Everybody's Doing It
Brief Synopsis
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This "Summer Showcase" edition examines the troubled state of America's growing elderly population. The program also focuses closely on the process of aging, the media's portrayal of elderly people, age discrimination, spousal impoverishment caused by catastrophic illness and the burdens on caregiv
Cast & Crew
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Connie Chung
Correspondent
Bill Cosby
Jessica Tandy
Hume Cronyn
Sylvia Jackson
Frankie Cadwell
Film Details
Also Known As
Summer Showcase (07/12/88)
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1988
Production Company
NBC News
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
Synopsis
This "Summer Showcase" edition examines the troubled state of America's growing elderly population. The program also focuses closely on the process of aging, the media's portrayal of elderly people, age discrimination, spousal impoverishment caused by catastrophic illness and the burdens on caregivers. Also included are interviews with entertainment personalities, people involved with the elderly, and other senior citizens.
Film Details
Also Known As
Summer Showcase (07/12/88)
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1988
Production Company
NBC News
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
