America's Most Wanted: America Fights Back (1988– )
"America's Most Wanted" (original title)

True crimes are dramatized in hopes that viewers can give information leading to the capture of the criminals.

Stars:

John Walsh, Don LaFontaine, Jon Leiberman

Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 2 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
John Walsh	...	Himself (265 episodes, 1988-2011)

Storyline

In this series, 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 the show and the authorities and help the cause of justice.

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Plot Keywords:

criminal | law | reenactment | dramatization | criminal justice | 

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Taglines:

America's Most Wanted is where America Fights Back

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Genres:

Documentary | Crime | Drama

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Certificate:

TV-PG

Details

Official Sites:

Fox [United States]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

7 February 1988 (USA)

Also Known As:

A.M.W.

Filming Locations:

Aspen, Colorado, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$500,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

20th Century Fox Television, Fox Productions, STF Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min 60 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Black and White Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

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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Quotes

[Repeated Line]
John Walsh: And remember, you can make a difference.

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Connections

Referenced in The O'Reilly Factor: Episode dated 11 April 2008 (2008)

User Reviews

Long Live America's Most Wanted!!!

"America's Most Wanted" (AMW) has been the fastest-growing reality crime television show that has ever been aired. Its workers have been so clever and practical on catching fugitives, finding missing persons, and solving many problems. AMW has done such an excellent and superior job that no other organization could otherwise do.

I study Criminal Justice and this show helps me to learn more about "Justice" and how it actually works. "America's Most Wanted" MUST NOT end its airing. Let this show keep on airing, forever! And remember, you can make not just one difference, but you can make many differences.