20/20 Biography, 20/20 Videos, 20/20 Similar artist, 20/20 Discography, 20/20 Tags

You are in : HOME : 1 : 20/20 :
  • Biography 20/20

    20/20
    20/20 is an American television newsmagazine broadcast on ABC since June 6, 1978. Created by ABC News executive Roone Arledge, the show was designed similarly to CBS's 60 Minutes but focuses more on human interest stories than international and political subjects. The program's name derives from the "20/20" measurement of visual acuity. History The show's anchors on the premiere telecast were Harold Hayes, the renowed editor of Esquire magazine who also served as senior producer, and famed Time art critic Robert Hughes. The debut received largely harsh reviews; The New York Times described it as "dizzingly absurd" and the Washington Post denounced it as "the trashiest stab at candycane journalism yet." In his autobiography Roone: A Memoir, Arledge recalled that probably the most embarrassing part of that initial program was the Claymation segments featuring cariactures representing

    Discography

    Interstate
    Interstate


    Live in Japan
    Live in Japan


    Racks - Macs - Dope Tracks
    Racks - Macs - Dope Tracks


    4 Day Tornado
    4 Day Tornado


    Sex Trap
    Sex Trap


    20/20/Look Out!
    20/20/Look Out!


    Videos

    Videos not available