In 1988, John Walsh began hosting a television program that profiled some of America's most wanted criminals, which included the FBI's top 10 fugitives. Since the day it first aired, over 1100 fugitives have been apprehended thanks to his diligence. He has worked relentlessly in his campaign to get every scumbag he can off the streets. If it were not for his show, who knows how many more victims there might have been. Rapists, murderers, child molesters, robbers, and even terrorists were subsequently prevented from continuing their monstrous ways. Let's not lose sight of the fact that over 50 missing children have been rescued from their abductors thanks to his show.
In 1996, Fox Broadcasting actually cancelled the show and the public "went bananas." A huge outcry from the American public and law enforcement communities saved the show from its threatened demise. Fox acquiesced and AMW came back bigger and stronger.
Now, Fox has once again announced that they are cancelling the show "due to production costs." What a bunch of crap! They aren't making any money off the show and they're looking for a money making venture. Pretty selfish, but hey, that's what's great about America. Capitalism. After 23 years, Fox doesn't think it necessary to arm the public with knowledge that would save lives? Fox intends to make 4 two hour episodes a year. Small consolation.
Perhaps one of the other networks might want to pick up a show that after 23 years, has made a difference.
A show about justice. John Walsh isn't about to give up. We shouldn't give up on him.
Daytona Beach, FL Police Chief Mike Chitwood was quoted as saying, "It's a shocker. Everybody knows what a big help this is to law enforcement. There's no other show like it."
Let's all stand together and rescue AMW. There are too many criminals out there now. We need all the help we can get.
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