“Unsolved Mysteries” Volume 4 is right around the corner. Since the five-episode volume will be released on July 31, fans are remembering the legendary host Robert Stack.
Key Takeaways
- “Unsolved Mysteries” Volume 4 will be released on July 31, reigniting fans’ nostalgia for legendary host Robert Stack.
- Stack hosted 294 episodes from 1987 to 2002, becoming a fan favorite and the face of the series.
- Despite fan wishes, Stack’s son Charles cannot continue his father’s legacy as host, having passed away in 2023 after pursuing a career in investment banking.
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The series comes from the creators of the original Unsolved Mysteries, Cosgrove/Meurer Productions, in collaboration with Stranger Things producers 21 Laps Entertainment.
Robert Stack hosted the show for 294 episodes from 1987 to 2002, cementing his legacy and making him a fan favorite.
When asked the show creators how they landed Robert Stack as a permanent host, they said,
Raymond Burr and Karl Malden hosted the first Unsolved Mysteries specials, but they weren’t interested in a long-term series. We came up with a list of possible hosts, and Robert Stack rose to the top. He was an incredible supporter of the series and was the perfect host.
Robert Stack’s Son Won’t Be Able To Carry His Legacy
After the show was picked up for Netflix revival, the decision was made to forgo having a traditional on-screen host.
One fan wrote on Reddit,
“I know Robert Stack is irreplaceable, but the original format with a good narrator would be a massive hit.”
This sentiment is popular among the series’ long-time viewers.
Some fans were also speculating whether Robert Stack’s legacy would be continued by his son, Charles Robert Stack, if he would become the new host.
However, according to Find a Grave, his son Charles has already passed away at the age of 65 in 2023.
Moreover, Charles did not follow in his father’s footsteps in acting and only had one television credit in one “This Is Your Life” episode in 1960.
While his father achieved fame as an actor and television host, the young one pursued a different path.
In fact, he was an investment banker, a career that differs from the regular star kids.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Robert Stack passed away at the age of 84 on May 14, 2003, after heart failure.
- He was married to actress Rosemarie Bowe from 1956 till his departure.
- Outside of acting, Stack was an avid polo player and shooter.
