The ABC News primetime news magazine 20/20 has distinguished itself as one of the most esteemed programs in broadcast journalism. Celebrating its 36th anniversary this season, 20/20 continues to combine hard-hitting investigative reports, newsmaker interviews and compelling human interest and feature stories. The program is anchored by award-winning journalists Elizabeth Vargas and David Muir. For over three decades 20/20 has offered viewers reports and stories that have changes lives.
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VIDEO: BeBe Winans Reflects On The Bakkers On Tonight's 20/20
by A.A. Cristi - January 18, 2019
Televangelists Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker, hosts of the popular religious talk show 'PTL (Praise The Lord) Club' and founders of the Christian-themed park Heritage USA, became notorious after Jim was found at the center of outrageous sex and financial fraud scandals. Now, over 30 years after the demi...
20/20 Presents Two-Hour Documentary on Notorious Bobbitt Case
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 21, 2018
Twenty-five years ago, Lorena Bobbitt's name was splashed across newspaper headlines and television screens nationwide when she was charged with attacking her husband, John Wayne Bobbitt, with a kitchen knife. A two-hour “20/20” documentary reports new details in the infamous case and features a...
The Australian Music Vault Turns One
by A.A. Cristi - December 18, 2018
Since opening its doors to the public one year ago, the Australian Music Vault has had a triumphant first year seeing almost 750,000 people enter the space. The free permanent exhibition was created in partnership with the Victorian Government and the music industry to enrich music lovers in ever-ev...
Invisible Orchestra Comes to Arts Centre Melbourne This January
by A.A. Cristi - December 13, 2018
Families are invited to join a giant, digital game of musical chairs at Arts Centre Melbourne from 5 - 13 January, 2019. Invisible Orchestra, by IO in association with Polyglot Theatre, is a free, interactive experience where children and their families use their imagination and bodies to create a s...
20/20 Has First Interview With Parents Of Shanann Watts After Her Husband Pled Guilty To Murdering Shanann And Two Daughters
by Tori Hartshorn - December 06, 2018
Christopher Watts was sentenced to life in prison without parole for murdering his pregnant wife, Shanann, and young daughters Bella and Celeste in Colorado. “20/20” co-anchor Amy Robach sits down for the first interview with Shanann's parents, Frank and Sandra Rzucek, who open up about their ...
ABC News' '20/20' Reports on Daughter's Fight for Justice After Mother Was Allegedly Killed in Husband's Murder-For-Hire Plot, Airing Today
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2018
“20/20” reports on Kim Pack's five-year-long fight for justice after her mother, New Jersey radio host April Kauffman, was allegedly murdered by a hit man hired by her husband, Dr. James “Jim” Kauffman. Jim was charged with the murder of April and with allegedly running an illegal drug distr...
ABC News' '20/20' Reports on Daughter's Fight for Justice After Mother Was Allegedly Killed in Husband's Murder-For-Hire Plot, Airing 11/23
by Tori Hartshorn - November 20, 2018
“20/20” reports on Kim Pack's five-year-long fight for justice after her mother, New Jersey radio host April Kauffman, was allegedly murdered by a hit man hired by her husband, Dr. James “Jim” Kauffman. Jim was charged with the murder of April and with allegedly running an illegal drug distr...
A Special Edition of 20/20 Will Provide an Inside Look at MARY POPPINS RETURNS
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 19, 2018
Just in time for the holiday season, a special edition of "20/20" gives viewers an inside look at "Mary Poppins Returns," the sequel to the classic 1964 film starring Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke. In the special, ABC News' Chris Connelly sits down for the first prime-time television interviews ...
Melania Trump to Sit Down with ABC's 20/20
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 05, 2018
Melania Trump will be interviewed by ABC News reporter Tom Llamas, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The interview will occur during her trip to Africa, it will air as a 20/20 special on October 12th. ...
Photo Flash: First Look at THE TRENCH at Southwark Playhouse
by Julie Musbach - October 03, 2018
From the makers of Alice's Adventures Underground, Les Enfants Terribles present “THE TRENCH” at the Southwark Playhouse from 10 October to 17 November, with press night on 16 October....
DATELINE NBC Kicks Off 27th Season as Friday's Number One Newsmagazine
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 26, 2018
NBC's longest-running primetime series, Dateline NBC, begins its 27th season on Friday, September 28, with an all-new broadcast at 10 p.m. ET/9 p.m. CT. Leading up to the series premiere, Oxygen will run an all-day Dateline: Secrets Uncovered marathon....
WICKED's Jessica Vosk to Be Featured on THE REAL ROOKIES: A SPECIAL EDITION OF 20/20
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 24, 2018
Stories of late bloomers are not unheard of: Andrea Bocelli began his professional opera career at 34, Julia Child published her first cookbook at 49 and Vera Wang didn't become a designer until 40. A special edition of '20/20,' anchored by Amy Robach, showcases the inspiring real-life stories of Am...
20/20 to Investigate Death of a High School Cheerleader
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 12, 2018
“20/20” investigates the tumultuous and allegedly emotionally abusive relationship of 18-year-old Riley Gaul and 16-year-old Emma Walker that turned deadly when she was shot in her sleep. ABC News correspondent Deborah Roberts reports the story's bizarre details, including Riley's claim he accid...
ABC to Air THAILAND MIRACLE BOYS - A 20/20 SPECIAL on September 2nd
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 30, 2018
This summer the world watched in awe as a treacherous mission was staged to save 12 boys and their soccer coach from a flooded cave in Thailand. Now that the team is safe, a special edition of “20/20” features ABC News foreign correspondent James Longman's exclusive interview with the boys and t...
Special Edition Of 20/20 Looks Back On The Legendary Life And Career Of John McCain
by Tori Hartshorn - August 29, 2018
Following the death of Senator John McCain who had been battling aggressive brain cancer since last year, a special edition of “20/20” gives an in-depth look at his legendary public, professional and personal life. The special features footage from the ABC News archives including a 1967 intervie...
Exclusive Interview with 12 Boys and Soccer Coach Who Were Trapped in Thailand Cave Will Air on 20/20
by Stephi Wild - August 23, 2018
This summer the world watched in awe as a treacherous mission was staged to save 12 boys and their soccer coach from a flooded cave in Thailand. Now that the team is safe, a special edition of “20/20” features ABC News foreign correspondent James Longman's exclusive interview with the boys and t...
20/20 to Present ARETHA: SOUL, SONG, R E S P E C T Tonight
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 16, 2018
Following the death of musical and cultural legend Aretha Franklin, a special edition of “20/20” reflects on the life and legacy of the Queen of Soul who had an iconic six-decade career spanning an array of musical genres. The hour gives an in-depth look at Franklin's memorable career and the im...
Jared Leto Signs with WME for Film and Television Representation
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 16, 2018
Jared Leto has signed with WME for film and television representation, according to Variety....
DATELINE NBC Tops ABC's 20/20 Across The Board For 6th Consecutive Sweep Period
by Tori Hartshorn - July 24, 2018
“Dateline NBC” topped ABC's “20/20” across the board in A18-49, A25-54 and total viewers for the sixth consecutive sweep period, its best winning streak ever over ABC. NBC's Friday newsmagazine won the A18-49 demo, averaging 832,000 viewers, leading '20/20' by +45,000 (+6%)....
ABC Hits Tuesday Summer Highs With A Special Edition of 20/20 and THE LAST DEFENSE
by Tori Hartshorn - July 11, 2018
ABC Tuesday Prime Time (8:00-11:00 p.m. – 2.9 million and 0.6/3 in AD18-49): With a special edition of “20/20: Triumph in Thailand” at 9:00 p.m. drawing strong numbers and improved results for “The Last Defense” at 10:00 p.m., ABC moved up to rank No. 2 (tie) to an “America's Go...
DATELINE NBC Tops ABC's 20/20 Across The Board For 5th Consecutive Quarter
by Tori Hartshorn - July 03, 2018
“Dateline NBC” topped ABC's “20/20” across the board for the fifth consecutive quarter, posting its largest 2Q lead over ABC in total viewers since 2000. NBC's Friday newsmagazine averaged 4.1 million total viewers, leading “20/20” by +1.2 million (+44%) and increased its advantage over ...
ABC News' '20/20' Reports on Ankle Bracelet-Monitoring Failures and Murders Committed by People Ordered to Wear Them 5/25
by Tori Hartshorn - May 24, 2018
This Friday, “20/20” will report on a nationwide investigation that found at least 50 murders allegedly committed since 2012 by people who at the time were under orders to wear electronically monitored ankle bracelets. In some cases, authorities failed to appropriately monitor people wearing an...
BWW Review: Three Cheers for the Talented Kids in SCHOOL OF ROCK
by Ellen Dostal - May 05, 2018
As kid musicals go, SCHOOL OF ROCK isn't half bad. It falls somewhere between ANNIE and MATILDA on the Richter scale of stories about downtrodden kids overcoming obstacles to win in the end. It's got enough emotional oomph to tug on your heartstrings and it gives you plenty of reasons to happily che...
20/20 Features Interview With Mother of John Giuca, Convicted of Murdering College Student on 4/6
by Tori Hartshorn - April 05, 2018
When 19-year-old college student Mark Fisher was murdered in an alleged gang-crime, the public outcry was deafening. John Giuca and Antonio Russo were both convicted and sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for Mark's murder. In February, John's conviction was overturned by an appeals court which...
DATELINE NBC Tops ABC'S 20/20 Across The Board For 4th Consecutive Quarter
by Tori Hartshorn - April 04, 2018
“Dateline NBC” topped ABC's “20/20” across the board for the first quarter of 2018, averaging 1.2 million A25-54 viewers and leading ABC by +128,000 (+12%). “Dateline” also won the A18-49 demo for the first quarter period, averaging 877,000 viewers and topping the network by +76,000 (+9%...
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