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.

Guest Stars

Steve Kroft

Self

Mike Wallace

Self

Ed Bradley

Self

Andrew Rooney

Self

Wheeler Parker

Self

Simeon Wright

Self

Mamie Till Mobley

Self (archive footage)

Willie Reed

Self