by G. Jack Urso
In Search of . . . The Bermuda Triangle Episode on the Ae13U Blue Planet YouTube channel.
In Search of . . . The Bermuda Triangle, narrated by Leonard Nimoy and first
broadcast on April 27, 1977. In this episode, the ISO research team explores disappearances and legends surrounding the Bermuda Triangle, perhaps the
quintessential 1970s paranormal conspiracy theory.
This episode explores the mystery
by reviewing specific events and interviewing actual participants in noted incidents.
This provides a historical record of their testimonies for those researching the
Bermuda Triangle. In typical ISO form, the producers do not evaluate any claims
or evidence for their validity, they simply report what others have reported;
however, this gives the impression of tacit approval of the otherworldly conspiracy theories.
Many of the disappearances previously attributed to “mysterious” circumstances have since been
determined to have had very natural explanations, either due to misreported facts or rare ocean and weather phenomenon.
Nevertheless, ISO detours into the Twilight Zone when it highlights a bizarre call to a Fort Lauderdale,
Florida, late night radio show about the Bermuda Triangle warning that the disappearances
have an extraterrestrial origin. Why the producers spent any time on such nonsense
is puzzling except that it fits in with the emerging New Age narrative of 1970s pop culture.
I do recall watching this episode
when it first aired and being completely fascinated, and a little terrified, by the possible existence
of a Bermuda Triangle. While I discount any supernatural explanation of rare, but otherwise
explainable events, what keeps me going back is the wonderful writing. It creates an atmosphere of mystery and draws you deeper into it. Despite knowing
better, I can’t help getting lured into the enigma of the Bermuda Triangle,
even a little, because of the script and, of course, Leonard Nimoy’s wonderful narration.
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