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May 17, 2005

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Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee describes the impact of Type II diabetes on his lifestyle and discusses his campaign on obesity. NCIS star Mark Harmon reflects on his journey from the football field to Hollywood.


Mike Huckabee

Mike Huckabee

Mike Huckabee

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Mike Huckabee was one of Arkansas' longest serving governors. The ordained Baptist minister is a staunch health care advocate, who created a model program for providing health insurance for children. He's also had his own health challenges. Diagnosed with diabetes in '03, he lost more than 110 pounds. He's written several books, including the soon to be published Do the Right Thing. Huckabee was a GOP presidential candidate during the '08 election primary season and, for a while, was rumored to be on McCain's short list for VP


 

Mark Harmon

Mark Harmon

Mark Harmon

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Mark Harmon is an Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated actor, director and producer. He's starred in several TV series, including St. Elsewhere and Chicago Hope. He also launched a career behind the camera and directed episodes of the Fox series Boston Public. Raised in Southern California, Harmon quarterbacked the UCLA Bruins to multiple winning football seasons before setting his sights on Hollywood. His big screen credits include Freaky Friday and Chasing Liberty. CBS's NCIS marks his return to series TV.