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60 Minutes Season 31 Episodes
Season 31 Episode Guide
52 Episodes 1998 - 1999
Episode 1
Heaven on Earth?/Who Will Succeed Him?/The Most Feared Gangster
Sun, Sep 20, 1998
"Heaven on Earth?" talks to former members of the Unification Church about problems with the Church and its leaders. "Who Will Succeed Him?" looks at speculation over who will succeed Pope John Paul II. "The Most Feared Gangster" interviews mobster Anthony Casso. "Andy Rooney" talks about changes to baseball equipment.
Episode 2
The Bad Samaritan?/Hard Hats/Not the Best Policy
Sun, Sep 27, 1998
"The Bad Samaritan?" talks to a man who did not take action to prevent the rape and murder of a seven-year-old girl. "Hard Hats" talks to women who are working construction jobs. "Not the Best Policy" looks at how some military personnel have been scammed into buying insurance they don't need. "Andy Rooney" looks at newspaper articles.
Episode 3
A League of Her Own/The Man Behind Paula Jones/In Memory of Alisa
Sun, Oct 4, 1998
"A League of Her Own" interviews one of the first women to ever pitch in men's professional baseball. "The Man Behind Paula Jones" talks to the founder of the Rutherford Institute who is backing Paula Jones in her lawsuit against the president. "In Memory of Alisa" talks to the father of a terrorist victim who is try to collect money from the terrorist state that caused her death. "Andy Rooney" talks about advertisements on clothing.
Episode 4
Give Peace a Chance/Autopsy/Yuri the Great
Sun, Oct 11, 1998
"Give Peace a Chance" goes to a camp that puts Palestinians and Israelis together in an effort to teach peace. "Autopsy" examines how hospitals need to do more autopsies. "Yuri the Great" interviews the mayor of Moscow. "Andy Rooney" talks about impeachment.
Episode 5
Second Chance/A Million Men, Women and Children/Quinacrine
Sun, Oct 18, 1998
"Second Chance" talks to John Glenn as he prepares to return to space thirty-six years after his first mission. "A Million Men, Women and Children" examines some of the after-effects of the Rwanda Genocide. "Quinacrine" looks at the drug that is being used for chemical sterilization in the third world. "Andy Rooney" talks about newspapers from around the world.
Episode 6
Baku/Kennewick Man/Kosovo
Sun, Oct 25, 1998
"Baku" examines oil development in the former Soviet republic of Azerbaijan. "Kennewick Man" looks at the controversy surrounding a 9,000 year old skeleton discovered in Washington state. "Kosovo" examines the war in the Balkans and looks at how Serbian forces are targeting ethnic Albanians. "Andy Rooney" talks about how some owners and players are ruining sports.
Episode 7
Vote Early, Vote Often/I've Got a Secret/Justice for Sale?
Sun, Nov 1, 1998
"Vote Early, Vote Often" examines how voter registration in some states does not have an identification requirement. "I've Got a Secret" profiles a prolific plastic surgeon in Rio. "Justice for Sale?" revisits a segment on whether campaign contributions influence judges in Texas. "Andy Rooney" talks about how photographs document history.
Episode 8
Smoke But No Fire/Botero/Broken Promises?
Sun, Nov 8, 1998
"Smoke But No Fire" examines whether smoking and secondhand smoke can cause sexual dysfunction. "Botero" profiles and famous sculptor and painter Fernando Botero. "Broken Promises?" investigates U.S. plans to clean up chemical weapons waste prior to leaving the Panama Canal Zone. "Andy Rooney" talks about the election.
Episode 9
Insanity?/Sister Business/Waiving the Rules
Sun, Nov 15, 1998
"Insanity?" talks to a student who went on a killing spree and later successfully sued his psychiatrist for negligence during his treatment. "Sister Business" looks at how nuns and priests are investing in companies in an effort to push for social change. "Waiving the Rules" looks at efforts to transform Britain's tourism industry. "Andy Rooney" talks about the mannerisms of news reporters.
Episode 10
Death by Doctor/The Defector/The Man in the White Suit
Sun, Nov 22, 1998
"Death by Doctor" talks to Jack Kevorkian about a recent assisted suicide he performed. "The Defector" interviews a former aide to Uday Hussein about Saddam Hussein's smuggling operations. "The Man in the White Suit" talks to famous author Tom Wolfe. "Andy Rooney" talks about Clinton and the recent Iraq bombing.
Episode 11
Y2K/Slave Labor/The Black Farmer
Sun, Nov 29, 1998
"Y2K" looks at efforts to handle the year 2000 computer glitch that may crash computer systems around the world. "Slave Labor" examines how Jews were used as slave labor during the holocaust. "The Black Farmer" examines the plight of black farmers who face discrimination from white-controlled local committees. "Andy Rooney" responds to viewer mail.
Episode 12
A Very Special Teacher/The Silent Service/Grigori Loutchansky
Sun, Dec 6, 1998
"A Very Special Teacher" examines the murder of school teacher Jonathan Levin by one of his students. "The Silent Service" examines the secrets of submarine spying during the Cold War. "Grigori Loutchansky" talks to an alleged Russian Mobster about his connections in Washington. "Andy Rooney" talks about a previous segment on Jack Kevorkian.
Episode 13
It's the People, Stupid!/Daniel Barenboim/Helicopter Down
Sun, Dec 13, 1998
"It's the People, Stupid!" looks at how polling and focus groups allow politicians to tell people what they want to hear. "Daniel Barenboim" talks to one of the world's busiest musicians. "Helicopter Down" investigates how faulty parts may have played a role in the fatal crash of a Blackhawk Helicopter. "Andy Rooney" talks about telemarketing. Executive Producer Don Hewitt apologies for inaccuracies in a story on Colombian drug smugglers.
Episode 14
Charlton Heston/50,000 White Farmers/George Soros
Sun, Dec 20, 199821 mins
"Charlton Heston" profiles the controversial actor who is now head of the NRA. "50,000 White Farmers" looks at how white farmers in South Africa are the targets of crime and assault. "George Soros" interviews the controversial billionaire. "Andy Rooney" talks about packing for the holidays.
Episode 15
Cooking the Books?/Praising Caesar/Who Killed Louis Gladu?
Sun, Dec 27, 1998
"Cooking the Books?" talks to an accountant who claims that two big health-care companies are bilking medicare. "Praising Caesar" interviews gospel singer Shirley Caesar. "Who Killed Louis Gladu?" investigates a possible miscarriage of justice in Louisiana that has sent an innocent man to jail. "Andy Rooney" talks about Christmas cards from the White House.
Episode 16
The Magdalen Laundries/Breaking Windows/Where Have All the Addicts Gone?
Sun, Jan 3, 1999
"The Magdalen Laundries" examines how some Irish women suffered after being sent to convents for being unwed mothers. "Breaking Windows" looks at whether the computer giant Windows is a monopoly. "Where Have All the Addicts Gone?" examines a Swiss program to help heroin addicts. "Andy Rooney" talks about famous people in commercials.
Episode 17
Call Me Mister!/The State of the Union: District Council 37/Faking It
Sun, Jan 10, 1999
"Call Me Mister!" talks to a man who has long been exiled in Britain after refusing to report to the draft board when they did not address him properly. "The State of the Union: District Council 37" looks at how a garbage man seeks to clean up corruption his local union. "Faking It" talks to a former journalist who explains how he faked stories. "Andy Rooney" talks about good news and bad news.
Episode 18
The War at Home/Amy's Story/Juvenile Justice?
Sun, Jan 17, 1999
"The War at Home" examines the high rate of domestic violence in the military and how the military is responding. "Amy's Story" looks at how Amy Biehl's parent continue her humanitarian work despite her murder in South Africa. "Juvenile Justice?" looks at how an 11-year-old girl charged with capital murder may be innocent. "Andy Rooney" reads letters about his piece on the Clinton Christmas cards.
Episode 19
Olympic Gold/Mishap Valley/Sean Penn
Sun, Jan 24, 1999
"Olympic Gold" examines corruption in the International Olympic Committee in regard to Salt Lake City's bid for the Winter Games. "Mishap Valley" talks to a Marine Corps pilot whose jet clipped a cable that killed twenty people on board a gondola. "Sean Penn" talks to the controversial actor about his career. "Andy Rooney" talks about all-natural ingredients in food.
Episode 20
The Next First Lady?/Here Comes the Girls/Toni Morrison
Sun, Jan 31, 1999
"The Next First Lady?" rebroadcasts a segment on Elizabeth Dole who recently stepped down as president of the American Red Cross. "Here Comes the Girls" rebroadcasts a look at the Girls Choir of Harlem that is attempting to achieve the success of the popular Boys Choir of Harlem. "Toni Morrison" rebroadcasts a profile of the popular author. "Andy Rooney" talks about the common cold.
Episode 21
Perjury and Obstruction of Justice?/Fragments/The Sick Building Syndrome
Sun, Feb 7, 1999
"Perjury and Obstruction of Justice?" examines how general motors has worked to keep documents concerning fuel-fed fires in cars out of court. "Fragments" examines the case of an author who may be lying about being a survivor of the Holocaust. "Sick Building Syndrome" looks at how the interior environment of public buildings may be dangerous to health. "Andy Rooney" talks about trust and the government.
Episode 22
Taking Aim at the Gun Industry/Genius/Burt Bacharach
Sun, Feb 14, 1999
"Taking Aim at the Gun Industry" talks to the mayor of Chicago about whether the gun industry is responsible for gun deaths. "Genius" talks to a nine-year-old prodigy who will be starting college in the fall. "Burt Bacharach" profiles the songwriter who is making a comeback. "Andy Rooney" talks about social security.
Episode 23
The 353 Million Dollar Con/The Young and the Restless/Where There's Smoke...
Sun, Feb 21, 1999
"The 353 Million Dollar Con" looks at how two fraudsters created a fake project of Philip Morris to obtain millions in bank loans. "The Young and the Restless" investigates discrimination against age in Hollywood. "Where There's Smoke" look at how tobacco companies are exploiting anti-smoking laws. "Andy Rooney" talks about making airlines more comfortable.
Episode 24
The Lobbyist/Roberto Benigni/Choosing Life
Sun, Feb 28, 1999
"The Lobbyist" looks at how lobbyist play a large and growing role in the lives of lawmakers in Washington. "Roberto Benigni" talk to the famous Italian director and actor. "Choosing Life" talks to people who choose to live despite having serious cases of ALS. "Andy Rooney" creates a mock interview with Monica Lewinsky.
Episode 25
Case Closed?/Kissinger
Sun, Mar 7, 1999
"Case Closed?" looks at the death of infant Matthew Eappen to investigates evidence that suggest he may have been strangled by his English nanny Louise Woodward. "Kissinger" interview the former Secretary of State about his relationship with Richard Nixon and his family. "Andy Rooney" talks about the International Cat Show.
Episode 26
Ten Years Later/Brother Rick Curry/This Is Peace?
Sun, Mar 14, 1999
"Ten Years Later" examines the consequences of the 1989 wreck of the Exxon Valdez off the coast of Alaska. "Brother Rick Curry" profiles the Jesuit priest who has made a school of the arts for disabled people. "This Is Peace?" examines the behavior of paramilitary group in Northern Ireland. "Andrew Rooney" talks about Monica Lewinsky's book.
Episode 27
A Death in the Family/The Menuhins/Untouchables
Sun, Mar 21, 1999
"A Death in the Family" looks at a family accused of child abuse who may have been wrongly convicted of murder. "The Menuhins" profiles the famous violinist and former child prodigy Yehudi Menuhin. "Untouchables" looks at discrimination in India against low caste people. "Andy Rooney" talks about how age affects memory.
Episode 28
George Lucas/Unfinished Business
Sun, Mar 28, 1999
"George Lucas" talks to the famous film director and takes a behind the scenes look at the next movie in the Star Wars franchise. "Unfinished Business" looks at the case of six Iraqis brought to the United States for helping against Saddam Hussein, but are now imprison on undisclosed charges by INS. "Andy Rooney" talks about why the U.S. had to go to war in Kosovo.
Episode 29
Could It Be True?/BET
Sun, Apr 4, 1999
"Could It Be True?" discusses the use of angiogenesis inhibitor SU5416 that has show mixed but positive success in treating terminal cancer patients. "BET" profiles Robert Johnson the chairman and CEO of the Black Entertainment Network. "Andy Rooney" talks about images of Jesus Christ.
Episode 30
Pan Am 103/A Family Affair
Sun, Apr 11, 1999
"Pan Am 103" looks at the case against two Libyan suspects that are facing trial for the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103. "A Family Affair" interviews a mother and son who are suspected of murdering a wealthy widow and disposing her body. "Andy Rooney" talks about opening envelopes.
Episode 31
Wanted/The Diva Next Door/Banking on DNA
Sun, Apr 18, 1999
"Wanted" looks at the hunt for wanted fugitive Eric Rudolph who has been charged with the fatal 1996 bombing at the Summer Olympics. "The Diva Next Door" profiles opera singer Renee Fleming who is also a single mother. "Banking on DNA" looks at the debate over government-run DNA data banks. "Andy Rooney" discusses the air effort against Slobodan Milosevic.
Episode 32
Who's to Blame?/Dunblane/Audra
Sun, Apr 25, 1999
"Who's to Blame?" talks to an expert who believes that a preoccupation with violent video games can turn children into killers. "Dunblane" rebroadcasts a look back at the killing of sixteen schoolchildren in Scotland. "Audra" profiles the rising Broadway star Audra McDonald. "Andy Rooney" talks about Littleton and Kosovo.
Episode 33
The Power Behind the Throne?/Medium Security, Maximum Problems/Janet's Story
Sun, May 2, 1999
"The Power Behind the Throne?" interviews Mirjana Markovic the wife of Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic. "Medium Security, Maximum Problems" looks at problems facing how a prison brought maximum-security inmates to a medium-security prison. "Janet's Story" talks to a woman whose fetus might have been misdiagnosed during an amniocentesis. "Andy Rooney" talks about using questions in magazine headlines.
Episode 34
Above the Law?/Pyramid/Bibi
Sun, May 9, 1999
"Above the Law?" talks to a former Jesuit seminarian who is filing a sexual harassment lawsuit against the Jesuit Order. "Pyramid" looks at a pyramid scheme concocted by Stan Van Etten and his company International Heritage. "Bibi" interviews the prime minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu. "Andy Rooney" talks about cleaning out the closet.
Episode 35
The Moral Minority/Connery, Sean Connery/War Crimes
Sun, May 16, 1999
"The Moral Minority" talks to members of the religious right about their efforts to mix religion and politics. "Connery, Sean Connery" profiles the famous actor. "War Crimes" looks at how history is being made as a war crimes tribunal investigates war crimes as they happen. "Andy Rooney" talks about local newspapers.
Episode 36
Whose Land Is It Anyway?/Y2K/Dress for Success
Sun, May 23, 1999
"Whose Land Is It Anyway?" looks at a dispute between residents of upstate New York and the Oneida Nation over property rights. "Y2K" looks at how local governments are preparing for a possible Y2K crash. "Dress for Success" looks at a foundation that is proving interview clothing for women. "Andy Rooney" looks at old commentaries.
Episode 37
In Memory of Alisa/The Last Supper/Nelson & Graca
Sun, May 30, 1999
"In Memory of Alisa" rebroadcasts a segment on the father of a terrorist victim who is try to collect money from the terrorist state that caused her death. "The Last Supper" rebroadcasts a segment on the restoration of the famous painting. "Nelson and Graca" looks at the relationship between Nelson Mandela and his wife Graça Machel. "Andy Rooney" talks about pet food.
Episode 38
The Best of Intentions/The Maverick from Arizona/The China Connection
Sun, Jun 6, 199926 mins
"The Best of Intentions" looks at how new pumps installed in Bangladesh may be causing some people to die. "The Maverick from Arizona" profiles Senator John McCain from Arizona. "The China Connection" rebroadcasts a segment how the hope for big-money commerce has led some companies to give away secret information to China. "Andy Rooney" talks about natural ingredients in food.
Episode 39
The Sins of the Father and the Mother?/To Be or Not to Be/Insanity?
Sun, Jun 13, 1999
"The Sins of the Father and the Mother?" rebroadcasts a segment on a mother who is suing the parent of her daughter's killer. "To Be or Not to Be" rebroadcasts an investigation into two Christian groups who claim that they can cure people of homosexuality. "Insanity?" rebroadcasts a segment on a student who went on a killing spree and later successfully sued his psychiatrist for negligence during his treatment. "Andy Rooney" talks about the mannerisms of news people.
Episode 40
The 353 Million Dollar Con/Juvenile Injustice?/Genius
Sun, Jun 20, 1999
"The 353 Million Dollar Con" rebroadcasts a look at how two fraudsters created a fake project of Philip Morris to obtain millions in bank loans. "Juvenile Justice?" rebroadcasts a segment on how an 11-year-old girl charged with capital murder may be innocent. "Genius" rebroadcasts a profile of a nine-year-old prodigy who will be starting college in the fall. "Andy Rooney" talks about telemarketers.
Episode 41
The Young and the Restless/Smoke But No Fire/Slave Labor
Sun, Jun 27, 1999
"The Young and the Restless" rebroadcasts a segment investigating discrimination against age in Hollywood. "Smoke But No Fire" rebroadcasts an investigation into whether smoking and secondhand smoke can cause sexual dysfunction. "Slave Labor" rebroadcasts an examination into how Jews were used as slave labor during the holocaust. "Andy Rooney" talks about celebrity television commercials.
Episode 42
It's the People, Stupid!/Tango Finlandia/The Black Farmer
Sun, Jul 4, 1999
"It's the People, Stupid!" rebroadcasts a look at how polling and focus groups allow politicians to tell people what they want to hear. "Tango Finlandia" looks at the dance craze that is sweeping Finland. "The Black Farmer" rebroadcasts an examination into the plight of black farmers who face discrimination from white-controlled local committees. "Andy Rooney" talks about extra packaging used in products.
Episode 43
Who Poisoned the Children?/Botero/Who Am I?
Sun, Jul 11, 1999
"Who Poisoned the Children?" rebroadcasts a segment on how a toxic substance found its way into medication for children resulting in numerous deaths. "Botero" rebroadcasts a profile of the famous sculptor and painter Fernando Botero. "Who Am I?" rebroadcasts a segment on the movement that seeks to open secret adoption files. "Andy Rooney" talks about making airline flights more comfortable.
Episode 44
The Search for John F. Kennedy Jr./Best of Friends/JFK Jr.
Sun, Jul 18, 1999
"The Search for John F. Kennedy Jr." updates the search over the ocean for the son of the assassinated president and his wife. "Best of Friends" talks to Christiane Amanpour about her friendship with JFK Jr. "JFK Jr." talks to a historian about the Kennedy family. "Andy Rooney" talks about news coverage of JFK Jr.'s disappearance.
Episode 45
The Most Feared Gangster/Candice Bergen-Murphy Brown/Unfinished Business
Sun, Jul 25, 1999
"The Most Feared Gangster" rebroadcasts an interviews with mobster Anthony Casso. "Candice Bergen-Murphy Brown" rebroadcasts an interview with the television actress about her career and her family. "Unfinished Business" rebroadcasts a segment on how six Iraqis brought to the United States for helping against Saddam Hussein are now imprison on undisclosed charges by INS. "Andy Rooney" talks about salt and dieting.
Episode 46
Spy?/What Assault Weapons Ban?/Waiving the Rules
Sun, Aug 1, 1999
"Spy?" looks at the controversial case against alleged spy and nuclear technician Wen Ho Lee. "What Assault Weapons Ban?" rebroadcasts a segment on Clinton's crime bill and whether it was effective legislation against assault weapons. "Waiving the Rules" rebroadcasts a segment on the effort to transform Britain's tourism industry. "Andy Rooney" talks about expensive cars.
Episode 47
Give Peace a Chance/Big Man, Big Voice/Packing a Gun
Sun, Aug 8, 1999
"Give Peace a Chance" rebroadcasts a segment on a camp that puts Palestinians and Israelis together in an effort to teach peace. "Big Man, Big Voice" profiles a German singer born with a serious birth defect. "Packing a Gun" rebroadcasts a segment on how some states are passing legislation to allow ordinary citizens to own a gun. "Andy Rooney" talks about truth in advertising.
Episode 48
The Magdalen Laundries/Roberto Benigni/Heaven on Earth?
Sun, Aug 15, 1999
"The Magdalen Laundries" rebroadcasts an examination into how some Irish women suffered after being sent to convents for being unwed mothers. "Roberto Benigni" rebroadcasts a profile of the famous Italian director and actor. "Heaven on Earth?" rebroadcasts a segment on former members of the Unification Church who have problems with the Church and its leaders. "Andy Rooney" talks about wearing advertisements on clothing.
Episode 49
The Lobbyist/Praising Caesar/Faking It
Sun, Aug 22, 1999
"The Lobbyist" rebroadcasts a look at how lobbyists play a large and growing role in the lives of lawmakers in Washington. "Praising Caesar" rebroadcasts an interview with gospel singer Shirley Caesar. "Faking It" rebroadcasts an interview with a former journalist who explains how he faked stories. "Andy Rooney" talks about trends in food labeling.
Episode 50
Taking Aim at the Gun Industry/Running from Home/The Bad Samaritan
Sun, Aug 29, 1999
"Taking Aim at the Gun Industry" rebroadcasts an interview with the mayor of Chicago about whether the gun industry is responsible for gun deaths. "Running from Home" rebroadcasts a segment on a sport agent who helps Cuban baseball defect. "The Bad Samaritan?" rebroadcasts an interviews with a man who did not take action to prevent the rape and murder of a seven-year-old girl. "Andy Rooney" talks about unconventional names.
Episode 51
A Family Affair/Where There's Smoke.../The Diva Next Door
Sun, Sep 5, 1999
"A Family Affair" rebroadcasts an interview with a mother and son who are suspected of murdering a wealthy widow and disposing her body. "Where There's Smoke" rebroadcasts a look at how tobacco companies are exploiting anti-smoking laws. "The Diva Next Door" rebroadcasts a profile of opera singer Renee Fleming who is also a single mother. "Andy Rooney" talks about memory and aging.
Episode 52
KGB Secrets/Brother Rick Curry/Harry Potter
Sun, Sep 12, 1999
"KGB Secrets" interviews a former decorated KGB Agent who provides information about how the Kremlin tried to sabotage the U.S. during the Cold War. "Brother Rick Curry" rebroadcast profiles the Jesuit priest who has made a school of the arts for disabled people. "Harry Potter" rebroadcasts a profile of author J.K. Rowling. "Andy Rooney" talks about the nuts in a can of mixed nuts.