In their new drama series, the history channel dives into the murky world of ufo sightings and explores a very real, but now defunct, project funded by the us government known as project blue book. Jan 28, 2020 neal mcdonough as general james harding in the history channel s project blue book. Right now, the only place you can watch episodes of project blue book is through your cable provider, on demand, or the history channel app. Usa network tv show ratings updated 41420 april 14, 2020. Soon after, the men were evacuated and found to have a very. As the cold war deepens and the new political threats loom for project blue book, dr. First look trailer historys new ufo drama series project blue book starring aidan. We need every fan and future fan out there to make a clear statement and to have the series picked up by another studio or channel to let the investigations continue. Allen hynek, a college professor recruited by the air force lead project blue book, their topsecret effort to. Journalists and bloggers across the country and around the world immediately produced puff pieces celebrating the forthcoming series and speculating about the show. As the cold war deepens and the new political threats loom for project blue book. Project blue book tv listings, tv schedule and episode guide.
Project blue book star neal mcdonough explains why he. As we know, history channel has cancelled the series in may 2020 after only 2 seasons as they are pursuing miniseries only. The announcement of the new series has piqued plenty of interest from viewers who have. The history channels new sensational story, project blue book, plays fast and loose with the historical account of j. This week were given a glimpse of the boys bedroom. Next episode airs tue 2252020 close encounters season 2. Season 2 of project blue book arrived on history in the us on january 21st and has been airing weekly since while in the uk, on the channel syfy, season 2 only just arrived on march 12th. Blue book was also upgraded in status from project grudge, with the creation of the. There are no tv airings of project blue book in the next 14 days. Jan 08, 2019 project blue book was very much a real series of scientific investigations carried out by the u. Over its first two seasons, the series, led by game of thrones star aidan gillen, has explored the intersection of some of the cold war and many unexplained flying objects sighted by military.
Project blue book schedule and full episodes on history canada. Project blue book has been cancelled by the history channel. With aidan gillen, michael malarkey, laura mennell, ksenia solo. On december 17, 1969, the secretary of the air force announced the termination of project blue book, the air force program for the investigation of ufos. Project blue book renewed for season 2 by history deadline.
Project blue book unidentified flying objects national. We are treated to a the sight of a gigantic ufo coming out of the raging, stormy waters, b a u. Project blue book ends its second season on tuesday, march 24 at 10 p. The series follows after a new episode of the curse of oak. The problem with project blue book is, perhaps, another paradox for the history channel. A tough us air force officer and a skeptical scientist investigate. Air forces chief consultant for project blue book, the official government program that looked into ufo sightings as a followup to the ufo investigation program operation sign and associated phenomena for more than two decades. As with sign, hynek served grudge in a largely skeptical role, which. Sep 18, 2018 its often said that truth is stranger than fiction, but nowhere is that more evident than in history channel s new scripted drama series project blue book, based on the reallife, previously. By his bedside stands a lamp that the initiated will recognize as a cute little redandgreen figurine of the flatwoods monster, of a kind first. Watch full episodes of your favorite history series, and dive into thousands of historical articles and videos. Deadline reports that the scripted tv show has been cancelled after two seasons airing on the history cable channel, the project blue. Mar 10, 2019 project blue book episode war games draws from the unknown object detected and fired upon by soldiers in the korean war in 1951. The highly anticipated second season of the hit scifi drama will welcome back most.
Project blue book airs its seventh episode this tuesday on travel channel. Mcdonough has been married to model ruve robertson since 2003 and the couple shares five children. The series is based on the reallife project blue book, a series of studies on unidentified flying objects conducted by. Project blue book on history goes back to the original ufo investigations. Project blue book tv listings, tv schedule and episode. History channels project blue book has brought back everything representing the 50s on screen, including the eras conservative nature that did not allow women to take the front seat. Latest episode aired tue 2182020 the men in black season 2. History channel s overlooked original series project blue book combines topnotch tv storytelling, an engrossing story and likable characters with highquality production, stunning cinematography. The series, based on the real air force investigations, stars aiden gillen, michael. Project blue book tv series 2019 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. May 25, 2017 set in the 1950s and 60s, the 10episode series will follow the asyetuncast dr. Get exclusive videos, pictures, bios and check out more of your favorite moments from seasons. Project blue book this robert zemeckisproduced, factbased scripted drama series premiered this past winter on history channel, and has already been renewed for a second season. From 1947 to 1969, a total of 12, 618 sightings were reported to project blue.
To build excitement during the geekfest of comiccon, the history channel recently released a trailer for its upcoming ufo conspiracy drama project blue book, which is set to debut sometime in the winter of 20182019. Today, the star is keeping busy appearing on season 2 of history channels project blue. The show had just ended its second season on a major cliffhanger, which saw one series protagonist, capt. Project blue book was very much a real series of scientific investigations carried out by the u. Navy coverup, and c mysterious activity deep under the churning depths. Set in the 1950s and 60s, the 10episode series will follow the asyetuncast dr. May 08, 2020 airing on the history cable channel, the project blue book tv series stars aidan gillen, michael malarkey, neal mcdonough, michael harney, laura mennell, and ksenia solo. Soon, coverups from the past including at roswell collide with new ufo. Hulu does have episodes available but only if you are.
Jan 21, 2020 project blue book season 2 premieres tuesday, january 21, 2020 at 10 p. History is known for having very unique shows and project blue book will fit right in on the network. The series is based on the reallife project blue book, a series of studies on unidentified flying objects conducted by the united states air force. History will continue to look to the skies with a second season of project blue book. Allen hynek 191086, a brilliant college professor recruited by the u. Jan 15, 2019 history channels project blue book has brought back everything representing the 50s on screen, including the eras conservative nature that did not allow women to take the front seat. Air force to spearhead this clandestine operation that researched.
Mar 16, 2019 historys upcoming new drama series project blue book is based on the true, topsecret investigations into unidentified flying objects ufos and related phenomena conducted by the united. Eduardo araquel history season 1 of project blue book ran between january and march 2019, with. Project blue book the washington merrygoround sneak peek 0. Project blue book explores operation mainbrace but was. The national archives has received numerous inquiries concerning documents identified as mj12 and briefing document. The cable network has picked up 10 more episodes of the scripted drama following a strong start for the show. Project blue book is an american historical drama television series that premiered on history on january 8, 2019. The history channels aliens and ufos content continues to blossom as. Cancelled by history channel, no season three may 8, 2020. Topsecret ufo program revealed in tvs project blue book. Season two of project blue book premieres on history channel. The new season of project blue book premieres tonight, tuesday, jan. But while project blue book concluded the ufo phenomena had mundane explanations, hynekplayed by aidan gillen game of thrones, the wire in the history channel project blue book seriescame.
Project blue book schedule and full episodes on history. History has set tuesday, january 8, for the debut of project blue book, its period ufo drama from. Actual history is most definitely on project blue books side, possibly offering up the best reason to watch the series. Historys upcoming new drama series project blue book is based on the true, topsecret investigations into unidentified flying objects ufos and related phenomena conducted by the united. However, the show frequently went against the actual project conclusions, suggesting on many occasions that some sightings were real extraterrestrials. Season two of project blue book premieres on history. Project blue book was one of a series of systematic studies of unidentified flying objects ufos.
Project blue book season 2 premieres tuesday, january 21, 2020 at 10 p. The initial investigation resulted in the formation of project blue book in 1952. Without this tethering to past events, the show itself is fairly plain. Before viewing curse of the skinwalker here are 5 crazy facts that you need to know about skinwalker ranch. For the tv series, see project blue book tv series. The project closed in 1969 and we have no information on sightings after that date. Though reports of mysterious flying objectsoften attributed to spirits, angels, phantoms, ghosts or other supernatural phenomenahave existed. Should you watch history channels ufo show project blue. Airing on the history cable channel, the project blue book tv series stars aidan gillen, michael malarkey, neal mcdonough, michael harney, laura mennell, and ksenia solo. Project blue book was the inspiration for the 19781979 tv show project u. Allen hynek aidan gillen and captain michael quinn michael malarkey must delve further down the ufo. Alien investigation series project blue book shows.
May 10, 2019 project blue book would have sought to explain this such incident. Project blue book truth, history, and the history channel. Project blue book, a drama series returning for its second season, is one. The hyneks did have a son named joel, although the boy is inaccurately represented in project blue book as their only child. Project blue book episode war games draws from the unknown object detected and fired upon by soldiers in the korean war in 1951. The new history channel tv show project blue book is based on the. For me, ufos have been a lifelong obsession, he told. By his bedside stands a lamp that the initiated will recognize as a cute little redandgreen figurine of the flatwoods monster. Jan 15, 2019 project blue book was the code name for an air force program set up in 1952, after numerous u. History channels overlooked original series project blue book combines topnotch tv storytelling, an engrossing story and likable characters with highquality production, stunning cinematography. Alien investigation series project blue book shows more. It looks like the project blue book tv series is going mia. History buffs and armchair ufologists really get the best of both worlds with the history channel series project blue book, even if experts in both fields have criticized its accuracy in some regards.
Ufos, project blue book, and natos operation mainbrace. Project blue book, the hit television docudrama about the u. Project blue book will likely intrigue fans of the paranormal with its loose adaptation of historically unexplained phenomena, but this buttoneddown series lacks the narrative. History channel to reboot ax men we are believers in project blue book and so is our audience who has sparked a conversation about the hundreds of unsolved cases and our. Here are the actual events behind historys popular new series on the. A tough us air force officer and a skeptical scientist investigate ufo and alien conspiracies as cold war paranoia spreads. Project blue book star neal mcdonough explains why he wont.
The history channel revoked my press credentials when i. The first episode of project blue book airs tonight jan. Allen hynek in the history channels project blue book. As usual for project blue book, the history channel exaggerated the real story to a laughable degree. May 31, 2017 the history channel has picked up the 10part miniseries blue book, a drama that follows the investigations of dr. In the robert zemeckis production, women certainly do not have a major role to play and what is even more disappointing is that there are only two leading. As project blue book returns, history channels ufo content. Catch up on season 1 of project blue book, only on history. Allen hynek is played by aidan gillen, and the first season consisted of ten episodes. Did history channel made the decision on project blue book. Neal mcdonough as general james harding in the history channels project blue book. Jan 08, 2019 project blue book on history goes back to the original ufo investigations.
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