Without a Trace

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1. #001

   Each episode includes a 15-second presentation asking the public for help in finding real-life missing people. The FBI provides a picture and descriptive information about the missing person along with a voice message recorded by one of the series' stars.

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2. #002

   Several episodes are based on real-life disappearances.

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3. #003

   The series' original title was "Vanished," but when CBS chose to pick it up, the title was changed to "Without a Trace." In some countries, such as Brazil, the series still carries the name "Vanished."

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4. #004

   Poppy Montgomery's character, Samantha Spade, is a play on the name of another famous fictional detective, Sam Spade. Sam Spade was created by the famous novelist Dashiell Hammett in his book "The Maltese Falcon" (and was portrayed on screen by Humphrey Bogart and Ricardo Cortez).

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5. #005

   The series is set in New York but is actually filmed in Los Angeles, although some exterior shots of New York are occasionally used.

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6. #006

   Although they play American characters, Anthony LaPaglia (Jack Malone) and Poppy Montgomery (Samantha Spade) are Australian, and Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Vivian Johnson) is British.

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7. #007

   The series raised public awareness about missing persons cases. In some instances, real-life missing people were found after viewers recognized them from episodes or were inspired to provide clues.

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8. #008

   Anthony LaPaglia, who plays Jack Malone, is an Australian-American actor. His dual citizenship brought a unique perspective to his portrayal of an FBI agent.

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9. #009

   The original pilot episode featured a different actress in the role of Samantha Spade (Poppy Montgomery). The character was initially written as a man, but after the pilot was reshot, the role was reworked for Montgomery.

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10. #010

    There were discussions about creating a spin-off centered on Danny Taylor (Enrique Murciano), but the idea was ultimately shelved due to scheduling conflicts and creative differences.

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