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Hi Barbara, I saw it too. I thought it was a very good piece for a couple of reasons: 1. The opening was good because the voiceover made it clear that this is not just an 'old person's' condition 2. It showed how **real** Parkinson's is (her extreme dyskinesia and young age in particular). The woman's name was Michelle Block if I am not mistaken and she showed a "realistic bravery" which I believe is extremely helpful in getting the message about Parkinson's out to the general public. 3. It made a very useful link with the news about Michael J Fox and his optimism about a cure in the short-term -- echoed solidly by the doctor from Emory. 4. The point was also made (by her husband I think) that greater awareness about Parkinson's is important because it demystifies the condition and makes it easier for Parkinsonians to be "out" and to function like other people. I hope CNN reruns it. BTW, I regret that I haven't spotted the Leeza show on our local cable outlets here in Halifax. I suppose it can appear on almost any of the commercial stations. Anyway, great work, Barb Mallut. Best to everyone for the last days of 1998 and big things for Parkinson's in 1999! TTFN Peter ************************************************************************** Peter Kidd Learning Materials Consulting Services 62 Coronation Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3N 2M6 Canada Tel/FAX: (902) 443-4262 NOTE: New Email: [log in to unmask] URL: http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/~aa163/peterkidd.html