60 Minutes

60 Minutes

The classic long-running prime time TV investigative news magazine.

Genre: DocumentaryNews

Cast:Andrew RooneyLesley StahlSteve KroftMorley SaferMike WallaceEd BradleyScott PelleyBob SimonBill WhitakerAnderson CooperLara LoganSharyn AlfonsiHarry ReasonerDan RatherJon WertheimCharlie RoseChristiane AmanpourDavid Martin


1Season 26

S26.E1 ∙ Waste and Fraud/Yes... But Is It Art?/Blood Money

Sun, Sep 19, 1993

"Waste and Fraud" examines how the United Nations Organization has allowed wasteful spending and fraud by its members. "Yes - But Is It Art?" examines whether contemporary artists are really producing art. "Blood Money" examines how medical laboratories are billing patients and the government fraudulently. "Andy Rooney" calls on high earning Americans to go on strike.

2Season 26

S26.E2 ∙ Doesn't Anybody Care?/Pavarotti/The Most Promising Treatment?

Sun, Sep 26, 1993

"Doesn't Anybody Care?" looks at a Chicago murder that was not investigated by police because the victim and suspect were black. "Pavarotti" interviews and profiles the celebrated opera star. "The Most Promising Treatment?" examines whether bone marrow transplants offer a promising treatment for breast cancer. "Andy Rooney" criticisms the plan for universal health care.

3Season 26

S26.E3 ∙ Fidel Castro's Health Plan/Nauru/North of the Border

Sun, Oct 3, 1993

"Fidel Castro's Health Plan" examines how Cuba is send all its AIDS patients to a sanatorium. "Nauru" visits the South Pacific island which is backing a play to stimulate its economy. "North of the Border" looks at how some American businesses are hiring foreign computer programmers while American programmers go unemployed. "Andy Rooney" talks about paying less for gas.

4Season 26

S26.E4 ∙ Arms and the Women/Jack the Ripper?/Readin', Writin' and Commercials

Sun, Oct 10, 1993

"Arms and the Women" looks how women across the country are arming themselves with guns. "Jack the Ripper?" investigates what is alleged to be the diary of Jack the Ripper. "Readin', Writin' and Commercials" looks at how large corporations are targeting public schools for advertisements. "Andy Rooney" talks about Camp David.

5Season 26

S26.E5 ∙ Rogue Cop/The $12 Billion Cleanup/Shadow of Doubt

Sun, Oct 17, 1993

"Rogue Cop" talks to a corrupt New York police official who talks about his crimes. "The $12 Billion Cleanup" examines how the Department of Energy's nuclear program is larger now than when the U.S. was making nuclear weapons. "Shadow of Doubt" looks at the case of Rolando Cruz who is on death row for a crime he may not have committed. "Andy Rooney" talks about paper products.

6Season 26

S26.E6 ∙ The Gauntlet/Bob Dole of Kansas/Law and Disorder

Sun, Oct 24, 1993

"The Gauntlet" looks at the Tailhook Incident and how now no upper level naval officers have been convicted. "Bob Dole of Kansas" talks to the Senator from Kansas about his work in Washington. "Law and Disorder" profiles Judge Judy Sheindlin of the New York City Family Court. "Andy Rooney" talks about the cigarette tax.

7Season 26

S26.E7 ∙ Is the Nuclear Nightmare Over?/A Few Good White Men/Lost in Translation

Sun, Oct 31, 1993

"Is the Nuclear Nightmare Over?" goes to Russia to tour a nuclear base that points its weapons at the United States. "A Few Good White Men" looks at racism in the Marine Corps. "Lost in Translation" looks at how English spoken by visitors from Japan is unintelligible to most Americans. "Andy Rooney" talks about rich people and the budget deficit.

8Season 26

S26.E8 ∙ Monsta/Help Wanted/Dave Barry

Sun, Nov 7, 1993

"Monsta" talks to a South Central Los Angeles gang leader who has written a well-received memoir. "Help Wanted" talks to a retired U.S. Army Colonel who has returned to his native Estonia to lead its military. "Dave Barry" profiles the nationally syndicated journalist and comedian. "Andy Rooney" looks at biographies.

9Season 26

S26.E9 ∙ 25 Years of 60 Minutes

Sun, Nov 14, 1993

60 Minutes looks back on twenty-five years of programming in this special anniversary show hosted by Charles Kuralt. It talks to the host and correspondents of the show and talks to producers. It looks at some of the special moments and special guests of the show throughout its history.

10Season 26

S26.E10 ∙ The CIA's Cocaine/Tin Man/The Commandant

Sun, Nov 21, 1993

"The CIA's Cocaine" examines how taxpayer money is being used by the CIA for drug smuggling. "Tin Man" looks at how some black artists have been exploited by white art dealers. "The Commandant" examines the case of a Polish man accused of running a prison camp for the Nazis. "Andy Rooney" talks about complaints about the show.

11Season 26

S26.E11 ∙ In Good Hands?/Operation Swordfish/Bankrupt in Florida

Sun, Nov 28, 1993

"In Good Hands?" looks at how many emergency rooms are staffed by contract workers who are otherwise unable to get jobs as doctors. "Operation Swordfish" looks at the DEA use and abuse of their informants. "Bankrupt in Florida" examines how most property and possessions are exempt from seizure under Florida's bankruptcy laws. "Andy Rooney" talks about social changes.

12Season 26

S26.E12 ∙ Yasser's Cops/Gustavo De Greiff/Welfare for the Well-Off

Sun, Dec 5, 1993

"Yasser's Cops" examines the new Palestinian Police Force that is charged with keeping the peace in Israel. "Gustavo De Greiff" talks to the Columbian judge who has managed to survive the drug wars. "Welfare for the Well-Off" examines how a push to lower social security benefits for the wealthy is meeting resistance from AARP. "Andy Rooney" talks about college football.

13Season 26

S26.E13 ∙ General Sergeyev/I-551/Mitch Snyder's Legacy

Sun, Dec 12, 1993

"General Sergeyev" follows a Russian General who commands nuclear missile sites as he visits nuclear missile sites in the United States. "I-551" examines the counterfeiting of alien registration cards. "Mitch Snyder's Legacy" examines questionable practices inside the nation's largest homeless shelter. "Andy Rooney" talks about useless inventions.

14Season 26

S26.E14 ∙ Capitol Games/Mrs. Arafat/Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore

Sun, Dec 19, 1993

"Capitol Games" examines how the department of corrections failed to pursue criminals who escape from halfway houses in Washington. "Mrs. Arafat" interviews Suha Arafat about her marriage and husband. "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore" looks at a program that helps poor black families leave Chicago housing projects to live in the suburbs. "Andy Rooney" looks at shoe sizes.

15Season 26

S26.E15 ∙ Crime & Punishment/No Miss/The Mad Woman of Srebrenica

Sun, Dec 26, 1993

"Crime and Punishment" examines how building more prisons and jails is not solving the high crime rate in the United States. "No Miss" looks at how missile targeting technology is freely available to those who want it. "The Mad Woman of Srebrenica" talks to a Serbian woman who is looking for her lost son. "Andy Rooney" talks about hard-to-open envelopes.

16Season 26

S26.E16 ∙ Swindle/Who Am I?/A Hero?

Sun, Jan 2, 1994

"Swindle" looks at confidence men in Arizona. "Who Am I?" examines a movement that seeks to open secret adoption files. "A Hero?" examines the case of Jim Gibbons an insurance company owner who invests in youth but has had his company taken by a commissioner. "Andy Rooney" talks about real estate ads.

17Season 26

S26.E17 ∙ The Jewish Intifada?/The Chief/Nasty Girl

Sun, Jan 9, 1994

"The Jewish Intifada?" examines how right-wing militant groups in the U.S. are attempting to derail the Israeli-Palestinian Peace Process. "The Chief" talks to the police chief of New Haven who wants police officers to be more like social workers. "Nasty Girl" looks at the case of a young woman investigating Nazi collaboration in her small town. "Andy Rooney" talks about television magazine shows.

18Season 26

S26.E18 ∙ My Name Is Tonya Harding/Three Days in Beirut/Getting Rich

Sun, Jan 16, 1994

"Three Days in Beirut" goes to Lebanon to examine the terrorist organization Hezbollah. "My Name Is Tonya Harding" looks at the troubled upbringing of the notorious U.S. Skater. "Getting Rich" talks to three men who became multimillionaires by blowing the whistle on the illegal practices of their employers. "Andy Rooney" talks about former presidents.

19Season 26

S26.E19 ∙ A Free Ride/Born in the USA/Dynasty

Sun, Jan 23, 1994

"A Free Ride" looks at how a Wall Street Trader with no money made multi-million dollar deal with brokerage houses. "Born in the USA" looks at how Americans are paying benefits for the children of illegal immigrants born in the U.S. "Dynasty" looks at Kathleen Brown continues her family's legacy by running for governor. "Andy Rooney" talks about Roman numerals.

20Season 26

S26.E20 ∙ Fellini/Paul Simon/Paris Was Yesterday

Sun, Jan 30, 1994

"Fellini" rebroadcasts a segment on the famed director Federico Fellini. "Paul Simon" rebroadcasts a profile of the famous singer and songwriter. "Paris Was Yesterday" rebroadcasts a profile of Janet Flanner who served as the Paris correspondent of The New Yorker magazine for five decades. "Andy Rooney" talks about food in ads.

21Season 26

S26.E21 ∙ The Education of Luis Gutierrez/The Getaway Drivers/Rob Reiner

Sun, Feb 6, 1994

"The Education of Luis Gutierrez" talks to a freshman congressman who wanted to make changes on Capitol Hill but was given a rude awakening. "The Getaway Drivers" looks at two people who were given difference sentences for being involved in robberies that resulted in murder. "Rob Reiner" profiles the actor and director. "Andy Rooney" talks about sports and money.

22Season 26

S26.E22 ∙ Parachute Lawyer/Changing the Odds/Another Chernobyl?

Sun, Feb 13, 1994

"Parachute Lawyer" profiles John Coale a successful ambulance chasing lawyer. "Changing the Odds" looks at parents without high school diplomas who are taking classes with their children. "Another Chernobyl?" looks at an outdated nuclear power plant in India that may have the potential for disaster. "Andy Rooney" discusses the sentence of Byron De La Beckwith.

23Season 26

S26.E23 ∙ Randy Shilts/Less Than a Miracle/No Comment

Sun, Feb 20, 1994

"Randy Shilts" profiles the homosexual journalist who chronicled the AIDS crisis. "Less Than a Miracle" examines the problems with facilitated communication and its use on autistic children. "No Comment" looks at how the Coast Guard retaliated against officers that took part in a misguided sting. "Andy Rooney" talks about the Japanese trade surplus.

24Season 26

S26.E24 ∙ Paul Hill/On the Money/The Jewish Intifada?

Sun, Feb 27, 1994

"Paul Hill" examines how he was convicted as a member of an IRA pub bombing but is now fighting to clear his name. "On the Money" examines how Kansas City has poured millions of dollars into its school system without good results. "The Jewish Intifada?" rebroadcasts an examination of how right-wing militant groups in the U.S. are attempting to derail the Israeli-Palestinian Peace Process. "Andy Rooney" discusses the case of Aldrich Ames.

25Season 26

S26.E25 ∙ Fingered/'A' Is for Abstinence/The Mad Russian?

Sun, Mar 6, 1994

"Fingered" looks at a new computerized fingerprint matching system that has solved a thirty year old murder case. "'A' Is for Abstinence" looks at an abstinence only sex education program in Louisiana that is being criticized by experts. "The Mad Russian?" interviews controversial Russian politician Vladimir Zhirinovskiy. "Andy Rooney" talks about being too serious.

26Season 26

S26.E26 ∙ Subcomandante Marcos/Dwayne Sexton/The State vs. James Hamm

Sun, Mar 13, 1994

"Subcomandante Marco" profiles the leader of the Zapatista National Liberation Army. "Dwayne Sexton" examines the case of a young boy who was the subject of a radiation experiment by the U.S. government. "The State vs. James Hamm" looks at the case of a convicted murder who was released from prison and accepted into a law school. "Andy Rooney" talks about buying new rather than fixing.

27Season 26

S26.E27 ∙ Who Says It Never Happened?/Mel White's Secret/Testing, Testing, Testing

Sun, Mar 20, 1994

"Who Says It Never Happened?" examines those who argue that the Holocaust never happened. "Mel White's Secret" talks to the televangelist who recently came out as homosexual. "Testing, Testing, Testing" examines how weapons are the only manufactured product that is not subject to safety inspections. "Andy Rooney" talks about the retirement of Charles Kuralt.

28Season 26

S26.E28 ∙ Up in Smoke/Semipalatinsk/Maxine Waters

Sun, Mar 27, 1994

"Up in Smoke" looks at how the tobacco industry refuses to make cigarettes that make it less likely to cause an accidental fire. "Semipalatinsk" examines the site of nuclear experiments conducted in the former Soviet Union. "Maxine Waters" interviews the politician representing Los Angeles, California. "Andy Rooney" discusses Holocaust denial.

29Season 26

S26.E29 ∙ The Final Four/Street Crime: Africa Style/It Pays to Advertise

Sun, Apr 3, 1994

"The Final Four" examines how college sports coaches earn kickbacks from sneaker companies. "Street Crime: Africa Style" examines violence in South Africa and whether apartheid is to blame. "It Pays to Advertise" talks to a defense team for a drug kingpin who has taken out an advertisement which some view as a hit list. "Andy Rooney" talks about a game he has created.

30Season 26

S26.E30 ∙ The Commodities Game/The Girl Next Door/A Very English Audience

Sun, Apr 10, 1994

"The Commodities Game" looks at commodities trading and how the First Lady was able to make a fortune trading cattle futures. "The Girl Next Door" examines the case of a woman accused of child molestation in a day care center. "A Very English Audience" examines some of the quirky programming on British television. "Andy Rooney" talks about taxes.

31Season 26

S26.E31 ∙ Memories/Nightmare in Haiti/TKO

Sun, Apr 17, 1994

"Memories" examines whether false memories created by psychotherapists are behind the sudden memory of childhood sexual abuse. "Nightmare in Haiti" looks at how Haiti's military government is backing death squads. "TKO" looks at how some states do little to stop fixed fights in boxing. "Andy Rooney" talks about the death of Kurt Cobain.

32Season 26

S26.E32 ∙ Solzhenitsyn/Right on Fred Zain!/Richard Nixon

Sun, Apr 24, 1994

"Solzhenitsyn" interviews Russian writer Alexander Solzhenitsyn who is now living in the United States. "Right on Fred Zain!" examines the case of a forensic detective who was found to have made fraudulent reports in thousands of cases. "Richard Nixon" revisits a 1968 interview with the President. "Andy Rooney" responds to those who criticized his comments about Kurt Cobain's suicide.

33Season 26

S26.E33 ∙ Chelsea... On the Rocks/Fast Money/Not in My Backyard

Sun, May 1, 1994

"Chelsea - On the Rocks" looks at corruption that had led the city of Chelsea, Massachusetts, into bankruptcy and receivership. "Fast Money" looks at how supplemental security income checks sent to drug addicts have been helping addicts to continue their lifestyle. "Not in My Backyard" looks at how an activist in Ohio has changed government policy on toxic waste plants. "Andy Rooney" talks about unnecessary inventions.

34Season 26

S26.E34 ∙ Never Too Late?/South of the Border/The Sound of Music

Sun, May 8, 1994

"Never Too Late" talks to a group of older women who are seeking to become parents. "South of the Border" examines how U.S. companies doing business in Mexico must routinely pay bribes. "The Sound of Music" looks at a special scholarship that gives children opportunities at Juilliard. "Andy Rooney" talks about tobacco executives.

35Season 26

S26.E35 ∙ Blue Cross Blue Shield/I Solemnly Swear/The $64 Dollar Question

Sun, May 15, 1994

"Blue Cross Blue Shield" looks at how not-for-profit insurance companies are run like big businesses but pay no taxes. "I Solemnly Swear" looks at the allegations of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church. "The $64 Dollar Question" looks at a legislative bill that disallows future children to qualify mothers for additional welfare. "Andy Rooney" talks about garage sales.

36Season 26

S26.E36 ∙ A Billion Here, a Billion There.../Go Back Where You Came From/This Land Is My Land

Sun, May 22, 1994

"A Billion Here, a Billion There" interviews several Air Force officers who claimed they were removed from duty when they argued that billions of dollars of funding was being wasted on certain weapons programs. "Go Back Where You Came From" looks at the extreme right-wing British national party. "This Land Is My Land" rebroadcasts a look at how tribal land is being returned in South Africa. "Andy Rooney" talks about items sent to him.

37Season 26

S26.E37 ∙ Heart to Heart/The Oregon Plan/Medal of Honor

Sun, May 29, 1994

"Heart to Heart" rebroadcasts a look at an American team that has volunteered to do surgery on Russian children. "The Oregon Plan" rebroadcasts a look at Oregon's plan to provide health coverage for everyone in the state. "Medal of Honor" examines people who falsely claim to have won the Medal of Honor.

38Season 26

S26.E38 ∙ The Agenda/The Ultra Secret/White Backlash

Sun, Jun 5, 1994

"The Agenda" talks to Bob Woodward about his new book on the Clinton White House. "The Ultra Secret" looks at how the allies broke a secret German code during World War II. "White Backlash" follows a group of skinheads as they meet and talk to the people they claim to hate. "Andy Rooney" talks about Camp David.

39Season 26

S26.E39 ∙ Yasser's Cops/The Rosewood Massacre/Pelican Bay

Sun, Jun 12, 1994

"Yasser's Cops" rebroadcasts an examination of the new Palestinian Police Force that is charged with keeping the peace in Israel. "The Rosewood Massacre" looks at a small black community that was destroyed by a white mob in 1923. "Pelican Bay" looks at a California State Prison that is accused of inhuman treatment. "Andy Rooney" talks about being serious and funny.

40Season 26

S26.E40 ∙ Kimberly's Story/Arms and the Woman/Parachute Lawyer

Sun, Jun 19, 1994

"Kimberly's Story" examines the case of a woman who claims to have gotten AIDS from her dentist. "Arms and the Women" rebroadcasts a look at how women across the country are arming themselves with guns. "Parachute Lawyer" rebroadcasts a profile of John Coale a successful ambulance chasing lawyer. "Andy Rooney" talks about uniforms.

41Season 26

S26.E41 ∙ The Chunnel/Tin Man/Barbra

Sun, Jun 26, 1994

"The Chunnel" rebroadcasts a look at protests over the underwater tunnel connecting England and France. "Tin Man" rebroadcasts a look at how some black artists have been exploited by white art dealers. "Barbra" rebroadcasts a profile of the actress and singer Barbra Streisand. "Andy Rooney" talks about show and sock sizes.

42Season 26

S26.E42 ∙ Halcion/Paul Hill/The $12 Billion Clean Up

Sun, Jul 3, 1994

"Halcion" rebroadcasts a segment on whether the sleeping pill is safe for people to use. "Paul Hill" rebroadcasts an examination into how he was convicted as a member of an IRA pub bombing but is now fighting to clear his name. "The $12 Billion Cleanup" rebroadcasts an examination into how the Department of Energy's nuclear program is larger now than when the U.S. was making nuclear weapons. "Andy Rooney" talks about small inventions.

43Season 26

S26.E43 ∙ Swindle/Nasty Girl/Bankrupt in Florida

Sun, Jul 10, 1994

"Swindle" rebroadcasts a look at confidence men in Arizona. "Nasty Girl" rebroadcasts a look at the case of a young woman investigating Nazi collaboration in her small town. "Bankrupt in Florida" rebroadcasts an examination into how most property and possessions are exempt from seizure under Florida's bankruptcy laws. "Andy Rooney" talks about paper products.

44Season 26

S26.E44 ∙ Made in the USA/American Gothic Gone Mad/Randy Shilts

Sun, Jul 17, 1994

"Made in the USA" rebroadcasts a look at a Japanese factory that is changing labels to sell to the U.S. Military. "American Gothic Gone Mad" rebroadcasts a segment on the case of an elderly couple who murdered drifters as part of a cattle-rustling scheme. "Randy Shilts" rebroadcasts a profile of the homosexual journalist who chronicled the AIDS crisis. "Andy Rooney" talks about speed limits.

45Season 26

S26.E45 ∙ Yes... But Is It Art?/Question of Mercy/A Few Good White Men

Sun, Jul 24, 1994

"Yes - But Is It Art?" rebroadcasts an examination into whether contemporary artists are really producing art. "Question of Mercy" rebroadcasts a talk to a euthanasia activist who helped eight AIDS patients end their lives. "A Few Good White Men" rebroadcasts a look at racism in the Marine Corps. "Andy Rooney" talks about a room for things that don't work.

46Season 26

S26.E46 ∙ Monsta/Pavarotti/I-551

Sun, Jul 31, 1994

"Monsta" rebroadcasts a talk with a South Central Los Angeles gang leader who has written a well-received memoir. "Pavarotti" rebroadcasts an interview and profile of the celebrated opera star. "I-551" rebroadcasts an examination into the counterfeiting of alien registration cards. "Andy Rooney" talks about real estate ads.

47Season 26

S26.E47 ∙ Three Days in Beirut/Never Too Late?/The Lambs of Christ?

Sun, Aug 7, 1994

"Three Days in Beirut" rebroadcasts a visit to Lebanon to examine the terrorist organization Hezbollah. "Never Too Late" rebroadcasts a talk to a group of older women who are seeking to become parents. "The Lambs of Christ?" rebroadcasts a segment on a militant anti-abortion group that has forced doctors from their practice. "Andy Rooney" talks about the telephone.

48Season 26

S26.E48 ∙ Blue Cross Blue Shield/Fingered/Fidel Castro's Health Plan

Sun, Aug 14, 1994

"Blue Cross Blue Shield" looks at how not-for-profit insurance companies are run like big businesses but pay no taxes. "Fingered" looks at a new computerized fingerprint matching system that has solved a thirty year old murder case. "Fidel Castro's Health Plan" examines how Cuba is send all its AIDS patients to a sanatorium. "Andy Rooney" talks about hard to open envelopes.

49Season 26

S26.E49 ∙ Subcomandante Marcos/TKO/The Getaway Drivers

Sun, Aug 21, 1994

"Subcomandante Marco" profiles the leader of the Zapatista National Liberation Army. "TKO" looks at how some states do little to stop fixed fights in boxing. "The Getaway Drivers" looks at two people who were given difference sentences for being involved in robberies that resulted in murder. "Andy Rooney" talks about new products to fix problems.

50Season 26

S26.E50 ∙ Semipalatinsk/Mel White's Secret/The Cure That Killed

Sun, Aug 28, 1994

"Semipalatinsk" rebroadcasts an examination of the site of nuclear experiments conducted in the former Soviet Union. "Mel White's Secret" rebroadcasts a talk to the televangelist who recently came out as homosexual. "The Cure That Killed" rebroadcasts a segment on hemophiliacs that were infected with HIV through their treatments. "Andy Rooney" talks about advertisements for free stuff.