Saying Goodbye To Friends

The deaths of Andy Rooney's friends, William F. Buckley and W.C. Heinz, compel him to comment on how sad he feels, saying he's "not a good enough writer" to describe how much he'll miss them.

• Mar 16, 2008
• 2:27

Rooney's Eye For Fashion

Andy Rooney wonders about the effectiveness of ads in fashion magazines, sharing what he finds to be the "least attractive" of the lot.

• Mar 9, 2008
• 2:31

Andy On The Presidency

Andy Rooney wonders "why in the world anyone would want to be president of the United States?"

• Mar 2, 2008
• 2:19

Meaningless Headlines

Reading newspapers is part of Andy Rooney's daily routine, but often poorly written headlines disinterest or confuse him.

• Feb 24, 2008
• 2:29

Andy On Top Dog Show

Andy Rooney says he's never met a bad dog at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. But he thinks differently about some of the handlers.

• Feb 17, 2008
• 2:10

Rooney's Christmas Past

"60 Minutes" commentator Andy Rooney has decided he will not be doing a Christmas piece this year. Instead, he looks back at pieces he's done for the program during the holidays.

• Dec 23, 2007
• 2:13

Rooney: New Depression?

Andy Rooney remembers what it was like growing up during the Great Depression. He was the rich kid on the block with a live-in maid.

• Jan 27, 2008
• 2:07

Andy Rooney on Human Desires

Andy Rooney questions the human desires on why we buy more, eat more, and watch more television than we actually should.

• Jul 25, 2010
• 1:48

Andy's Eyebrows 11/24/96

As much as Andy liked poking fun at others, he could never resist the chance to make fun of himself - especially when it came to his appearance. In this 1996 segment, Andy's distinctive eyebrows were the focus of attention, and he had plenty to say.

• Sep 28, 2011
• 2:56

Memorial Day Memories 5/29/05

Some of Andy Rooney's most notable commentaries have been serious. A particular favorite here at "60 Minutes Overtime" is this 2005 Memorial Day piece. Andy, a World War II veteran himself, honors the memory of some of his childhood friends who died in the war.

• Sep 28, 2011
• 2:40

Rooney on Coffee Cans 10/23/88

Andy Rooney could always do a lot with a little. Just give him a few boxes of detergent, some coupons, or in this case, a dozen or so cans of coffee and he could make television magic. So sit back, watch and enjoy this commentary from October of 1988.

• Sep 28, 2011
• 2:50

Andy's First Commentary 7/2/78

On July 2, 1978, Andy Rooney presented his first essay as a regular contributor in a segment called "Three Minutes or so with Andy Rooney." His commentary was a summer replacement for "Point-Counterpoint" with James J. Kilpatrick and Shana Alexander.

• Sep 28, 2011
• 2:24

"The Worst of Andy Rooney" 5/17/98

Somehow it seems appropriate that we include this Andy Rooney clip from a 1998 special broadcast marking the 30th anniversary of "60 Minutes." Given the chance to celebrate his achievements, America's favorite contrarian didn't pick his best pieces, but instead some of his worst.

• Sep 28, 2011
• 4:03

Andy Rooney, Football Star? 9/27/87

Andy Rooney always dreamt of being a professional football player in the NFL. In 1987, he travelled to Giants Stadium and got to fulfill his dream. Sort of.

• Sep 28, 2011
• 2:08

Rooney: Vice Presidents

Andy Rooney relates his thoughts on vice presidents, including what he thinks about this election year's picks.

• Sep 28, 2008
• 2:03

Andy Examines The Calendar

Andy Rooney takes a look at his calendar and has some ideas on sprucing up certain months that may leave some of us feeling a little flat.

• Mar 1, 2009
• 2:26

Mixed Nuts 12/28/97

Andy Rooney had some time on his hands one Saturday back in 1997 and decided to put it to "good use." What's "good use" to Andy? Figuring out just how mixed are mixed nuts. That's right. Andy opened several cans of mixed nuts and counted how many cashews, peanuts, almonds and pecans were in each.

• Sep 28, 2011
• 2:17

The High Cost Of Everything

Andy Rooney takes a look the rising costs of many everyday and luxury product from a loaf of bread to a diamond ring.

• Oct 12, 2008
• 2:32

60 Minutes Online, 10.12.08

The FBI wiseguy who fooled the Mafia; The unique technology that's made all the difference in Sadr City; A family business that's been around for 600 years; Andy Rooney on the high cost of everything.

• Oct 12, 2008
• 43:19

Drink to your health

One study may suggest that a certain beverage, such as coffee, may be harmful to your health while another study may suggest that very same drink is actually beneficial. Andy Rooney weighs in on the debate.

• Mar 27, 2011
• 1:36

Trying to Stay Healthy

Andy Rooney tries to compromise with the many contradictions between what doctors recommend and certain health studies may find.

• May 23, 2010
• 2:16

Andy Rooney on Obama's Election 11/9/08

In his 92 years, Andy Rooney has witnessed quite a few of presidential elections... including the race between Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Herbert Hoover back in 1932. Here he is, just 5 days after the 2008 election, reflecting on Barack Obama's historic win.

• Sep 28, 2011
• 2:35

The Fine Print 3/12/89

All Andy Rooney had to do was pick up a newspaper and he could come up with a pretty good essay. In this 1989 classic, Andy dissects the fine print in newspaper advertisements.

• Sep 28, 2011
• 2:28

The End Of An Era?

Andy Rooney's passion for newspapers began when he was just 12 years-old, as a paperboy in Albany, N.Y. But as we progress further into the 21st century, he worries they might soon become extinct.

• Mar 15, 2009
• 2:07

Remembering Memorial Day

Andy Rooney notes that Memorial Day has become just another holiday for too many Americans, as this day should be a time to reflect on those who have died protecting our freedom.

• May 25, 2008
• 2:36

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