21st Century Snake Oil/Pacino (18 Apr. 2010)

"21st Century Snake Oil" investigates a medical conman who is attempting to profit by offering miracle cures involving stem cells. "Pacino" profiles the Academy Award winning actor. "Andy ... See full summary »

Stars:

Scott Pelley, Steven Watters, Michael Martin

Cast

Episode cast overview:
Scott Pelley	...	Himself - Correspondent (segment "21st Century Snake Oil")
Steven Watters	...	Himself - ALS Sufferer (segment "21st Century Snake Oil")
Michael Martin	...	Himself - ALS Sufferer (segment "21st Century Snake Oil")
Lawrence Stowe	...	Himself - Stowe Biotherapy (segment "21st Century Snake Oil")
Sean Morrison	...	Himself - University of Michigan Center for Stem Cell Biology (segment "21st Century Snake Oil")
Frank Morales	...	Himself - Stowe's Partner (segment "21st Century Snake Oil")
Keith Erickson	...	Himself - Muna's Husband (segment "21st Century Snake Oil")
Muna Erickson	...	Herself - Former Patient of Morales (segment "21st Century Snake Oil")
Larry Goldstein	...	Himself - Stem Cell Biologist (segment "21st Century Snake Oil")
Doug Sipp	...	Himself - Stem Cell Researcher (segment "21st Century Snake Oil")
Katie Couric	...	Herself - Correspondent (segment "Al Pacino")
Al Pacino	...	Himself - Interviewee (segment "Al Pacino")
Lesley Stahl	...	Herself - Host
Andrew Rooney	...	Himself - Commentator (segment "Andy Rooney") (as Andy Rooney)

Storyline

"21st Century Snake Oil" investigates a medical conman who is attempting to profit by offering miracle cures involving stem cells. "Pacino" profiles the Academy Award winning actor. "Andy Rooney" talks about desire and asks for a way to regulate it.

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Genres:

Documentary | News

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Details

Release Date:

18 April 2010 (USA)

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