Were you pressured to give up your baby by an abusive lover and now want to find out what happened?

 

It worked. Viewers loved to hear tragic stories of cute babies and wide-eyed abandoned children. Those truths were as popular as cheating lovers, spouses with secret families, and intimate betrayals. This idea had both.

The next step was to find stories. The question was posted on the Truth With Dr. H! Website. Respond by email if you’re interested in telling your story. I made requests during the show and taped an announcement that appeared between commercial breaks. The words were blazed onto a vivid blue screen and paired with heart-thumping background music.