Charles Osgood Anchors Live from New York

ASK YOUR DOCTOR

Although the U.S. makes up only 4.5% of the world's population, it accounts for 42% of the world's spending on prescription drugs.  Correspondent Susan Spencer looks at how prescription drug ads and new catchy names given to diseases -- like ED and RLS -- are playing a huge role in making the U.S. a pill nation.

THE GRASS IS ALWAYS GREENER...

Serena Altschul examines the history of the lawn mower, an icon of the American landscape or better yet, "lawnscape." Altschul will talk to Jim Ricci, who has collected over 600 antique lawn mowers, Bob Cleveland, the fastest man on a mower, and environmental artist David Parfitt.

GROUCHO

Known for his distinctive appearance, which included a heavy moustache, glasses and thick eyebrows, Julius Henry "Groucho" Marx was an American comedian and film star famed for his witty one-liners. On the 30^th anniversary of his death, Anchor Charles Osgood looks back on Groucho's life.

MUSICAL CHAIRS

Every Thursday for the past 12 years, "the barbershop boys" turn Helms barbershop into center stage.  Bill Geist visits Hendersonville, N.C to see this bluegrass band of old timers in action.