Andy On The Presidency
Andy Rooney wonders "why in the world anyone would want to be president of the United States?"
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Happy Holidays, Andy
According to Andy Rooney, Thanksgiving is one of the most American of holidays, but this year it's being squeezed out by retailers hoping to get an early start on Christmas.
Andy Knows How To Save
Andy Rooney has some invaluable tips on saving during tough economic times.
Do You Have The Time?
Andy Rooney examines the bygone era of time pieces and explains the death of the pocket watch.
Andy Rooney's Gift List
Catalogs clog mailboxes during the holidays but it is hard to know exactly what an item is by the picture and description. Andy Rooney found one catalog gift he would like this Christmas.
Andy's Favorite Holiday
From New Year's to Christmas, Andy Rooney likes all holidays, but perhaps his favorite is the one that involves fireworks.
Andy Versus The Headlines
Andy Rooney reads several newspapers each morning, but he wishes editors would stop assuming he understands everything they print.
Rooney On The Post Office
Andy Rooney has gotten wind of potential changes to the postal service and he's not a fan.
Andy Rooney Likes His Job
Andy Rooney likes writing and thinks it's pretty special work, except the trouble is that, with writing, you're always working.
Andy Reflects On Election '08
Andy Rooney reflects on the long and winding road of this presidential election and the historic victory of Sen. Barack Obama.
Andy Rooney on Human Desires
Andy Rooney questions the human desires on why we buy more, eat more, and watch more television than we actually should.
Trying to Stay Healthy
Andy Rooney tries to compromise with the many contradictions between what doctors recommend and certain health studies may find.
Rooney: Clutter Or Memories?
Andy Rooney's office is packed with things he's deemed worth saving, but a calendar from the nineties causes him to wonder whether he is saving memories or clutter.
Rooney At The Auto Show
Andy Rooney visited the International Auto Show in New York and enjoyed viewing all the cars that he "doesn't want to buy."
Rooney On The Pope's Visit
Pope Benedict XVI is back in Rome after visiting the U.S. for the first time, but Andy Rooney thinks he's probably still thinking about what a nice time he had here.
Andy On Top Dog Show
Andy Rooney says he's never met a bad dog at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. But he thinks differently about some of the handlers.
Andy Rooney Talks Tools
Andy Rooney praises the modern day inventions of scotch tape and elastic bands, but laments a bulky, black telephone that he can't do without.
Why Andy Rooney Hates Flying
Andy Rooney laments over the current state of modern commercial air travel, as he suggests that all travelers boycott flying for a week in order to get airlines to meet the demands of their customers.
Andy Weathers A Storm Of Mail
With a pile of mail heaped on his desk, Andy Rooney weeds out the trash from the treasures.
Rooney: New Depression?
Andy Rooney remembers what it was like growing up during the Great Depression. He was the rich kid on the block with a live-in maid.
60 Minutes, 03.27.11
Lesley Stahl reports on American companies are finding new overseas tax havens to legally protect some of their profits; Then, Scott Pelley reports on the Global Medical Relief's mission to save children's shattered lives; Also, Steve Kroft profiles St. Anthony's high school basketball coach Bob Hurley.
60 Minutes, 12.19.10
Steve Kroft reports on the precarious financial conditions many states are facing; Then, Lesley Stahl interviews the handful of individuals known to possess the skill of near endless memory; Plus, why you won't find Andy Rooney's belongings for sale!
60 Minutes, 05.23.10
The health concerns with phthalates; the SEED School-the first urban, public boarding school; the invention of the cell phone; all of this and Andy Rooney on this episode of 60 Minutes.
60 Minutes, 05.24.09
Lesley Stahl examines the "Buy American" clause in the stimulus package; Katie Couric reports on how "Sergeant Bill" fooled an entire town; Morley Safer explores how red wine can increase our longevity; And, Andy Rooney salutes our soldiers.
Andy's Summer At Home
With the economy putting a damper on summer vacation plans for many Americans, Andy Rooney notes where we get to is almost never as good as where we came from.
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