One of television's most recent hits is not what you'd expect. It is neither a reality game show, nor a gripping police drama. In fact, it is a special hidden camera segment of Dateline NBC. Yes, I am referring to none other than To Catch a Predator, hosted by Chris Hansen. TCaP features Hansen surprising Internet predators who believe they are at the house of a minor. Part investigative journalism, part Schadenfreude, TCaP has become one of the most popular segments of Dateline NBC. However, it is not without its detractors; many claim that TCaP is nothing more than entrapment. Due to the rise in controversy, Chris Hansen himself has become far more reluctant to appear on the show, stating that he wishes to pursue other avenues of journalism. NBC executives, as well as a law enforcement officials, who credit TCaP with a decline in Internet predation, have to find more creative ways of bringing back Hansen for yet another installment. Below is an actual conversation between Hansen and a Miami-Dade Police Officer trying to lure Hansen back to another episode of TCaP. Some of the more colorful language has been removed.
The directions, of course, are to the house where the next episode of TCaP is to be shot. When Hansen approaches the house and sees the camera crew, he realizes what he has done and is forced to host another episode.
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This excellent investigative journalism has shown the need for an "evening news magazine show host registry," so we can know where these monsters are living. If the likes of Chris Hansen are coming into my neighborhood, I want to know. I mean, he could have access to the schools! It's sickening.
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