Episode
60 Minutes: The Murder of Emmett Till/Jon Stewart
Overview
"The Murder of Emmett Till" examines a 1955 Mississippi case where a 14-year-old black boy was tortured and murdered for whistling at a white woman. "Jon Stewart" profiles the popular comedian and Comedy Central host. "Andy Rooney" talks about how the United States spends more on equipment and not enough on soldiers.
Details
- Series
- 60 Minutes
- Season
- Season 37
- Episode
- Episode 5
- Air date
- 2004-10-24
Episode context
The Murder of Emmett Till/Jon Stewart is Episode 5 in Season 37 of 60 Minutes. It aired on 2004-10-24.
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