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program that aired from 1994 to 1999. ''Turning Point'' was an hour-long documentary program focused on a single topic, making it similar to

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' '' 48 Hours'', which it ran directly opposite for some of its run. The program tended toward sensational topics, such as former members of Charles Manson's "Family" and much coverage of the

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, which was current for much of the program's run. ABC News figures appearing regularly on the program included

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and Barbara Walters. This ''Turning Point'' is not to be confused with an ABC dramatic

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of the same title which ran during the 1952-53 television season.

References

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