Presents the early life and influences on Vermont ice cream magnates Ben and Jerry, and tells how their partnership developed as they built their company.
Looks at the career of a marine biologist, profiling the experiences of Dr. Sonny Gruber, who has been observing sharks for more than thirty years and who loves this risky occupation.
Describes the reponsibilities of rodeo clowns and looks at the experiences of Jim Bob Feller, who has worked as a clown in arenas throughout the United States.
Profiles the training and work of a woman who has helped the Center for Disease Control track down causes of various deadly outbreaks of diseases, including the Ebola virus in Africa.
Profiles the work of Brian Taggart, a pilot for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration whose job involves flying directly into dangerous storms.
Profiles the life and career of Earvin "Magic" Johnson, the talented guard for the Los Angeles Lakers, three-time most valuable player in the National Basketball Association, and discusses his efforts to deal with the AIDS virus.