History goes In Search Of Quinto

A+E Networks’ History in the US has commissioned a 10-part unscripted series exploring unexplained phenomena hosted by Hollywood actor Zachary Quinto.

In Search Of will be produced by Propagate Content, Universal Television Alternative Studio and Before the Door Pictures, with FremantleMedia International on global distribution duty.

The show will be fronted and executive produced by Emmy-nominated actor Quinto (Star Trek) and is inspired by the 1970s franchise of the same title.

Ben Silverman, Howard Owens and Brett-Patrick Jenkins are executive producers for Propagate, while Zachary Behr is attached for History. Eddie Schmidt will also serve as exec producer.

Some of the subjects the series will cover include UFO sightings and paranormal mysteries. The original In Search Of aired from 1977 to 1982 and was hosted by Rod Serling and later by Leonard Nimoy following Serling’s death.

In Search Of joins non-fiction series Ancient Aliens and upcoming scripted show Blue Book on History’s programming slate. The new commission was announced by Eli Lehrer, executive VP of programming for History.