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60 Minutes TV Show

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The TV show 60 Minutes is an investigative television news series, which has run on the CBS network since 1968. They ran several controversial stories during the 80's.

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The 60 Minutes TV show is one of the most successful television series of all time, having finished #1 in the Neilson ratings five times. However, the show has also been called into question on several controversial stories.

In 1982 60 Minutes ran the story "The Uncounted Enemy, a Vietnam Deception". In the story Mike Wallace reported that Westmoreland withheld information on the Vietnam War from policy-makers in Washington. Westmoreland called the report a 'preposterous hoax,' and sued CBS for libel. TV Guide later issued a report called 'Anatomy of a Smear,' which uncovered problems with the 60 Minutes story, documenting that they ignored contrary evidence, and edited video to change the questions Westmoreland is asked. CBS settled the Westmoreland case by issuing a retraction and an apology.

In 1986 60 Minutes ran a story about the German made Audi 5000 car. The story reported on several incidents where people were killed when the Audi accelerated unexpectedly while parked. 60 Minutes, unable to make their test car do this, hired an outside consultant to modify the car's transmission to duplicate the problems.

Audi sales plummeted in the US as a result of the 60 Minutes piece. Later, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada ruled that the accidents were attributable to operator error, when car owners pressed the accelerator instead of the brake pedal. CBS issued a partial retraction, without acknowledging the test results of the two government agencies.

Cast of 60 Minutes TV Show

Morley Safer (1970–present)
Ed Bradley (1981–present)
Steve Kroft (1989–present)
Lesley Stahl (1991–present)
Bob Simon (1996–present)
Scott Pelley (2003–present)
Lara Logan (2005–present)
Katie Couric (2006-present)
Anderson Cooper (2006-present)
Mike Wallace (1968–2006)
Harry Reasoner (1968–1970, 1978–1991)
Christiane Amanpour (1996-2005)
Dan Rather (1975–1981, 2005–2006)
Diane Sawyer (1984–1989)
Meredith Vieira (1989–1991)
Andy Rooney (1978 - present)

Trivia for the TV Show 60 Minutes

The 60 minutes series is the only Television show in history to have no theme music, just the ticking of the stopwatch.

Top 20 Ratings Info for 60 Minutes Series

1980-81 - 13th Season - Ranked #3
1981-82 - 14th Season - Ranked #2
1982-83 - 15th Season - Ranked #1
1983-84 - 16th Season - Ranked #2
1984-85 - 17th Season - Ranked #4
1985-86 - 18th Season - Ranked #4
1986-87 - 19th Season - Ranked #6
1987-88 - 20th Season - Ranked #8
1988-89 - 21st Season - Ranked #5
1989-90 - 22nd Season - Ranked #7

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The TV Show 60 Minutes was televised from 09/24/1968 to Present, on the CBS network.

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Comments

Ed Bradley - 11/23/86 - "Out of Control"
Do you know where I could acquire a copy of this 60 Minute's Broadcast?
#1 - Patricia D Conradt - 12/13/2006 - 13:16
Archived 60 minutes shows
I am looking for an episode probably around the mid-1970's for a interview they had with some top high school basketball stars in Los Angeles. It interviewed a dear friend of mine and he never saw it. He's turning 50 and I would like to give it to him for a gift. Can anybody help me with this? I would be forever grateful.
#2 - Lj - 07/22/2007 - 15:23
I am looking for the 1987-88 (20th Season) and 1988-89 (21th season) of 60 minutes. I am actually looking for investigative reports by Diane Sawyer. Is there a place were I can research for certain episodes and order this?
#3 - Herman - 09/06/2007 - 14:16
I am looking for a segment on 60 minutes 1984-1985 about a drug smuggling ring on the west coast called the "Coronado Company" The ring leader was Louis Villar. where can I find this
#4 - Dan Johnson - 09/16/2007 - 04:09
fibromyalgia did in the 90's
Mr. Wallace did a special show on this ailment it was an special type of operation to the back of the neck I believe. Any information on this would be greatly appreciated . Is there a place where I can view this show. Thank you
Allen Stepro
#5 - Allen Sstepro - 10/12/2007 - 09:39
I am looking for an episode that my father was in. His name was Danny Vinzant and from Muskogee Oklahoma. I think the interview was in Muskogee but not sure. My father passed in 2000 and i would love to have a copy of this interview. Please help me if possibe.
#6 - Archived 60 minutes shows - 12/11/2007 - 15:26
Coronado Company
Is the any way i could find a copy of the 60 min dvd on the Coronado Company ,Im doing a report on it.Thank you.
#7 - Ted Vlasis - 02/02/2008 - 08:12
Coronado Company
I have been told by my father who was involved in the "Coronado Company" that there was a 60 min episode. I woiuld like to know if i could recieve a copy or know where one could maybe be found.
#8 - Jon - 02/10/2008 - 21:34
Coronado Company
I would also like to obtain the episode that details the "Coronado Company." Could you please write me with details of how to do this?
Kind regards,
Tracy Ferron
#9 - Tracy Ferron - 03/11/2008 - 03:42
WHEN I WORKED ON CHARTER BOATS IN KONA, I FISHED WITH A GUY WE CALLED LOLO (CRAZY)
LEWIS.
HE WAS GOING TO PRISON FOR HIS ROLE IN THE CORONADO SMUGGLING GROUP.
I WOULD LIKE TO FIND A COPY OF YOUR STORY.
I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO FIND HIM.
THANK YOU KENNY
#10 - KENNY HUGHES - 03/14/2008 - 21:23
60 Minutes Show; April 20, 2008! How do I buy a copy?

fred
#11 - Fred Storms - 04/21/2008 - 11:45
Sleep Deprivation
I would really like to get a copy of the 60 Minutes segment, aired 3-16-2008, about sleep deprivation so my daughter can watch it. It is Episode #31. Thank you.
#12 - Alice Jablonski - 04/27/2008 - 17:47
Where can I get a copy of the Coronado Company piece?
#13 - Sunday - 04/29/2008 - 23:09
New Cancer Treatment
A couple of weeks ago there was a story, I think at the end of the hour, that presented a possibly new treatment for cancer using a beam of sorts heating metal particles. Is there any way I could get more information on this subject or review it?

Good, really good program!
#14 - Ron Wingerson - 05/04/2008 - 14:02
Coronado Company
How do I download or get a copy of this article?
#15 - Kathy Weyer - 06/30/2008 - 08:00
Coronado Company
there is a historian by the name of Mr. Ditler, he is a historian in Coronado who may have info on how to obtain a copy of the Coronado company episode.
#16 - Eric - 07/16/2008 - 21:19
Coronado Company
I have a copy of the 60 min. segement on the Coronado Company. Leave info.
#17 - ken - 08/26/2008 - 10:51
Coronado Company
To Ken (#18)

Please contact me regarding the 60 min. segment

plantm9@me.com
#18 - Steve - 09/08/2008 - 23:20
depo-provera
in the 80's mike wallace did a segment on depo- provera and prisoner use for sex offenders the prisoner's name was lawrence paoli where can i get a copy of this show
#19 - joanne kamsch - 09/15/2008 - 22:25
coronado company
To Ken #18 please forward info on coronado co tape

craig@dcsenergy.com
#20 - craig - 10/16/2008 - 17:10
Coronado Comapny
RE: Jon

If you are Louie Villar's son was your mother one of the Loper twins? If so I went to school with your parents and you may contact me if you'd like to know more. Do you have any idea where your father is today?
oswegodon@hotmail.com
Don C.
#21 - Don Capron - 10/23/2008 - 16:23
Coronado Company
Ken #18:

Is there someplace on the internet to view the 60 minutes episode? Thanks
#22 - dede - 10/26/2008 - 16:55
Coronado Company
dede #23;

Not that I know of. Leave info and I will get it to you.
#23 - Ken - 10/27/2008 - 12:39
Coronado Company
Can I please get a copy of the 60 minutes show on the Coronado Company? shmaw@msn.com
#24 - shelectrician - 11/01/2008 - 19:44
secret city
I have been trying to find a copy of the 60 minutes episode "60 Minutes II travels deep inside Krasnoyarsk-26, a Russian "secret city," built to produce nuclear material for weapons".
#25 - ivan m - 11/15/2008 - 23:49
retired
there was a segment on 60 minutes about a california teacher named lewis villar and something about having his students get drugs in mexico....was that the same story or episode as the coronado company

tomE
#26 - thomas eagan - 12/12/2008 - 11:31
coronado company
tomE, Villar was in the coronado company.
#27 - ken - 12/19/2008 - 00:11
coronado company
Im still trying to get a copy of the 60 min regarding the coronado company,sen to solagbigt@yahoo.com thanks
#28 - Ted Vlasis - 01/16/2009 - 18:00
coronado company
ken, would you send me info about obtaining copy of the coronado company segment
eagan1@optonline.net thanks, tomE
#29 - tomE - 01/19/2009 - 09:56
Coronado co.
I knew most of these guys. I also have a copy of the 60 min. tape. glencf@hotmail.com
#30 - glen - 01/23/2009 - 01:21
owner
show on teflon
#31 - samuel - 03/29/2009 - 00:37
I'm not sure of the title, but sometime in the 80's you did 60 mln. tape on Harry Granger and Alexander, I don't know his first name, from New Iberia, La. who claims to be railroaded for a crime they did not commit. If you can find that footage please let me know
#32 - Harry - 04/01/2009 - 23:55
coronado company on 60 minutes
I see that some individuals have discussed the coronado company tape. If anyone has one I would love to get a copy as I was involved in it and would like to have a copy to share with my family.
#33 - George Timmons - 04/14/2009 - 19:34
Coronado Company
I have a copy of the 60 Minutes Coronado Company on VHS. Lou Villar was my parent's tenant in the 60's. I am going to take it in and transfer to dvd. lisak257@gmail.com
#34 - Lisa - 05/28/2009 - 00:13
Bad Samaritan
I am looking for a copy of "Bad Samaritan" from Season 31 Episode 12. I believe it aired September 27, 1998. If anyone could point me in the right direction it would be much appreciated. Thanks.
#35 - Kate - 05/28/2009 - 10:13
coronado company
I was part of, and spent time in prison for, being part of the coronado company. I would like a tape of the showing on 60 minutes. please help. health to you
#36 - david reddy - 05/29/2009 - 00:25
Coronado Comapny
I was pretty familiar with the Coronado Company and would also like to find a copy of the show. I actually have a copy of the transcript if anyone would like it...if I can find it. 7th grade Spanish Class with Senor Villar. And then all this stuff unraveled before our eyes. The man with the Red Corvette.
#37 - Senor Dionisio Del Coronado - 05/29/2009 - 19:22
Stavanger Norway
I am looking for an episode of from 60 Mins that took place partly in Stavanger, Nowray. A dad was looking for his son and part of the episode was filmed at a local school in Stavanger, Nylunds School. I think it aired in or around 1985, 1986, 1987, or 1988. Does anyone have any help on how to search that far back?
#38 - Lucy Williams - 06/29/2009 - 08:32
Coronado Tape
To Ken #18

I would like to get a copy of the 60 Minutes tape if you still have a copy. I'd be more than willing to pay for what ever out of pocket expenses you incur to dub me a copy.
#39 - Be Garrett - 07/17/2009 - 20:43
Coronado Company
To Be Garrett # 39

It's to big to send over net. If you give give me a snail mail address I will send you a copy.

ken_marteney@hotmail.com
#40 - Ken - 07/18/2009 - 19:39
SteveKroftSegmentreDerivativeinvestment Device
Please advise how I can get a transcript of Steve Kroft's segment re derivative of financial investment device broadcast on 8/30/09. Thank you.
#41 - NivyaHalseth - 08/30/2009 - 23:37
Please advise how I can get a transcript of Morley Safer's segment on Forest Bird that ran recently, Aug 30, I think.

Thank you.
#42 - George Simmons - 09/05/2009 - 22:53
archieves
hello, iam a resident of albay, (clinton county) kentucky. around 1981 or'82 your correspondents came to my town to investigate our school superintendent. iwas wanting a copy(dvd) of this. the person being investgated was robert (bob) polston. i will pay for the dvd if necessary. i am wanted to put this in my library. albany (clinton county) is a very small town. this was big, big news to us. please help or give me an email address of someone that can! thanks you for your time! jeff
#43 - jeff albertson - 09/07/2009 - 13:59
waiter
my brother may his soul rest in peace was a member of the coronado company. i would like to get a copy of this.
#44 - tiger johnson - 09/21/2009 - 13:01
Steve Kroft/George Soros
I am trying to track down a transcript of a 1998 interview that Steve Kroft did with George Soros. I have been receiving emails quoting this interview but would like to see the real interview for myself. Thanks very much. AnnieM
#45 - Ann Sawyer - 09/23/2009 - 11:55
60 min shows
I have these:


11/2/2003 An Island Of Sanity - As violence between Palestinians and Jews creates more animosity
and more victims, the Jewish Hadassah Medical Center in Jerusalem treats all victims equally.
Bob Simon reports. Pirates Of The Internet - Hollywood is hopping mad because its movies,
sometimes even before they're released, are now being swapped and downloaded for free off the
Internet. Lesley Stahl reports. Mary J. Blige: Now Learning More Hip-hop diva Mary J. Blige
talks about her storied past, the music that grew out of it and how she's overcome those problems.
Ed Bradley reports. If I Were Bush's Speechwriter ... - Andy Rooney wishes the president would
ask him to write a speech for him now. Find out what he would say, free of charge. DV-1582
8)12/28/2003 Jackson Proclaims His Innocence - In his first interview since his arrest on child
molestation charges, Michael Jackson tells Ed Bradley the charges against him are motivated
by money, and says he shared a bed with a grown man many times when he was a boy. He
also says police deliberately injured him and humiliated him by locking him in a feces-covered
men's room during his arrest. The pop star says it's still okay to share his bed with children.
"Of course. Why not? If you're going to be a pedophile, if you're going to be Jack the Ripper,
if you're going to be a murderer, it's not a good idea. That I am not." DV-1966
9) 6/20/2004 Bill Clinton discusses his autobiography "My Life" DV-2939
10) 12/5/2004 Old Soldiers Back On Duty / ADD Grows Up / Dylan Looks Back DV-3684
11) 12/19/2004 The Stone Box - Did a stone box, an ossuary, once contain the bones of the brother
of Jesus, as its inscription said? Or was it a forgery? / Life After The NFL: Happiness - Ricky
Williams Tells Mike Wallace Why He Walked Away From The Game / Richer Life For
'Redneck Woman' - Singer Gretchen Wilson On Life On 'Every Side Of The Tracks' DV-3873
12) 1/9/2005 Big Rifle A Terrorist Tool? / Can Dogs Sniff Out Cancer?/ Lang Lang: Piano Prodigy DV-3893
13) 9/25/2005 The Hostage / The Search For Bin Laden / The Captain / A Tribute To Peter Jennings DV-5567
14) 10/30/2005 Prince Charles On Being Relevant / The Exposure Of Valerie / Whose Life Is It
Anyway? / Medical Ads Irk Rooney Watch DV-5908
15) 11/20/2005 Bono And The Christian Right / New Orleans Is Sinking / I-Gaming: Illegal and Thriving DV-6079
16) 4/2/2006 Dire Prediction From Osama's Bodyguard / GM's Difficult Road Ahead /
Working 24/7 / Andy Rooney's Views On The News DV-7076
17) 5/21/2006 A Tribute To Mike Wallace - A Look back at the career of Mike Wallace and
highlights from the many stories he has done for the program DV-7481
18) 9/10/2006 The Dust At Ground Zero / Tuesday's Children / Why 9/11 Was So Different Watch DV-8160
19) 9/17/2006 I-Gaming: Illegal And Thriving / 'Romo' Comes Clean / Howard Stern's New
Challenge / What's In A Name? DV-8159
20) 9/24/2006 Condoleezza Rice: True Believer / Musharraf: In the Line of Fire / Katrina
Doc Denies Mercy Killings / Andy Rooney: All The President's Men And Women DV-8421
21) 10/1/2006 Bob Woodward: Bush Misleads On Iraq / Changing Minds: Area 25 /
'Bumfight' Videos Inspired Joy-Killing / Andy Rooney: Food For Thought DV-8421
22) 10/15/2006 Duke Rape Suspects Speak Out / A Loss Of Faith /
Andy Rooney: The Korean Conundrum DV-8421


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