NBC News Special Report: Iraqi President Saddam Hussein Reported Captured

NBC ID: ARHEA06D7J | Production Unit: Specials | Media Type: Aired Show | Media ID: NY-SPEC-20031214-0001 | Air Date(s): 12/14/2003 | Event Date(s): 12/14/2003

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Event Date(s): 12/14/2003 | Event Location(s): Baghdad, Iraq;Today New York Studio;Washington, DC;London, England; | Description: Holt reports deposed Iraqi President Saddam Hussein may have been captured. 05:53:35 GFX: Insert graphic still of then-Iraqi President Saddam Hussein. 05:53:43 Via telephone NBC's Jim Miklaszewsi reports US officials say there are certaion they have captured Saddam Hussein alive during a raid in Tikrit, Iraq. Holt and Miklaszewski crosstalk regarding DNA and if DNA will be used to determine to man captured is actually Hussein and Hussein's appearance. GFX: Graphic map of Iraq (highlighting Tikrit and Baghdad) and surrounding countries. GFX: Insert still of Hussein. GFX: Graphic map of Iraq (highlighting Tikrit and Baghdad) and surrounding countries. 05:56:01 NBC's Tom Aspell, in Baghdad, Iraq reports on the mood of the city and crosstalks with Holt regarding the intensity of the manhunt for Hussein, how the 4th Infantry Division has been conducting raids in Tikrit almost every night in search for Hussein, if there is any evidence that Hussein was leading the resistance, how US troops are reacting to Hussein's capture and what may happen to Hussein now that he has been captured. GFX: Graphic map of Iraq (highlighting Tikrit and Baghdad) and surrounding countries. GFX: Insert still of Saddam Hussein. 06:01:20 (ej=:39) INT Zoom out from MS to WS of Hussein in meeting with others. EXT DAY BRIEF CUTS: Patriot missile batteries firing missiles and missiles in flight. INT BAGHDAD, IRAQ WS: Hussein sitting during meeting with his cabinet members. EXT DAY WS: Men walk past statue of Hussein. BRIEF CUTS: Low angle shots of statue of Hussein. GFX: Insert still of then Iraqi President Saddam Hussein. 06:02:12 Via telephone NBC's Andrea Mitchell reports on the condition of Saddam Hussein at his capture and crosstalks with Holt regarding where Hussein was found,if there were exchange of fire during Hussein's capture and who might get the $25 million reward money. 06:02:13 (ej=:38) GFX: Graphic map of Iraq (highlighting Tikrit and Baghdad) and surrounding countries. INT Zoom out from MS to WS of Hussein in meeting with others. EXT DAY WS: Patriot missile battery firing missiles. GFX: Graphic map of Iraq highlighting Tikrit and Baghdad. GFX: Insert still of Hussein. GFX: Graphic map of Iraq highlighting Tikrit and Baghdad. GFX: Insert still of Hussein. 06:03:34 (ej=1:39) EXT DAY HIGH WS: Iraqis chanting and holding photos of Hussein. MS: Hussein, standing with others, waves from the balcony. EXT DAY BRIEF CUTS: Hussein swimming in body of water with others. MS: Hussein, sitting with others, drives boat. EXT DAY MS: United Nations vehicle drives past the media and follows convoy on highway. EXT DAY WS: Panning shot from men rolling barrel to barrel falling into a large pit and landing near other barrels. WS: Buildings. GFX: Map of Iraq. INT MS: Hussein walks with others near the podium. MS: Panning shot of men and women clapping their hands. MS: Panning shot of audience members clapping their hands. GFX: Insert still of Hussein. 06:05:43 NBC News' Jim Miklaszewski, via telephone from Washington, DC, reports Hussein and a small group of guards were captured near Tikrit. GFX: Small still of Miklaszewski and graphic map of Virginia and Washington, DC. GFX: Map of Iraq. 06:06:08 (ej=2:01) INT MS: Then-Iraqi President Saddam Hussein sitting with unidentified cleric. EXT DAY HIGH WS: Panning shot of thousands of Iraqis in the street with signs. EXT DAY HIGH WS: Iraqis wave banners and flags in the street. HIGH WS: Iraqis wave photos of Hussein. MS: Panning shot from Hussein waving from a balcony to HIGH WS of Iraqis in the street. GFX: Insert graphic still of then Iraqi president Saddam Hussein. GFX: Graphic map of Iraq highlighting Baghdad and Tikrit. 06:08:25 In a telephone interview with Holt, retired General (and NBC News military analyst) Montgomery Meigs notes Hussein's capture would be a tremendous assistance to the people on the ground, notes a lot of people who were sitting on the fence would come off the fence, notes Hussein would have valuable information, notes Iraq is a honor-based revenge society, notes the advantages of trying Hussein in Iraq, notes he believes there is a large celebration in Washington, notes this is something that they wanted to happen. GFX: Insert still of Hussein. (Seen during telephone interview.) GFX: Map of Iraq. (Seen during interview.) 06:11:03 (ej=:45) INT BAGHDAD MS: Hussein speaking at the podium. CU: Hussein's son Qusai Hussein sitting with others. WS: Panning shot of men applauding in their seats. MS: Hussein stands at the podium. INT MS: Iraqi cabinet members applauding. MS: Panning shot from Hussein standing at end of table to his cabinet members applauding. MS: Hussein seated at the end of the table. Zoom out from MS to WS of Qusai Hussein sitting with others. Zoom out from MS to WS of Hussein sitting at table during meeting. INT THE WHITE HOUSE, WASHINGTON, DC MS: President George W. Bush speaking from behind his desk inside the Oval Office. 06:11:50 NBC News' Tom Aspell reports on the capture of Saddam Hussein and how Iraqis are reacting to the news of Hussein's capture, how Hussein's capture will change international cooperation towards the rebuilding process, if attacks against coalition forces and Iraqis will stop now that Hussein has been captured. 06:12:04 (ej=2:17) INT WS: Audience members applauding. MS: Hussein speaking with unidentified man. EXT DAY MS: Hussein walking with his guards. MS: Low angle shot of Hussein, holding a cigar, sitting with others. MS: Men dancing. MS: Hussein fires rifle as men dance. GFX: Black and white childhood photo of Hussein. STILL: B/W photo of Hussein. EXT DAY Zoom out from Hussein waving. WS: Thousands of people cheering in the street. HIGH WS: Hussein, his right arm extended, walks with others. MS: Hussein sitting with unidentified official. INT Zoom in to Hussein in photo-op with Iraqi military officials and others. MS: Panning shot of military officials and Hussein. MS: Hussein greeting Arab officials. EXT DAY Zoom in to Hussein walking with military officials. INT MS: Hussein greets military officials. WS: Military officials seated during meeting. MS: Hussein speaking during meeting. WS: Hussein sits at end of table. Zoom out from Hussein sitting to military officials seated along a long table during meeting. 3 MS: Military officials sitting during meeting. MS: Panning shot of Iraqi cabinet members sitting at table. INT WS: Hussein sitting at leadership desk. MS: Unidentified Iraqi official speaking. 6:14:44 (ej:54) INT BRIEF CUTS: Hussein speaking with little boy. MS: Panning shot from Hussein with little boy and others to man (no shirt) speaking. MS: Panning shot of older boy to Hussein and younger boy. MS: Older boy speaks with Hussein as unidentified man watches. 06:15:50 In telephone interview with Holt, NBC News analyst William Akin discusses Hussein's capture and the impact it will have on the opposition and the guerilla movement, how the guerilla movement is vulnerable, how the opposition is more widespread, how there may be an acceleration of opposition activities, if Hussein was"sold out" and the military operation to find Hussein. 06:16:12 (ej=2:52) GFX: Map of Iraq. EXT DAY IRAQ MS: Men walk past vehicles in traffic. MS: Panning shot from man (during interview) to man firing weapon and entering a store. MS: Men entering a store. MS: Iraqi man fires weapon in the air. CU: Man speaking in interview. GFX: Insert still of Hussein. EXT DAY IRAQ MS: Man speaking. MS: Rear shot of man firing rifle in the air. WS: Vehicles in the street. MS: Man cheers as he stands in the street. MS: Man fires handgun in the air outside storefront. MS: Woman directs little girl away from street. GFX: Map of Iraq. EXT DAY MS: Panning shot from man (during interview) to man firing weapon and entering a store. MS: Men entering a store. MS: Iraqi man fires weapon in the air. CU: Man speaking in interview. GFX: Still of Hussein. GFX: Map of Iraq. 06:19:19 GFX: Map of Iraq. INT (File) Zoom in to young boy speaking. MS: Unidentified woman sitting with others. MS: Hussein speaking with two boys. 2 MS: Man and woman sitting. EXT DAY MS: Hussein driving boat along body of water. GFX: Insert still of Hussein. EXT DAY BAGHDAD WS: Men walk past vehicles stopped in traffic. MS: Panning shot from man (during interview) to man firing weapon in the air and entering a store. MS: Men entering a store. MS: Iraqi man fires weapon in the air. CU: Man speaking in interview. GFX: Map of Iraq and surrounding countries. 06:21:45 (ej=:31) GFX: Still of Hussein. INT Zoom out from Hussein sitting at head of stable during meeting with his cabinet members. Zoom out from Hussein during meeting. INT MS: Hussein shakes hands with United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan. WS: Hussein and Annan sitting during meeting. MS: Hussein speaks as cameras flash. EXT DAY BRIEF CUTS: Hussein fires shot gun on balcony. 06:22:28 In telephone interview with Holt, Meigs discusses intelligence operation, notes there are a lot of things that take place that the public does not see for good reason, discusses the military operating to capture Hussein and the amount of time it takes to conduct the operation, if Hussein was controlling the money fueling the resistance, how money was also coming from outside Iraq, the possibility of Hussein loyalists re-installing Hussein to power, and if people will come forward with information of weapons of mass destruction now that Hussein has been captured. 06:22:28 (ej=3:18) INT MS: Hussein unsheathes sword and holds it up before putting it back in its sheath. INT WS: Hussein speaking at the podium. INT Zoom out from Hussein sitting at table during meeting. EXT DAY BAGHDAD 2003-04 MS: Hussein walks with others. MS: Panning shot of crowd of people to Hussein standing on a bench and waving to cheering Iraqis. MS: Zoom out from MS to WS Hussein standing with man and people cheering. INT MS: Hussein speaking. INT MS: Hussein watches as girl speaks at the podium. MS: Unidentified girl speaking at the podium. WS: Girls singing. INT MS: Hussein greets military officials as Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister Tariq Aziz watches. Hussein greets Aziz. MS: Hussein greets Ba'ath Party Regional Command General Ali Hasan al-Majid and unidentified military official. MS: Panning shot of Hussein meeting with members of his military. Zoom in to Hussein. Shot pans from Hussein to military officials. MS: Hussein speaking during meeting. WS: Hussein sitting with military officials. INT MS: Hussein looks at paintings on display. WS: Hussein looks at swords on display, picks up a sword and unsheathes it. INT MS: Hussein kisses children presenting him with bouquets of flowers. MS: Hands holding flowers. 06:25:52 GFX: Insert still of Hussein sitting in a chair. GFX: Map of Iraq. 6:26:06 (ej=:36) INT BAGHDAD WS: Hussein shakes hands with unidentified man during photo-op. Zoom out from men's hands during handshake to Hussein speaking with man and others watching. Zoom in to man speaking. MS: Hussein and man shake hands. EXT DAY MS: Hussein fires shot gun in the air as he stands on balcony. INT WS: Iraqi military officials salute and turns towards table. WS: Hussein sits at head of table as military officials sit. Zoom out from Iraq flag to Hussein in meeting with military officials. 06:26:51 In crosstalk with Holt via telephone, NBC News' David Gregory reports what he's hearing from the White House, how there is a degree of caution at the White House in reporting Hussein's capture, President Bush's plans for today, and the concern that Hussein was fueling the resistance, and how Hussein's capture occurred at a crucial time for the U.S. 06:26:51 INT BAGHDAD, IRAQ BRIEF CUTS: Hussein meeting with cabinet members including Aziz, panning shots of officials during meeting. INT Zoom out from Hussein meeting with officials. Zoom out from Hussein sitting at head of table. INT MS: Hussein shakes hands with UN Secretary General Kofi Annan. WS: Hussein and Annan sitting during meeting. MS: Hussein sitting. EXT DAY MS: Hussein fires shot gun from balcony. MS: Hussein stands on balcony and fires shot gun. INT MS: Hussein greets boy dressed in costume and walks past children holding flowers. INT MS: Hussein unsheathes sword as others watch. INT MS: Hussein speaking at the podium. INT Zoom out from Hussein to WS of Hussein sitting by himself at the table during meeting. EXT DAY 2003-04 MS: Hussein and others walking. MS: Panning shot from group of people to Hussein standing on a bench and surrounded by others. Zoom out from Hussein posing for photo-op with civilian. INT MS: Hussein speaking. INT WS: Hussein sits at held of table for meeting. BRIEF CUTS: Hussein and officials during meeting. Holt is joined by Today co-host Campbell Brown. 06:30:11 NBC News' Tom Aspell reports how residents in Baghdad are reacting to Hussein's capture, the mood of the city, how word is coming down that Hussein had been captured, how people are waiting for official word from the coalition, Kurds celebrating in Kirkuk, of possible dangers against US troops and coalition forces, the latest suicide attack in Iraq, and how troops will be on high alert. 06:30:12 (ej=1:14) EXT DAY BAGHDAD WS: Men walking past vehicles stopped in traffic. MS: Panning shot from man speaking during interview to man firing weapon and entering store. MS: Man enters a store. MS: Man stands outside a store and fires rifle in the air. MS: Man speaking. MS: Man, who fired rifle in the air, speaking during interview. GFX: Map of Iraq highlighting Tikrit and Baghdad. EXT DAY BAGHDAD MS: Same man speaking. MS: Rear shot of man firing rifle in the air. WS: Vehicles in the street. MS: Man cheers as he stands in the street. MS: Man fires handgun in the air outside storefront. MS: Woman directs little girl away from street. 06:31:48 (ej=:52) INT BRIEF CUTS: Hussein sitting with cabinet members during meeting. MS: Hussein speaking during meeting. EXT NIGHT WS: Low angle shot of missile in flight. EXT DAY MS: Hussein walks with others near beach. MS: Iraqi soldiers cheering. MS: Panning shot from Hussein and others to Iraqis soldiers cheering. EXT NIGHT MS: Unidentified man speaking. EXT DAY WS: Hussein bowing during prayer. MS: Hussein sits behind weapon. EXT DAY HIGH MS: B/w footage of Hussein. 06:32:50 In telephone interview with Brown, NBC News military analyst General Wayne Downing notes the next 24 hours will be delicate, notes US troops will conduct more operations, that the military will be very careful before making an official announcement that Hussein had been captured, notes he believes capturing Hussein will create special problems, notes most people believed Hussein would be killed in a battle like his sons were, notes Iraqis would want Hussein to be turned over to the Iraqi war tribunal, and where Hussein will be held and what it will do to the reconstruction of Iraq. 06:32:59 (ej=3:09) INT Zoom out from Hussein during meeting with his cabinet members. Zoom out from Hussein in meeting. INT MS: UN Secretary General Kofi Annan shakes hands with Hussein. WS: Annan and Hussein sitting during meeting. MS:Hussein sitting. EXT DAY BRIEF CUTS: Hussein fires shot gun on balcony. INT MS: (Iraqi TV) Hussein greets boy dressed in costume and walks past children waving flowers. INT MS: Hussein unsheathes sword and brandishes as others watch. MS: Hussein speaking at the podium. INT Zoom out from Hussein sitting during meeting. EXT DAY MS: Hussein and others walking outdoors. EXT DAY 2003-04 BRIEF CUTS: Panning shot from crowd of people to Hussein surrounded by others. Hussein waving. INT MS: Hussein speaking during meeting. GFX: Map of Iraq highlighting Tikrit and Baghdad. INT BAGHDAD MS: Members of the Iraqi cabinet sit at table for meeting. Zoom out from Iraqi flag to WS of Hussein and others during meeting. BRIEF CUTS: Iraqi officials sitting during meeting. EXT DAY MS: Hussein and others outdoors. 6:36:27 (ej=:47) INT BRIEF CUTS: Zoom out from Hussein during meeting with his officials. INT MS: Hussein and Annan shake hands. WS: Hussein and Annan sitting during meeting. MS: Hussein speaks as cameras flash. EXT DAY BRIEF CUTS: Hussein firing weapon on balcony. INT MS: (Iraqi TV) Hussein greets boy dressed in costume and walks past children waving flowers. INT MS: Hussein unsheathes sword as others watch. 06:37:23 In a telephone interview with Holt, former U.S. Representative to the U.N. Nancy Soderberg notes Hussein's capture will begin to change the politics of Iraq in the U.S.'s favor, notes Hussein has been behind the attacks, notes the Iraqi will be begin to show their venom against Hussein, if Hussein will get a fair trial in an Iraqi tribunal and if the US will relinquish him. 06:27:24 (ej=:58) GFX: Map of Iraq highlighting Baghdad and Tikrit. GFX: Insert stills of Hussein. EXT DAY BAGHDAD WS: Men walk past vehicles stopped in traffic. MS: Panning shot of man speaking during interview to WS of man firing weapon and entering a store. MS: Rear shot of man entering a store. MS: Man fires rifle in the air and goes back inside store. MS: Man speaks during interview. 06:38:33 (ej=2:57) EXT DAY MS: Hussein, standing with others, fires weapons. Shot pans to men dancing and back to Hussein firing weapon. MS: Tracking shot of men and children clapping their hands. EXT DAY Zoom in and zoom to from mural of Hussein near street. INT (Iraqi TV) MS: Hussein sitting and flanked by two men. MS: Hussein sitting. WS: Panning shot of audience members applauding. MS: Hussein speaking at the podium. WS: Panning shot of audience members standing. MS: Hussein at the podium. Zoom out from Qusai Hussein applauding with others. MS: Hussein unsheathes sword and brandishes it as others watch. 06:41:37 NBC News' Andrea Mitchell reports, live on camera from Washington, DC, reports there is a great sense of jubilation from US officials, reports people attending holiday parties lat night noticed Central Intelligence Agency Director George Tenet, Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld and Vice President Dick Cheney were extraordinarily happy and that no one knew why, notes there were early indications that the military operation to capture Hussein was successful. Brown and Mitchell crosstalk regarding Operation Red Dawn, Hussein's appearance, how people who were hiding with Hussein identified him as Hussein, and Hussein being identified through DNA. 06:44:30 (ej=:30) EXT DAY MS: Hussein and others deplane and Hussein greets man (wearing a headdress) on tarmac. GFX: Map of Iraq and surrounding countries. 06:45:41 NBC News' Tom Aspell reports how the news of Hussein's capture began to circulate, how people are celebrating in the streets by firing weapons in the air, how Iraqis are waiting for the official confirmation of Hussein's capture. Holt and Aspell crosstalk regarding Iraqi reconstruction, how Hussein's capture will affect security in Iraq and how the next 24 hours will be key, the ongoing raids around Tikrit. 06:46:02 (ej=:23) EXT DAY WS: Men walk past vehicles stopped in traffic. MS: Panning shot of man speaking during interview to WS of man firing weapon and entering a store. MS: Rear shot of man entering a store. MS: Man fires rifle in the air and goes back inside store. MS: Man speaks during interview. 06:47:02 GFX: Insert graphic stills of Hussein. 06:49:26 (ej=:28) GFX: Graphic map of Iraq. EXT DAY MS: Hussein deplanes with others and greets unidentified officials (back to camera) on tarmac. 06:50:12 NBC News' Shellee Smith, live on camera from London, England, reports British Prime Minister Tony Blair issued a statement that Hussein was captured in Iraq and Blair paid tribute to coalition forces. Smith and Brown crosstalk regarding Blair, and how Hussein's capture might give Blair a break in his political stance. 06:52:11 (ej=3:50) EXT DAY BRIEF CUTS: Hussein with Jordan's King Hussein. INT MS: Hussein standing. BRIEF CUTS: Hussein greeting unidentified official. Zoom out from Iraqi flag to Hussein sitting near the flag and speaking with unidentified official. Zoom out to WS of Hussein in meeting with unidentified man and others. EXT DAY BRIEF CUTS: People walking past statue of Hussein and low angle shots of statue. WS: People walking past a mural. MS: Men walk past vehicles stopped in traffic. MS: Panning shot from man speaking during interview to man firing weapon outside a store. MS: Rear shot of man entering store. MS: Man fires rifle outside a store. BRIEF CUTS: Men speaking during interview. MS: Side shot of man firing rifle in the air. WS: Vehicles stopped in traffic. MS: Man stands near vehicle and gestures with his hands. MS: Man points gun in the air and fires. MS: Woman walks past a small child and makes noises. INT BRIEF CUTS: Hussein sitting during meeting with officials. 06:52:30 In telephone interview with Holt, NBC News analyst William Arkin discusses the threat to the reconstruction of oil fields, the guerilla movement in Iraq, how it has become widespread, and Hussein having knowledge of weapons of mass destruction. EXT DAY MS: Hussein walking with civilians. INT MS: Woman showers Hussein with rose petals. EXT DAY MS: Hussein walks with military officials as others clap. MS: Hussein greets women holding children. MS: Young men wave. EXT DAY BAGHDAD WS: Men walk past cars. MS: Panning shot from man speaking during interview to man firing weapon outside a store. MS: Rear shot of man entering store. MS: Man fires rifle outside a store. 06:56:05 In two-way remote interview with Brown from Washington, DC, former National Security Advisor Sandy Berger discusses Hussein's capture, how his capture is a step forward, how there is still a security problem in Iraq, how Hussein's capture is a morale booster. GFX: Insert stills of Hussein, 06:58:04 In a telephone interview with Holt, retired General Norman Schwarzkoph notes he is extremely happy to hear the news that Hussein has been captured, notes the capture will be relief to people who have lost sons and daughters, notes Hussein will be worried about his own survival and how he might release information piece by piece. 06:58:04 INT WS: Panning shot of audience members clapping their hands. WS: Officials stand near portrait of Hussein. BRIEF CUTS: Audience members chanting and clapping their hands. INT BRIEF CUTS: Shots of Hussein speaking with unidentified cleric. EXT DAY HIGH WS: Panning shot of thousands of people chanting and holding signs. MS: Hussein waves to thousands of people below. GFX: Insert still of Hussein.

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