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Lawmakers May 3 1984
Lawmakers May 3, 1984
Cars on Road
079-1 Sports cars day (50:54 - 51:42)
Car on Track (Can 1 of 2)
073-1 Station Wagon (16:13 - 17:32)
Auto Show
109-1 Cars on display at Auto show
LAWMAKERS, May 10, 1984
19.56.57--WETA credit/sponsor credits/title sequence 19.57.44-COKIE ROBERTS/LINDA WERTHEIMER in studio. Today's program: HOUSE approval of MILITARY AID to CENTRAL AMERICA, CONGRESSMEN worried about prospect of REFUGEES if COMMUNISTS take over more nations. 19.58.25-WERTHEIMER introduces story on IMMIGRATION LAW debates. Bill proposed to give AMNESTY to present ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS, but crack down hard after. Shot of a MEXICAN-AMERICAN speaker praising WALTER MONDALE at rally before largely MEXICAN audience. WERTHEIMER v.o.-MONDALE constituencies divided on IMMIGRATION BILL. HISPANICS against proposed bill. LABOR favors bill. Shot of MONDALE, JESSE JACKSON, GARY HART, seated on stage for LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS debate. Shots of all candidates speaking against the IMMIGRATION bill. JACKSON compares the proposed bill to SOUTH AFRICAN APARTHEID laws requiring passbooks. Shot of a group of HISPANIC voters at a meeting. WERTHEIMER v.o.-key decision in HOUSE to delay voting on bill until after CALIFORNIA primary. Shot of Rep. BILL THOMAS (R-CA), angry that DEMOCRATS have delayed the bill so MONDALE won't have to take a stand on it. 20.00.31-Rep. DAN LUNGREN (R-CA), seated in office, says delay helpful to MONDALE for winning CALIFORNIA. Shot of HISPANIC men on streetcorner. WERTHEIMER v.o. discusses implications of bill to be discriminatory against legal HISPANIC AMERICANS in job market. Shot of HISPANIC CONGRESSMAN, claims HISPANICS are against IDENTIFICATION requirements, cites WWII era JAPANESE AMERICAN internment. Shot of SENATE campaign signs for Kent HANCE, WERTHEIMER v.o.-HANCE ran on platform against AMNESTY for current ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS. Rep. Sam HALL, sitting in office with model of OIL RIG visible, claims AMNESTY issue gave HANCE 15 points in election. Shot of HISPANIC men gathered in office for political strategy meeting. WERTHEIMER v.o.-HISPANIC voting strength growing in key states, DEMOCRATS reluctant to pass any law that HISPANICS oppose strongly. 20.02.16-Shots of CONGRESSMEN entering HOUSE chamber, podium of HOUSE chamber. Rep. HALL in office-TEXAS HISPANIC vote very important, Shot of Rep. EDWARD ROYBAL (D-CA), discussing HISPANIC vote as swing vote. Shots of MEXICAN men and women wading through a river. WERTHEIMER v.o.-bad MEXICAN economy makes ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION worse. Rep. LUNGREN laments that making a IMMIGRATION LAW requires stepping on toes, acquiring POLITICAL BAGGAGE. 20.03.42-ROBERTS, introduce segment on FOREIGN AID to CENTRAL AMERICA. 20.04.01-Shot of Rep. DANTE FASCELL (D-FL) advocating FOREIGN AID, saying it's not a big expenditure. Shot of REAGAN TV address from OVAL OFFICE, REAGAN asks CONGRESS for funds. ROBERTS v.o.-REAGAN made speech while CONGRESS was deliberating, angering TIP O'NEILL. 20.04.59-Shot of O'NEILL standing in Well of HOUSE, calls REAGAN'S speech a "call to arms" when Americans want a "call to peace". Shots of REPUBLICAN CONGRESSMEN, HYDE, KEMP. Shot of Rep. GERRY STUDDS (D-MA), advocating an amendment denying AID to EL SALVADOR if government HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES continue. Shot of Rep. WILLIAM BROOMFIELD (R-Mich.), speaking against amendment, saying it will terminate all aid [evidently conceding that gross HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSE was being perpetrated by the right-wing government]. 20.06.24-Rep. JIM WRIGHT, MAJORITY LEADER, advocating AID to EL SALVADOR, saying EL SALVADOR is on the road to DEMOCRACY. ROBERTS in studio-says passage of FOREIGN AID bill occurred just in time for the results to be broadcast on evening news. Introduces commentary by OTIS PIKE.
LAWMAKERS, May 17, 1984
20.08.49-DUKE in studio. REPORT on SCHOOL PRAYER. HOUSE took up legislation on voluntary PRAYER GROUP meetings in school buildings. 20.09.11-Shot of exterior of a HIGH SCHOOL. Shot of BAND ROOM, 25 students in band practice, shots of BRASS and STRING sections. DUKE v.o. identifies as suburban Baltimore, Catonsville, MD, site of controversy over a BIBLE STUDY group. 20.09.32-Shot of High School girl, reading verses from BIBLE. Shot of group of Students in a classroom. DUKE v.o. gives history of BIBLE STUDY group at school, grounds of controversy. Shot of boy student, says CONSTITUTION trumps SCHOOL BOARD decision, and guarantees "freedom of religion, not freedom from religion". Shot of girl student in hallway, says Founding Fathers would be appalled that prayer isn't allowed in school. Shot of second girl student, compares BIBLE STUDY to other school clubs that are allowed. 20.10.14-Shot of teacher at front of classroom, shot of students in hallway. TITLES show text of ESTABLISHMENT OF RELIGION clause in the FIRST AMENDMENT. Stills of NEWSPAPER articles on subject. Shot of CATONSVILLE school principal-argues BIBLE STUDY is not the same as other school clubs. Shot of CONGRESSIONAL PAGE delivering DRAFT BILL to a CONGRESSMAN'S office. 20.11.03-Shot of Rep. Don BONKER ??? (R-WA), argues that gov't shouldn't be hostile to voluntary prayer meetings. Shot of Rep. DON EDWARDS (D-CA), argues that children are impressionable, half of CALIFORNIA high schoolers have been solicited by CULTS, and the bill would allow any cult to enter schools and recruit. Shot of HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA. Shot of group of adult men in suits. DUKE v.o. says most mainline CHRISTIAN groups, including CATHOLIC CHURCH, in favor of the bill to allow prayer group meetings. DUKE discusses parliamentary restrictions on bill. 20.12.21-Shot of Rep. GARY ACKERMAN (D-NY) arguing against bill. Shot of Rep. CHARLES SHUMER (D-NY) says RELIGION should not become "fourth 'R'" in schools. Shot of Reps. BONKER and ROD CHANDLER (R-WA), argue the bill is moderate and Constitutional. Shot of HOUSE CLERK reading count of vote. DUKE summarizes results of vote, fail to get two thirds majority. Shot of Rep. BONKER in office, says that eventually the COURT will rule on the issue. 20.13.44-DUKE with series of brief reports. SENATE approves slate of BUDGET CUTS. SENATE COMMITTEE turns down an appointee for US INFORMATION OFFICE. Shot of Sen. CHARLES PERCY outside of CAPITOL building. PERCY discusses the nominee's evasiveness in hearings. OLYMPIC torch reached CAPITOL HILL, shot of Rep. MEL LEVINE in running clothes carrying torch. Rep. LEVINE standing with CAPITOL in background, discusses importance of OLYMPICS to SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. VISIT to CAPITOL by MIGUEL DE LA MADRID, President of MEXICO, warned CONGRESS against U.S. involvement in CENTRAL AMERICA. Shot of de la MADRID speaking in SPANISH, members of CONGRESS looking on.
Auto Show (can 2 of 2)
108-1 Auto show - DeSoto (22:00 - 22:16) 108-2 Display Window with crowds (22:18 - 23:01) 108-3 Auto show (23:03 - 23:40) 108-4 Auto show (23:44 - 25:10) 108-5 Show with window crowds, plant job applicant line (25:12 - 26:36) 108-6 Refer Inserts auto show, inside car pov (26:47 - 29:48)
LAWMAKERS, May 10, 1984
20.07.07-PIKE argues that CONGRESSMEN want to hide the things they say in debate from the PUBLIC, revising their remarks before printing and censoring footage. Discussion of access to TV FOOTAGE of HOUSE, self-serving to CONGRESSMEN. 20.09.15-ROBERTS-measures to tightly control HOUSE debate footage were withdrawn. Shot of a DEMOCRATIC party campaign director, defends the withdrawal of the bill. Discussion of use of HOUSE footage by CHALLENGERS in CAMPAIGN ADS-illegal for current HOUSE members to use footage in CAMPAIGNS. ROBERTS v.o. notes that REPUBLICANS have TAPED every word spoken in this session of CONGRESS as a deterrent to DEMOCRATS. REPUBLICAN Campaign Committee chief says this is "insurance" against DEMOCRATS' attacks. Shot of BAUER, says public will be subject to manipulated footage out of context. Shot of directors in HOUSE video camera control room. Shot of Rep. BILL ALEXANDER, says the law should extend ban on HOUSE FLOOR footage to challengers' ads as well. 20.11.46-Shot of HOUSE podium. ROBERTS v.o.-ALEXANDER has, however, hired media consultants to get footage of DEMOCRATS in debate on T.V. NEWS. Shots of MEDIA CONSULTANT on phone. Shot of BARNEY FRANK speaking in debate. ALEXANDER says if DEMOCRATS make good points in DEBATE, it's fair to push the footage to TV networks and stations. Shot of a Washington bureau chief for Kansas TV station, discusses a KANSAS congressman getting on the TV news about once a week, valuable exposure, for free. 20.12.49-Shot of JOHN FLORESCU, a media consultant hired by DEMOCRATS. Discusses wish to exploit the media to the max. ROBERTS v.o. discusses rush of both REPUBLICANS and DEMOCRATS to exploit CABLE T.V. and C-SPAN, writing speeches with T.V. in mind. 20.14.07-ROBERTS/WERTHEIMER in studio. Discussion of CONGRESS' relation to MEDIA. WERTHEIMER discusses practice of CONGRESSMEN filming speeches in empty HOUSE CHAMBER that look like real debate speeches, to send to TV. 20.15.30-WERTHEIMER with news briefs. Fallout over SOVIET OLYMPIC BOYCOTT. Shot of Rep. FRANK ANNUNZIO arguing that OLYMPIC OFFICIALS have been "kissing their hammer and sickle" to get SOVIETS to participate in OLYMPICS. RESIGNATION of REAGAN economic adviser MARTIN FELDSTEIN. DEMOCRATS sorry to see him go because he often disagreed with REAGAN. Shot of Rep. WILLIAM RATCHFORD, calls FELDSTEIN lone voice in WHITE HOUSE for reducing DEFICIT. SETTLEMENT in LAWSUIT by VIETNAM VETERANS against manufacturers of AGENT ORANGE. Shot of Rep. TOM DASCHLE, outdoors, CAPITOL in background. DASCHLE says the settlement is proof that AGENT ORANGE is linked to VETERANS' problems, a strong case for GOVERNMENT action to assist VIETNAM VETERANS. RECEPTION to show the PHOTOGRAPHIC talents of CONGRESSMEN. Shots of PHOTOS taken by MEMBERS OF CONGRESS. 20.17.50-WERTHEIMER-story on observance by SENATE of 110th birthday of HARRY TRUMAN. SHOT OF SENATE chamber, all seats filled. Shot of woman in military uniform singing "I'm Just Wild About Harry". Shot of TRUMAN relatives. Shot of Rep. ALAN WHEAT, young CONGRESSMAN from TRUMAN'S home district. WHEAT calls TRUMAN "man of the people". Shot of SENATORS applauding. 20.18.45-old b/w film shot, TRUMAN addressing radio microphones from SENATE chamber, asking for SENATE'S help in succeeding ROOSEVELT. Old b/w shots of WHITE HOUSE flag at half mast, TRUMAN taking OATH OF OFFICE. Shot of Rep. CLAUDE PEPPER, discussing his memory of TRUMAN taking office. Still shots of TRUMAN, in SENATE COMMITTEE MEETING, a PORTRAIT. 20.19.55-Shot of TRUMAN biographer DAVID McCULLOUGH. Discusses TRUMAN'S SENATE career. Rep. PEPPER says TRUMAN wasn't a powerful SENATOR until the TRUMAN COMMITTEE on NATIONAL DEFENSE. WERTHEIMER v.o.-TRUMAN COMMITTEE an effort to study expenses of WORLD WAR. Shots of WWII era ARMY CONVOY, BOMBERS, SOLDIERS marching. Shot of TRUMAN inspecting BOMBERS on AIR BASE. WERTHEIMER-v.o.-TRUMAN COMMITTEE saved TAXPAYERS $15 billion by stopping WAR PROFITEERING. Shot of Rep. PEPPER, discussing TRUMAN COMMITTEE being aggravating to F.D.R.. 20.21.13-Old B/W film of TRUMAN shaking hands with supporters, signs for 'TRUMAN FOR VICE-PRESIDENT" at a CONVENTION, TRUMAN with FDR, TRUMAN marching ahead of group of ARMY OFFICERS in a VICTORY PARADE. McCULLOUGH calls TRUMAN an exceptional man. Shot of SENATE podium, singing of "God Bless America" in honor of TRUMAN'S 100th birthday. 20.22.18-WERTHEIMER/ROBERTS in studio-discussion of TRUMAN'S presidency seeming much better in history than it did to people at the time. ROBERTS signs off. 20.23.05-closing credits/transcript order information/WETA credit/sponsor credits/PBS ID
Universal Newsreels
TITLE: "Elks capture city as tri-state convention ends. 40,000 see grand parade when marchers pass in review before..." (rest of title blocked by time code window). Shot of parade coming down street towards camera. flags, and crowds line street,. Var. shots of official presiding and waving. TITLE: "The Baltimore contingent" More marchers. TITLE: If he fell down he'd be half way home." More marhcers in parade. POV shot from parade to review stands, drum major seen from behind as he leads marchers. More officials, then parade
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Group of women swimmers oil themselves up (with black grease or oil) and dive into unidentified body of water for an unidentified competition. The winner swims to shore, climbs out of the water and reluctantly shakes hand of official (her hands are greased as well).
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Well dressed people gathered outside track. Jockeys lead horses. Horse race. Spectators. Some good shots of horses from alongside the track.
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Military ships. The New York. Sailors on deck peeling potatoes. A pie eating contest with a CU of the winner at the end (wearing most of the pie).
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Tennis match between two unidentified women. Flowers and trophy presented to the winner.
Universal Newsreels
Swimmers lined up along shore. CU of one woman smearing grease/oil on another woman's face. Overhead shot of swimmers running into ocean (?) against the waves. One swimmer runs out of the water along the shore to an official. CU of her smiling into camera.
LAWMAKERS, May 17, 1984
LAWMAKERS, May 17, 1984
LAWMAKERS, May 17, 1984
20.16.00-ROBERTS with report on CONGRESS controversy over TV coverage of proceedings. 20.16.26-Shot of CAPITOL from PENNSYLVANIA AVE. Shot of PODIUM of HOUSE CHAMBER. Brief shots of TIP O'NEILL and NEWT GINGRICH. ROBERTS describes the REPUBLICAN request for extra time for REPUBLICANS at end of sessions to speak in chamber, for purpose of getting FOOTAGE on HOUSE TV cameras to use in POLITICAL ads. 20.17.44-Shot of NEWT GINGRICH speaking in HOUSE. Shot of another REPUBLICAN CONGRESSMAN speaking to empty chamber. ROBERTS v.o. explains controversy-O'NEILL has changed rules to allow TV cameras to pan over chamber, which reveals the REPUBLICAN charade. REPUBLICANS are upset. Shot of O'NEILL explaining his ruling in a very convoluted way. More shots of CONGRESSMEN angrily debating. 20.19.14-TIP O'NEILL attacks the REPUBLICAN'S practice of filming speeches before the empty chamber, calls it the "lowest thing I've ever seen in 32 years". Shot of GINGRICH responding. Shot of TRENT LOTT asking O'NEILL'S remarks to be stricken. Shots of CONGRESSMEN. 20.20.26-shot of Rep. ROBERT MICHEL, minority leader, says the acrimony is unfortunate. 20.21.05-DUKE/ROBERTS/WERTHEIMER in studio. Discussion of the effect of TV on HOUSE, visibility to PUBLIC of debate, SENATE'S desire to keep TV out of SENATE, keep SENATE business hidden from PUBLIC. 20.22.45-Charles McDOWELL-commentary on CONGRESSIONAL SPEECHMAKING. Says most of public doesn't believe that speeches on floor are for show, vacant seats suggests that CONGRESSMEN are loafing. The recent controversy over REPUBLICAN "Special Order" speeches will probably cause HOUSE RULES to change, either restrictions on camera angles and view will be lifted, or TV will be taken out altogether. DUKE signs off. 20.24.33-CLOSING CREDITS/transcript order information/WETA credit/sponsor credits/PBS ID 20.25.52-OUT.
LAWMAKERS - LM 146 - "Show Open"
WETA credit, sponsor, and title sequence.
LAWMAKERS - LM 146 - "Credit Card Charges"
NPR journalist Linda Wertheimer reports on Congressional measures to limit credit card costs to consumers. Montage of customers using credit cards, cashiers running carbons of cards, and customers signing receipts; done to soundtrack of show-tune "Money Makes the World Go 'Round." Wertheimer (VO) discusses credit card use and the expiration of the ban on passing extra costs from merchants to consumers. U.S. Senator William Proxmire (D-WI) seated at desk, says customers should pay extra to use credit cards because poorer cash customers now have to pay higher prices to absorb credit card costs to merchants. U.S. Sen. Al D'Amato (R-NY) disagrees, saying middle income families depend on credit to meet expenses and shouldn't be penalized. Caucasian adult man in Navy uniform filling his car at a gas station. Panel on gas pump showing credit price of a gallon of gas. Navy man and Caucasian adult male gas station attendant exchange cash. Benetton logo, customers entering store. Customers walking around an indoor mall. A Caucasian adult male jewelry store owner says surcharges for credit card purchases wouldn't lower prices. Caucasian female adult clothing store manager says surcharges wouldn't lower prices but would hurt business. Another Caucasian female adult clothing representative says surcharges would make consumers hesitant to buy with credit. A Caucasian adult woman making a purchase with her credit card. Adult male and female Caucasian consumers all agree the proposed 5% credit card surcharge is too high. Adult African American woman makes a purchase with credit card, given a receipt along with purchased items in bag. Wertheimer (VO) notes the biggest opponent of the proposal are credit card companies. MasterCard and Visa logos. American Express card being charged. Caucasian adult women opening mail in Congressional office. Consumer advocate Carol T. Foreman being interviewed; she believes that consumer groups can help reverse the vote.
LAWMAKERS - LM 146 - "Capitol Building Restoration"
Linda Wertheimer, in studio, reports on progress of the Capitol Building restoration project and the fight between preservationists and advocates of adding new office space. Capitol Dome in scaffolding. U.S. House of Representative Clay Shaw (R-FL) discussing the preservation effort while walking by scaffolding on Capitol west wall. Different views of scaffolding, cracks in the sandstone, and Capitol Building. Washington Mall and Washington Monument. Rep. Shaw talks about the long fight to get to this point in the restoration process. American flag flying atop scaffolding. Rep. Vic Fazio (D-CA) argues for expanding the Capitol Building, citing taxpayer expense of the preservation effort versus new construction. Still image of the old Capitol Building dissolve to current Capitol Building under construction. George White, resident architect at the Capitol, describes the possibility of surprises in the restoration project. Rep. Shaw, standing next to scaffolding, believes that Capitol is the most historic building in the entire world because of the effects that decisions made in the building have made around the world. Capitol Building as viewed from wooded area.
Chrysler Car Dealers
113-1 Chrysler Car Dealers - NY, dealerships (29:51 - 30:58) 113-2 Used car lot, inventory (31:00 - 31:14)
Universal Newsreels
Most of this footage is unuseable due to a bad transfer. But it is shots of a strong man doing a stunt with two horses (flickering starts in the middle of this) and then one with a woman laying on a bed of nails. This gets cut off and most of it is flickering and jittery from the transfer.
President Truman Speech
President Truman Speech Excerpt of a national radio address delivered by President Harry S. Truman: "...which will have to serve for generations. This year we must decide whether or not we shall devote our strength to reaching the goal of full production & full employment. This year we will have to make the decisions which will determine whether or not we gain that great future, at home & abroad, that we fought so valiantly to achieve. There are voices of defeat, dismay, timidity among us. These I challenge. They do not speak in the tradition that made this country great & kept it free. They will not guide us to success, these men of little faith. We can not shirk leadership in the post-war world. The problems of our economy will not be solved by timid men mistrustful of each other. We cannot face 1946 in a spirit of drift and irresolution. The men & women who made this country great & kept it free were plain people with courage & faith. Let us justify this heritage."
THIS HONORABLE COURT
Funding credits
LAWMAKERS, May 24, 1984
IN 20.45.45 20.45.45-WETA CREDIT/SPONSOR CREDITS/TITLE SEQUENCE 20.46.33-PAUL DUKE/COKIE ROBERTS/LINDA WERTHEIMER in studio. DUKE-on program: LIBRARY OF CONGRESS, CONGRESSIONAL CARTOONS. 20.46.56-DUKE introduce report on Sen. LOWELL WEICKER (R-CT), a "liberal REPUBLICAN", clashing with CONSERVATIVES on SOCIAL WELFARE reforms. 20.47.10-Shot of Sen. WEICKER in office, Says purpose of government is to fix shortcomings in society. Shot of SCHOOL PRAYER rally in front of CAPITAL in March, 1984. A choir, wearing yellow robes, sings. Shot of Pro-Prayer crowd at CAPITOL VIGIL for SCHOOL PRAYER. Shot of marchers in front of CAPITOL. Shot of PRO-PRAYER zealot calling opposition to SCHOOL PRAYER "tyranny". Shot of College-aged males and leader preparing to lobby CONGRESS for CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT for SCHOOL PRAYER. DUKE v.o. credits WEICKER'S oppostion with defeating SCHOOL PRAYER initiative. 20.47.49-Shot of Sen. WEICKER, says that he does not want any set of beliefs imposed by the government. Shot of WEICKER standing on runway next to LEARJET. Shot of WEICKER reading newspaper riding in jet. Shot of Rep. Stuart McKINNEY (R-CT), discusses WEICKER'S unorthodox standing in REPUBLICAN PARTY. WEICKER says that the CONSTITUTION has worked for so long, it must be continually guarded, resists the idea that American ideals "have been achieved, now we can all sit on our ass". 20.48.59-Shot of Ralph NEAS, CIVIL RIGHTS advocate, praising WEICKER as guardian of CONSTITUTION, starting with WATERGATE hearings, becoming premier Senator on CIVIL RIGHTS. Shot of ERVIN COMMITTEE panel, WEICKER giving speech that expresses his embarrassment at NIXON'S practices reflecting on REPUBLICANS. WEICKER discusses WATERGATE hearings. Shot of Sen. DANIEL INOUYE, praises WEICKER'S courage as an investigator of WATERGATE. Shot of WEICKER exiting office. DUKE v.o.-CONSERVATIVES charge that WEICKER has made a career out of opposing other REPUBLICANS. 20.50.55-Shot of Richard VIGUERIE, editor of CONSERVATIVE DIGEST, complains that WEICKER is always on DEMOCRATS' side on issues, has a new and revisionist perspective on CONSTITUTION. Shot of WEICKER walking down sidewalk on D.C. street. WEICKER states he wants to give a "new dimension" to REPUBLICAN PARTY, it cannot become the majority party with only the CONSERVATIVES. Shot of a cartoon of WEICKER, series of stills of other "Senate Mavericks". 20.52.20-Clip of ANTI-WEICKER campaign ad of 1982, REPUBLICANS TO REPLACE LOWELL WEICKER chairman Peg Dolan, an old woman in an armchair, attacks WEICKER'S record, DUKE v.o. says WEICKER had hard fight to win primary in 1982 against conservative challenger. Shots of WEICKER supporters, WEICKER family at a campaign rally. Shot of Rep. McKINNEY, discusses WEICKER'S struggle in 1982, says WEICKER loves a contest, is not called "jolly green giant" for nothing. Shot of WEICKER at a CARNIVAL MIDWAY, meeting Senior Citizens and children. McKINNEY, v.o., says it's either love/hate, but more love WEICKER in Connecticut than hate him. 20.53.21-Shot of SENATE OFFICE BUILDING, shot of WEICKER sitting in a conference room. Discussion of WEICKER'S advocacy of disability issues after birth of his son with DOWN'S SYNDROME [Down Syndrome]. Shot of DUKE interviewing WEICKER. DISCUSSION of WEICKER'S reputation for GRANDSTANDING. WEICKER compares himself to Ferdinand the Bull (from a popular children's story) who only gets agitated when "a bee comes and stings him in the butt". Shot of WEICKER blowing out candles on a birthday cake. Fails to get all of the candles. Staffers look on, laugh. Shots of WEICKER and staff in relaxed mood at birthday party in office. 20.55.07--Shot of WEICKER seated on CAPITOL STEPS with large group of children. WEICKER lectures children on possibilities of doing good through politics and government. WEICKER v.o. discusses love for government, frustrations with some aspects of the game. INDEPENDENCE has a price. Shot of WEICKER, from rear, lecturing children, Columns of CAPITOL in background. 20.56.01-DUKE/WERTHEIMER/ROBERTS in studio. Comments that WEICKER feels strongly alienated from other REPUBLICANS, WEICKER professes to wear his ties loose "just in case some REPUBLICAN comes along and tries to strangle me". Discussion of WEICKER'S outsider status and career, enemy-making tendencies.