TV series
Ripley's Believe It or Not!
1982–1986, English, on ABC.
Strange occurrences, odd historical facts and unusual artistic and social activities are explored. Ripley's Believe It or Not! is the name of several documentary television series based on the newspaper feature. The first series aired on NBC from 1949 to 1950, and was hosted by Robert L. Ripley until his death. The series was revived again on ABC, running from 1982 to 1986, and was hosted primarily by Jack Palance.
- Seasons
- 4
- Episodes
- 77
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 1986
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Latest episode
S4 E11: Episode 11
Aired 6 February 1986
Seasons 4
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Details
- First aired
- 26 September 1982
- Last aired
- 6 February 1986
- Network
- ABC
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Documentary
- Rated
- TV-14
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Ripley's Believe It or Not!: quick answers
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Ripley's Believe It or Not! has 4 seasons and 77 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
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