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"America's Most Wanted" (1988): :  -- Justice is served as cases are solved.
"America's Most Wanted" (1988): Season 23: Episode 9 -- Justice is served as criminals are captured.
"America's Most Wanted" (1988): :  -- America's Most Wanted celebrates their 1000th capture of a fugitive.
"America's Most Wanted" (1988): :  -- John Walsh, host of "America's Most Wanted," speaks with Harry Smith about how hard it would be to find Cesar Laurean, suspect in the death of a pregnant Marine, if he crosses the border into Mexico.

Overview

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Writers:
Carl Buehl (writer)
Steve Klayman (story)
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Seasons:
1 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | unknown full episode list
Release Date:
7 February 1988 (USA) more
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Tagline:
America's Most Wanted is where America Fights Back
Plot:
True crimes are dramatized in hopes that viewers can give information leading to the capture of the criminals. full summary
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Awards:
Nominated for Primetime Emmy. Another 2 nominations more
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Cast

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John Walsh ... Himself / ... (175 episodes, 1988-2009)
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
A.M.W. (USA) (short title)
America's Most Wanted: America Fights Back (USA) (new title)
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Runtime:
60 min (including commercials)
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1.78 : 1 more
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The Fox network cancelled the show in 1996, but reversed the decision because of a public outcry from viewers, politicians, and law enforcement agencies. The series was off the air for six weeks before it was finally reinstated. more
Quotes:
[Repeated Line]
John Walsh: And remember, you can make a difference.
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Americas most wanted, 31 March 2008
Author: pfriverfalls from United States

I have found it more difficult to maintain respect for this show and what it seems to stand for. Since when is it necessary to post credit card information to participate in a meassage board. But after watching John Walsh and his show it seems to be more about him and his ego, than the over all good of the people they are supposed to be serving. As cruel as it sounds it is hard to respect a man who has made millions on his child's pain and suffering. What I once saw as a noble cause with people who seemed to be above reproach is just a bunch of phony baloney dribble. So buy a tee shirt or two and make a shallow schmuck rich. Good Day....

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