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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.

ALL ABOUT IMAGE/WE ARE THE ELITE Heads to the Broadway Bound Theatre Festival Photo ALL ABOUT IMAGE/WE ARE THE ELITE Heads to the Broadway Bound Theatre Festival
by Julie Musbach - August 14, 2019

In Marcina Zaccaria's ALL ABOUT IMAGE/WE ARE THE ELITE, photographers, landscape photographers, videographers, assistants, and their subjects are under scrutiny....


ABC News' '20/20' Reports on Daughter's Fight for Justice After Mother Was Allegedly Photo 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 distribution ...


ABC Hits Tuesday Summer Highs With A Special Edition of 20/20 and THE LAST DEFENSE Photo 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 Got Talent”-led NBC a...


ABC News' 20/20 Interviews Mothers Of Teenage Girls Who Stabbed 12 Year Old Friend 19 Photo ABC News' 20/20 Interviews Mothers Of Teenage Girls Who Stabbed 12 Year Old Friend 19 Times 2/17
by Tori Hartshorn - February 16, 2018

It is every parent's nightmare. After 12-year-old Payton Leutner was invited to a sleepover, her two 12-year-old friends stabbed her 19 times leaving her for dead in the Wisconsin woods. The defendants Morgan Geyser and Anissa Weier claim they committed the horrendous attack to appease a mysterious ...


20/20 to Present ARETHA: SOUL, SONG, R E S P E C T Tonight Photo 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 impact...


A Special Edition of 20/20 Will Provide an Inside Look at MARY POPPINS RETURNS Photo 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 wi...


The Cast of 'Roseanne' Shares Behind-the-Scenes Moments, Memories and What to Expect Photo The Cast of 'Roseanne' Shares Behind-the-Scenes Moments, Memories and What to Expect from the Revival, on a Special Edition of '20/20' 3/17
by Tori Hartshorn - February 26, 2018

The Cast of 'Roseanne' Shares Behind-the-Scenes Moments, Memories and What to Expect from the Revival, on a Special Edition of '20/20' 3/17...


About Face Youth Theatre Presents 20/20 Photo About Face Youth Theatre Presents 20/20
by Julie Musbach - May 07, 2019

The About Face Youth Theatre Ensemble presents the world premiere of 20/20, an exhilarating dive into recent queer history devised and performed by members of the About Face Youth Theatre Ensemble...


ABC's David Muir Exclusively Interviews Payton Leutner, Speaking for the First Time A Photo ABC's David Muir Exclusively Interviews Payton Leutner, Speaking for the First Time After Her One-Time Friends Stabbed Her 19 Times in the Name of Slender Man
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 23, 2019

Anchor David Muir has the exclusive interview with Payton Leutner, who speaks for the first time five years after her two friends stabbed her 19 times and left her for dead in the woods of Waukesha, Wisconsin, when she was 12 years old. Pre-teens at the time, authorities say Morgan Geyser and Anissa...


RATINGS: 20/20 Marked 13th Straight Week As Friday's Number One Newsmagazine Photo RATINGS: 20/20 Marked 13th Straight Week As Friday's Number One Newsmagazine
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 02, 2019

Airing from 9:00-11:00 p.m., ABC's “20/20” marked its 13th straight week as Friday's No. 1 newsmagazine (leading on each telecast in its new 2-hour format). The ABC newsmagazine towered over NBC's “Dateline” (10:00-11:00 p.m.), leading by 34% in Total Viewers (4.3 million vs. 3.2 million), by 75% in...


The Trevor Project's Trevorlive to Honor Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos Photo The Trevor Project's Trevorlive to Honor Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 22, 2019

Today, The Trevor Project announced that talk show host, actress and producer Kelly Ripa and actor and producer Mark Consuelos will jointly be honored at the organization's TrevorLIVE New York gala with the Champions Award for their continued allyship and commitment to supporting The Trevor Project'...


Photo Flash: First Look at THE TRENCH at Southwark Playhouse Photo 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....


The Australian Music Vault Turns One Photo 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...


RATINGS: 20/20 Improves By Double Digits Week to Week Across the Board Photo RATINGS: 20/20 Improves By Double Digits Week to Week Across the Board
by Abigail Charpentier - September 25, 2019

“20/20” stood as Friday's No. 1 newsmagazine, beating NBC's “Dateline” (10:00-11:00 p.m.) in Total Viewers (+48% - 3.7 million vs. 2.5 million), Adults 18-49 (+25% - 0.5/3 vs. 0.4/3) and Adults 25-54 (+14% - 0.8/4 vs. 0.7/3).   ...


20/20 Presents Two-Hour Documentary on Notorious Bobbitt Case Photo 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 new...


Special Edition Of 20/20 Looks Back On The Legendary Life And Career Of John McCain Photo 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 interview wi...


20/20 Comes To 2019 San Francisco Fringe Festival Photo 20/20 Comes To 2019 San Francisco Fringe Festival
by Stephi Wild - August 27, 2019

What happens if the U.S. President is re-elected? In 20/20, a new play by Theatre Makers, the answer is up to the audience. 20/20 will be presented as part of the 28th annual San Francisco Fringe Festival. Performances are on September 7 at 6:30pm, September 8 at 2:00pm, September 11 at 8:30pm, and ...


DATELINE NBC Tops ABC's 20/20 Across The Board For 5th Consecutive Quarter Photo 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 by +40% ...


20/20 to Air Two-Hour Documentary on Ted Bundy Photo 20/20 to Air Two-Hour Documentary on Ted Bundy
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 11, 2019

Ted Bundy and his horrifying killing spree in the 1970s have captured the nation's attention for decades. On the heels of the 30th anniversary of Bundy's execution, a two-hour “20/20” event provides new insight into Bundy's vicious past and crimes. He admitted to murdering at least 30 women and girl...


BWW Review: Three Cheers for the Talented Kids in SCHOOL OF ROCK Photo 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...


ABC News' '20/20' Reports on Ankle Bracelet-Monitoring Failures and Murders Committed Photo 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 ankle b...


ABC News' '20/20' Features New Footage of Trial and Last Week's Sentencing Hearing of Photo ABC News' '20/20' Features New Footage of Trial and Last Week's Sentencing Hearing of Doctor Sentenced to Life in Prison, Today
by Tori Hartshorn - March 29, 2018

What caused a doctor and veterinarian couple to hire a hit man to kill their exes? today night, “20/20” investigates this double murder-for-hire plot and the elaborate sting operation authorities say they set up to catch Houston-area veterinarian, Valerie McDaniel, and her boyfriend, Leon Jacob, bef...


20/20 Reports on a Woman Found Guilty of Killing Her Husband Photo 20/20 Reports on a Woman Found Guilty of Killing Her Husband
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 07, 2019

“20/20” reports on the controversial 2012 murder of Jaime Melgar who was stabbed inside his bedroom during what initially appeared to be a home invasion. His wife, Sandra, claims she blacked out during the incident, possibly due to a seizure, and did not see or hear her husband being brutally attack...


RATINGS: 20/20 is Friday's Number One Newsmagazine For 14th Week In A Row In All Key Photo RATINGS: 20/20 is Friday's Number One Newsmagazine For 14th Week In A Row In All Key Demos
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 09, 2019

Airing from 9:00-11:00 p.m. on Friday night, ABC's “20/20” scored its 14th week in a row as Friday's No. 1 newsmagazine (leading on each telecast in its new 2-hour format), beating NBC's “Dateline” (10:00-11:00 p.m.) in Total Viewers (+22% - 3.9 million vs. 3.2 million), Adults 18-49 (+40% - 0.7/3 v...


RATINGS: 20/20 Is Friday's Most-Watched Newsmagazine In Total Viewers, Adults 18-49, Photo RATINGS: 20/20 Is Friday's Most-Watched Newsmagazine In Total Viewers, Adults 18-49, Adults 25-54
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 29, 2019

ABC's “20/20” outperformed NBC's “Dateline” by double digits in all key target demos: Total Viewers (+23% - 3.7 million vs. 3.1 million), Adults 18-49 (+50% - 0.6/3 vs. 0.4/2) and Adults 25-54 (+43% - 1.0/4 vs. 0.7/3). In fact, “20/20” beat “Dateline” in all three measures for the first time this se...






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