Latest Assignment America Videos
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Play CBS Video September 19, 2007 | 6:23 PM PDT
A Soulful Sole Saver
Bud Bolden is a 92-year-old shoe shiner who not only saves soles but also has a magic potion that he says cures everything from arthritis to dandruff. Steve Hartman has more on his meeting.
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Play CBS Video September 19, 2007 | 5:46 PM PDT
Artist Overcomes Adversity
Art teacher Becky Guinn lost her hands and feet after a severe allergic reaction to a common blood-thinner. But as Steve Hartman reports, she's still teaching, painting - and inspiring.
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Play CBS Video September 14, 2007 | 8:37 AM PDT
Assignment America
You pick Steve Hartman's next assignment: the maker of Elmer Fudd-style hats gets an unlikely savior; a man who's been shining shoes for 82 years; or the man who opened a pinball hall of fame.
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Play CBS Video September 14, 2007 | 8:37 AM PDT
A Long Wait For Love
During World War II, Ralph Dial met the prettiest girl he had ever seen - but forgot her name. Sixty years later, he finally remembered it - and a stroke of luck led him to her. Steve Hartman reports.
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Play CBS Video March 16, 2007 | 4:32 PM PDT
Assignment America
You pick Steve Hartman's next assignment; a former football star's gift to a teammate; a combined nursing home and kindergarden; or a quadruple-amputee continues to make art.
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Play CBS Video March 9, 2007 | 12:44 PM PST
Assignment America
You pick Steve Hartman's next assignment; a man who forgot the name of the woman of his dreams; why mobile vets are the rage or visiting a real hospital for stuffed animals.
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Play CBS Video March 9, 2007 | 1:31 PM PST
Larry the Blind Car Mechanic
Larry Woody lost his vision five years ago in an auto accident. That hasn't stopped him from continuing his first love - being a mechanic. Steve Hartman reports in this week's Assignment America.
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Play CBS Video September 14, 2007 | 8:37 AM PDT
Assignment America
You pick Steve Hartman's next assignment: the first-ever National Vocabulary Championships, the police chief who gave a ticket to himself, or a blind mechanic who fixes cars.
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Play CBS Video March 2, 2007 | 1:34 PM PST
Longest Running Card Game
A group of friends have been getting together to play cards for more than 50 years. In this week's Assignment America, Steve Hartman deals himself in to see what the game is really about.
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September 14, 2007 | 8:37 AM PDT
Assignment America
You pick Steve Hartman's next assignment: the longest running poker game; the koi-fish tale or check out America's coldest senior center.
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Play CBS Video February 23, 2007 | 1:41 PM PST
Reinventing The Wheel
In this week's Assignment America, Steve Hartman met gym teacher Chuck Jones who started a unicycle club. Jones believes riding unicycles is good exercise - and is not as dangerous as it looks.
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Play CBS Video September 14, 2007 | 8:37 AM PDT
Assignment America
You pick Steve Hartman's next assignment: a new floral look for New York City's Yellow cabs; a thriving unicycle business or meet the Pennsylvania Polka champ who isn't even Polish.
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Play CBS Video February 16, 2007 | 2:06 PM PST
One Final Adoption
Diane Sadovnikov has facilitated adoptions for over 300 Ukrainian orphans. After being diagnosed with cervical cancer, she's now seeking suitable parents for her own two kids. Steve Hartman reports.
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Play CBS Video September 14, 2007 | 8:37 AM PDT
Assignment America
You pick Steve Hartman's next assignment; meet two identical chess prodigies; visit a caf? where the customers decide the prices or meet a lady that has to find foster parents for her own kids.
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Play CBS Video February 9, 2007 | 2:10 PM PST
Wil And His Hill
Steve Hartman met a special child, Wil Searby, who loves to ski despite his disability. Adaptive skiing allows kids like Wil to ski with no limits and has them coming back every winter.
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Play CBS Video February 2, 2007 | 1:42 PM PST
Laying Sod For The Super Bowl
It is a big deal to be given the responsibility of laying sod on the field. The Governor of Georgia personally drove the tractor for the ceremonial first cut of Super Bowl turf. Steve Hartman reports.
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Play CBS Video September 14, 2007 | 8:37 AM PDT
Assignment America
You pick Steve Hartman's next assignment: meet a teenage poet who has taught a class at Harvard; ski lessons for kids with disabilities or LA kids that beat the inner city streets on horseback.
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Play CBS Video January 29, 2007 | 4:34 AM PST
Rich Without Money
Dr. Bob Paeglow is a big-hearted doctor who makes no salary. He treats his patience for little or nothing. He tells Steve Hartman that he wanted to make a difference and is not doing it for the money.
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Play CBS Video September 14, 2007 | 8:37 AM PDT
Assignment America
You pick Steve Hartman's next assignment: meet a high school basketball coach with five all-star players from his family; a woman that makes scarves for cancer victims or the nicest doctor in America.
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Play CBS Video January 22, 2007 | 3:04 AM PST
Keeping The Shantys Alive
African-American fishermen in Virginia used to use the rhythm of "shantys" to help them hoist thousands of pounds of fish. Some are trying to keep this tradition alive. Steve Hartman reports.
