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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sun, Sep 21, 1997
"The I.R.S." looks at the investigation into abuses by agents of the Internal Revenue Service. "Welfare a La Carte" goes to the country of Norway in order to investigate its extensive government welfare system. "Steals and Lies" talks to a family whose adoption agency concealed vital medical information about their son with tragic consequences. "Andy Rooney" looks at infuriating news stories.
Sun, Sep 28, 1997
"Relieved of Command" looks at the case of an air force Lieutenant Colonel who is accused of committing adultery with a female officer in his command. "Who Poisoned the Children?" looks at how a toxic substance found its way into medication for children resulting in numerous deaths. "Belafonte" profiles the famous singer. "Andy Rooney" looks at the integration of a Little Rock high school.
Sun, Oct 5, 1997
"Suicide Bomber" takes an inside look at the planning that goes into a Palestinian suicide bomber. "Yes - But Is It Art? II" looks at the world of modern art and how it is getting even more outrageous. "5-4-3-2-1 Liftoff" looks at the controversy over the launch of the plutonium powered Cassini probe. "Andy Rooney" talks about dog food labels.
Sun, Oct 12, 1997
"The Maverick from Arizona" profiles Vietnam war hero and Senator John McCain from Arizona. "First Lady" looks at the struggles of former first lady Betty Ford. "Was Rolando Cruz Framed?" looks at the case of a man who was on death row due to fabricated evidence. "Andy Rooney" talks about the Promise Keepers.
Sun, Oct 19, 1997
"The Kennedys" offers an in-depth look at the trials and tribulations of Robert F. Kennedy's children. "They've Got a Secret" follows a former hostage as he tries to obtain government information on the terrorists who held him, "A Very Special Brain" looks at Williams Syndrome and its usual effects on behavior. "Andy Rooney" talks about football coaches.
Sun, Oct 26, 1997
"The Battle of Gettysburg" talks to small-town people who are being sued for using their community's landfill. "There's No Business Like Shoe Business" looks at how shoe companies are looking for the basketball stars of tomorrow. "20,000 Victims" talks to members of a club designed to help the families if murder victims. "Andy Rooney" talks about car advertising.
Sun, Nov 2, 1997
"A Matter of Principal" looks at a controversial dispute between a charter school principal and a reporter from the Washington Times. "Big Man, Big Voice" profiles a German singer who suffers from birth defects due to thalidomide. "The Bracelet" looks at how transmitters are used to track and restrict the movement of criminal offenders. "Andy Rooney" talks about negative viewer responses to a past segment on the Promise Keepers.
Sun, Nov 9, 1997
"Traitor or Hero?" looks at the case of an African-American Sacramento millionaire who is leading a campaign against affirmative action. "Touched by an Angel" looks at the religious television program and talks to its producers. "The $300,000,000 Man" talks to one of the biggest drug dealers in Washington D.C. "Andy Rooney" talks about recent news.
Sun, Nov 16, 1997
"Winnie Mandela" looks at murder accusations that have been levied against the wife of Nelson Mandela. 'Clint Eastwood" talks to the actor and director about his most recent project. "Innocents Abroad" examines the cases of several Americans accused of being drug mules in Ecuador. "Andy Rooney" talks about magazines.
Sun, Nov 23, 1997
"What's Saddam Hiding?" examines whether the Iraqi leader is developing biological weapons of mass destruction. "The JFK Papers" investigates the veracity of a collection of papers linking the former president with Marilyn Monroe. "Taking on Disney" looks at a growing conflict between the Southern Baptist Convention and the Walt Disney Company. "Andy Rooney" talks about identification numbers.
Sun, Nov 30, 1997
"Trokosi" looks at how some young women in Ghana are forced into lives of slavery for past crimes committed by family members. "MPD" looks at a case where a psychiatrist caused a multiple personality disorder to gain financial benefit. "Venus" profiles the famous tennis player Venus Williams. "Andy Rooney" talks about politicians and beauty.
Sun, Dec 7, 1997
"Inmate 777" examines how women on death row get support from the Christian community. "Brother Against Brother" looks at how the Palestinian Authority has been unjustly imprisoning and torturing Palestinians. "December 7" talks to Japanese-Americans who were interred during World War II at Manzanar. "Andy Rooney" looks at what happens to turkeys after they are pardoned by the president.
Sun, Dec 14, 1997
"The New Orleans Cops" looks how a New Orleans police chief and a New York consultant have brought down the crime rate in the city. "West Side Story" looks at an inner-city remake of the famed musical. "Code Blue" examines an investigation into a man who may have been responsible for poisoning babies. "Andy Rooney" talks about clothing and sports figures.
Sun, Dec 21, 1997
"Gearing Up" looks out how police departments around the country are replacing police gear with military-style weaponry. "Private Lives, Public Men" talks to British politician Alan Clark about his diaries. "Quick Cash" looks at how pawnshops regularly accept stolen merchandise. "Andy Rooney" talks about past Christmas commentaries.