30 Minutes (TV program) facts for kids

30 Minutes was a cool American TV show that taught kids about important topics. It was like a news magazine, but made just for young people! The show aired on CBS every Saturday morning from 1978 to 1982, right after the cartoons. It was inspired by the famous adult show 60 Minutes. 30 Minutes covered all sorts of subjects, from everyday things like skin care and music bands to more serious issues.

Who Hosted 30 Minutes?

The show had different hosts who helped explain the topics.

• Christopher Glenn
• Betsy Aaron (from 1978 to 1980)
• Betty Ann Bowser (from 1980 to 1981)

Special Guests on the Show

30 Minutes sometimes featured interviews with people who were becoming famous.

• Actors like Stockard Channing
• Music groups such as The Police

The Creative Team Behind the Scenes

Many talented people worked hard to create 30 Minutes. These are some of the producers who helped make the show:

• Madeline Amgott: She won three Daytime Emmy Awards for her amazing work on 30 Minutes!
• Catherine Olian
• Martin Smith