48 Hours (show)

48 Hours is a documentary and news program broadcast on the CBS television network since Jan. 19, 1988. The program originally took a forty eight hour slice of a single topic and put it into a one hour program.

Related Topics:
Documentary - CBS - Television network - 1988

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The show drew its name, inspiration and original format from the Sept. 2, 1986 CBS News documentary 48 Hours on Crack Street, about the drug crisis plaguing a number of American neighborhoods. The special attracted some 15 million viewers.

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One of the contributors to that program, CBS News Correspondent Harold Dow, has been a member of the 48 Hours air staff since its premiere as a regular series.

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It was revamped in 2002 when Lesley Stahl took over hosting duties from Dan Rather and the name was changed to 48 Hours Investigates. The name was changed to 48 Hours Mystery in 2004. It currently has no host.

Related Topics:
Lesley Stahl - Dan Rather

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It primarily deals with real life mysteries and crime stories.

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The program has received over 20 Emmy awards, a George Foster Peabody Award, and an Ohio State Award.

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