ABC News Nightline (1980– )

A nightly discussion of one important news event from earlier that day.

Creator:

Roone Arledge

Stars:

Bill Weir, Terry Moran, Cynthia McFadden

29 wins & 21 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Bill Weir	...	Himself - Anchor (410 episodes, 2011-2013)
Terry Moran	...	Himself - Anchor (385 episodes, 2001-2013)

Storyline

A nightly discussion of one important news event from earlier that day.

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Plot Keywords:

acronym in title | non fiction

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Genres:

News | Talk-Show

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Details

Official Sites:

ABC

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

24 March 1980 (USA)

Also Known As:

Nightline

Company Credits

Production Co:

American Broadcasting Company (ABC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min 60 min (occasional extended episode) 90 min (occasional extended episode)

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Evolved out of a series of nightly updates after Iranian revolutionaries stormed the United States embassy in Tehran and held the staff hostage (1979 - 1981).

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Connections

Referenced in Slaves to the Underground (1997)

User Reviews

Today's Best Talk Show

Why? Because it doesn't over hype itself like many others. All those cable news shows can't hold a dime to this one. They make good theater but have no substance. Ted Koppel is a good newsman who knows how to ask the right questions to his guests. He doesn't lob softballs like many other hosts have been known to do on other shows. The style he has is melancholy and informative. He reminds me of Bill Buckley and his famous show FIRING LINE. That's the way to deliver the goods. The topics on Nightline are the best and pertain to everyday life. There is no comedy here, just straight down the middle news information.

Bottom Line: Stick With Nightline