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60 Minutes, Who Poisoned The Children?
produced by Walt Bogdanich, fl. 1999-2011, Columbia Broadcasting System, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 1999), 14 mins
A pharmacist in Haiti used barrels of what he thought was pharmaceutical glycerine to sweeten medicine for children. It turned out to be diethylene glycol instead, and in 1996 children began to die from taking the tainted medicine. The barrels were traced to Europe, and then to China. The FDA was asked to follow u...
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produced by Walt Bogdanich, fl. 1999-2011, Columbia Broadcasting System, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 1999), 14 mins
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A pharmacist in Haiti used barrels of what he thought was pharmaceutical glycerine to sweeten medicine for children. It turned out to be diethylene glycol instead, and in 1996 children began to die from taking the tainted medicine. The barrels were traced to Europe, and then to China. The FDA was asked to follow up with China, but had no authority to get answers. The Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act came about in the United States because of a simila...
A pharmacist in Haiti used barrels of what he thought was pharmaceutical glycerine to sweeten medicine for children. It turned out to be diethylene glycol instead, and in 1996 children began to die from taking the tainted medicine. The barrels were traced to Europe, and then to China. The FDA was asked to follow up with China, but had no authority to get answers. The Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act came about in the United States because of a similar problem in the 1930s. Mike Wallace reports.
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Media Studies
Content Type
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Contributor
Walt Bogdanich, fl. 1999-2011, Columbia Broadcasting System
Author / Creator
Mike Wallace, 1918-2012
Date Published / Released
1997-09-28, 1999-07-11
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System
Series
60 Minutes
Topic / Theme
Accidental deaths, Chemical industry, Drugs and pharmaceuticals, Disease and Health
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1999 by Columbia Broadcasting System
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60 Minutes, Trokosi
produced by Andrew Tkach, fl. 2003-2015, Columbia Broadcasting System, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 1997), 13 mins
This segment of 60 Minutes visits Ghana to investigate the west African tradition of enslaving young girls, known as 'trokosi', as punishment for crimes committed by their families or ancestors. Christiane Amanpour reports.
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produced by Andrew Tkach, fl. 2003-2015, Columbia Broadcasting System, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 1997), 13 mins
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This segment of 60 Minutes visits Ghana to investigate the west African tradition of enslaving young girls, known as 'trokosi', as punishment for crimes committed by their families or ancestors. Christiane Amanpour reports.
Field of Study
Media Studies
Content Type
News story
Contributor
Andrew Tkach, fl. 2003-2015, Columbia Broadcasting System
Author / Creator
Christiane Amanpour, 1958-
Date Published / Released
1997-11-30
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System
Series
60 Minutes
Topic / Theme
Religious beliefs, Slaveholders, Slaves, Slavery, Religion and Belief Systems, Race and Gender
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Copyright © 1997 by Columbia Broadcasting System
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60 Minutes, Inmate 777 (Woman On Death Row)
produced by Mary Mapes, fl. 2003, Columbia Broadcasting System; interview by Lesley Stahl, 1941-, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 1997), 13 mins
Lesley Stahl interviews Karla Faye Tucker-Brown, Huntsville, Texas death row inmate #777. The segment discusses the issue of gender and the death penalty and the case as it is being presented to Texas pardon board and to Govenor George Bush before the January 30, 1998 date.
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produced by Mary Mapes, fl. 2003, Columbia Broadcasting System; interview by Lesley Stahl, 1941-, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 1997), 13 mins
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Lesley Stahl interviews Karla Faye Tucker-Brown, Huntsville, Texas death row inmate #777. The segment discusses the issue of gender and the death penalty and the case as it is being presented to Texas pardon board and to Govenor George Bush before the January 30, 1998 date.
Field of Study
Media Studies
Content Type
News story, Interview
Contributor
Mary Mapes, fl. 2003, Columbia Broadcasting System
Author / Creator
Lesley Stahl, 1941-
Date Published / Released
1997-12-07
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System
Series
60 Minutes
Person Discussed
Karla Faye Tucker, 1959-1998
Topic / Theme
Women, Capital punishment, Political and Social Movements, Race and Gender
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Copyright © 1997 by Columbia Broadcasting System
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60 Minutes, An Honest Mistake (Scapegoat)
produced by Richard Greenberg, fl. 1999, Columbia Broadcasting System, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 1998), 13 mins
A top F-15 pilot is killed in a routine training mission and two Air Force mechanics are charged with negligent homicide due to a simple mistake. The Air Force was aware of the problem that caused the crash but failed to correct it. Steve Kroft reports.
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produced by Richard Greenberg, fl. 1999, Columbia Broadcasting System, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 1998), 13 mins
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A top F-15 pilot is killed in a routine training mission and two Air Force mechanics are charged with negligent homicide due to a simple mistake. The Air Force was aware of the problem that caused the crash but failed to correct it. Steve Kroft reports.
Field of Study
Media Studies
Content Type
News story
Contributor
Richard Greenberg, fl. 1999, Columbia Broadcasting System
Author / Creator
Steve Kroft, 1945-
Date Published / Released
1998-01-04
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System
Series
60 Minutes
Topic / Theme
Corruption, Mechanical repairs, Accidental deaths, Science and Technology
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1998 by Columbia Broadcasting System
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60 Minutes, Another Look: January 26, 1992 (Clinton Interview)
produced by L. Franklin Devine, fl. 1993-2016, Columbia Broadcasting System; interview by Steve Kroft, 1945-, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 1998), 13 mins
60 Minutes takes another look at an interview with Bill and Hillary Clinton concerning his alleged affair with Gennifer Flowers in light of recent allegations of his affair with Monica Lewinsky. Steve Kroft reports.
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produced by L. Franklin Devine, fl. 1993-2016, Columbia Broadcasting System; interview by Steve Kroft, 1945-, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 1998), 13 mins
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60 Minutes takes another look at an interview with Bill and Hillary Clinton concerning his alleged affair with Gennifer Flowers in light of recent allegations of his affair with Monica Lewinsky. Steve Kroft reports.
Field of Study
Media Studies
Content Type
News story
Contributor
L. Franklin Devine, fl. 1993-2016, Columbia Broadcasting System
Author / Creator
Steve Kroft, 1945-
Date Published / Released
1998-02-01
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System
Series
60 Minutes
Person Discussed
William Jefferson Clinton, 1946-, Hillary Rodham Clinton, 1947-
Topic / Theme
Scandals, Presidents, Infidelity, Political and Social Movements
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Copyright © 1998 by Columbia Broadcasting System
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60 Minutes, War of Words (Quebec)
produced by Steven Reiner, fl. 1997-2008 and Elizabeth Pearson, fl. 2001, Columbia Broadcasting System, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 1998), 13 mins
February 8, 1998, 5:49 PM-Morley Safer reports on efforts to enforce a French-language-only policy in the Canadian province of Quebec. So-called "language police" levy fines for English signs and force companies to conduct their business in French, driving many English-speakers out of Quebec.
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produced by Steven Reiner, fl. 1997-2008 and Elizabeth Pearson, fl. 2001, Columbia Broadcasting System, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 1998), 13 mins
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February 8, 1998, 5:49 PM-Morley Safer reports on efforts to enforce a French-language-only policy in the Canadian province of Quebec. So-called "language police" levy fines for English signs and force companies to conduct their business in French, driving many English-speakers out of Quebec.
Field of Study
Media Studies
Content Type
News story
Contributor
Steven Reiner, fl. 1997-2008, Elizabeth Pearson, fl. 2001, Columbia Broadcasting System
Author / Creator
Morley Safer, 1931-2016
Date Published / Released
1998-02-08
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System
Series
60 Minutes
Topic / Theme
Cultural identity, Laws and legislation, French language, Family and Culture, Political and Social Movements, French Canadians
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Copyright © 1998 by Columbia Broadcasting System
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60 Minutes, Whose Chemical Weapons?
produced by Tom Flynn, fl. 1998, Columbia Broadcasting System, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 1998), 13 mins
One of the largest stockpiles of chemical weapons was produced in the United States, most produced in the 1950s and 60s. They have been sitting idle since then, and some of them are beginning to leak, putting the neighboring towns in danger. Steve Kroft reports.
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produced by Tom Flynn, fl. 1998, Columbia Broadcasting System, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 1998), 13 mins
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One of the largest stockpiles of chemical weapons was produced in the United States, most produced in the 1950s and 60s. They have been sitting idle since then, and some of them are beginning to leak, putting the neighboring towns in danger. Steve Kroft reports.
Field of Study
Media Studies
Content Type
News story
Contributor
Tom Flynn, fl. 1998, Columbia Broadcasting System
Author / Creator
Steve Kroft, 1945-
Date Published / Released
1998-03-08, 1998-08-02
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System
Series
60 Minutes
Topic / Theme
Pollutants, Chemical weapons, Disease and Health
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1998 by Columbia Broadcasting System
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60 Minutes, Ted Kennedy
produced by Richard Bonin, fl. 1993-2013, Columbia Broadcasting System; interview by Lesley Stahl, 1941-, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 1998), 14 mins
Lesley Stahl profiles senator Ted Kennedy.
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produced by Richard Bonin, fl. 1993-2013, Columbia Broadcasting System; interview by Lesley Stahl, 1941-, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 1998), 14 mins
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Lesley Stahl profiles senator Ted Kennedy.
Date Written / Recorded
1998-06-07
Field of Study
Media Studies
Content Type
News story, Interview
Contributor
Richard Bonin, fl. 1993-2013, Columbia Broadcasting System
Author / Creator
Lesley Stahl, 1941-
Date Published / Released
1998-06-07
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System
Series
60 Minutes
Person Discussed
Ted Kennedy, 1932-2009
Topic / Theme
Politics, Legislators, Political and Social Movements
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1998 by Columbia Broadcasting System
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60 Minutes, Secrets & Lies (Adoption)
produced by Walt Bogdanich, fl. 1999-2011, Columbia Broadcasting System, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 1998), 14 mins
In a landmark legal case, Phyllis and Marty Juman sued Louise Wise Services, claiming the adoption agency concealed the fact that their adoptive son's parents were both severely mentally ill. Mike Wallace reports.
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produced by Walt Bogdanich, fl. 1999-2011, Columbia Broadcasting System, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 1998), 14 mins
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In a landmark legal case, Phyllis and Marty Juman sued Louise Wise Services, claiming the adoption agency concealed the fact that their adoptive son's parents were both severely mentally ill. Mike Wallace reports.
Field of Study
Media Studies
Content Type
News story
Contributor
Walt Bogdanich, fl. 1999-2011, Columbia Broadcasting System
Author / Creator
Mike Wallace, 1918-2012
Date Published / Released
1998-09-21, 1998-07-05
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System
Series
60 Minutes
Topic / Theme
Adopted children, Mental illnesses, Disease and Health
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1998 by Columbia Broadcasting System
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60 Minutes, Remembering Watergate
presented by Steve Kroft, 1945-; produced by Mary Murphy, fl. 2009, L. Franklin Devine, fl. 1993-2016 and Richard Greenberg, fl. 1999, Columbia Broadcasting System, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 1998), 13 mins
60 Minutes speaks with three key Congressional players in the Watergate Committee about the impeachment of President Richard Nixon and the impeachment of President Bill Clinton. Steve Kroft interviews Howard Baker, Fred Thompson, and Father Robert Drinan.
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presented by Steve Kroft, 1945-; produced by Mary Murphy, fl. 2009, L. Franklin Devine, fl. 1993-2016 and Richard Greenberg, fl. 1999, Columbia Broadcasting System, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 1998), 13 mins
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60 Minutes speaks with three key Congressional players in the Watergate Committee about the impeachment of President Richard Nixon and the impeachment of President Bill Clinton. Steve Kroft interviews Howard Baker, Fred Thompson, and Father Robert Drinan.
Field of Study
Media Studies
Content Type
News story
Contributor
Steve Kroft, 1945-, Robert Frederick Drinan, 1920-2007, Fred Thompson, 1942-, Howard Baker, 1925-2014, Mary Murphy, fl. 2009, L. Franklin Devine, fl. 1993-2016, Richard Greenberg, fl. 1999, Columbia Broadcasting System
Author / Creator
Steve Kroft, 1945-
Date Published / Released
1998-09-13
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System
Series
60 Minutes
Person Discussed
William Jefferson Clinton, 1946-, Richard Milhous Nixon, 1913-1994
Topic / Theme
Scandals, Impeachments, Political corruption, Richard Nixon, Resigns as U.S. President, August 9, 1974, Watergate Scandal, 1972-1975, Political and Social Movements
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1998 by Columbia Broadcasting System
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