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1978 · TV Series · TV-14 · 40 min · ★ 6.3
This long-running ABC newsmagazine explores real-life stories with a strong human-interest focus, mixing reported segments and interviews. Airing since 1978, it has been a familiar weekly staple for many viewers, often associated with Friday-night viewing.
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Details
- Years
- 1978
- Release date
- 1978-06-06
- Network
- ABC
- Language
- English
- Rated
- TV-14
- Runtime
- 40 min
- TMDB rating
- 6.3/10 (36 votes)
About
If you enjoy real-world reporting centered on people and personal stories, this should fit, especially if you like Dateline or 48 Hours; Not for you if you want mostly international or political coverage.
Pros: long-running trusted format; human-interest focus; weekly staple viewing | Cons: less political coverage; not international-heavy; occasional schedule changes
Themes
- news magazine
- crime documentary
- crime
Awards & recognition
- Genesis Award
Cast & crew

Cynthia McFadden
as Self

Diane Sawyer
as Self

Elizabeth Vargas
as Self

Lisa McRee
as Self

Martin Bashir
as Self
- HH
Harold Hayes
as Self - Anchor

Amy Robach
as Self - Anchor

Robert Hughes
as Self - Anchor

John Quiñones
as Self

Deborah Roberts
as Self
Created by Roone Arledge