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Mostly True Stories: Urban Legends Revealed
Mostly True Stories: Urban Legends Revealed is an American docudrama about urban legends and re-enacting them and researching their credibility. It aired on TLC from 2002 until 2004. It ran for four seasons. Early episodes were hosted by Natasha Henstridge. Unscheduled edited versions of the show, with new narration and without Henstridge as a hostess, were aired on TLC until 2008. The Discovery Channel had been airing regular re-runs, but now only does so on rare occasions. In the UK it has been shown on Men & Motors and CBS Reality.
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Plot Summary
This documentary series delves into the origins and truths behind popular urban legends. Each episode investigates a different widely circulated myth or story, tracing its roots and uncovering the factual basis, or lack thereof. It aims to separate folklore from reality through research and expert interviews.
Critical Reception
As a niche documentary series focused on debunking urban legends, critical reception was generally positive among viewers interested in folklore and investigative non-fiction. It was praised for its engaging presentation and thorough research into often bizarre tales.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its intriguing exploration of familiar myths.
Appreciated for separating fact from fiction in popular folklore.
Seen as an entertaining and informative look at urban legends.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews is not readily available for this specific documentary series. However, similar shows of this nature typically receive positive feedback for their educational and entertaining value in dissecting common myths.
Fun Fact
The series often featured re-enactments and interviews with people who had firsthand experience with the alleged events or origins of the legends it explored.
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