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JamesG · 09-06-2011, 06:56 PM

"America's Most Wanted" Gets Second Chance on Lifetime
9/6/2011
by Lesley Goldberg

In a bizarre twist, Lifetime has picked up John Walsh’s long-running "America’s Most Wanted".

The crime-fighting show, which Fox canceled due to soft ratings and rising costs in May, will return for its 25th season this year on the female-skewing cable network.

“America’s Most Wanted is a seminal program that provides a very valuable service to both viewers and law enforcement agencies,” Lifetime Networks president and GM Nancy Dubuc said in a statement announcing the news Tuesday.

“For more than two decades John Walsh has been leading the fight against crime and it’s an honor to partner with him on bringing back this important show.”

“I’ve always believed there was something very special about America’s Most Wanted and that there should be a home for it on television, and I couldn’t be happier to now be able bring it back on Lifetime,” John Walsh said.

“We’ve often been called the court of last resort … now we are back in the game and ready to saddle up for another season to get justice for victims and put dangerous criminals behind bars.”

Fox will still air its four two-hour quarterly specials as planned.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/liv...-chance-231717

Marvo301 · 09-06-2011, 07:06 PM

I'm glad this special and valuable show has found a new home and will continue to take a bite out of crime!

megamanj2004 · 09-06-2011, 07:22 PM

Thank you Lifetime for letting a part of Americana continue to kick the crap out of crime!

Kane · 09-06-2011, 08:40 PM

Although Lifetime has a history of airing Unsolved Mysteries, it never crossed my mind that the channel would pick up AMW. It just seemed an unlikely channel for the show. Nevertheless, I am happy to hear that AMW has been saved.

Vahan · 09-06-2011, 08:57 PM

In spite of all this, does 20th Century Fox still own AMW?

Kane · 09-07-2011, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Vahan

In spite of all this, does 20th Century Fox still own AMW?

Yes. In fact, the show is distributed by 20th Television (Fox's distribution wing).

everybodylovesrs · 09-07-2011, 05:57 PM

Thank you Lifetime!

UMFaninMD · 09-07-2011, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Kane

Although Lifetime has a history of airing Unsolved Mysteries, it never crossed my mind that the channel would pick up AMW. It just seemed an unlikely channel for the show. Nevertheless, I am happy to hear that AMW has been saved.

It makes sense to me. Many women are big fans of AMW and other true-crime shows. What better channel to put it on then one geared towards a female audience? Not all of us like the romantic dreck and lifestyle shows.

DP1 · 09-08-2011, 12:06 AM

Very glad to hear that Lifetime has picked up America's Most Wanted. A great move on their part to keep this important show going.

I'm also glad that Fox will still be airing the four two-hour AMW specials. The first one will be on October 29th.

Big3sCompanyFan · 09-13-2011, 09:46 PM

I'm glad you guys posted the good news since I came here to start a thread myself!

Kane · 11-03-2011, 08:37 AM

As mentioned on another thread here, Lifetime will begin airing AMW on Friday, December 2 at 9:00 pm (Eastern Time). Although AMW had been a fixture on Saturday nights for a long time, I wasn't surprised to hear that Lifetime was leaning toward a Friday night slot. Airing on Friday nights will be nothing new for AMW, as it actually aired on Fridays during the early '90s.

wiseguy182 · 03-17-2013, 02:15 AM

anyone know what's going on with this show on Lifetime? Seems like it hasn't been on in many months.

btw, I loved the promos Lifetime did with this show. John Walsh kicking a chair and marching up to these youths: "You guys are in big trouble" while pointing a finger. That was great. I love John Walsh, he's such a bad-ass

WishfulDreamer · 03-17-2013, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by wiseguy182

I love John Walsh, he's such a bad-ass

Me too. I loved it when they arrested a bunch of pedos in a sting operation a few years ago and John Walsh marched up to each one of them and berated them. While I think AMW's production really decreased in quality, John Walsh is and always will be amazing. I respect him so much.

I want to watch the promo and see him kicking chairs!

I will have to go looking for it online.

everybodylovesrs · 03-17-2013, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by wiseguy182

anyone know what's going on with this show on Lifetime? Seems like it hasn't been on in many months.

btw, I loved the promos Lifetime did with this show. John Walsh kicking a chair and marching up to these youths: "You guys are in big trouble" while pointing a finger. That was great. I love John Walsh, he's such a bad-ass

The people at the hotline say Lifetime has not renewed it yet, according to the AMW Facebook page. Typical of Lifetime. At the same time understandable - crappy crappy ratings.

wiseguy182 · 03-17-2013, 08:50 AM

I feared AMW would take a huge hit in the ratings when it moved from a major network to cable. Particularly with men since some might not want to be caught watching "Lifetime: Television for Women". I obviously don't mind though as i watched UM on there for years. And I can't think of a single person who doesn't love the Golden Girls.

09-06-2011, 06:56 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 56,951	Lifetime Cancels "AMW" *"America's Most Wanted" Gets Second Chance on Lifetime* 9/6/2011 by Lesley Goldberg In a bizarre twist, Lifetime has picked up John Walsh’s long-running "America’s Most Wanted". The crime-fighting show, which Fox canceled due to soft ratings and rising costs in May, will return for its 25th season this year on the female-skewing cable network. “America’s Most Wanted is a seminal program that provides a very valuable service to both viewers and law enforcement agencies,” Lifetime Networks president and GM Nancy Dubuc said in a statement announcing the news Tuesday. “For more than two decades John Walsh has been leading the fight against crime and it’s an honor to partner with him on bringing back this important show.” “I’ve always believed there was something very special about America’s Most Wanted and that there should be a home for it on television, and I couldn’t be happier to now be able bring it back on Lifetime,” John Walsh said. “We’ve often been called the court of last resort … now we are back in the game and ready to saddle up for another season to get justice for victims and put dangerous criminals behind bars.” Fox will still air its four two-hour quarterly specials as planned. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/liv...-chance-231717
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wiseguy182 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 11, 2006 Location: Wendy's salad bar Posts: 7,030	anyone know what's going on with this show on Lifetime? Seems like it hasn't been on in many months. btw, I loved the promos Lifetime did with this show. John Walsh kicking a chair and marching up to these youths: "You guys are in big trouble" while pointing a finger. That was great. I love John Walsh, he's such a bad-ass
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09-06-2011, 08:40 PM	#4
Kane Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 07, 2001 Location: MA, United States Posts: 3,367	Although Lifetime has a history of airing Unsolved Mysteries, it never crossed my mind that the channel would pick up AMW. It just seemed an unlikely channel for the show. Nevertheless, I am happy to hear that AMW has been saved.

09-06-2011, 08:57 PM	#5
Vahan Member Senior Member Join Date: Jan 14, 2008 Posts: 2,712	In spite of all this, does 20th Century Fox still own AMW?

09-07-2011, 05:57 PM	#7
everybodylovesrs Member Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 12, 2008 Posts: 526	Thank you Lifetime!

09-08-2011, 12:06 AM	#9
DP1 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 21, 2004 Posts: 394	Very glad to hear that Lifetime has picked up America's Most Wanted. A great move on their part to keep this important show going. I'm also glad that Fox will still be airing the four two-hour AMW specials. The first one will be on October 29th.

09-13-2011, 09:46 PM	#10
Big3sCompanyFan Member Senior Member Join Date: Sep 16, 2003 Posts: 2,493	I'm glad you guys posted the good news since I came here to start a thread myself!

11-03-2011, 08:37 AM	#11
Kane Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 07, 2001 Location: MA, United States Posts: 3,367	As mentioned on another thread here, Lifetime will begin airing AMW on Friday, December 2 at 9:00 pm (Eastern Time). Although AMW had been a fixture on Saturday nights for a long time, I wasn't surprised to hear that Lifetime was leaning toward a Friday night slot. Airing on Friday nights will be nothing new for AMW, as it actually aired on Fridays during the early '90s.

03-17-2013, 08:50 AM	#15
wiseguy182 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 11, 2006 Location: Wendy's salad bar Posts: 7,030	I feared AMW would take a huge hit in the ratings when it moved from a major network to cable. Particularly with men since some might not want to be caught watching "Lifetime: Television for Women". I obviously don't mind though as i watched UM on there for years. And I can't think of a single person who doesn't love the Golden Girls.