60 Minutes

President Obama, Growing Body Parts, Ricky Gervais (42x12)

Air date: Dec 13, 2009

PRESIDENT OBAMA – In his first extensive interview since his speech announcing his troop build-up in Afghanistan, President Obama talks about his plans for Afghanistan and Pakistan, the economy and the creation of jobs and reacts to the breach in security at last week’s White House state dinner. Steve Kroft reports. Michael Radutzky and Frank Devine are the producers. GROWING BODY PARTS – Morley Safer reports on the emerging technology of growing body parts from human cells taken directly from patients, providing new hope for amputees and patients on organ-transplant lists. Katy Textor is the producer. RICKY GERVAIS – Lesley Stahl profiles the man who created the hit television program “The Office,” which has opened other doors to the stage and screen for the British comedian. Richard Buddenhagen is the producer.