
26/02/1971
Reports on curing cancer in chickens, and a look at toys for lonely executives. Derek Cooper reports on the development of a vaccine to counter cancer in chickens. (1971)
Derek Cooper narrates a report on the development of a vaccine to counter cancer in chickens. It is called Marek's disease and is like leukemia, causing tumours.James Burke investigates new toys to eradicate boredom from the lives of lonely executives. Despite the presence of motorised drinks holders, balls on springs and many toys that utilise magnets, the view seems to be that life as a high-flying executive won't be all that enjoyable in tomorrow's world.
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Executive Toys
Duration: 04:26
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- Fri 26 Feb 1971 18:20
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