Episode 1
Cults in America
Jan 7, 1980
Topic: cults in America.
Episode 2
Inflation
Jan 8, 1980
Topic: the effect of inflation on the middle class.
Episode 3
In-vitro Fertilization
Jan 9, 1980
In-vitro fertilization is the program topic. Guests include Dr. Robert W. Kistner, president of the American Fertility Society.
Episode 6
Teen Pregnancy Prevention
Jan 14, 1980
The responsibility of teen-age males in pregnancy prevention is the program topic.
Episode 7
Authors Paula Nelson and Howard Ruff
Jan 14, 1980
Authors Paula Nelson ("The Joy of Money") and Howard Ruff ("How to Prosper During the Coming Bad Years") are the guests.
Episode 8
Chicago mayor Jane Byrne
Jan 15, 1980
Chicago mayor Jane Byrne (D) is the program guest.
Episode 9
Gender Roles
Jan 15, 1980
Topic: "gender roles".
Episode 10
Aid for Cambodian Refugees
Jan 16, 1980
Reps. Elizabeth Holtzman (D-N.Y.) and Margaret Heckler (R-Mass.) discuss the U.S. role in giving aid to Cambodian refugees.
Episode 11
Single Motherhood
Jan 17, 1980
Topic: single motherhood.
Episode 12
Lauren Bacall
Jan 18, 1980
Lauren Bacall is the guest.
Episode 13
Adult Illiteracy
Jan 18, 1980
Topic: adult illiteracy.
Episode 14
Anti-Loitering Laws
Jan 23, 1980
Topic: anti-loitering laws. Guests include lawyer Richard Emery.
Episode 15
The President's Nephew
Jan 24, 1980
Guests: William Carter Spann, President Carter's nephew, and his wife Jane.
Episode 16
FTC Chairman Michael Pertschuk
Jan 25, 1980
Federal Trade Commission chairman Michael Pertschuk is the program guest.
Episode 17
Nightclub Owner Dana Montana
Jan 29, 1980
Guest: Dana Montana, who runs a Wisconsin nightclub featuring male strippers.
Episode 18
Linda Lovelace
Feb 1, 1980
Guest Linda Lovelace discusses her autobiography "Ordeal".
Episode 19
Fashion Designer Albert Capraro
Feb 18, 1980
From Sacramento: American fashion designer Albert Capraro presents some of his creations.
Episode 20
From Sacramento Memorial Auditorium
Feb 18, 1980
A program from the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium.
Episode 21
Excommunicated from the Mormon Church
Feb 19, 1980
Mormon Barbara Smith discusses the case of Sonia Johnson, who was excommunicated from the church because of her pro-ERA stand.
Episode 22
Author Eda LeShan
Feb 20, 1980
Author Eda LeShan ("Winning the Losing Battle") discusses women and weight.
Episode 23
Author Myra Turley
Feb 20, 1980
From Sacramento: coauthor Myra Turley ("The New Couple: Women and Gay Men") is the guest.
Episode 24
Author Marcia Lasswell
Feb 21, 1980
Author Marcia Lasswell ("Styles of Loving") is the guest.
Episode 25
Author Dr. George R. Bach
Feb 21, 1980
From Sacramento, Cal.: Dr. George R. Bach, author of "Stop! You're Driving Me Crazy."
Episode 26
Marsha Mason and Neil Simon
Feb 22, 1980
Marsha Mason and Neil Simon discuss their film "Chapter Two."
Episode 27
School Textbook Censorship
Feb 25, 1980
The censorship of school textbooks is the topic. Guests are Mel and Norma Gabler, founders of a textbook-review service.
Episode 28
The Rights of Mental Patients
Feb 26, 1980
A discussion of the rights of mental patients. Pt. 1 of 2.
Episode 29
Baby Black Markets
Feb 27, 1980
Topic: the black market for babies in America.
Episode 30
Celebrity Wives
Feb 28, 1980
Topic: the problems of being a celebrity's wife.
Episode 31
Spanking in Schools
Mar 10, 1980
From Sacramento, Cal.: A debate on spanking as a disciplinary measure in schools.
Episode 32
Suzanne Somers
Mar 11, 1980
From Sacramento: Suzanne Somers is the program guest.
Episode 33
Larry Hagman
Apr 28, 1980
Guest Larry Hagman talks about the TV series "Dallas."
Episode 34
Menstruation
Apr 28, 1980
Topic: menstruation.
Episode 35
Doctors' Responsibilities
Apr 28, 1980
Topic: doctors' responsibilities to their patients.
Episode 36
Walter Cronkite
Apr 29, 1980
Guest: Walter Cronkite.
Episode 37
Surrogate Mothers' Rights
Apr 29, 1980
Topic: the moral and legal rights of a surrogate mother.
Episode 38
Ayn Rand
Apr 29, 1980
Guest: author Ayn Rand.
Episode 39
Prayer in the Classroom
Apr 30, 1980
Prayer in the classroom is the program topic.
Episode 40
Economist Milton Friedman
Apr 30, 1980
Economist Milton Friedman discusses his book "Free to Choose."
Episode 41
Author Marabel Morgan
Apr 30, 1980
Author Marabel Morgan talks about how cooking can improve a marriage's romance.
Episode 42
California Law on Child-Support Payments
May 1, 1980
Topic: a proposed California law to deduct all child-support payments from a parent's wages.
Episode 43
Author Daphna Ayalah
May 1, 1980
Guest: coauthor Daphna Ayalah ("Breasts: Women Speak About Their Breats and Their Lives").
Episode 44
Teachers
May 1, 1980
An audience of teachers discuss their profession.
Episode 45
Financial Adviser Howard J. Ruff and Author Morton Shulman
May 2, 1980
Guests include financial adviser Howard J. Ruff and author Morton Shulman.
Episode 46
Dr. Benjamin Spock
May 2, 1980
Guest: Dr. Benjamin Spock
Episode 47
Comulsive Gambling
May 2, 1980
Topic: compulsive gambling.
Episode 48
Sammy Davis Jr.
May 5, 1980
Guest: Sammy Davis Jr.
Episode 49
Mike Douglas
May 6, 1980
Mike Douglas is the guest.
Episode 50
Psychologist Robert Williams on IQ Tests
May 7, 1980
Psychologist Robert Williams discusses whether intelligence tests are culturally biased.
Episode 51
Ralph Nader
May 8, 1980
Guest: Ralph Nader
Episode 52
Author Barbara Hansen
Jun 2, 1980
Author Barbara Hansen ("Mexican Cookery") discusses and prepares authentic Mexican dishes.
Episode 53
Off-Broadway Play's Cast
Jun 2, 1980
Guests: the cast of the off-Broadway play "I'm Getting My Act Together and Taking It on the Road."
Episode 54
Pro Kids
Jun 3, 1980
Guests: representatives from Pro Kids, an organization that stresses the fulfillment of motherhood.
Episode 55
Author Michael E. McGill
Jun 4, 1980
Author Michael E. McGill ("The 40 to 60 Year Old Male") discusses male mid-life crisis.
Episode 56
The Iranian Crisis
Jun 4, 1980
Methods of dealing with the Iranian crisis are debated.
Episode 57
Battered Women
Jun 5, 1980
Topic: programs that aid battered women and abusive husbands. Guests include representatives from Women Together.
Episode 58
Author Stephen Gaskin
Jun 5, 1980
Author Stephen Gaskin ("Mind at Play") is the guest.
Episode 59
Video Dating Services
Jun 6, 1980
Video dating services are discussed on the program.
Episode 60
Househusbands
Jun 23, 1980
Topic: "househusbands."
Episode 61
Psychologist Miriam Gotseyeff
Jun 24, 1980
Guests include psychologist Miriam Gotseyeff, who discusses children and depression.
Episode 62
Coauthors Peggy and James Vaughn
Jun 25, 1980
Guests: coauthors Peggy and James Vaughn ("Beyond Affairs").
Episode 63
Bob Newhart
Jun 26, 1980
Guest: Bob Newhart.
Episode 64
Shelley Winters
Jun 27, 1980
Guest: Shelley Winters, who talks about her book "Shelley: Also Known as Shirley."
Episode 65
Truman Capote
Aug 11, 1980
Author Truman Capote ("Music for Chameleons").
Episode 66
Psychosomatic Illnesses
Aug 12, 1980
The program topic is psychosomatic illnesses.
Episode 67
Author Norman F. Dacey
Aug 13, 1980
Author Norman F. Dacey ("How to Avoid Probate -- Updated!") is the program guest.
Episode 68
Nudist Campgrounds.
Aug 14, 1980
Topic: nudist campgrounds.
Episode 69
Sex on Soap Operas
Aug 15, 1980
Sex on the soap operas is the program topic. Guests include Josh Taylor ("Days of Our Lives").
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