60 Minutes
Genetic Information Age | City on a Hill | The Sandman
Season 52, Episode 11 · Aired 2019-12-08
Synopsis
Genetic Information Age – Thanks to the work of geneticists like George Church, the day when humans will no longer be prone to viruses or genetic diseases is coming. In this profile of a genius, Scott Pelley sees Church's latest work that is bringing that day even closer. City on a Hill – A Palestinian businessman is building a new city in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, hoping it helps lay the groundwork for a future Palestinian state. Bill Whitaker travels to the West Bank to find out how Bashar Masri is developing the city of Rawabi despite the difficulties of operating in the conflict-ridden territory. The Sandman – His career took off after he left "Saturday Night Live," when the comedian/actor began making films that made billions at the box office. Sharyn Alfonsi profiles Adam Sandler for his next movie in which he plays against type as a desperate gambler.
In the series
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Key cast
- Mike Wallace as Correspondent
- Morley Safer as Correspondent
- Harry Reasoner as Correspondent
- Ed Bradley as Correspondent
- Diane Sawyer as Correspondent
Also in season 52
- S52E01 The Impeachment Inquiry | Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman | Great White Sharks
- S52E02 The Impeachment Debate | The Ranger and the Serial Killer | The Farmer's Advocate
- S52E03 Hong Kong | Nadia | Psychedelic Science
- S52E04 Tree of Life | Madame Lagarde | The Columbus Letters
- S52E05 Joe Biden | The Emerald Triangle | Giant Panda
- S52E06 Maria Butina | The Battle of Brexit | The Wright Way