Primetime

American news magazine television program

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Also known as Primetime Live

Started: August 3, 1989
Ended: May 18, 2012
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Creator: Roone Arledge
Network: American Broadcasting Company
Seasons: 23
Cast: Andy Rooney
, Mike Wallace
, Ed Bradley
Genre: television news magazine
Country of origin: United States
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Primetime was an American news magazine television program that debuted on ABC in 1989 with co-hosts Sam Donaldson and Diane Sawyer and originally had the title Primetime Live. The program's final episode aired May 18, 2012.

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Presenter: Cynthia McFadden
Awards: Peabody Awards(1994) winner: ABC News
Website: abcnews.go.com/Primetime language: English
Official name: Primetime Live
Composer: Bill Conti
Location of creation: New York City
Camera setup: multiple-camera setup

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