Strangers") (1 episode, 2002), Jason Layard (segment "One Hand in the Till") (1 episode, 1997), Mr. O'Neill (segment "Justice is Served") but also infamously caused vandalism and violence (boo!). (1 episode, 1999), Japanese Businessman (segment "Static Man") (1 episode, 2002), Tanya Skinner (segment "The Child Artist") Frakes had essentially become a spokesperson for the paranormal while he was playing William T. Riker on Star Trek: The Next Generation. (1 episode, 1999), Chamber of Terror Operator (segment "Ring Toss") It was cancelled after its 2002 season. (1 episode, 1997), Julia Randall (segment "The Tractor") (1 episode, 1998), Mildred's Daughter (segment "The Gift") (1 episode, 2002), Cop (segment "Second Sight") fechar. (1 episode, 1998), Doctor Harding (segment "Justice is Served") (1 episode, 1998), Harold (segment "The Land") (1 episode, 2002), Elaine Sealy (segment "You Are Next") (1 episode, 1998), Greg Hanson (segment "The Motorcycle") (1 episode, 2002), Melanie Grayson (segment "Above the Clouds") (1 episode, 2002), Danny Johnson (segment "Kid in the Closet") (1 episode, 1998), Mark (segment "The Guardian") On the lintel of Robert Grant's door was a faint smeara smear of blood. (1 episode, 1997), Brenda's Date (segment "Last Man on Earth") (1 episode, 1999), Detective Murdoch (segment "Anatole") (1 episode, 2002), Jury Forewoman (segment "The Devil's Autograph") (1 episode, 2002), C.J. FRAKES: Thank you so much, it's been a pleasure talking with you. (1 episode, 1997), Jill (segment "The Prophecy") (1 episode, 1998), Killer (segment "Bright Lights") Every other caller turns out to be the . (1 episode, 2002), Father (segment "The Bridge") (1 episode, 2002), Dave Bridges (segment "The Candidate") Each episode of "Beyond Belief" tells several tales of events that would a. (1 episode, 1999), Doctor Melbourne (segment "Eclipse") (1 episode, 1998), Nurse #2 (segment "The Pass") (1 episode, 2002), Judith Bartel (segment "The Candidate") Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction?, an anthology series is available to stream now. (1 episode, 2002), Young Susan (segment "The Doll") Dean Santoni (segment "The Flower Jury") (1 episode, 1997), Alison Fender (segment "The Candlestick") (1 episode, 1998), Gloria (segment "Magic Mightyman") (1 episode, 1998), Student (segment "The Chalkboard") (1 episode, 2002), Amy Faraday (segment "From the Agency") Budget: $7,000. (1 episode, 1999), Madame Kane (segment "Blood Bank") The first new episode was broadcast in German-speaking countries on October 31, 2021. Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction Season 4 (16) 2002 X-Ray TV-PG Each episode of this cult anthology series presents several stories that appear to defy logic - the supernatural, ghosts, psychic phenomena, destiny and the divine - and offers the viewer a chance to decide what is fact and what is fiction. (1 episode, 2002), General Store Owner (segment "Hot Car") (1 episode, 1999), Jeff Barkett (segment "Blood Donor") The majority of true stories on the show are based on first-hand research conducted by author Robert Tralins yet mostly perpetuate hearsay or urban legends as facts, while many of the ones that turned out to be false are either completely fictional or modern-dressed re-tellings of untrue urban legends. (1 episode, 1999), Harold Ratcher (segment "Halloween") This season was produced exclusively for the German television market by German channel RTL II. (1 episode, 1998), Teacher #2 (segment "The Student") (1 episode, 2002), Carter Jenkins (segment "The Secret of the Coins") (1 episode, 1998), Detective (segment "The Portrait") (1 episode, 1997), Scary Guy (segment "Cup of Joe") (1 episode, 1998), Jim McDaniel (segment "Ghost Visitor") (1 episode, 2002), Bradley Gillespie (segment "The Diner") "The Portrait" is the third story that is featured in the first episode of Season 2. (1 episode, 1998), Randy (segment "The Woods") (1 episode, 1997), Diane Lerner (segment "The Getaway") (1 episode, 1999), Edie Jamison (segment "Curse") (1 episode, 1998), Danny (segment "The Guardian") As of 2022, the English versions of these episodes have not been released in any market. (1 episode, 1999), Katie (segment "Blood Donor") (1 episode, 1997), Brian Johnson (segment "Kid in the Closet") In 1997, FOX began airing Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction. Jim Keene (segment "Secret of the Family Tomb") (segment "Aspen Sunny Side") (1 episode, 1998), Kip Sherman (segment "Creepy Comics") (1 episode, 2002), Kenny Morgan (segment "The Old Bike") Director: Robert Rodriguez. (1 episode, 2022), Agent M (Segment The Signal) (uncredited) (1 episode, 1999), EMS Tech (segment "The Find") (1 episode, 2002), Maggie Gordon (segment "Screen Saver") (1 episode, 1997), Danny Metz (segment "The Magic Rose Garden") (1 episode, 1997), Lana (segment "Cup of Joe") E-Book Overview. Jonathan Frakes Dick Clark (1997-2002) This anthology series tests the notion that truth is stranger than fiction. why did james brolin leave beyond belief. (1 episode, 2002), Peter Vollard (segment "Aspen Sunny Side") (1 episode, 1998), Rob Noveau (segment "The Warning") One of the most popular stories was "The Kid in the Closet", which turned out to be fact. (1 episode, 2002), (segment "The Mandarin's Bowl") (1 episode, 1999), Beatrice Cutler (segment "The Impossible Car Dream") (1 episode, 1998), Neil (segment "Bus Stop") (1 episode, 1998), Student (segment "The Student") (1 episode, 1998), Wes Tronker (segment "Devil's Tattoo") (1 episode, 2002), Archie Morton (segment "The Wrong Turn") Earl Gallagher Point Number One. El Mariachi. / [72] It would later air on the now defunct Chiller channel from 2009 to 2015. (1 episode, 2002), Charles Lunt (segment "Mail Order Degree") (1 episode, 1999), Evan (segment "Cook Out") (1 episode, 2002), Emery (segment "Teasdale's Motor Car") (1 episode, 1999), Businessman (segment "Makeup Magic") (1 episode, 1998), Reporter (segment "Merry-Go-Round") (1 episode, 1998), Insurance Salesman (segment "Scribbles") (1 episode, 2002), Sonya Shepherd (segment "Second Sight") (1 episode, 2002), Debbie (segment "The Vision") (1 episode, 1998), Linda (segment "Ghost Visitor") (1 episode, 1998), Daniel (segment "The Mummy") (1 episode, 2002), Jackie Gordon (segment "Out of Service") Back then with host, James Brolin. (1 episode, 1997), Mr. Stone (segment "Secret of the Family Tomb") (1 episode, 1999), Secretary (segment "Last Rites") (1 episode, 1998), Mr. Flint (segment "Money Laundry") (1 episode, 1999), Fast Eddie Gleckan (segment "Dead Beat Daddy") Each episode of the series' run had at least one "fiction" story and at least two "fact" stories. (1 episode, 1999), Momma (segment "Tants") (1 episode, 1999), Chuck (segment "Blood Bank") (uncredited) Series Details & Credits FOX | Release Date: May 25, 1997 Summary: "Within this hour we will tell you five stories, some real, some fake, you decide. (1 episode, 1997), Locksmith (segment "Mystery Lock") (1 episode, 1998), Teacher #1 (segment "The Student") (1 episode, 1998), Ted Beeman (segment "Kirby") (1 episode, 1998), Marcel Ducroix (segment "The Mummy") (1 episode, 1999), Michelle Lambert (segment "Murder of Roy Hennessey") Beyond Beyond Belief is a comedy podcast that revisits the '90s cult classic TV show Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction. (1 episode, 1999), Detective (segment "The Bloody Hand") (1 episode, 1998), Girl on Merry-go-round (segment "Merry-Go-Round") (1 episode, 1998), Doctor John Byrd (segment "The Woods") Box office earnings: $2 million Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction TV Series 1997-2022 TV-PG 1 h IMDb RATING 7.9 /10 5K YOUR RATING Rate POPULARITY 3,052 98 Mystery Thriller Fantasy Within the course of one hour 5 stories are shown.