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04-12-2022, 08:53 PM
https://www.looper.com/830535/the-untold-truth-of-without-a-trace/
BY BRANDON MILLER/APRIL 12, 2022 7:28 PM EDT
The police procedural "Without a Trace" made its debut on CBS in 2002, with the hopes that it could make a dent opposite the ratings steamroller that was "ER." The show lasted for seven seasons, airing 160 episodes before its cancellation in 2009. While ratings had declined in later seasons, "Without a Trace" remained ranked in the Nielsen top 20 at the time of its cancellation (per The Futon Critic (http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2009/05/20/cbs-wins-the-2008-2009-television-season-in-viewers-and-places-first-in-adults-25-54-31429/20090520cbs02/)). Still, that alone was not enough to save the series, which focused on missing persons and the FBI Unit designed to find them.
Created by Hank Steinberg, "Without a Trace" was one of many procedurals produced by the legendary Jerry Bruckheimer (who we can also thank for "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" and its many spin-offs). "Without a Trace" was popular with fans and received a fair amount of critical acclaim for a procedural drama. The show won two Primetime Emmy Awards out of its five nominations, and lead actor Anthony LaPaglia won the 2004 Golden Globe for his performance as John Michael Malone.
Though it may not hold the cultural significance of the "Law & Order" or "NCIS" franchises, "Without a Trace" was a solid procedural that lives on thanks to streaming. Here are some untold truths about "Without a Trace."
BY BRANDON MILLER/APRIL 12, 2022 7:28 PM EDT
The police procedural "Without a Trace" made its debut on CBS in 2002, with the hopes that it could make a dent opposite the ratings steamroller that was "ER." The show lasted for seven seasons, airing 160 episodes before its cancellation in 2009. While ratings had declined in later seasons, "Without a Trace" remained ranked in the Nielsen top 20 at the time of its cancellation (per The Futon Critic (http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2009/05/20/cbs-wins-the-2008-2009-television-season-in-viewers-and-places-first-in-adults-25-54-31429/20090520cbs02/)). Still, that alone was not enough to save the series, which focused on missing persons and the FBI Unit designed to find them.
Created by Hank Steinberg, "Without a Trace" was one of many procedurals produced by the legendary Jerry Bruckheimer (who we can also thank for "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" and its many spin-offs). "Without a Trace" was popular with fans and received a fair amount of critical acclaim for a procedural drama. The show won two Primetime Emmy Awards out of its five nominations, and lead actor Anthony LaPaglia won the 2004 Golden Globe for his performance as John Michael Malone.
Though it may not hold the cultural significance of the "Law & Order" or "NCIS" franchises, "Without a Trace" was a solid procedural that lives on thanks to streaming. Here are some untold truths about "Without a Trace."