Since June 6, 1978, ABC has broadcasted 20/20, an American television newsmagazine. The show, created by ABC News executive Roone Arledge, is modeled after CBS's 60 Minutes but concentrates on human interest stories rather than international and political issues. The name of the program is derived from the "20/20" visual acuity assessment. The hour-long program has been a staple on Friday evenings since it switched from Thursdays to Fridays in September1987, while special editions of the program occasionally air on other nights.
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Since June 6, 1978, ABC has broadcasted 20/20, an American television newsmagazine. The show, created by ABC News executive Roone Arledge, is modeled after CBS's 60 Minutes but concentrates on human interest stories rather than international and political issues. The name of the program is derived from the "20/20" visual acuity assessment. The hour-long program has been a staple on Friday evenings since it switched from Thursdays to Fridays in September1987, while special editions of the program occasionally air on other nights.
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