The original "info-tainment" news magazine, "A Current Affair" premiered (in syndication) in 1986 and was hosted by veteran journalist Maury Povich. Segments focused on the lurid sex/drugs/rock 'n' roll scandals of the day; religious cults were infiltrated, clandestine/unlawful "meetings" were re-enacted by actors -- all with the sheen of "hard news" courtesy of Povich (and... Wikipedia