Franklin Ruehl
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Franklin Ruehl is an American
ufologist and cryptozoologist. Ruehl holds a Ph.D.
in theoretical nuclear physics
from UCLA
. He has appeared on such shows as Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Roseanne Show
and Tom Green Live
among others. His own show, Mysteries from Beyond the Other Dominion started on a Public-access television
cable TV channel in the Los Angeles area in the late 80s, and then the Sci Fi Channel
in the early 90s. In 2006, Dr. Ruehl hosted several new episodes of the show on TomGreen.com. Dr. Ruehl was rejected on an America's Got Talent
audition with an act which encompassed sticking straws into a potato. In 2010, he appeared on several episodes of 1000 Ways to Die
, as an expert, portraying a Cryptozoologist, a Conspiracy Expert and a Deathologist/Thanatologist.
Dr. Ruehl has a series of videos entitled 'The Realm of Bizarre News' which can be viewed here.
and his favorite Sci-Fi movie /Rocketship X-M
", that captured his imagination and desire to explore the field he is in today. Ruehl majored in physics at UCLA and got his PH.D. in theoretical nuclear physics there. During this time he was also writing articles in publications in Canadian UFO Report and went on the local T.V. news' five minute rebuttal sessions. After awhile he was being interviewed by the National Enquirer, later becoming a interviewer and writing articles on controversial subjects of that time (Cryptozoology
, Parapsychology
and Ufology
). Videos of his public access television show were sent videos to Universal, and it was later picked up on the Sci-fi channel
. He resides in Glendale, California.
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ufologist and cryptozoologist. Ruehl holds a Ph.D.
Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy, abbreviated as Ph.D., PhD, D.Phil., or DPhil , in English-speaking countries, is a postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities...
in theoretical nuclear physics
Nuclear physics
Nuclear physics is the field of physics that studies the building blocks and interactions of atomic nuclei. The most commonly known applications of nuclear physics are nuclear power generation and nuclear weapons technology, but the research has provided application in many fields, including those...
from UCLA
University of California, Los Angeles
The University of California, Los Angeles is a public research university located in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, USA. It was founded in 1919 as the "Southern Branch" of the University of California and is the second oldest of the ten campuses...
. He has appeared on such shows as Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Roseanne Show
The Roseanne Show
The Roseanne Show is a syndicated talk show hosted by American actress Roseanne Barr following the end of her long-running sitcom. The show featured Roseanne interviewing a mixture of quirky guests along with Roseanne's signature style of brassy, in-your-face, domestic goddess comedy.The Roseanne...
and Tom Green Live
Tom Green Live
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among others. His own show, Mysteries from Beyond the Other Dominion started on a Public-access television
Public-access television
Public-access television is a form of non-commercial mass media where ordinary people can create content television programming which is cablecast through cable TV specialty channels...
cable TV channel in the Los Angeles area in the late 80s, and then the Sci Fi Channel
Syfy
Syfy , formerly known as the Sci-Fi Channel and SCI FI, is an American cable television channel featuring science fiction, supernatural, fantasy, reality, paranormal, wrestling, and horror programming. Launched on September 24, 1992, it is part of the entertainment conglomerate NBCUniversal, a...
in the early 90s. In 2006, Dr. Ruehl hosted several new episodes of the show on TomGreen.com. Dr. Ruehl was rejected on an America's Got Talent
America's Got Talent
America's Got Talent is an American reality television series on the NBC television network, and part of the global British Got Talent franchise. It is a talent show that features singers, dancers, magicians, comedians, and other performers of all ages competing for the advertised top prize of...
audition with an act which encompassed sticking straws into a potato. In 2010, he appeared on several episodes of 1000 Ways to Die
1000 Ways to Die
1000 Ways to Die is a docufiction anthology television series that premiered on May 14, 2008 on Spike. The program recreates unusual supposed deaths and debunked urban legends and includes interviews with experts who describe the science behind each death...
, as an expert, portraying a Cryptozoologist, a Conspiracy Expert and a Deathologist/Thanatologist.
Dr. Ruehl has a series of videos entitled 'The Realm of Bizarre News' which can be viewed here.
Life History
Ruehl was born in Philadelphia (c. 1950). During his childhood, after 40 straight days of rain "his father told the family they were moving to California", where Ruehl was first introduced to the world of Sci-Fi, watching television programs and movies such as Space Patrol, Rocky Jones, Space RangerRocky Jones, Space Ranger
Rocky Jones, Space Ranger is a syndicated science fiction television serial originally broadcast in 1954. The show lasted for only two seasons and, though syndicated sporadically, dropped into obscurity. But because it was recorded on film rather than being broadcast live as were most other TV...
and his favorite Sci-Fi movie /Rocketship X-M
Rocketship X-M
Rocketship X-M was the second of the American science fiction feature films of the space adventure genre begun in the post-war era, in 1950...
", that captured his imagination and desire to explore the field he is in today. Ruehl majored in physics at UCLA and got his PH.D. in theoretical nuclear physics there. During this time he was also writing articles in publications in Canadian UFO Report and went on the local T.V. news' five minute rebuttal sessions. After awhile he was being interviewed by the National Enquirer, later becoming a interviewer and writing articles on controversial subjects of that time (Cryptozoology
Cryptozoology
Cryptozoology refers to the search for animals whose existence has not been proven...
, Parapsychology
Parapsychology
The term parapsychology was coined in or around 1889 by philosopher Max Dessoir, and originates from para meaning "alongside", and psychology. The term was adopted by J.B. Rhine in the 1930s as a replacement for the term psychical research...
and Ufology
Ufology
Ufology is a neologism coined to describe the collective efforts of those who study reports and associated evidence of unidentified flying objects . UFOs have been subject to various investigations over the years by governments, independent groups, and scientists...
). Videos of his public access television show were sent videos to Universal, and it was later picked up on the Sci-fi channel
Syfy
Syfy , formerly known as the Sci-Fi Channel and SCI FI, is an American cable television channel featuring science fiction, supernatural, fantasy, reality, paranormal, wrestling, and horror programming. Launched on September 24, 1992, it is part of the entertainment conglomerate NBCUniversal, a...
. He resides in Glendale, California.
Sayings/Catchphrases he uses on his show
- "Welcome once again Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls, to Mysteries From Beyond The Other Dominion. I'm your host Dr. Franklin Ruehl."
- "Roll tape!"
- "But first, the trivia question of the day."
- "Let me extricate it here from its paper prison."
- "The only prize is one pat on the back, which you will have to administer to yourself, if and only if, you get the correct answer. I'll take a sip of water and be back momentarily. "
- "As you know I'm a Ph.D., Not an MD. But I've always been intrigued by bizarre medicine. Let's see what's in the little black bag."
- "That's a lot better than a slap on the belly with a wet trout."
- "Now until next time,/ May The Power/ of the Cosmos /be with You. /Yes, Yes, Yes."
- "Gaieed!"