The original news anchors were veteran journalists Harold Hayes and Robert Hughes, who lasted only one show. They were replaced by former game show host Hugh Downs, who was later joined by co-host Barbara Walters in 1984. Downs retired in 1999 and Walters was solo news anchor until 2002 when John Miller was hired to be permanent co-host of the series.
The disctinctive theme music to 20/20 was written by Robert Arnold Israel and based upon ABC's World News Tonight theme written by Lillian Scheinert.
Notable past and current correspondents
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