Highlights
CBS Reports

CBS Reports - Season 1 (1959)

Season 1 Episodes

1. Biography of a Missile

October 27th, 19591 hr

A Cold War–era documentary report on the development and military significance of U.S. missile technology.

2. The Population Explosion

December 11th, 19591 hr

A documentary analysis of global population growth, exploring its social, economic, and political consequences for nations facing rapid demographic change.

3. Iran: Brittle Ally

December 18th, 19591 hr

An on-location report on Iran’s political stability and strategic importance, examining internal tensions and the fragility of U.S. alliances in the region during the Cold War.

4. The Space Lag: Can Democracy Compete?

January 6th, 19601 hr

A Cold War–era investigation into the U.S.–Soviet space race, questioning whether democratic political systems can compete with centralized state models in scientific and technological development.

5. The Population Explosion II

January 14th, 19601 hr

A continuation of the earlier report, further examining the long-term global implications of rapid population growth, with expanded focus on economic pressure and social infrastructure.