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

AMW Was Fox’s First Huge Hit

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When America’s Most Wanted premiered on Fox, the network was still in its infancy. The series proved to become a big hit for Fox. The program initially aired in just a few markets, but after just two and a half months it was being broadcast across the country.

In 1989, it was not only the network’s number-one show — it was also the top show in its time slot. The program was initially just 30 minutes long, but it 1990 it was doubled in length to 60 minutes. By 2010, about five million viewers tuned in to each episode.