The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) announced that FOX’s groundbreaking true crime series, “America’s Most Wanted,” will be inducted into the NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame for television.
The series will be honored during the NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame Ceremony, held on the Main Stage of the 2024 NAB Show, on April 15 at 1 p.m. PDT.
John Walsh will accept the award with his son and co-host Callahan Walsh. Callahan Walsh works with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children as a child advocate and uses his platform to promote child safety programs.
Since 1988, “America’s Most Wanted” has turned television viewers into armchair detectives, using viewer leads and information to help solve cases across the country and pursue justice for crime victims. John Walsh and his team of experts have helped law enforcement capture 1,195 fugitives and bring more than 50 missing children home to their families.
The NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame recognizes radio and television personalities or programs that have earned a place in broadcasting history. Past television show inductees include “America’s Funniest Home Videos,” “FOX NFL Sunday,” “Meet the Press,” “The Price is Right,” “Saturday Night Live” and “ABC’s Wide World of Sports.
