See the scripts at the Boston University Archive
Click on these programmes to link through to Alistair Cooke's original scripts, at Boston University's HGARC.
Television in America, 1951
The early days of television in America, as reported by Alistair Cooke.
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Kennedy's rocking chair
The secret ailments of President John F Kennedy.
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The OJ Simpson verdict, 1995
How Americans feel about the OJ Simpson trial following the delivery of the verdict.
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The Florida re-count, 2000
The various legal issues underlying the failure to elect a new President.
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Park Avenue's colourful Christmas
Festive fairy lights remind Alistair Cooke of a time when Christmas was less than holy.
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The US Senate trial of Bill Clinton, 1999
Alistair Cooke reports on the US Senate trial of President Bill Clinton.
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Constitutional rights
Constitutional rights and violation of the American flag.
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US national Holidays
How Alistair Cooke convinced the state of Idaho to celebrate George Washington's birthday.
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Watergate - 25 years on
The Watergate scandal and the eventual resignation of President Richard Nixon.
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Halloween, 1996
A chronicle of the origins of Halloween and the economy of pumpkins.
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A history of party conventions
A recollection of dramatic party conventions from 1924, 1940 and 1960.
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Thirtieth anniversary of Kennedy assassination, 1993
The 30th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
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Happy birthday, Charlie Chaplin
A profile of Sir Charles Spencer "Charlie" Chaplin on the 100th anniversary of his birth.
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Columbus: hero or villain?
Should Christopher Columbus be regarded as a hero or a villain by Americans?
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Labor Day 1995
A brief history of Labor Day, and what is holds for 1995.
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OJ Simpson and the legal process, 1994
The OJ Simpson trial, and the Long Island commuter train shootings.
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The constitution and religious festivals in America
Does the constitution make it difficult to celebrate a religious festival in America?
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Casablanca 50th anniversary, 1992
The 50th anniversary of the release of Casablanca.
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From Mexico
Illegal immigration and Averell Harriman.
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Riots in Los Angeles, 1992
The Rodney King police trial and the start of the 1992 LA riots.
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What Richard Nixon did next
A profile of Richard Nixon's dimplomatic work after leaving office.
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