ABC News

December 24, 2024

AFFAIRS. ANTIFREEZE. A LETTER FROM THE GRAVE. WHAT REALLY HAPPENED TO JULIE JENSEN?

Julie Jensen seemed to have it all ― her loving husband, Mark Jensen, two beautiful children and an idyllic life in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. When she was found dead in her bedroom just weeks before Christmas, her family and friends were devastated. But what was really going on in Julie and Mark’s marriage, and could it have led to her murder? “Good Morning America Weekend” co-anchor and “World News Tonight Saturday” anchor Whit Johnson reports on the details of the 25-year investigation into this death and the conclusion of the dramatic trial. The episode includes interviews with Paul Griffin, Julie’s brother; Bob Jambois and Carli McNeill, prosecutors on the case; Ed Klug, a former coworker of Mark; David Thompson, who was in jail with Mark; and Ruth Vorwald and Kim Noble, friends of Julie. The program also features archival interviews with Ted and Margaret Wojt, who received a letter from Julie that changed the entire investigation. “20/20” airs on Friday, Dec. 27 (9:01-11:00 p.

Press Release - Series

December 23, 2024

FOR THE 4TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR, ABC NEWS’ ‘20/20’ IS FRIDAY’S NO. 1 NEWSMAGAZINE ACROSS THE BOARD

For 2024, “20/20” stood as Friday’s No. 1 newsmagazine and led NBC’s “Dateline” in Total Viewers (2.552 million), Adults 18-49 (336,000), and Adults 25-54 (494,000), based on Live+Same Day Data from Nielsen Media Research. In fact, “20/20” outdelivered “Dateline” (2.373 million, 328,000 and 484,000, respectively) in all key target demos for the 4th consecutive year — since 2021. With one episode to go in 2024, “20/20” is finishing the year strong as the ABC newsmagazine outperformed “Dateline” across the board in their four most recent head-to-head telecasts. ABC News’ “20/20” is the No. 1 award-winning primetime program anchored by David Muir and Deborah Roberts. A proven leader as a long-form newsmagazine for over 45 years, “20/20” features unforgettable, character-driven true-crime mysteries, exclusive newsmaker interviews, hard-hitting investigative reports, and in-depth coverage of high-profile stories. Janice Johnston is the executive producer. The two-hour “20/20” events air Fr

Press Release - Ratings

December 17, 2024

ABC NEWS STUDIOS ANNOUNCES ‘MANHUNT: LUIGI MANGIONE AND THE CEO MURDER – A SPECIAL EDITION OF 20/20,’ AIRING DEC. 19 AT 10:01 P.M. EST ON ABC

ABC News Studios’ timely new primetime special “Manhunt: Luigi Mangione and the CEO Murder – A Special Edition of 20/20” airs Thursday, Dec. 19 (10:01-11:00 p.m. EST), on ABC, streaming next day on Hulu. The one-hour film takes a deep dive into a story that riveted the nation, providing a minute-by-minute investigation of the cold-blooded execution of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson and the shocking social media backlash that turned the alleged murderer into a folk hero for some. The special also reveals new details about the hunt for the suspect, examines what may have driven alleged killer Luigi Mangione to murder, and profiles new reporting on the writings found in Mangione’s backpack, what police are calling a handwritten confession criticizing the healthcare system, and the three ominous words written on the shell casings. The special includes interviews with a friend of the suspect; Brad Garrett, a former FBI profiler and ABC News contributor; Aaron Katersky, ABC News senio

Press Release - ABC News Studios

December 11, 2024

AN ALL-NEW ‘20/20’ INVESTIGATES THE MURDER OF JONBENÉT RAMSEY NEARLY 30 YEARS AFTER SHE WAS FOUND MURDERED IN HER HOME

It’s the story that shocked a nation and continues to captivate audiences nearly 30 years later. “20/20” reports on the unsolved murder of the 6-year-old pageant queen JonBenét Ramsey, who authorities found murdered on Christmas Day inside her Boulder, Colorado, home as law enforcement continues to search for answers. “Forever Young: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey?” airs FRIDAY, DEC. 13 (9:01-11:00 p.m. EST) on ABC and streaming next day on Hulu. John Ramsey, the 81-year-old father of JonBenét, sits down with “Nightline” co-anchor Byron Pitts for an all-new interview reflecting on his daughter’s tragic death and the decades of suspicion that have followed both John and his late wife Patsy, despite having been cleared by authorities, and revealing what he would say to JonBenét today. Ramsey also shares his thoughts on what he thinks police need to do right now to identify the killer. “20/20” also includes rare interviews from the vault, including never-before-seen footage of anchor Barbara

Press Release - Series

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

Press Release - Series

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

Press Release - Series, ABC News Studios

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

Press Release - Series

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

Press Release - ABC News Studios

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

Press Release - Series

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

Press Release - Series

20/20

Releases

AFFAIRS. ANTIFREEZE. A LETTER FROM THE GRAVE. WHAT REALLY HAPPENED TO JULIE JENSEN?

FOR THE 4TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR, ABC NEWS’ ‘20/20’ IS FRIDAY’S NO. 1 NEWSMAGAZINE ACROSS THE BOARD

ABC NEWS STUDIOS ANNOUNCES ‘MANHUNT: LUIGI MANGIONE AND THE CEO MURDER – A SPECIAL EDITION OF 20/20,’ AIRING DEC. 19 AT 10:01 P.M. EST ON ABC

AN ALL-NEW ‘20/20’ INVESTIGATES THE MURDER OF JONBENÉT RAMSEY NEARLY 30 YEARS AFTER SHE WAS FOUND MURDERED IN HER HOME

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

RESOURCES

PRESS SITES

LEGAL

RESOURCES

PRESS SITES

LEGAL