60 Minutes

- Season 23

(2006)

"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.

"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.

"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.

"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.

"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.

"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.

"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.

"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.

"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.

"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.

"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.

"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.

"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.

"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.

"McLibel" looks at McDonald's libel lawsuit against two protesters. "Robert Hughes" talks to the historian and art critic about his career. "CAN: The Cult Awareness Network" looks at alleged efforts by the Church of Scientology to take over an anti-cult organization. "Andy Rooney" counts the nuts in a can of mixed nuts.

"An Honest Mistake" looks at the case of an Air Force mechanic who committed suicide after allegations that he was responsible for the plane crash. "Bobby McFerrin" profiles the musician who has now taken an interest in conducting. "The Best Doctors in America" looks at how research can guide a patient into making an informed choice when choosing a doctor. "Andy Rooney" looks at statistics.

"Ted Kaczynski's Family" rebroadcasts a talk with the Unabomber's family about why the turned him in to the authorities. "The Family Business" profiles a young bullfighter who stays with the sport despite his family trying to talk him out of it. "Stephanie's Law" looks at a Kansas law that keeps sex offenders locked-up even after they complete their sentences. "Andy Rooney" talks about the audience for the show.

"Massacre in Algeria" investigates how terrorists are slaughtering civilians in that North African country. 'The Deadly Trade in Fake Medicine" investigates how pharmaceutical companies are making medication that lack active ingredients. "Here Comes the Girls" looks at a girl choir in Harlem that seeking to replicate the success of the Harlem Boys Choir. "Andy Rooney" talks about resolving differences.

"Another Look, January 26, 1992" revisits an interview with Bill Clinton about allegation that he had an affair with Gennifer Flowers. "Thy Will Be Done?" looks at a couple who denied their children access to medical care due to their religious beliefs. "The High Cost of Dying" looks at the sky-high prices common at funeral homes. "Andy Rooney" talks about the President.

"Zero Alert" looks at how thousands of nuclear weapons are poised for immediate launch despite the end of the cold war. "Khawar v. The Globe" talks to a man who is suing a tabloid for accusing him of assassinating Robert F. Kennedy. "War of Words" examines the conflict over French and English in Quebec. "Andy Rooney" looks through the newspaper.

"Who is Vernon Jordan?" talks to the lawyer about his career and his relationship to President Bill Clinton. "Welcome to Miami" looks at how several scandals have embroiled the city's politics. "Selling Secrets" talks to the former FBI agent who still can't explain why he became a Russian agent. "Andy Rooney" talks about Valentine Day cards.

"Baghdad Today" discusses a meeting and deal between Kofi Annan and Saddam Hussein. "Helping Saddam" investigates how Iraqi ordered dangerous biological material from the United States in the 1980's. "The Crowded Skies" looks at an effort to get the military to install traffic control warning systems in their planes. "Nagano 1998" looks at the process behind the I.O.C. selecting a city for the Olympics. "Andy Rooney" talks about vans.

"Halabja: Ten Years Later" follows a medical researcher as she visits the Iraqi town which Saddam Hussein bombed with chemical weapons. "To Be or Not to Be" looks at controversial religious groups that claim that homosexuals can be converted to heterosexuality. "The Other Russia" looks at how capitalism is being embraced in Russia. "Andy Rooney" talks about the Winter Olympics.

"Latrell Sprewell" interviews the controversial NBA player who was recently suspended for physically assaulting his couch. "Whose Chemical Weapons?" looks at how an Oregon chemical weapon supply depot is endangering local residents. "Toni Morrison" profiles the celebrated American writer. "Andy Rooney" talks about the death of Fred W. Friendly.

"Kathleen Willey" interviews a woman who has testified that President Bill Clinton made crude and unwanted sexual advance toward her when she was attempting to get a job. "The Real March Madness" looks at the controversial Fresno State basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian and investigates his recruiting practices.

"Thou Shalt Kill" looks at child soldiers in Uganda forced into fighting by rebel Joseph Kony. "Running from Home" looks at how many Cuban baseball players flee the country for opportunities in the United States. "Sexuality 101" looks at how colleges are now offering classes in sexuality studies. "Andy Rooney" talks about President Clinton and Kathleen Willey interview.

"Back to My Lai" follows two former soldiers who protected civilian lives as they return to Vietnam. "Juvenile Justice" goes to Florida where a state attorney is trying to make sure that juvenile offenders have access to counselling and education. "The Mother of Invention" talks to people who invent devices that help them cope with their disabilities. "Andy Rooney" talks about food labels.

"The Gulag" looks at a labor camp imprisoning juvenile delinquents in Kazakhstan. "Da Mayor" profiles San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown. "The Sins of the Father and the Mother?" looks at the case of a mother who is suing the parent of her daughter's killer. "Andy Rooney" reads viewer mail about the Kathleen Willey interview.

"The Smallest of the Small" looks at the life of a severely premature child who now lives a painful life at age seven. "Politics, Privacy and the Pub" examines the debate over whether an article on a political candidate's drinking went too far. "Data Smog" looks at the danger of information overload. "Andy Rooney" talks about people known by unconventional names.

"Double Standard?" looks at how women pilots in the Navy may have been used to offset negative publicity from the Tailhook scandal. "Chris Rock" profiles the famed comedian and looks at his life. "The Nurse Will See You Now" looks at how the rising use of nurse practitioners in primary care is being questioned by physicians. "Andy Rooney" talks about the New York Times.

"I.G." investigates the shortage of immune globulin which is a necessary drug for people with crippled immune systems. "The Piano Man" profiles recording artist Billy Joel. "Turning Around Denny's" looks at how the family restaurant is trying to change its imaged after a massive class action lawsuit because of discrimination. "Andy Rooney" talks about whether tobacco should be an illegal drug.

"Starr Wars" looks at how Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr is using tough tactics to grill people who are connected to Whitewater. "Candice Bergen-Murphy Brown" profiles the famous television star about her series and life. "Saddam's Spy" looks at how a German diplomat became a spy for Iraq in the Gulf War. "Andy Rooney" talks about the investigation into President Clinton.

"Iran Versus Iran" looks at changes taking place in Iran that pitch hard-line religious conservatives against women and young people demanding freedom and tolerance. "Magic" profiles the former NBA star who discusses his HIV diagnosis. "The Winter Hill Gang" investigates whether the FBI was aware of crimes committed by the Boston crime organization. "Andy Rooney" talks about cancer research.

60 Minutes looks back at thirty years of the television magazine program talking to hosts and producers about their favorite and most memorable segments. They discuss segments on a man who claimed to know the whereabouts of Jimmy Hoffa, Muhammad Ali, the Heaven's Gate Cult, and a number of celebrities. It looks at people who refused to be interview, stories on Russia, feminism, and the Vietnam War.

"Smoke Screen" rebroadcasts a look at the frequent use of smoking in movies and television and whether it undermines anti-smoking laws. "A Very Tough Neighborhood" rebroadcasts a look at how the Israeli and Palestinian residents of Hebron continue to battle each other over land. "Quick Cash" rebroadcasts a look at how pawnshops regularly accept stolen merchandise. "Andy Rooney" talks about gardening.

"Crazy Like a Fox?" examines the case of Mafia boss Vincent Gigante and whether he is faking mental illness in order to avoid prison time. "David Tang" interviews the wealthy tycoon and businessman about Hong Kong's return to China. "Cracking Down" rebroadcasts a look at a South Carolina hospital that is rescinding a policy that threatens crack-addicted pregnant women with jail time if they don't seek treatment. "Andy Rooney" looks at gifts he has received.

"The China Connection" looks at how the hope for big-money commerce has led some companies to give away secret information to China. "Ted Kennedy" talks to the Massachusetts Senator about his alcoholism and his second wife. "Megan's Story" interviews a young woman with epilepsy that works for the CIA. "Andy Rooney" talks about tourism.

"Relaxing Their Grip" looks at how Iran may be removing restrictions on movies, newspapers, books, and art. "The Best Doctors in America" rebroadcasts a look at how research can guide a patient into making an informed choice when choosing a doctor. "Germ Warfare" rebroadcasts a look at U.S. preparations for biological and chemical attacks. "Andy Rooney" talks about the use of 'junior' in names.

"A Pig Heart?" examines the dangers and possible benefits of xenotransplantation where tissue is transplanted between species. "Who Killed George Polk?" rebroadcasts a look at who is responsible for the 1948 death of a CBS news correspondent in Greece. "Ben Stein" talks to the game show host about his acting and political career. "Andy Rooney" visits the Bronx Zoo.

"The Pollards" rebroadcasts a look at the case of Jonathan Pollard an American accused of spying for Israel. "The Rumor Mill" rebroadcasts a look at the growing problem of conspiracy theories on the internet. "They've Got a Secret" rebroadcasts a segment on a former hostage as he tries to obtain government information on the terrorists who held him. "Andy Rooney" talks about using numbers to identify people.

"A Very Special Brain" rebroadcasts a look at Williams Syndrome and its usual effects on behavior. "McLibel" rebroadcasts a look at McDonald's libel lawsuit against two protesters. "Steals and Lies" rebroadcasts a segment on a family whose adoption agency concealed vital medical information about their son with tragic consequences. "Andy Rooney" counts the nuts in a can of mixed nuts.

"Smoking to Live" rebroadcasts a look at a terminally ill couple to whom doctors have prescribed medical marijuana. "Taking on Disney" rebroadcasts a look at a growing conflict between the Southern Baptist Convention and the Walt Disney Company. "Todd Ice" rebroadcasts a segment on released murderer who is having a hard time finding a community to live in. "Andy Rooney" talks about car ads.

"Bounty Hunter" rebroadcasts a look at how citizens hired by bail bondsmen may have more freedom to make arrests than police officers. "Imus" rebroadcasts an interview with the radio host about his controversial show. "Working on a Miracle" rebroadcasts a look at a doctor who may have been cured of the HIV virus. "Andy Rooney" talks about magazines.

"The Search" rebroadcast a look at a family's fifty year search for a painting stolen by Nazis. "Was Rolando Cruz Framed?" rebroadcasts a look at the case of a man who was on death row due to fabricated evidence. "There's No Business Like Shoe Business" rebroadcasts a segment on how shoe companies are looking for the basketball stars of tomorrow. "Andy Rooney" talks about changes is sports clothing.

"Whose Chemical Weapons?" rebroadcasts a segment on how an Oregon chemical weapon supply depot is endangering local residents. "Stephen King" rebroadcasts a profile of the horror author. "Traitor or Hero?" rebroadcasts a look at the case of an African-American Sacramento millionaire who is leading a campaign against affirmative action. "Andy Rooney" talks about getting along.

"Back to My Lai" rebroadcasts a segment on two former soldiers who protected civilian lives as they return to Vietnam. "The Disaster That Wasn't" rebroadcasts a segment on how lawyers convinced uninjured people to sue a chemical company after an acid spill. "Toni Morrison" rebroadcasts a profile of the celebrated American writer. "Andy Rooney" talks about a woman's bathing suit.

"Starr Wars" rebroadcasts a look at how Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr is using tough tactics to grill people who are connected to Whitewater. "To Be or Not to Be" rebroadcasts a segment on controversial religious groups that claim that homosexuals can be converted to heterosexuality. "Jimmy Buffett" rebroadcasts a profile of the musician. "Andy Rooney" talks about the New York Times.

"Taliban" rebroadcasts a segment on the Islamic group that controls Afghanistan. "Suicide Bomber" rebroadcasts a segment that offers an inside look at the planning that goes into a Palestinian suicide bomber. "Nixon on Nixon" rebroadcasts an interview with the former president who talks about his presidency. "Andy Rooney" talks about common phrases that are overused.

"Freedom Fighters or Terrorists?" looks at how Afghan freedom fights trained a decade ago by the CIA may be plotting against the United States. "Experimental Prison" looks at the notorious Stanford Prison Experiment. "Evelyn Glennie" profiles the deaf percussionist. "Andy Rooney" talks about pet food.

"HMO: Managed or Mangled" rebroadcasts a segment on how managed care may be failing when it comes to mental health care. "Chris Rock" rebroadcasts a profile of the famed comedian and looks at his life. "Khawar v. The Globe" rebroadcasts a segment on a man who is suing a tabloid for accusing him of assassinating Robert F. Kennedy. "Andy Rooney" talks about electrical plugs and adapters.

"Best of Friends" talks to close Clinton confidant Linda Bloodworth-Thomason about the Monica Lewinsky scandal. "To Impeach or Not to Impeach" looks at how President Clinton may face impeachment due to the Starr Report. "Remembering Watergate" former participants of the Watergate hearings discuss the Clinton scandal. "Andy Rooney" talks about the life of the President.