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John Walsh, the father of a murdered child hosts this show that illustrates crime stories which have lead to the capture of hundreds of fugitives from the law. With as much luridness and accuracy as possible, various crimes are dramatically recreated with an appeal for any viewer with information as to the crime and the perpetrators to call show and the authorities and help the cause of justice.

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America's Most Wanted is Canceled/Ended
The show had 25 seasons and 476 episodes air between 1988 and 2012.

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After 25 seasons on air, Lifetime has opted to cancel the John Walsh hosted series America’ Most Wanted. The network has decided not to pick up any addition episodes of the series, but since the last season aired more than five months ago, news of the cancellation is more a formality than anything.

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Series Info

Type:
Documentary
Premiered:
Feb. 07, 1988
Status:
Canceled/Ended
Runtime:
60 min.
Aired:
1988 - 2012
To-Date:
25 Seasons
476 Episodes
Network
Lifetime TV Network
AKA:
America's Most Wanted: America Fights Back
AMW (Abbrv. Title)

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  • The series debuted on seven television stations owned by Fox on February 7, 1988, before expanding nationally to the entire Fox network on April 10, 1988.
  • The Fox network cancelled the show in 1996, but reversed the decision because of a public outcry from viewers, politicians, and law enforcement agencies. The series was off the air for six…
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    The Fox network cancelled the show in 1996, but reversed the decision because of a public outcry from viewers, politicians, and law enforcement agencies. The series was off the air for six weeks before it was finally reinstated.
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  • According to John Walsh's 1997 autobiography, "Tears of Rage", the following people were considered for the show's hosting duties: Treat Williams, Ed Marinaro, Brian Dennehy, Brian Keith,
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    According to John Walsh's 1997 autobiography, "Tears of Rage", the following people were considered for the show's hosting duties: Treat Williams, Ed Marinaro, Brian Dennehy, Brian Keith, Theresa Saldana, and Joseph Wambaugh.
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