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November 21, 2024

ABC PRESENTS A TWO-NIGHT SPECIAL EVENT TO COMMEMORATE THE DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY OF ‘MARY POPPINS’

ABC presents a two-night special event commemorating the 60th anniversary of what is long considered one of Walt Disney’s crowning motion picture masterpieces, “Mary Poppins.” First, “The Untold Story of Mary Poppins: A Special Edition of 20/20,” a two-hour special from ABC News Studios chock full of rarely seen footage, photos and stories from the film’s living legends, airs Wednesday, Nov. 27 (9:00-11:00 p.m. EST), on ABC and streams next day on Hulu and Disney+. This diamond anniversary presentation promises to be a sweet remembrance of the enduring, first-of-its-kind movie magic, irresistible songs, and iconic characters who touched the world. Then, on Thursday, Nov. 28, “The Wonderful World of Disney” presents “Mary Poppins,” the beloved film that follows Mary Poppins (Julie Andrews) as she flies out of the windy London skies and into the home of two lonely and mischievous children. With the help of a carefree chimney sweep named Bert (Dick Van Dyke), the spirited nanny turns e

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November 21, 2024

ABC PRESENTS A TWO-NIGHT SPECIAL EVENT TO COMMEMORATE THE DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY OF ‘MARY POPPINS’

ABC presents a two-night special event commemorating the 60th anniversary of what is long considered one of Walt Disney’s crowning motion picture masterpieces, “Mary Poppins.” First, “The Untold Story of Mary Poppins: A Special Edition of 20/20,” a two-hour special from ABC News Studios chock full of rarely seen footage, photos and stories from the film’s living legends, airs Wednesday, Nov. 27 (9:00-11:00 p.m. EST), on ABC and streams next day on Hulu and Disney+. This diamond anniversary presentation promises to be a sweet remembrance of the enduring, first-of-its-kind movie magic, irresistible songs, and iconic characters who touched the world. Then, on Thursday, Nov. 28, “The Wonderful World of Disney” presents “Mary Poppins,” the beloved film that follows Mary Poppins (Julie Andrews) as she flies out of the windy London skies and into the home of two lonely and mischievous children. With the help of a carefree chimney sweep named Bert (Dick Van Dyke), the spirited nanny turns eve

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November 19, 2024

‘20/20’ DOCUMENTS THE SEARCH AND CAPTURE OF A COLLEGE TOWN SERIAL KILLER IN OHIO FOLLOWING A SURVIVOR’S 911 CALL

When authorities received a desperate 911 call in the quiet college town of Ashland, Ohio, law enforcement officers raced into action to find a kidnapped woman, not knowing that saving her would lead to the capture of a serial killer. ABC News correspondent John Quiñones reports in an all-new episode of “20/20,” Friday, Nov. 22 (9:01-11:00 p.m. EST) on ABC and streaming next day on Hulu. Following the survivor’s whispered plea for help, skilled veteran sex crimes investigator Detective Kim Mager’s unyielding determination and sharp psychological instincts helped solve this complex and dangerous case following a game of cat-and-mouse with the then-suspect Shawn Grate. Much like a real-life Clarice Starling, the character played by Jodie Foster in the Academy Award®-winning film “The Silence of the Lambs,” Detective Mager became Grate’s obsession. Thirty-three hours of a strategically crafted interrogation and unwavering resolve, Detective Mager uncovered Grate’s horrifying secrets, whi

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November 15, 2024

ABC NEWS ANNOUNCES EXCLUSIVE BEHIND-THE-SCENES SPECIAL HOSTED BY LUKE BRYAN AHEAD OF THE 2024 CMA AWARDS

ABC News is set to take viewers on an exclusive, all-access journey into the world of country music in a new special, “Vegas Lights & Country Nights: Countdown to the CMA Awards – A Special Edition of 20/20,” hosted by country music icon Luke Bryan. The one-hour special will air on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 10:01 p.m. EST on ABC, streaming next day on Hulu and Disney+. Filmed in Las Vegas, the special provides an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at some of country music’s top stars in the lead-up to “The 58th Annual CMA Awards.” Country Music’s Biggest Night™, hosted by Luke Bryan, Peyton Manning and Lainey Wilson, airs live from Nashville on Wednesday, Nov. 20, on ABC and the next day on Hulu. The special features moments with Jason Aldean, who sits down for a candid discussion on his long career history in Vegas from his new Jason Aldean Kitchen+Bar Vegas location and surprises first responders from 2017’s Route 91 Harvest Festival with an intimate performance. Then, Bryan’s fellow “Am

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November 13, 2024

A YOUNG FATHER IS GUNNED DOWN IN BROAD DAYLIGHT — JUST DAYS AFTER A MYSTERIOUS PERSON IS SEEN LURKING OUTSIDE HIS HOME — ‘20/20’ INVESTIGATES THE MURDER THAT GRIPPED ATLANTA

It was one of the most notorious murders in the Atlanta area when a father was gunned down while dropping his young son off at preschool just days after a mysterious person was seen lurking outside his home with a gun. Co-anchor Deborah Roberts investigates the murder of Rusty Sneiderman in an all-new, gripping episode of “20/20,” Friday, Nov. 15 (9:01-11:00 p.m. EST) on ABC, and streaming next day on Hulu. Loving father and successful entrepreneur Rusty Sneiderman was living in the Atlanta suburb of Dunwoody, Georgia, with his wife, Andrea, and two young children. But everything would change when one morning, just moments after dropping his son off, Rusty was ambushed and gunned down in the parking lot. The case captivated the nation as an extensive investigation led to the mystery gunman, Hemy Neuman. Authorities were shocked to discover that Hemy was Andrea’s supervisor at work. The trial would include an insanity defense from Hemy, with the suggestion that a demon who sounded like

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November 6, 2024

An All-New ‘20/20’ Investigates Family Drama As It Unfolds in the Shocking Murder of a Beloved Firefighter

When veteran firefighter Robert “Robbie” Doerr is gunned down in his own driveway, the city of Evansville, Indiana, is shocked, and his murder ignites a five-year search for his killer. ABC News chief national correspondent Matt Gutman reports in an all-new “20/20” airing on ABC Friday, Nov. 7 (9:01-11:00 p.m. EST), and streaming next day on Hulu. Featuring never-before-seen body-camera footage and police interviews, “20/20” takes viewers deep inside the investigation into a case that authorities say is a twisted tale of deception and betrayal involving Robbie’s widow, Elizabeth “Becky” Fox-Doerr. Prosecutors allege that Becky conspired with her sister’s fiancé, Larry Richmond Sr., with whom they claim she was having an affair, to murder her husband. In an exclusive interview, Becky opens up for the first time about her husband’s death and charges against her. She vehemently denies cheating with Larry and that she was involved in the murder. Larry has pleaded not guilty and is schedul

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October 31, 2024

New ‘20/20’ Investigates the Case of a Woman Found Dead Near a Cemetery After a Halloween Party — Will the Alleged Killer Be Convicted at a Retrial?

When Karen Swift, a wife and mother, seemingly vanished after returning home from a Halloween party, friends and family are shocked when her body is discovered near a cemetery in the small town of Dyersburg, Tennessee, prompting local authorities to start searching for a possible killer. In an all-new “20/20,” “Nightline” co-anchor JuJu Chang investigates what happened to Karen on FRIDAY, NOV. 1 (9:01-11:00 p.m., EDT) on ABC and streaming next day on Hulu. After Karen’s fateful night out, authorities found her abandoned car and smashed cell phone on the side of the road. Coincidentally, a few weeks before her disappearance, both Karen’s and her neighbor’s dogs are found ill from poisoning. As police investigate, they learn Karen and her husband, David, were having marital issues, and he ultimately became their prime suspect. While at trial, a jury acquitted him of the most serious charges of murder and deadlocked on a lesser charge of voluntary manslaughter, resulting in a mistrial. H

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October 23, 2024

‘20/20’ Reports on a Flower Delivery Turning Deadly When a Young Woman Is Fatally Shot at Her Front Door

It was a cold January day in the Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta when a young, beautiful socialite, Lita McClinton Sullivan, answered the front door of her home. Surprised to see a delivery man holding a dozen pink roses, Lita began to accept the delivery — but in an instant — the delivery man pulled out a gun and fired shots, leaving Lita with a fatal wound to the head. In a new “20/20,” co-anchor Deborah Roberts reports on the shooting that left everyone wondering: “Who killed Lita?” “20/20” airs FRIDAY, OCT. 25 (9:01-11:00 p.m. EDT), next day streaming on Hulu. Lita was working in an upscale Atlanta boutique when she met her future husband, Jim Sullivan. A somewhat mismatched pair, the two began a whirlwind romance, and within a year, they married. Soon after, Lita and Jim started having problems, including money issues and alleged affairs. On the morning that Lita was murdered, she had an important court hearing that may have changed the course of her life. Instead, Lita McClinto

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October 10, 2024

When a Young Mother Disappears, Authorities Dive for Clues in a Muddy Gator-Infested Creek and Discover Surveillance Video Revealing Two Potential Suspects

When 27-year-old Laura Ackerson from Kingston, North Carolina, goes missing – not showing up for work, not answering phone calls and failing to pick up her children at custody exchange – her friends and family begin to panic. Police launch a cross-country investigation that leads to a rural muddy creek in Texas and uncover a trove of evidence and troubling surveillance video. “Nightline” co-anchor JuJu Chang reports on law enforcement’s efforts to track down her final movements in the disappearance that left a trail of heartbreak on an all-new “20/20,” Friday, Oct. 11 (9:01-11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC and streaming next day on Hulu. Police eventually make a gruesome discovery in the murky waters of Oyster Creek—Laura’s dismembered human remains. The father of her children, Grant Haze, becomes one of the prime suspects as does his wife, Amanda. Police question both of them who point fingers at each other – leading authorities to question who killed Laura. “20/20” speaks with Grant; Amanda’

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October 7, 2024

ABC News Studios Announces ‘Secret Life of Diddy – a Special Edition of 20/20,’ Airing Oct. 9 at 10 P.M. Edt on ABC

The timely new primetime special “Secret Life of Diddy – A Special Edition of 20/20,” from ABC News Studios, airs Wednesday, Oct. 9 (10:02-11:00 p.m. EDT) on ABC, streaming next day on Hulu. The one-hour special takes a look at the shocking arrest of Sean “Diddy” Combs, and the downfall of the famous and powerful hip-hop mogul. Once a paragon of Black excellence, the allegations of violence and sexual assault could send Diddy to prison for the rest of his life with wide-reaching repercussions. New reporting and new details as the allegations of his alleged criminal enterprise, involving “freak offs,” drugs and sex trafficking, continue to come to light. Singer, rapper and actor Ray J speaks out in a new interview. The special also includes a recent interview with Lizzette Martinez, who survived abuse at the hands of R. Kelly. She speaks about an encounter she says she had with Diddy and reacts to the upsetting CNN video showing Diddy beating his then-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura. Also i

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ABC PRESENTS A TWO-NIGHT SPECIAL EVENT TO COMMEMORATE THE DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY OF ‘MARY POPPINS’

ABC PRESENTS A TWO-NIGHT SPECIAL EVENT TO COMMEMORATE THE DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY OF ‘MARY POPPINS’

‘20/20’ DOCUMENTS THE SEARCH AND CAPTURE OF A COLLEGE TOWN SERIAL KILLER IN OHIO FOLLOWING A SURVIVOR’S 911 CALL

ABC NEWS ANNOUNCES EXCLUSIVE BEHIND-THE-SCENES SPECIAL HOSTED BY LUKE BRYAN AHEAD OF THE 2024 CMA AWARDS

A YOUNG FATHER IS GUNNED DOWN IN BROAD DAYLIGHT — JUST DAYS AFTER A MYSTERIOUS PERSON IS SEEN LURKING OUTSIDE HIS HOME — ‘20/20’ INVESTIGATES THE MURDER THAT GRIPPED ATLANTA

An All-New ‘20/20’ Investigates Family Drama As It Unfolds in the Shocking Murder of a Beloved Firefighter

New ‘20/20’ Investigates the Case of a Woman Found Dead Near a Cemetery After a Halloween Party — Will the Alleged Killer Be Convicted at a Retrial?

‘20/20’ Reports on a Flower Delivery Turning Deadly When a Young Woman Is Fatally Shot at Her Front Door

When a Young Mother Disappears, Authorities Dive for Clues in a Muddy Gator-Infested Creek and Discover Surveillance Video Revealing Two Potential Suspects

ABC News Studios Announces ‘Secret Life of Diddy – a Special Edition of 20/20,’ Airing Oct. 9 at 10 P.M. Edt on ABC

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