One of a series of TV programs made by Social Security to clarify rules, procedures and policies for the agency, this episode of “Social Security in Action” first aired in December of 1962. It presents an interview with actor Regis Toomey.

Opening titles: Social Security in Action, produced in Hollywood for the U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare (:08-:28). Ed Kramer, the manager of the Hollywood Social Security office, sits at a desk and speaks. Actor Regis Toomey joins Ed to discuss his career. Regis Toomey in a still from the 1929 talkie: “Alibi” (:29-4:30). Toomey speaks with Kramer about shooting death scenes in movies, Toomey was known for good death scenes in his movies. The two men discuss ‘the Mississippi Test’ for actors going from silents to talkies (4:31-7:05). A short segment about Social Security. A man works on a car. Another talks on a telephone in an office. A man stocks shelves in a grocery store. Write, phone or visit your local Social Security office for more information. Many people don’t know that they can earn money and still qualify for benefits from Social Security (7:06-8:27). If you are over 65 and still working, you may qualify if: you have low earnings, $100 months or less, non-work months. If you’re over age 72, you qualify for social security benefits automatically regardless of your income. Ed shows what you need to know about the program before you retire: inquire before you retire, check at age 62, file at age 65, benefits may be payable, don’t delay-check today (8:28-11:19). Two booklets are available: you can write in for them. Kramer presents Toomey with the agency’s booklets. The two discuss Toomey’s personal time. Kramer holds a sign that reads: See your Social Security Office (11:20-13:38). End credits (13:39-13:58).

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