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60 Minutes Season 29 Episodes
Season 29 Episode Guide
52 Episodes 1996 - 1997
Episode 1
Ted Kaczynski's Family/Raking It In
Sun, Sep 15, 1996
"Ted Kaczynski's Family" talks with the Unabomber's family about why the turned him in to the authorities. "Raking It In" looks at the growth of casinos in Atlantic City and discusses why some residents are taking owners to court. "Andy Rooney" talks about how magazines are obsessed with numbers.
Episode 2
It's All a Lie/Murder, They Call It/Lorraine Monroe's Doctrine
Sun, Sep 22, 1996
"It's All a Lie" looks at how the suspect in the Atlanta Centennial Park bombings is fighting back against his accusers. "Murder, They Call It" examines how two police officers convicted in the murder of Malice Green seek a new trial. "Lorraine Monroe's Doctrine" looks at a schools that excels with minority students. "Andy Rooney" talks about presidential campaign speeches.
Episode 3
The Pill/When Jerry Met Mary/Dusko Tadic
Sun, Sep 29, 199660 mins
"The Pill" investigates whether and illness suffered by Gulf War veterans may be due to a mandatory medication given to them to counteract nerve gas. "When Jerry Met Mary" looks at a love story between two people with autism. "Dusko Tadic" looks at his trial for war crimes. "Andy Rooney" looks at our waning interest in foreign news.
Episode 4
A Few Good Men/Todd Ice/Jim Burrows
Sun, Oct 6, 1996
"A Few Good Men" looks at the Senate race in Massachusetts between Bill Weld and John Kerry. "Todd Ice" looks at the case of a released murderer who is having a hard time finding a community to live in. "Jim Burrows" profiles the award winning television director. "Andy Rooney" talks about the upcoming presidential debate.
Episode 5
Bad Blood/TV Marti/Mr. Fazio
Sun, Oct 13, 1996
"Bad Blood" looks at how pharmaceutical companies knowingly used blood that may have been contaminated with the HIV virus. "TV Marti" looks at how millions of dollars are wasted on television broadcasts in Cuba that no one can see. "Mr. Fazio" looks at how a New Jersey principal is handling attendance and performance issues. "Andy Rooney" talks about medicine and his recent physical.
Episode 6
Prison Inc./1776 and All That/Herr Doktor
Sun, Oct 20, 1996
"Prison Inc." looks at the controversial growth of prison labor. "1776 and All That" looks at a Canadian Bill that requires U.S. citizens to pay retribution for property seized in the War of 1812. "Herr Doktor" looks at a German Doctor who is denying his role in a Nazi era euthanasia program. "Andy Rooney" talks about the recent debate.
Episode 7
Not for Profit Hospitals/King of the Chessboard/R&R in Southeast Asia
Sun, Oct 27, 1996
"Not for Profit Hospitals" looks at how community hospitals involved in charity work are now being sold for profit. "King of the Chessboard" profiles Russian Grandmaster Garry Kasparov. "R&R in Southeast Asia" looks at how young women are exploited by sex tourism in Asia. "Andy Rooney" talks about a citizenship test.
Episode 8
Taliban/Angela Lansbury/Switzerland
Sun, Nov 3, 1996
"Taliban" looks at the Islamic group that has seized control of Afghanistan and hanged its former leaders. "Angela Lansbury" talks to the actress about the end of her popular television series and future plans. "Switzerland" looks at several Jewish families who claim that their money was taken from them by the Swiss during World War II. "Andy Rooney" talks about the upcoming election.
Episode 9
War Orphan/Tina Turner/Athletes: The Women in Their Lives
Sun, Nov 10, 1996
"War Orphan" follows an orphaned child who is reunited with her parents who are still alive in war torn El Salvador. "Tina Turner" profiles the actress and singer. "Athletes: The Women in Their Lives" looks at the women affected by Tim Richmond decision to remain silent about his HIV diagnosis. "Andy Rooney" talks about concession speeches by politicians.
Episode 10
Rick Nuccio/Evelyn Glennie/The President of Somalia
Sun, Nov 17, 1996
"Rick Nuccio" talks to a state department official who exposed a CIA cover-up and later suffered political attacks. "Evelyn Glennie" profiles the deaf percussionist. "The President of Somalia" looks at the current state of the country after the U.S.'s intervention. "Andy Rooney" talks about liquor advertisement.
Episode 11
Smoke Screen/Out of Africa/Bambi
Sun, Nov 24, 1996
"Smoke Screen" looks at the frequent use of smoking in movies and television and whether undermines anti-smoking laws. "Out of Africa" looks at the effect of teaching Afrocentrism to young African-American elementary school children. "Bambi" looks at the problem in dealing with rising populations of white-tailed deer. "Andy Rooney" talks about his eyebrows.
Episode 12
Snafu/Out of This World/Is It Torture?
Sun, Dec 1, 1996
"Snafu" looks at how military hardware coded for destruction ends up at auction. "Out of This World" looks at how Dubai has turned itself into a tourist and shopper haven. "Is It Torture?" investigates whether Israeli interrogation methods amount to torture. "Andy Rooney" flies in a blimp.
Episode 13
Pain Killer/You Arrogant Journalists/How We Won the War
Sun, Dec 8, 1996
"Pain Killer" looks at the case of a doctor whose medical license was revoked for prescribing high doses of narcotic drugs to chronic pain sufferers "You Arrogant Journalists" looks at a news council in Minnesota which can judge new reports as unfair. "How We Won the War" looks at the fight against tobacco companies. "Andy Rooney" talks about books sent to the show.
Episode 14
This Land Is My Land/Double Exposures/Eight Years and Counting
Sun, Dec 15, 1996
'This Land Is My Land' looks at American support for the purchase of property for Jewish people in Arab neighborhoods in Jerusalem. "Double Exposures" profiles twin brothers who are both famous photojournalists. "Eight Years and Counting" looks at the Pan Am 103 bombing over Lockerbie, Scotland. "Andy Rooney" talks about women's bathing suits.
Episode 15
What Happened?/Merger Mania/Pork Power
Sun, Dec 22, 1996
"What Happened?" talks to the National Transportation Safety Board and the FBI about the the crash of TWA Flight 800. "Merger Mania" looks at the growth of mergers in the defense industry. "Pork Power" looks at environmental and health complaints made against hog farmers in North Carolina. "Andy Rooney" rates Christmas decorations.
Episode 16
How Sweet Is It?/A Very Tough Neighborhood/Martha Curtis' Story
Sun, Dec 29, 1996
"How Sweet Is It?" investigates the controversy over the FDA's approval of Aspartame. "A Very Tough Neighborhood" looks at how the Israeli and Palestinian residents of Hebron continue to battle each other over land. "Martha Curtis' Story" looks at the case violinist who is undergoing brain surgery in an attempt to end her seizures. "Andy Rooney" makes predictions about the next year.
Episode 17
HMO: Managed or Mangled/Bounty Hunter/Vacco v. Quill
Sun, Jan 5, 1997
"HMO: Managed or Mangled" looks at how managed care may be failing when it comes to mental health care. "Bounty Hunter" looks at how citizens hired by bail bondsmen may have more freedom to make arrests than police officers. "Vacco v. Quill" looks at a case of physician-assisted suicide in New York. "Andy Rooney" talks about small things on his desk.
Episode 18
Working on a Miracle/Here Come the Brides/The 38 Million Dollar Car
Sun, Jan 12, 1997
"Working on a Miracle" looks at a doctor who may have been cured of the HIV virus. "Here Come the Brides" investigates the booming business of mail-order brides. "The 38 Million Dollar Car" looks at a group of people who are suing a Mississippi Bank for unfair insurance practices. "Andy Rooney" looks as American political criminals.
Episode 19
Media Mogul/The Informer/The Search
Sun, Jan 19, 1997
"Media Mogul" looks at the competition between Ted Turner and Rupert Murdoch. "The Informer" interviews former IRA hit-man Sean O'Callaghan. "The Search" looks at a family's fifty year search for a painting stolen by Nazis. "Andy Rooney" talks about preparations for President Clinton's second inauguration.
Episode 20
Canada's Dark Secret/Veronica Guerin/The Clintonization of Tony Blair
Sun, Feb 2, 1997
"Canada's Dark Secret" investigates how Canada continues to harbor several alleged Nazi war criminals. "Veronica Guerin" looks at the case of an Irish crime reporter who was viciously murdered. "The Clintonization of Tony Blair" looks at how the British Prime Minister is utilizing policies similar to those of Bill Clinton. "Andy Rooney" talks about relating to newspaper stories.
Episode 21
Madam Secretary/Seinfeld/The Disaster That Wasn't
Sun, Feb 9, 1997
"Madam Secretary" profiles the Secretary of State who talks about her youth in Czechoslovakia. "Seinfeld" talks to Jerry Seinfeld about how popular sitcom. "The Disaster That Wasn't" looks at how lawyers convinced uninjured people to sue a chemical company after an acid spill. "Andy Rooney" talks about the State of the Union address.
Episode 22
Forgive But Not Forget/Stephen King/The Russian Army
Sun, Feb 16, 1997
"Forgive But Not Forget" looks at a special commission set up in South Africa to hear cases about war atrocities. "Stephen King" talks the the famous horror author about his work and his life. "The Russian Army" looks at how the Russian army is suffering problems with money and morale. "Andy Rooney" talks about negative mail he has received.
Episode 23
La Eme/The Wall/Sotheby's
Sun, Feb 23, 1997
"La Eme" looks at how the Mexican Mafia uses its power and influence inside California prisoners and the outside world. "The Wall" looks at the planned Wall of Liberty Monument and whether it may have been a scam. "Sotheby's" looks at whether the international auction house is trading in smuggled works of art. "Andy Rooney" looks at recent almanac publications.
Episode 24
Murder by the Book/Unmasked/The Rumor Mill
Sun, Mar 2, 1997
"Murder by the Book" looks at a controversial book that describes the methods of hit men which may have been used by someone to kill three people. "Unmasked" looks at how unlicensed surgical assistants are sometimes used in surgery. "The Rumor Mill" looks at the growing problem of conspiracy theories on the internet. "Andy Rooney" talks about cloning.
Episode 25
The Memoirs of Manuel Noriega/Car for Rent?/IBP
Sun, Mar 9, 1997
"The Memoirs of Manuel Noriega" talks to the former dictator of Panama about his imprisonment. "Car for Rent?" looks at how John Dalton is accused of discrimination against African-Americans at Avis. "IBP" looks at how a meat processing plant has failed its city by encouraging crime and homelessness. "Andy Rooney" talks about the many religious denominations in the U.S.
Episode 26
Our Man in Hanoi/Paula Jones/Rich Air
Sun, Mar 16, 1997
"Our Man in Hanoi" looks at how a man when from a prisoner-of-war to the ambassador to Vietnam. "Paula Jones" interviews the woman that is accusing Bill Clinton of sexual harassment. "Rich Air" looks at the grounding of Rich International Airways. "Andy Rooney" talks about improving our politicians.
Episode 27
Cover-Up at the Citadel?/Mary Schiavo/Rafsanjani
Sun, Mar 23, 1997
"Cover-Up at the Citadel?" talks to a female cadet who speaks out about the hazing and abuse she suffered. "Mary Schiavo" talks to the former Inspector General of the Department of Transportation. "Rafsanjani" talks to the Iranian leader about his country. "Andy Rooney" talks about presidential health.
Episode 28
Heaven's Gate/The Deadliest Prison
Sun, Mar 30, 1997
"Heaven's Gate" talks to a member of the cult that recently took their lives in a mass suicide. "The Deadliest Prison" investigates inmates fighting at the provocation of guards in the California prison system. "Andy Rooney" looks at labels on health food packages.
Episode 29
Webster Hubbell/The Shark/Handing Over Hong Kong
Sun, Apr 6, 1997
"Webster Hubbell" looks at the career and allegations against the former associate attorney general. "The Shark" profiles golfer Greg Norman. "Handing Over Hong Kong" looks at possible changes to the city after the takeover by communist China. "Andy Rooney" looks at nicknames of sports teams.
Episode 30
Not Quite Dead/A Harvard Man/The Texaco Tapes
Sun, Apr 13, 1997
"Not Quite Dead" investigates how some hospitals are removing organs from patients before they die. "A Harvard Man" profiles Reverend Peter Gomes the religious leader of Harvard. "The Texaco Tapes" talks to a man facing charges for destroying evidence on tapes he recorded and released. "Andy Rooney" talks about television.
Episode 31
Corruption at the Border/Getting to Know Him/Running Away from Saddam
Sun, Apr 20, 1997
"Corruption at the Border" investigates whether illegal drugs are crossing the U.S.-Mexico border with the knowledge of customs officials. "Getting to Know Him" profiles singer and songwriter Willie Nelson. "Running Away from Saddam" looks at efforts to resettle Iraqi refugees in the United States. "Andy Rooney" talks about gardening.
Episode 32
Two Women/Look Who's Talking/Angels by the Sea
Sun, Apr 27, 1997
"Two Women" interviews two survivors of a Bosnian concentration camp who are attempting to bring their tormentors to justice. "Look Who's Talking" talks to radio host Larry Elder. "Angels by the Sea" looks at possible mob involvement in a homeless shelter in New York. "Andy Rooney" visits the Bronx Zoo.
Episode 33
The Tobacco Tapes/Strive
Sun, May 4, 1997
"The Tobacco Tapes" looks at Tobacco company executives who are giving testimony concerning the addictiveness of cigarettes. "Strive" looks at the non-profit organization that is training people for jobs with a remarkable success rate. "Andy Rooney" talks about advertising.
Episode 34
The Court-Martial of Lt. Flinn/Jimmy Buffett/Sisters of Mercy?
Sun, May 11, 1997
"The Court-Martial of Lt. Flinn" looks at how the first woman bomber pilot is on trial for adultery. "Jimmy Buffett" talks to the musician about his life and current projects. "Sisters of Mercy?" looks at abuse in the Goldenbridge Orphanage in Ireland. "Andy Rooney" talks about where he gets his ideas.
Episode 35
Our Little Miss/And the Winner Is.../Annick
Sun, May 18, 1997
"Our Little Miss" talks to child beauty pageant contestants from the 1970s about pageants then and now. "And the Winner Is..." looks at how two Chicago teens won a Peabody Award for reporting on their life in the ghetto. "Annick" looks at how an anti-psychotic drug is giving a woman a second chance at life. "Andy Rooney" talks about getting attention.
Episode 36
Is It Torture?/How He Won the War/Pain Killer
Sun, May 25, 1997
"Is It Torture?" rebroadcasts a segment on whether Israeli interrogation methods amount to torture. "How We Won the War" rebroadcasts a look at the fight against tobacco companies. "Pain Killer" rebroadcasts a look at the case of a doctor whose medical license was revoked for prescribing high doses of narcotic drugs to chronic pain sufferers. "Andy Rooney" talks about shaving.
Episode 37
The Mule/Dogs of War/Life... By Transplant
Sun, Jun 1, 1997
"The Mule" looks at a British documentary on the Colombian drug trade. "Dogs of War" looks at a company that sells the services of its mercenaries to assist countries that will pay. "Life - By Transplant" rebroadcasts a talk to professor Lloyd Cohen about the shortage of organ donations. "Andy Rooney" talks about people who complain about his appearance.
Episode 38
Inside the Citadel/The Big Apple/School of Scandal
Sun, Jun 8, 1997
"Inside the Citadel" investigates whether the Ku Klux Klan and Nazis are prevalent at the military academy. "The Big Apple" looks at efforts by New York to clean up its image. "School of Scandal' looks at why the ACLU and NOW wish to shit down the Young Women's Leadership School for girls in New York. "Andy Rooney" talks about Susan Molinari changing careers.
Episode 39
For the Defense/In Defense of Timothy McVeigh/The Black Panthers
Sun, Jun 15, 1997
"For the Defense" interviews Timothy McVeigh's lawyer about the trial. "In Defense of Timothy McVeigh" looks at McVeigh's defense team as they prepare for court. "The Black Panthers" looks at the 60s revolutionary group and talks to some of its leaders. "Andy Rooney" talks about Americans.
Episode 40
Jeffrey Wigand, PhD/Sark
Sun, Jun 22, 1997
"Jeffrey Wigand, PhD" rebroadcasts a talk to the whistle-blower who discloses what he learned when he worked at Brown and Williamson. "Sark" looks at the only remaining feudal government in Europe which provides an easy way to avoid taxes and invest freely. "Andy Rooney" talks about women's bathing suits.
Episode 41
Two Days in Rome/Bambi/Racial Tracking
Sun, Jun 29, 1997
"Two Days in Rome" goes to Italy to examine the trial of a former Nazi officer who is accused of killing 335 people. "Bambi" rebroadcasts a look at the problem in dealing with rising populations of white-tailed deer. "Racial Tracking" rebroadcasts a look at a controversial school segregation scheme in Georgia. "Andy Rooney" talks about books sent to the show.
Episode 42
Veronica Guerin/Pork Power/Tina Turner
Sun, Jul 6, 1997
"Veronica Guerin" rebroadcasts a look at the case of an Irish crime reporter who was viciously murdered. "Pork Power" rebroadcasts a look at environmental and health complaints made against hog farmers in North Carolina. "Tina Turner" rebroadcasts a profile of the actress and singer. "Andy Rooney" talks about advertisements.
Episode 43
The Big Dig/The Search/Did He, or Didn't He?
Sun, Jul 13, 1997
"The Big Dig" looks at how the new underground highway system in Boston is bogged down with payoffs. "The Search" rebroadcasts a look at a family's fifty year search for a painting stolen by Nazis. "Did He, or Didn't He?" rebroadcasts an interview with controversial bond trader Orlando Joseph Jett. "Andy Rooney" talks about cloning.
Episode 44
Dr. Bender/Martha Curtis' Story/Canada's Dark Secret
Sun, Jul 20, 1997
"Dr. Bender" talks to a doctor who is suing a hospital after it revoked her privileges due to disruptive behavior. "Martha Curtis' Story" rebroadcasts a look at the case violinist who is undergoing brain surgery in an attempt to end her seizures. "Canada's Dark Secret" rebroadcasts an investigation into how Canada continues to harbor several alleged Nazi war criminals. "Andy Rooney" talks about religious denominations.
Episode 45
The Lost Commandos/Alex/Randy Newman
Sun, Jul 27, 1997
"The Lost Commandos" rebroadcasts a look at Vietnamese POWs who were hired by the U.S. and are now seeking retribution. "Alex" rebroadcasts a look at a couple who are returning the Ukrainian child they adopted after brain damage is discovered. "Randy Newman" profiles the film composer. "Andy Rooney" talks about packaging.
Episode 46
Murder, They Called It/Wanted/Miracle on 43rd Street
Sun, Aug 3, 1997
"Murder, They Call It" rebroadcasts an examination into how two police officers convicted in the murder of Malice Green seek a new trial. "Wanted" rebroadcasts a look at how some cities and states refuse extradition of prisoners and sometimes release them. "Miracle on 43rd Street" examines an old hotel has been renovated for use to support housing for the homeless. "Andy Rooney" talks about men's hats.
Episode 47
Untouchable?/Martha Stewart/Not for Profit Hospitals
Sun, Aug 10, 1997
"Untouchable?" looks at a man who walks free in New York after he was erroneously released from an Alabama prison. "Martha Stewart" rebroadcasts a talk with the television host about her career. "Not for Profit Hospitals" rebroadcasts a look at how community hospitals involved in charity work are now being sold for profit. "Andy Rooney" talks about improving politicians.
Episode 48
Betcha!/Strive
Sun, Aug 17, 1997
"Betcha!" talks to Rev. Tom Grey who is leading a nation-wide effort against gambling. "Strive" looks at the non-profit organization that is training people for jobs with a remarkable success rate. "Andy Rooney" looks at labels on health food packages.
Episode 49
Officer/Wanted/I Remember Daddy
Sun, Aug 24, 1997
"Officer" talks to a police officer who claims he was mistakenly identified as being involved in police brutality. "Wanted" rebroadcasts a segment on Bosnian Serb leaders Radovan Karadzic and Ratko Mladic who face imprisonment by the UN War Crimes Tribunal. "I Remember Daddy" revisits the case of a man convicted of rape and murder by testimony given by his daughter. "Andy Rooney" talks about women mowing lawns.
Episode 50
The Life and Death of a Princess
Sun, Aug 31, 1997
60 Minutes looks at the tragic death of Princess Diana who died in a hospital after being seriously injured in a car crash in a road tunnel in Paris. It looks at her life and the royal family she leaves behind. It also speaks to some of Diana's friends and looks into the paparazzi who may have been involved in the accident.
Episode 51
The Perfect Terrorist Weapon/Dunblane/Deeadra/Elizabeth
Sun, Sep 7, 1997
"The Perfect Terrorist Weapon" examines how a large number of small nuclear devices have gone missing from the Russian nuclear stockpile. "Dunblane" looks back at the killing of sixteen schoolchildren in Scotland. "Deeadra" revisits a deaf woman who has learned to cope with her hearing disability. "Elizabeth" revisits a woman who fought for the right to die. "Andy Rooney" talks about unfairness to smokers.
Episode 52
Land Mines/Seinfeld/Born to be King?
Sun, Sep 14, 1997
"Land Mines" rebroadcasts a look at how Cambodia stills suffers from land mines placed during decades of war. "Seinfeld" rebroadcasts a profile of Jerry Seinfeld who talk about his show. "Born to be King?" looks at how Prince Charles has been groomed to be king. "Andy Rooney" talks about the deaths of Princess Diana and Mother Teresa.