Chronicle - Scientology

DateJanuary 3 1985

Can DescriptionsAircheck Chronicle Thursday January 3, 1985 Scientology

Abstract[Audio during blank screen] Title: “Chronicle Thursday January 3rd 1985”, “Recruiting For Religion Or… The Come-On of Cults”. Peter Mehegan and Mary Richardson host. Discussion of whether Scientology is a “religion” or a “cult”, and whether it has used abusive tactics. Discussion of L. Ron Hubbard. Interviews with Michael Flynn, an attorney who handles cases against the Church of Scientology, Margery Hanson, a former member of the Church of Scientology, and David Aden, the Church of Scientology Public Relations Director for Boston. Peter Mehegan describes crimes committed by church members. A debate between David Aden and former Scientology member Martin Samuels. Discussion of the Boston Church of Christ, accused of using heavy-handed tactics to recruit Boston college students. Interviews with Reverend Robert Thorn, Dean of Boston University Marsh Chapel, students Cindy Tanner, and Jerry Fernandez.

OtherCredits: Segment Producers: Sue Sloane, Art Cohen