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News program · ABC

Primetime

1989–201223 seasons60 min

Primetime is a American news program that premiered on ABC in 1989 and ran until 2012. 23 seasons. Created by Roone Arledge.

ABC logoOriginal networkABCbroadcast network · 1300 shows on record
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On air 1989–2012: 24 years

Key facts

Network
ABC
Format
News program
Premiere
August 3, 1989
Finale
May 18, 2012
Years on air
24
Seasons
23
Running time
60 minutes
Language
English

Credits

Created byRoone Arledge
MusicBill Conti

Cast 3 on record

Cast member
Andy Rooney
Mike Wallace
Ed Bradley

Awards on record

  • Peabody Awards