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S22Episode #22.0

Sat, Jun 02, 1990

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S22.E1 ∙ Voyage of Discovery/Almost Drowned/The Old Man of Africa

Sat, Sep 16, 1989

Correspondent Ed Bradley explores the medical and ethical dilemmas that confront emergency room doctors treating "near drowning" victims.

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S22.E2 ∙ Alpro/Dr. Day is Quitting/Taylor's Kids

Sat, Sep 23, 1989

"Alpro" looks at late Jackie Presser former president of the Teamsters Union and mob informant for the FBI. "Dr. Day is Quitting" talks to a San Francisco surgeon about how she is quitting out of fear she could become exposed to and infected with the HIV virus. "Taylor's Kids" looks at disadvantaged children from a New Orleans city school who have been offered a chance to get free college tuition by Republican Pat Taylor.

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S22.E3 ∙ Taking on New York/Delia/Dick Gregory

Sat, Sep 30, 1989

"Taking on New York" talks to the founder of an interracial basketball program in Brooklyn who is blowing the whistle on corruption. "Delia" looks at the case of a battered wife Delia Alaniz who hired a hit man to kill her abusive husband. "Dick Gregory" profiles the celebrated comedian and activist.

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S22.E4 ∙ It's Better in the Bahamas/Harm's Way/The Swiss Army

Sat, Oct 07, 1989

"It's Better in the Bahamas" talks to the Prime Minister of the Bahamas who responds to charges that the country served as a transit point for cocaine going to the U.S. "Harm's Way" examines how a defense contractor falsified test results for a critical component in the Harm missile. "The Swiss Army" look at the military of the neutral European country.

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S22.E5 ∙ My Turn/Gina's in Hiding/Herb and His Airline

Sat, Oct 14, 1989

"My Turn" features and interview with former First Lady Nancy Reagan about her husband and her interest in astrology. "Gina's in Hiding" examines the racially motivated murder of Yusef Hawkins in the Bensonhurst neighborhood of Brooklyn and talks to a witness in hiding. "Herb and His Airline" looks at the unorthodox CEO Herb Kelleher and his company Southwest Airlines. "Andy Rooney" talks about cereal.

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S22.E6 ∙ Joyce Ann Brown is Still in Jail/Felix Rodriguez/63,000,000 Constituents

Sat, Oct 21, 1989

"Joyce Ann Brown is Still in Jail" looks at the case of a black woman in Dallas who was convicted of robbery and murder despite evidence of her innocence. "Felix Rodriguez" talks to the former CIA agent who is still involved with the Contras of El Salvador. "63,000,000 Constituents" talks to child advocate Marian Wright Edelman.

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S22.E7 ∙ Telling the Truth/D.I./The Hyde Solution

Sat, Oct 28, 1989

"Telling the Truth" talks to a Soviet reporter who is trying to publicize the the truth about his country's war in Afghanistan. "D.I." offers a behind the scenes look at how drill instructors are trained. "The Hyde Solution" looks at a Maine school that helps both trouble teenagers and their parents.

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S22.E8 ∙ U.S.S. Iowa/Water, Water Everywhere/Beefing Up the Force

Sat, Nov 04, 1989

"U.S.S. Iowa" critically examines the official report of the Navy's investigation into the U.S.S. Iowa's gun turret explosion. "Water, Water Everywhere" looks at how wealthy California farmers are profiting from taxpayer-subsidized water. "Beefing Up the Force" looks at the dangers of illegal steroid abuse among police officers.

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S22.E9 ∙ Parent Abuse/Miles/El Presidente?

Sat, Nov 11, 1989

"Parent Abuse" looks at parents who have had their children taken away by state services on the mere suspicion of abuse. "Miles" profiles and interviews the celebrated musician and composer Miles Davis. "El Presidente?" talks to famous Peruvian author who is now running to be the next president of his country. "Andy Rooney" talks about car names.

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S22.E10 ∙ Hollywood and the Mob/Till Death Do Us Part/Israel and the Intifada

Sat, Nov 18, 1989

"Hollywood and the Mob" looks at how the FBI has recently charged a record company with links to organized crime. "Till Death Do Us Part" looks at the growing problem of suicides among the elderly. "Israel and the Intifada" examines Israel's response to the Palestinian uprising in the occupied territories.

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S22.E11 ∙ 40,000 a Day/Betty Miller/Back to Palermo

Sat, Nov 25, 1989

"40,000 a Day" examines the problem of juvenile mortality in the third world. "Betty Miller" profiles an Indianapolis woman who has been teaching convicts how to read. "Back to Palermo" revisits the city of Palermo, Italy, to examine the underworld influences that are still at work there.

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S22.E12 ∙ Manhunt/Eartha Kitt/A View from the Other Side

Sat, Dec 02, 1989

"Manhunt" looks at the disappearance of a young girl in Nebraska which remains unsolved despite a video confession from a man who claims to have helped murder her. "Eartha Kitt" interviews the celebrated singer and actress. "A View from the Other Side" talks to Soviet foreign minister Gennadi Gerasimov about the recent visit by U.S. officials. "Andy Rooney" talks about things he doesn't want for Christmas.

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S22.E13 ∙ The Last Gulag/Come to Harlem

Sat, Dec 09, 1989

"The Last Gulag" looks at footage from a French documentary on what it is like inside Perm 35 the last camp holding political prisoners in the Soviet Union featuring commentary by Natan Sharansky who was held prisoner there. "Come to Harlem" looks at Walter Turnbull's famous Boys Choir of Harlem.

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S22.E14 ∙ Citizen Keating/Who Killed Rudolph Hess?/King Richard

Sat, Dec 16, 1989

"Citizen Keating" looks at the history of the Lincoln Savings and Loan scandal which may be the biggest financial disaster since the depression. "Who Killed Rudolph Hess?" examines the mysterious circumstances surround the 1987 death of the Nazi leader in prison. "King Richard" examines the popularity of automobile racing legend Richard Petty. "Andy Rooney" talks about government forms.

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S22.E15 ∙ Curtain Call/Liza Minnelli/Vladimir Horowitz

Sat, Dec 23, 1989

"Curtain Call" rebroadcasts a segment on Casa Verdi a special retirement home for former opera singers and musicians in Milan, Italy. "Liza Minnelli" rebroadcasts a segment that profiles the actress and singer. "Vladimir Horowitz" rebroadcasts a segment that profiles the celebrated pianist.

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S22.E16 ∙ Comic Genius/Helen Hayes/The Beeb

Sat, Dec 30, 1989

"Comic Genius" rebroadcasts a segment that profiles comedian Robin Williams which features a special appearance from Jonathan Winters. "Helen Hayes" rebroadcasts a segment on the famous actress who talks about her life in the theater. "The Beeb" offers a behind-the-scenes look at BBC Radio.

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S22.E17 ∙ Father George Stallings/Justice in a Company Town/Lee Kuan Yew

Sat, Jan 06, 1990

"Father George Stallings" looks at a priest in Washington, D.C., who is facing excommunication for starting his own congregation. "Justice in a Company Town" looks at how two drug suspects in a South Carolina town were treated differently by the authorities. "Lee Kuan Yew" interviews and profiles the Prime Minister of Singapore.

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S22.E18 ∙ Needle Park/Whiz Kid/Melinda

Sat, Jan 13, 1990

"Needle Park" examines a park in Zurich, Switzerland, that is heavily used by drug users. "Whiz Kid" looks at the rise and fall of William Stoecker a college drop-out who became wealthy by defrauding banks. "Melinda" profiles a 12-year-old who is coming to terms with her Muscular Dystrophy by writing a book.

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S22.E19 ∙ Death Row/The Zoo/Leigh Steinberg

Sat, Jan 20, 1990

"Death Row" goes to a Louisiana prison to look at the last days of convicted murderer Dalton Prejean. "The Zoo" investigates how exotic zoo animals are being sold to hunting ranches where game hunters pay thousands of dollars to kill them. "Leigh Steinberg" profiles the successful sports agent.

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S22.E20 ∙ The Glaser Family/The McMartin Preschool/Retin-A

Sat, Feb 03, 1990

"The Glaser Family" interviews actor Paul Michael Glaser and his wife activist Elizabeth Glaser about the impact of AIDS on their family. "The McMartin Preschool" revisits the notorious preschool child abuse case. "Retin-A" investigates how the wrinkle creme was put on the market without adequate testing. "Andy Rooney" talks about the lack of prices in advertisements.

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S22.E21 ∙ Nelson Mandela/Joseph Stalin/All American

Sat, Feb 10, 1990

"Nelson Mandela" discusses the recent release of the South African political prisoner. "Joseph Stalin" talks to some of the victims of Stalin's purgers and looks at an effort to memorialize the crimes of the former dictator. "All American" investigates racial discrimination practices in employment agencies in New York.

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S22.E22 ∙ Chernobyl/Stealth/Grand Central

Sat, Feb 17, 1990

"Chernobyl" travels to the Soviet Union to survey the areas most affected by the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster. "Stealth" looks into the the mystery surrounding the U.S. Air Force's plans to build a series of B2 stealth bomber planes. "Grand Central" looks at the daily routine of activities in the Grand Central railway station.

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S22.E23 ∙ Ivan the Terrible/Yummies/Colman Genn

Sat, Feb 24, 1990

"Ivan the Terrible" looks at the case of John Demjanjuk an Ohio autoworker accused of being involved in a a Nazi death camp. ""Yummies" looks at a group of young upwardly mobile Marxist lawyers who are studying in an internship program in the U.S. "Colman Genn" examines the case of a New York school district superintendent who went undercover to expose corruption.

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S22.E24 ∙ Earth First/The Chunnel/The Gospel According to Saxon

Sat, Mar 03, 1990

"Earth First" looks at the radical environmentalist group that some people accuse of sabotage. "The Chunnel" looks at the tunnel being constructed under the English Channel and talks to people opposed to the project. "The Gospel According to Saxon" talks to an educator who has developed a new way to teach math. "Andy Rooney" returns early from his suspension and talks about bigotry.

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S22.E25 ∙ Prince Bandar/The Spraying of L.A./King Jordan

Sat, Mar 10, 1990

"Prince Bandar" talks to the Saudi Prince about U.S. involvement in the Persian Gulf. "The Spraying of L.A." examines the controversy over the aerial spraying of the pesticide malathion to combat Medfly is southern California. "King Jordan" profiles the president of Galludet College a school for deaf people. "Andy Rooney" talks about some of his home movies.

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S22.E26 ∙ Who Shot Ernestine Perea?/Banking on the Poor/Martin Sheen

Sat, Mar 17, 1990

"Who Shot Ernestine Perea?" examines a Wyoming criminal investigation that resulted in the imprisonment of an innocent man. "Banking on the Poor" looks at how a rural bank in Bangladesh is offering small loans that help people get out of poverty. "Martin Sheen" talks to the actor about his career and family. "Andy Rooney" talks about presidential press conferences.

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S22.E27 ∙ The Walkers/The Teacher is a Cheater/Bug Man

Sat, Mar 24, 1990

"The Walkers" looks at the the Walker family who served as spies for the Soviet Union. "The Teacher is a Cheater" looks at how pressures from mandatory testings have led some teacher to assist students in cheating. "Bug Man" looks at a Texas farmer who has developed a pesticide alternative using insects. "Andy Rooney" talks about commercials.

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S22.E28 ∙ Night Sight/Yalta/Trouble

Sat, Mar 31, 1990

"Night Sight" looks at the U.S. Army's reluctance to eliminate night vision goggles despite the device's involvement in multiple air accidents. "Yalta" visits the resort city on the Black Sea which has been recently opened to Western tourists. "Trouble" looks at how the popular New York Daily News has been using money in recent years. "Andy Rooney" talks about flags.

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S22.E29 ∙ Slava/Good-bye Hong Kong/Fireman Save My Job!

Sat, Apr 07, 1990

"Slava" interviews celebrated Russian cellist Mstislav Rostropovich and his wife about his exile from the Soviet Union. "Good-bye Hong Kong" talks to residents of the British colony about the plans for the future knowing that the city being handed over to China in less than a decade. "Fireman Save My Job!" examines charges of reverse-discrimination in a Birmingham Fire Department. "Andy Rooney" talks about prices going up.

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S22.E30 ∙ Wait 'Til You See East St. Louis/Thy Brother's Keeper/The Airplane Kids

Sat, Apr 14, 1990

"Wait 'Til You See East St. Louis" looks at the problems facing the African-American community of East Saint Louis. "Thy Brother's Keeper" looks at some of the everyday people who risked their lives to save Jews during the Holocaust. "The Airplane Kids" looks at children who have been airlifted to Germany for adoption. "Andy Rooney" talks about the census.

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