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Profiles June Squibb on her action-comedy debut in "Thelma" Correspondent Mo Rocca talks with Academy Award-nominated actress June Squibb who, at age 94, is playing her first leading film role in the comedy "Thelma," about a grandmother who seeks revenge against a scam artist. There are even chase scenes (on scooters)! Rocca also talks with the film's writer-director, Josh Margolin, and his gritty and tenacious grandmother, Thelma Post, who at 103 inspired the tale of a woman fighting for what's hers. Jun 23 06:27

Jude Law on "Firebrand" and the actor's "long game" Oscar-nominated actor Jude Law's latest role is King Henry VIII, opposite Alicia Vikander as the royal's sixth wife Katherine Parr, in the historical drama "Firebrand." It's just one in a long line of tortured and textured characters he enjoys inhabiting; in fact, he tells correspondent Lee Cowan, it's part of the actor's "long game" to avoid being typecast as a heartthrob. Jun 23 08:38

Kevin Costner on his saga, "Horizon," and a possible return to "Yellowstone" The actor-director Kevin Costner won two Academy Awards for "Dances with Wolves," and now the "Yellowstone" star is back with another western: "Horizon: An American Saga," a four-part epic about pioneers settling the West. Jun 16

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Book excerpt: "Roctogenarians" by Mo Rocca and Jonathan Greenberg A new book celebrates role models who came into their own at a stage in life when society would have had them packing it in. Watch Rocca's report on June 9! Jun 9

"The Friday Afternoon Club": Griffin Dunne on a literary family's legacy He grew up in Hollywood in an illustrious literary family, and built a career as an actor, producer, director and documentary filmmaker. Now, Griffin Dunne has written a family memoir of life in (and on the outskirts of) the limelight. Jun 9

How James Patterson completed Michael Crichton's "Eruption" When the "Jurassic Park" writer died in 2008, he left behind an unfinished novel about a volcanic eruption that imperils all life on Earth. Enter bestselling author James Patterson, tasked with completing Crichton's thriller. Jun 2

The Book Report: Washington Post critic Ron Charles (June 2) This month's fiction and non-fiction titles include an unfinished thriller by "Jurassic Park" author Michael Crichton, completed more than 15 years after Crichton's death by bestselling writer James Patterson. Jun 2

Book excerpt: "The Ministry of Time" by Kaliane Bradley A delightful mix of historical fact and science fiction, this debut novel is the story of a secret British agency that plucks doomed people from the past. Jun 2

Moments In Nature

Moments In Nature Nature: Eels We leave you this Sunday with American eels, also called Elvers, arriving to spend summer near Ellsworth, Maine. Videographer: Mauricio Handler. Jun 23 01:46

Nature: Eels

From The Archives

From The Archives From 2022: The shocking truth about eels Eels have a slippery reputation, transforming themselves in saltwater and freshwater environments – and no one knows exactly how they reproduce in the wild. Conor Knighton talks with experts who share their fascination with the unknowable mysteries of the eel. Jan 16, 2022 05:50

From 2022: The shocking truth about eels

From 2005: Author Caleb Carr Caleb Carr, a military historian and novelist who wrote the bestsellers "The Alienist" and "The Angel of Darkness," died on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at the age of 68. In this "CBS Sunday Morning" profile that originally aired on June 5, 2005, Carr talked with correspondent Tracy Smith about the "torturous process" of writing (and building a house); his early encounters with Beat Generation writers who visited his parents' home; teaching military history; and how violence had shaped his worldview and his art. May 25 09:58

From 2012: The lives of Broadway gypsies Web exclusive: Broadway's veteran dancers - the "body and soul" of musical theater - describe the passion and drive of being a "gypsy." Jun 15

From 2018: Bill Anders, Apollo 8 and the "Earthrise" photo Astronaut Williams Anders died Friday, June 7, 2024, at the age of 90. In this "CBS Sunday Morning" story originally broadcast December 23, 2018, Anders and his fellow crewmates from Apollo 8, James Lovell and Frank Borman, talked with Lee Cowan about becoming the first humans to circle the moon, and of the photograph they brought back: the first image of the Earth above the lunar surface. Dubbed "Earthrise," it showed humanity the beauty and fragility of our home planet, and helped invigorate the environmental movement. Jun 8 08:03

From 2013: The Sherman Brothers, Disney's great songwriting duo One of the most prolific songwriting duos of all time, the brothers penned Disney classics like "It's a Small World" and music for "Mary Poppins" Oct 20, 2013

Recent Features

Pete Buttigieg on fatherhood He's been a Rhodes scholar, Navy veteran, mayor, presidential candidate, and now Secretary of Transportation, but Pete Buttigieg has another title: Papa. He and husband Chasten share their journey to parenting twins. Jun 16

D-Day: Eisenhower and the paratroopers who were key to success On the eve of the Allied invasion of Europe in June 1944, General Dwight Eisenhower made a "soul-wracking" decision to move forward despite warnings by the head of Allied airborne operations against the plan. Jun 9

Reality, as Trump supporters see it Former President Donald Trump's critics have been vocal about what a potential Trump election victory in November might mean for the country. In a visit to a campaign rally in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania, "Sunday Morning" senior contributor Ted Koppel talks with Trump supporters to find out what they believe would be the consequences of another Trump election loss. He also visits the battlefield at Gettysburg, where a "war on memory" continues to be waged. Jun 2 10:58

Swimmer Katie Ledecky on Chinese doping scandal and the Paris Olympics Responding to reports that Chinese swimmers tested positive for a banned substance just months before the 2021 Tokyo Games, Ledecky says, "Our faith in some of the systems is at an all-time low." Jun 2

Daria Kasatkina, the world's bravest tennis player The Russian-born athlete says she cannot go home after condemning her country's invasion of Ukraine. More backlash was triggered in her homeland after announcing she was in a relationship with another woman. May 26

World War II veterans speak to the ages The National WWII Museum in New Orleans is in a race against time to preserve the stories of the men and women who fought in the war effort. Thanks to voice recognition software and AI, veterans will be able to "converse" with future generations. May 26

The Supreme Court case that could impact the homeless coast-to-coast In 2018 a federal appeals court decided that Boise, Idaho's camping ban – used to deter the homeless from sleeping on the streets – was "cruel and unusual punishment." Grants Pass, Oregon, has now challenged that argument before the Supreme Court. Jun 2

Here Comes The Sun

Here Comes The Sun Here Comes the Sun: Bill Maher and more Comedian and television host Bill Maher sits down with Robert Costa to discuss his book, “What This Comedian Said Will Shock You” and his HBO series, “Real Time.” Then, Conor Knighton learns about the process of creating paper floral displays. “Here Comes the Sun” is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on “CBS Sunday Morning.” Jun 23 19:27

Here Comes the Sun: Bill Maher and more

Here Comes the Sun: Whoopi Goldberg and more Actor, comedian and author Whoopi Goldberg sits down with Seth Doane to discuss her memoir “Bits and Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, and Me.” Then, Conor Knighton travels to the Florida Keys to visit a small zoo that sits below a prison. “Here Comes the Sun” is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on “CBS Sunday Morning.” Jun 16 20:24

Here Comes the Sun: Ken Jennings and more "Jeopardy!" host Ken Jennings sits down with Luke Burbank to discuss his journey on the show as a contestant and now as the permanent host. Then, Alina Cho travels to the Buffalo AKG Art Museum in Buffalo, New York, to experience artist Stanley Whitney's first major exhibit. "Here Comes the Sun" is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on "CBS Sunday Morning." Jun 9 20:43

Here Comes the Sun: Michael Douglas and more Actor Michael Douglas sits down with Mo Rocca to discuss his series "Franklin," now streaming on Apple TV+. Then, Faith Salie visits Stumpy the cherry tree in Washington, D.C. before it was removed due to a repair project that will raise sea walls. "Here Comes the Sun" is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on "CBS Sunday Morning." Jun 2 21:30

Here Comes the Sun: Jerry Seinfeld and more Comedian Jerry Seinfeld sits down with Mo Rocca to discuss his latest film, "Unfrosted," about the made up tale of Pop-Tarts. Then, Conor Knighton visits Waterford, Ireland, to learn about the history of Waterford Crystal. "Here Comes the Sun" is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on "CBS Sunday Morning." May 19 19:56

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