CBS Reports: Biography of a Bookie Joint

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Released November 30, 1961

Overview

An undercover investigative documentary on illegal bookmaking in Boston, using concealed-camera footage to expose institutional corruption and regulatory failure, and triggering major political and law-enforcement reforms following broadcast. (Note: Originally produced and broadcast as part of CBS Reports, but widely cited, archived, and treated as an independent investigative documentary due to production method, cultural impact, and historical significance.)

Runtime

1h 4m


Origin Country

United States


Original Language

English


Original Title

CBS Reports: Biography of a Bookie Joint


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • United States of America

Spoken Languages

  • English

Production Companies

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    CBS News Productions

    United States

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