Season 32

E1. Kipp, Frank McCourt, Playing Ball with the KGB

Sep 19, 1999 · 45m

“Kipp” examines a successful public school program that uses discipline, long hours, and a contract. “Frank McCourt” talks to the author about his Pulitzer Prize winning book. “Playing Ball with the KGB” talks to a Russian millionaire who is in the middle of a KGB investigation. “Andy Rooney” talks about events from the summer.

E2. Dutch, Vice Versa

Sep 26, 1999 · 45m

“Dutch” talks to Ronald Reagan’s biographer Edmund Morris about the biography that took him 14 years to write. “Vice Versa” looks at a dispute over Alabama State University’s scholarships to attract white students to the historically black college. “Andy Rooney” talks about reporters who do reports from interesting locations.

E3. The Blue Wall of Silence, TB, David L. Wolper

Oct 3, 1999 · 45m

“The Blue Wall of Silence” looks at how police officers who report crimes by other officers are often subject to retribution. “TB” examines how tuberculosis is becoming deadlier due to its growing resistance to drugs. “David L. Wolper” interviews the famous producer. “Andy Rooney” talks about former presidents.

E4. Ron Reagan on Ronald Reagan, The Scuffed Halls of Ivy: Emory University, Doing the Right Thing?

Oct 10, 1999 · 45m

“Ron Reagan on Ronald Reagan” talks to the son of the president about his father. “The Scuffed Halls Of Ivy: Emory University” looks at a professor who was forced out due to politics. “Doing the Right Thing?” examines whether the L.A.P.D. allowed a shoot-out suspect to die after he surrendered. “Andy Rooney” talks about the end of the world.

E5. Why So Expensive?, Cop Killer, Strive, a Second Look

Oct 17, 1999 · 45m

“Why So Expensive?” examines while senior citizens are traveling to Canada to buy the prescription drugs. “Cop Killer” looks at how a model prisoner has been stopped repeatedly from getting parole. “Strive, a Second Look” takes another look at a training program that assists people on welfare. “Andy Rooney” goes on-board a nuclear submarine.

E6. President Bradley?, Knee Deep in Fraud, Cruising for Fun and Profit

Oct 24, 1999 · 45m

“President Bradley?” profiles the former Senator from New Jersey who is running for president. “Knee Deep in Fraud” investigates fraud in California’s health-care system. “Cruising for Fun and Profit” investigates how cruise lines bring in large profiles but pay little in taxes. “Andy Rooney” talks about presidential candidates for the 2000 election.

E7. You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, The Pill, The Eyes

Oct 31, 1999 · 45m

“You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” interviews and profiles cartoonist Charles Schulz. “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. “The Eyes” talks to three blind men about their lives. “Andy Rooney” talks about a large check he was sent in error.

E8. On Trial for Murder, Lord of the Manor, A Doctor in the House?, Con Man

Nov 7, 1999 · 45m

“On Trial for Murder” looks at the case of an 11 year old boy who is charged with murder. “Lord of the Manor” looks at the feud surrounding Gardiner Island. “A Doctor in the House?” examines why many new doctors in the United States are trained overseas. “Con Man” investigates a man who conned elderly Americans out of over $200 million using a lottery pool scheme. “Andy Rooney” looks at out-of-town newspapers.

E9. Haiti: 5 Years & A Billion Dollars Later, Gold in Them Thar Schools, Oh Lord!

Nov 14, 1999 · 45m

“Haiti: 5 Years and A Billion Dollars Later” examines whether aid from the U.S. has helped restore Haiti’s government and justice system. “Gold in Them Thar Schools” looks at the controversial for-profit Edison Schools. “Oh Lord!” looks at reforms in the British House of Lords. “Andy Rooney” talks about car bumpers.

E10. Untouchable?, Carol Burnett, R.U.C.

Nov 21, 1999 · 45m

“Untouchable?” examines the disappearance of alleged drug kingpin Mario Villanueva who was suppose to be under heavy police surveillance. “Carol Burnett” profiles the comedian. “R.U.C.” examines Northern Ireland’s heavily Protestant Royal Ulster Constabulary. “Andy Rooney” talks about women on navy submarines and in sports locker rooms.

E11. Suicide or Murder?, Not as Private as You Think, Slam!

Nov 28, 1999 · 45m

“Suicide or Murder?” examines the death of Captain Gordon Hess which many believe to have been a homicide. “Not as Private as You Think” examines how Internet companies are compiling information about consumers. “Slam!” looks at a new form of poetry. “Andy Rooney” looks at medication side effects.

E12. Miranda, Columbia's Andres Pastrana, President Gore?

Dec 5, 1999 · 45m

“Miranda” talks to a professor who wants to overturn the Supreme Court case which led to the police warning. “Columbia’s Andres Pastrana” talks to the president of Columbia who wants more U.S. help in the was on drugs. “President Gore?” talks to the vice president about his candidacy for the presidency. “Andy Rooney” talks about new years.

E13. Don't Ask, Don't Tell, Rumpole of the Bailey, Agent Orange

Dec 12, 1999 · 45m

“Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” examines how the law governing homosexuals in the military has been largely disregarded. “Rumpole of the Bailey” talks to the creator of the popular fictional lawyer. “Agent Orange” examines the controversial defoliant used by the military during the Vietnam War. “Andy Rooney” talks about the best athletes of the century.

E14. The Secrecy Clause, Big Chicken, Hello, I'm in Finland

Dec 19, 1999 · 45m

“The Secrecy Clause” looks at how some pharmaceutical companies are using secrecy clauses to suppress research that may undermine their profits. “Big Chicken” examines how the chicken industry treats its workers. “Hello, I’m in Finland” looks at why Finland has one of the most advance telephone systems on Earth. “Andy Rooney” talks about packaging.

E15. D.U., Miracle on 43rd Street, Wanted

Dec 26, 1999 · 45m

“D.U.” investigates the use of depleted uranium in the Gulf War and whether U.S. soldiers were unnecessarily exposed to it. “Miracle on 43rd Street” examines an old hotel has been renovated for use to support housing for the homeless. “Wanted” examines the case of a St. Kitts businessman who is wanted for drug trafficking. “Andy Rooney” talks about buying your own Christmas president.

E16. Need Cash?, Bill Parcells, His Honor, the Mayor

Jan 2, 2000 · 45m

“Need Cash?” looks at how some automobile title lenders have been charging exorbitant interest rates. “Bill Parcells” talks to the New York Jets Coach about his career. “His Honor, the Mayor” talks to Jerry Brown the former Governor of California who is now the Mayor of Oakland. “Andy Rooney” talks about history and its influence on the present.

E17. Adopt Me, Denzel, Boris Yeltsin

Jan 9, 2000 · 45m

“Adopt Me” examines the controversial of adoption parties for special needs children. “Denzel” profiles the popular actor Denzel Washington. “Boris Yeltsin” examines the legacy of the Russian president and look at how he has a reputation of being both a hero and a corrupt politician. “Andy Rooney” talks about advertising something as the best.

E18. MTBE, Ben Zander

Jan 16, 2000 · 45m

“MTBE” investigates how a gasoline additive used by oil companies to satisfy the clean air act is now polluting groundwater. “Ben Zander” profiles the conductor of the Boston Philharmonic. “Andy Rooney” talks about news stories that sound like they are too good to be true.

E19. Southern Exposure, Come Dancing, Kevin Mitnick, Cyber Thief

Jan 23, 2000 · 45m

“Southern Exposure” investigates allegations of racial discrimination at the Savannah River Nuclear Site. “Come Dancing” looks at the growth of competitive of ballroom dance. “Kevin Mitnick, Cyber Thief” profiles the controversial hacker. “Andy Rooney” talks about symbols and the Confederate flag.

E20. Carol Burnett, Big Man, Big Voice, The Diva Next Door

Jan 30, 2000 · 45m

“Carol Burnett” rebroadcasts a profile of the popular comedian. “Big Man, Big Voice” rebroadcasts a profile of a German singer who suffers from birth defects due to thalidomide. “The Diva Next Door” rebroadcasts a profile of opera singer Renee Fleming. “Andy Rooney” talks about car advertisement.

E21. Ethnic Profiling, Gross National Happiness, The Court-Martial of Major Bates

Feb 6, 2000 · 45m

“Ethnic Profiling” talks to a former CIA Employee who thinks he was fired because he is Jewish. “Gross National Happiness” visits the country of Bhutan which focuses more on happiness than economic growth. “The Court-Martial of Major Bates” talks to a major who may face court-martial due to his refusal to accept an Anthrax Vaccination. “Andy Rooney” talks about the ten best unimportant inventions.

E22. You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, LAPD Confidential, Unfortunate and Untrue?

Feb 13, 2000 · 45m

“You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” rebroadcasts a profile of cartoonist Charles Schulz who recently passed away. “LAPD Confidential” looks at how a whistle-blower exposed the LAPD’s controversial domestic abuse policy. “Unfortunate and Untrue?” looks at the questionable past of an author who wrote a book critical of George W. Bush. “Andy Rooney” talks about the new dollar coin released by the U.S. Mint.

E23. Hit List?, Kevin Spacey, Whose Country Is It?

Feb 20, 2000 · 45m

“Hit List?” looks at how some anti-abortion activists are publishing personal information about abortion doctors. “Kevin Spacey” interviews the popular actor about his life and career. “Whose Country Is It?” examines the conflict in Israel between secular people and ultra-orthodox Jews. “Andy Rooney” talks about presidential press conferences.

E24. Echelon, Scam, King Coal

Feb 27, 2000 · 45m

“Echelon” examines the NSA program which uses listening posts around the world to monitor electronic communication. “Scam” looks at how some fake artistic masterpieces have fooled major auction houses. “King Coal” examines whether mountaintop removal mining is bad for the people of West Virginia. “Andy Rooney” rates the presidential candidates.

E25. Columbine Effect, Dikembe Mutombo, Who Is Arnon Milchan?

Mar 5, 2000 · 45m

“Columbine Effect” looks at how an Alabama school is having a problem dealing with a violent student because he is also considered disabled. “Dikembe Mutombo” talks to the basketball star about his efforts to provide medical care in the Congo. “Who Is Arnon Milchan?” profiles a former Israeli intelligence officer who is now a film producer. “Andy Rooney” looks at viewer mail.

E26. Timothy McVeigh, The Bodyguard's Story

Mar 12, 2000 · 45m

“Timothy McVeigh” interviews the man sentenced to death for setting off a bomb in Oklahoma City that destroyed the Murrah Federal Building and killed 168 people. “The Bodyguard’s Story” interviews the bodyguard of Princess Diana who was the only person to survive the car accident that killed her.

E27. Hitler's Pope, Women and the Web, Ciao Venezia

Mar 19, 2000 · 45m

“Hitler’s Pope” looks at criticism against Pope Pius XII for his silence against Hitler’s extermination of the Jews during World War II. “Women and the Web” looks at the increasing influence of women in computer-related professions. “Ciao Venezia” talks to the Mayor of Venice who wants to slow tourism to curb pollution in the city. “Andy Rooney” talks about the primaries and democracy.

E28. By Faith Alone, Tom Joyner, Locked Up for Life?

Mar 26, 2000 · 45m

“By Faith Alone” looks at how the government Medicare system is paying for the non-medical care of Christian Scientists who religiously oppose the use of doctors. “Tom Joyner” profiles the popular radio host. “Locked Up for Life?” looks at the plight of INS detainees who have been arrested for crimes and must be deported, but cannot be deported because their countries of origin refuse to take them back. “Andy Rooney” talks about the census.

E29. Broken Promises, Queen Rania, Eric Clapton

Apr 2, 2000 · 45m

“Broken Promises” examines how Native Americans have lost billions of dollars because the U.S. government has mishandled their records. “Queen Rania” interviews and profiles the queen of Jordan. “Eric Clapton” interviews and profiles the popular musician. “Andy Rooney” talks about displaying the Ten Commandments outside of schools.

E30. Cyber War, Addicted to Orchids, Voice of the Farmer

Apr 9, 2000 · 45m

“Cyber War” examines how significant U.S. infrastructure is controlled by computers which may be subject to cyber attack. “Addicted to Orchids” looks at the $9 billion-a-year orchid industry. “Voice of the Farmer” examines how the American Farm Bureau is doing more to support big agribusiness companies than family farmers. “Andy Rooney” talks about professional wrestling.