Season 10

Episodes • 1980

Cults in America

1. Cults in America

60 min

Topic: cults in America.

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Inflation

2. Inflation

60 min

Topic: the effect of inflation on the middle class.

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In-vitro Fertilization

3. In-vitro Fertilization

60 min

In-vitro fertilization is the program topic. Guests include Dr. Robert W. Kistner, president of the American Fertility Society.

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Teen Pregnancy Prevention

6. Teen Pregnancy Prevention

60 min

The responsibility of teen-age males in pregnancy prevention is the program topic.

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Authors Paula Nelson and Howard Ruff

7. Authors Paula Nelson and Howard Ruff

60 min

Authors Paula Nelson ("The Joy of Money") and Howard Ruff ("How to Prosper During the Coming Bad Years") are the guests.

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Chicago mayor Jane Byrne

8. Chicago mayor Jane Byrne

60 min

Chicago mayor Jane Byrne (D) is the program guest.

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Gender Roles

9. Gender Roles

60 min

Topic: "gender roles".

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Aid for Cambodian Refugees

10. Aid for Cambodian Refugees

60 min

Reps. Elizabeth Holtzman (D-N.Y.) and Margaret Heckler (R-Mass.) discuss the U.S. role in giving aid to Cambodian refugees.

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Single Motherhood

11. Single Motherhood

60 min

Topic: single motherhood.

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Lauren Bacall

12. Lauren Bacall

60 min

Lauren Bacall is the guest.

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Adult Illiteracy

13. Adult Illiteracy

60 min

Topic: adult illiteracy.

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Anti-Loitering Laws

14. Anti-Loitering Laws

60 min

Topic: anti-loitering laws. Guests include lawyer Richard Emery.

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The President's Nephew

15. The President's Nephew

60 min

Guests: William Carter Spann, President Carter's nephew, and his wife Jane.

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FTC Chairman Michael Pertschuk

16. FTC Chairman Michael Pertschuk

60 min

Federal Trade Commission chairman Michael Pertschuk is the program guest.

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Nightclub Owner Dana Montana

17. Nightclub Owner Dana Montana

60 min

Guest: Dana Montana, who runs a Wisconsin nightclub featuring male strippers.

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Linda Lovelace

18. Linda Lovelace

60 min

Guest Linda Lovelace discusses her autobiography "Ordeal".

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Fashion Designer Albert Capraro

19. Fashion Designer Albert Capraro

60 min

From Sacramento: American fashion designer Albert Capraro presents some of his creations.

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From Sacramento Memorial Auditorium

20. From Sacramento Memorial Auditorium

60 min

A program from the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium.

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Excommunicated from the Mormon Church

21. Excommunicated from the Mormon Church

60 min

Mormon Barbara Smith discusses the case of Sonia Johnson, who was excommunicated from the church because of her pro-ERA stand.

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Author Eda LeShan

22. Author Eda LeShan

60 min

Author Eda LeShan ("Winning the Losing Battle") discusses women and weight.

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Author Myra Turley

23. Author Myra Turley

60 min

From Sacramento: coauthor Myra Turley ("The New Couple: Women and Gay Men") is the guest.

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Author Marcia Lasswell

24. Author Marcia Lasswell

60 min

Author Marcia Lasswell ("Styles of Loving") is the guest.

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Author Dr. George R. Bach

25. Author Dr. George R. Bach

60 min

From Sacramento, Cal.: Dr. George R. Bach, author of "Stop! You're Driving Me Crazy."

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Marsha Mason and Neil Simon

26. Marsha Mason and Neil Simon

60 min

Marsha Mason and Neil Simon discuss their film "Chapter Two."

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School Textbook Censorship

27. School Textbook Censorship

60 min

The censorship of school textbooks is the topic. Guests are Mel and Norma Gabler, founders of a textbook-review service.

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The Rights of Mental Patients

28. The Rights of Mental Patients

60 min

A discussion of the rights of mental patients. Pt. 1 of 2.

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Baby Black Markets

29. Baby Black Markets

60 min

Topic: the black market for babies in America.

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Celebrity Wives

30. Celebrity Wives

60 min

Topic: the problems of being a celebrity's wife.

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Spanking in Schools

31. Spanking in Schools

60 min

From Sacramento, Cal.: A debate on spanking as a disciplinary measure in schools.

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Suzanne Somers

32. Suzanne Somers

60 min

From Sacramento: Suzanne Somers is the program guest.

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Larry Hagman

33. Larry Hagman

60 min

Guest Larry Hagman talks about the TV series "Dallas."

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Menstruation

34. Menstruation

60 min

Topic: menstruation.

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Doctors' Responsibilities

35. Doctors' Responsibilities

60 min

Topic: doctors' responsibilities to their patients.

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Walter Cronkite

36. Walter Cronkite

60 min

Guest: Walter Cronkite.

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Surrogate Mothers' Rights

37. Surrogate Mothers' Rights

60 min

Topic: the moral and legal rights of a surrogate mother.

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Ayn Rand

38. Ayn Rand

60 min

Guest: author Ayn Rand.

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Prayer in the Classroom

39. Prayer in the Classroom

60 min

Prayer in the classroom is the program topic.

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Economist Milton Friedman

40. Economist Milton Friedman

60 min

Economist Milton Friedman discusses his book "Free to Choose."

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Author Marabel Morgan

41. Author Marabel Morgan

60 min

Author Marabel Morgan talks about how cooking can improve a marriage's romance.

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California Law on Child-Support Payments

42. California Law on Child-Support Payments

60 min

Topic: a proposed California law to deduct all child-support payments from a parent's wages.

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Author Daphna Ayalah

43. Author Daphna Ayalah

60 min

Guest: coauthor Daphna Ayalah ("Breasts: Women Speak About Their Breats and Their Lives").

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Teachers

44. Teachers

60 min

An audience of teachers discuss their profession.

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Financial Adviser Howard J. Ruff and Author Morton Shulman

45. Financial Adviser Howard J. Ruff and Author Morton Shulman

60 min

Guests include financial adviser Howard J. Ruff and author Morton Shulman.

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Dr. Benjamin Spock

46. Dr. Benjamin Spock

60 min

Guest: Dr. Benjamin Spock

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Comulsive Gambling

47. Comulsive Gambling

60 min

Topic: compulsive gambling.

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Sammy Davis Jr.

48. Sammy Davis Jr.

60 min

Guest: Sammy Davis Jr.

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Mike Douglas

49. Mike Douglas

60 min

Mike Douglas is the guest.

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Psychologist Robert Williams on IQ Tests

50. Psychologist Robert Williams on IQ Tests

60 min

Psychologist Robert Williams discusses whether intelligence tests are culturally biased.

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Ralph Nader

51. Ralph Nader

60 min

Guest: Ralph Nader

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Author Barbara Hansen

52. Author Barbara Hansen

60 min

Author Barbara Hansen ("Mexican Cookery") discusses and prepares authentic Mexican dishes.

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Off-Broadway Play's Cast

53. Off-Broadway Play's Cast

60 min

Guests: the cast of the off-Broadway play "I'm Getting My Act Together and Taking It on the Road."

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Pro Kids

54. Pro Kids

60 min

Guests: representatives from Pro Kids, an organization that stresses the fulfillment of motherhood.

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Author Michael E. McGill

55. Author Michael E. McGill

60 min

Author Michael E. McGill ("The 40 to 60 Year Old Male") discusses male mid-life crisis.

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The Iranian Crisis

56. The Iranian Crisis

60 min

Methods of dealing with the Iranian crisis are debated.

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Battered Women

57. Battered Women

60 min

Topic: programs that aid battered women and abusive husbands. Guests include representatives from Women Together.

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Author Stephen Gaskin

58. Author Stephen Gaskin

60 min

Author Stephen Gaskin ("Mind at Play") is the guest.

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Video Dating Services

59. Video Dating Services

60 min

Video dating services are discussed on the program.

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Househusbands

60. Househusbands

60 min

Topic: "househusbands."

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Psychologist Miriam Gotseyeff

61. Psychologist Miriam Gotseyeff

60 min

Guests include psychologist Miriam Gotseyeff, who discusses children and depression.

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Coauthors Peggy and James Vaughn

62. Coauthors Peggy and James Vaughn

60 min

Guests: coauthors Peggy and James Vaughn ("Beyond Affairs").

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Bob Newhart

63. Bob Newhart

60 min

Guest: Bob Newhart.

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Shelley Winters

64. Shelley Winters

60 min

Guest: Shelley Winters, who talks about her book "Shelley: Also Known as Shirley."

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Truman Capote

65. Truman Capote

60 min

Author Truman Capote ("Music for Chameleons").

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Psychosomatic Illnesses

66. Psychosomatic Illnesses

60 min

The program topic is psychosomatic illnesses.

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Author Norman F. Dacey

67. Author Norman F. Dacey

60 min

Author Norman F. Dacey ("How to Avoid Probate -- Updated!") is the program guest.

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Nudist Campgrounds.

68. Nudist Campgrounds.

60 min

Topic: nudist campgrounds.

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Sex on Soap Operas

69. Sex on Soap Operas

60 min

Sex on the soap operas is the program topic. Guests include Josh Taylor ("Days of Our Lives").

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