60 Minutes - Season 41 - Eps 27: Bionic Veterans; Guns for Sale; Steve Wynn's Win

2009-04-1244 min⭐ 6.651/10

Scott Pelley gets some incredible insight as to the advances made in prosthetic limbs. Fred Downs, head of prosthetics for the Veterans Administration, demonstrates the almost "sci fi" type limbs now being used to change lives. In our second story, Lesley Stahl explores the reasons behind an increase in gun sales and why at least one advocacy group is encouraging Americans to be armed. Finally, a look at the glitz and glitter of casino gaming as seen through the eyes of one of the most innovative and successful moguls, Steve Wynn. He is interviewed by Charlie Rose who also discusses the eye disease that may soon take the sight of this visionary. And tonight, what's the problem with Andy Rooney.

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60 Minutes

Title: 60 Minutes

First Air Date: 1968-09-24

Last Air Date: 2025-06-15

Status: Returning Series

Rating: 6.651/10 (from 73 votes)

Language: EN

Seasons: 57

Total Episodes: 953

Network: CBS

Genres: News

Production Companies: CBS News Productions

Synopsis

America's popular television News magazine in which an ever changing team of CBS News correspondents contribute segments ranging from hard news coverage to politics to lifestyle and pop culture.

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