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The 51st State
Episode #253

Episode Description
Jack Newfeld and Lew Feldstein report on Brooklyn politics, with a focus on Democratic Leader Meade Esposito, in the first of a four part series called "Target: Brooklyn." Gordon Weil talks with George Schultz about energy and the economy in a pre-recorded interview. John Hamilton speaks with Manhattan Criminal Court Judge Bruce Wright, and Robert McKiernan, President of the Patrolman?s Benevolent Association, about the statement ?innocent until proven guilty.?

Subjects
Politics -- Brooklyn (N.Y.)
Energy
Arrest -- Police methods

Type/Genre
News

Copyright Holder
Educational Broadcasting Corporation

Director
Colgan, Mick

Producer(s)
Gordon, Barbara

Host(s)
Hamilton, John

Guest(s)
Schultz, George
Wright, Judge Bruce
McKiernan, Robert

Other Credits
Bazadona, Michael (Associate Director)
Bhargava, Girish (as Videotape Editor)
Clifford, Judy (Associate Producer)
DeJan, Charles (as Videotape Editor)
Jansen, Gail (Coordinating Producer)
Weil, Gordon (as Reporter)

Formats
Digital Beta
DVD
VHS

Reference Number
ARC-FFS-55

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