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'''Dateline NBC''' is a long-running American television newsmagazine show that has been a staple of the NBC network since its debut on March 31, 1992. Created by Jeff Diamond and produced by David Corvo, the program has gained popularity for its in-depth investigative reporting, human interest stories, and coverage of true crime cases.

== Overview ==

=== Format: ===

* Newsmagazine Style: Dateline NBC follows the traditional newsmagazine format, featuring a combination of investigative reports, human interest stories, and interviews.
* Hosts: Over the years, the show has had various hosts, including Stone Phillips, Jane Pauley, Lester Holt, and Keith Morrison, among others.

=== Segments: ===

* True Crime Investigations: Dateline is renowned for its coverage of true crime stories, often featuring in-depth investigations into unsolved mysteries, criminal cases, and legal proceedings.
* Human Interest Stories: The show also explores compelling human interest stories, profiling individuals overcoming challenges or facing extraordinary circumstances.

== Notable Segments ==

=== "To Catch a Predator": ===

* One of the most infamous segments featured in Dateline's history is "[[To Catch a Predator]]," in collaboration with Perverted-Justice. The series exposed individuals attempting to solicit minors online, leading to their confrontations and arrests.
	'''Dateline NBC''', usually called '''Dateline''', is an American television newsmagazine and true-crime programme produced for NBC. It debuted on 31 March 1992 with Stone Phillips and Jane Pauley as anchors.

=== "Wild Wild Web": ===
	The programme began as a general newsmagazine built around interviews, investigations and current-affairs features. Over time it became especially associated with long-form true-crime reporting.

* This segment explores various internet-related issues, including online scams, cybersecurity threats, and the impact of social media on society.
	== Format ==
	''Dateline'' uses a magazine format rather than a daily bulletin format. Episodes usually focus on one main story, with interviews, archive footage, police material, family accounts and correspondent narration.

=== "The Real Blacklist": ===
	The programme has covered breaking news, investigative stories, missing-person cases, murders, trials, wrongful-conviction claims and human-interest stories. Its modern identity is strongly tied to true crime, but NBCUniversal notes that it has also covered major national and international events.

* Dateline NBC has covered high-profile criminal cases, including the story of Elizabeth Holmes and the downfall of her company, Theranos.
	== History ==
	NBCUniversal says ''Dateline'' premiered on Tuesday, 31 March 1992. It was designed as a newsmagazine and expanded to several nights a week after early audience interest.

== Criticism and Controversies ==
	Over three decades, the programme developed from a general network newsmagazine into a multi-platform franchise. NBCUniversal says it has aired nearly 3,000 original episodes and describes it as the longest-running series in NBC primetime history.

=== "To Catch a Predator" Controversy: ===
	== Presenters and Correspondents ==
	Stone Phillips and Jane Pauley were the original anchors. Later figures associated with the programme include Lester Holt, Keith Morrison, Andrea Canning, Josh Mankiewicz, Dennis Murphy and Chris Hansen.

* While the "To Catch a Predator" series garnered significant attention, it also faced criticism for potential entrapment and ethical concerns regarding the collaboration with civilian volunteers.
	Lester Holt became anchor in 2011. Keith Morrison's narration and interview style became closely associated with the programme's true-crime identity.

=== Legal Issues: ===
	== True Crime and Podcasts ==
	''Dateline'' has become one of NBC's main true-crime brands. It is distributed through broadcast television, streaming, syndication and podcasts.

* Dateline NBC has, at times, faced legal challenges related to its investigative reporting, particularly when dealing with sensitive topics or individuals who claim they were misrepresented.
	NBCUniversal says the programme launched its first original podcast series in 2019 and later built a large library of podcast episodes. This helped extend the franchise beyond television scheduling.

== Impact and Recognition ==
	== To Catch a Predator ==
	One of the best-known ''Dateline'' projects was ''To Catch a Predator'', hosted by [[Chris_Hansen]]. The series used hidden cameras and decoys to confront adults who had arranged to meet people they believed were minors.

=== Awards: ===
	The series brought major attention to online child-safety issues, but it also drew criticism over ethics, policing, production methods and the public shaming of suspects.

* Dateline NBC has received multiple awards, including News & Documentary Emmy Awards, for its outstanding journalism and reporting.
	== See Also ==
	* [[Chris_Hansen]]
	* [[To_Catch_a_Predator]]
	* [[NBC]]

=== Cultural Impact: ===
	== References ==
	* [https://www.nbcuniversal.com/article/draft-dateline-season-33-legacy-true-crime-and-iconic-news-coverage NBCUniversal: Dateline legacy]
	* [https://www.nbc.com/dateline NBC: Dateline]
	* [https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline NBC News: Dateline]
	* [https://spartan.msu.edu/spartan-story-hub/news/1996/01/people-chris-hansen Michigan State University: Chris Hansen and Dateline]

* The show's true crime segments and investigative reports have contributed to the cultural fascination with crime and criminal justice, inspiring a wide range of similar programs.
	[[Category:Television]]
	[[Category:Journalism]]