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03.30.23-DUKE/WERTHEIMER/ROBERTS in studio-discussion of "road show" type stunts, WERTHEIMER says REPUBLICANS have a "road show" that DEMOCRATS can't possibly top, it's name is RONALD REAGAN. DUKE intro report on SENATE decision whether to expel Sen. HARRISON WILLIAMS for a BRIBERY SCANDAL. 03.31.16-Shot of WILLIAMS, says that he feels he's accomplished his goals for SENATE career. Still of WILLIAMS with JFK, Still of WILLIAMS with LBJ. Still of WILLIAMS with TIP O'NEILL. DUKE v.o.-summary of WILLIAMS' legislative achievements. Clip from grainy b/w closed-circuit camera, showing WILLIAMS allegedly accepting bribe from a plant dressed as an "arab sheik". Shot of WILLIAMS, asserting he's innocent of impropriety, only wanted to help friends, got set up by FBI. Says he's too trusting. Says his colleagues have been supportive. DUKE interviews WILLIAMS about the scandal. Discussion of the problems of SUSPICION on public officials, WILLIAMS asserting he has been honest and well-intentioned, says he doesn't condemn himself. 03.36.06-DUKE in studio. Intro commentary. 03.36.30-Commentary by Otis PIKE on subject of political games in Congress. Hard to tell who's winning and losing. Discusses absurdities of the BUDGET DEBATE. 03.38.06-DUKE-signs off closing Credits/transcript order info/WETA credit/sponsor credits/PBS ID 03.39.51-OUT.