Summaries

Highlights include electron computers, new drugs to curtail diseases, new heart surgery techniques, (heart-lung machine), radioisotopes used in the study of photosynthesis, Dr. Jonas Salk polio vaccine in full production, new live virus vaccine related by Dr. Sabin, drugs for the treatment of mental illness, Dr.Lawrence Snyder President of AAS, speaks on behalf of science. Also commentary from Robert Trout, Ned Calmer, and Douglas Edwards. Will Rogers is the host.

Details

Keywords
  • tv special
Genres
  • News
Release date Dec 29, 1956
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Production companies CBS News

Box office

Tech specs

Runtime 24m
Color Black and White
Aspect ratio

Synopsis

All Filters