Fascinating Facts About The Groundbreaking TV Show America’s Most Wanted

Real Victims & Officers Participated Alongside Professional Actors On The Show

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It wasn’t uncommon for real victims to participate in the show’s reenactments. In addition, actual police officers were featured alongside professional actors. The program included interviews with witnesses as well as law enforcement authorities. America’s Most Wanted showed photographs of the criminals as well as their descriptions and psychological profiles.

Viewers were encouraged to call the toll-free tip line with any information. The TV studio featured dozens of operators who answered the calls. If an operator got a good lead the night the show aired, an officer or federal agent involved in the case was on hand to ask the caller additional questions.

How many tips do you think the show received every episode? You’ll find out next.