![]() ![]() ![]() For another, it’s clear the network values the franchise, and is well devoted to taking is seriously. For one thing, though Bill Kurtis is no longer narrating Cold Case Files, the show’s new producers have signed Danny Glover to do the job. Initial coverage indicates that fans of the original, as well as devoteés of serious crime and police documentaries can rest easy. But, because the original show is considered a landmark of the genre, and reality-styled shows of all sorts have become the norm since it went off the air, the biggest question hanging over the reboot is one of quality: How real is Cold Case Files? So the recent announcement that A&E is rebooting Cold Case Files has largely been met with enthusiasm. However, because of unforeseen problems with copyright and distribution rights, the original run never went into syndication, and the franchise has been dormant since 2006. The show’s methodical examination of infamous unsolved murders and emphasis on forensic science and detectivework earned it praise from both television critics and law enforcement officers it’s been said that the show is even used as introductory training for new detectives. The Bill Kurtis-helmed Cold Case Files originally ran for seven years, generated a syndication-worthy 125 episodes, and garnered a handful of Emmy nominations and wins. A&E’s latest contribution to the burgeoning True Crime genre of documentary shows is a fresh take on an old favorite for many. ![]()
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