Dateline NBC is a weekly television news magazine broadcast by NBC that specializes in crime stories and investigative journalism. The program is perhaps best known for its To Catch a Predator series with Chris Hanson. The segment has aired more than a dozen times since originating in 2004 and has worked with local law enforcement personal to create a sting operation against internet sexual predators. More then 250 people have faced criminal charges as a result of the show.
On this page you will see featured videos of Catch a Predator series on Dateline NBC.
History
The show, which has aired since 1992, is currently anchored by Ann Curry and occasionally by Hoda Kotb. Curry first co-anchored on June 24, 2005 with Stone Phillips who previously co-anchored the show with Jane Pauley. Tom Brokaw, Matt Lauer and Brian Williams are among the correspondents who occasionally file stories for the program. Contributing anchors were Bryant Gumbel who left NBC in 1997, Maria Shriver who left in 2004 and Katie Couric until 2006.
Featured Video Catch a Predator
In this video clip Chris Hanson, talks with a teacher who arrived at a house to have sex with a minor. Chris also explains to the audience exactly what intent is when dealing with the adults who solicit sex online with a minor.
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Fast Facts
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Airs
Friday, 8:00 PM
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Network
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First Aired
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Starring
Ann Curry, Hoda Kotb
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Fact:
The show is well know for its series titles Catch a Predator. There are videos of that show on this page.
