Passage: Philip Roth and Robert Indiana
This week we saw the passing of two American originals: the Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist and the pop artist renowned for "Love"
Books
Philip Roth: An appreciation by Bill Flanagan
Says the fury that animated much of the novelist's best writing was not apparent in the writer
From 2010: A rare look at author Philip Roth
Philip Roth, who died on May 22, 2018, has been called "America's greatest living novelist" many times over. Roth rarely did interviews, but he invited "Sunday Morning" into his home. And that's where Rita Braver sat down with him to talk about his work, his life, and his legacy, in a story originally broadcast on October 3, 2010.
Stephen King on "The Outsider" and where his ideas come from
King's latest novel explores what happens when irrefutable evidence is complicated by an ironclad alibi
"The Restless Wave": Parting words from John McCain
Co-writer Mark Salter talks about the themes of the latest memoir by the 81-year-old Arizona senator, who has been diagnosed with brain cancer
Passage: Tom Wolfe
"Sunday Morning" looks back at the writer whose non-fiction and novels were as distinctive as his attire
From 2006: Writer Tom Wolfe on journalism and voyeurism
An acclaimed practitioner of "new journalism" and author of such bestsellers as "The Right Stuff" and "The Bonfire of the Vanities," writer Tom Wolfe died on Monday, May 14, 2018. In this interview with CBS News' Harry Smith originally broadcast on "Sunday Morning" January 15, 2006, Wolfe talks about his journey from newspaper reporter to novelist; the difference between journalism and voyeurism; and his iconic white suits (which he admits he began wearing "by accident").
Comey book excerpts emerge
Excerpts from former FBI director James Comey's new book are emerging during a time of "unprecedented turmoil in the Trump administration." Zeke Miller, CBSN political contributor and White House reporter for The Associated Press, tells "Red & Blue" that the release of Comey's book, "A Higher Loyalty," will be a key test for a White House.
How "Ready Player One" author Ernie Cline finally won
An aspiring writer turned his love of pop culture into a bestselling novel, now the basis of a blockbuster movie from Steven Spielberg
Sean Penn: The actor turns a page
The two-time Oscar-winner, who says he no longer enjoys acting, debuts his first novel, the dark comedy "Bob Honey Who Just Do Stuff"
Putin's influence on American politics
In their new book "Russian Roulette," authors Michael Isikoff and David Corn explore how far back, and far reaching, Russian meddling in the 2016 election actually went. They sat down with Elaine Quijano for "Red & Blue" to discuss new revelations about how Obama administration officials reacted to election interference, and what former Trump campaign foreign policy adviser George Papadopoulos has told investigators.
Junot Díaz on his first children's book, "Islandborn"
A new book by the Pulitzer Prize-winning writer of "The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao" tells of an immigrant's roots from a child's perspective
Brad Meltzer on the secret message of "The Escape Artist"
The New York Times bestselling writer talks about his latest thriller
Rupi Kaur on the simplicity of her poetry and the rise of "Instapoets"
The bestselling author of "the sun and her flowers" talks about writing as catharsis, protest and revelation
Newbery and Caldecott awards announced
Erin Entrada Kelly's "Hello, Universe" won the John Newbery Medal
Oprah's Book Club author Tayari Jones
Oprah Winfrey's latest book club pick, "An American Marriage," is a work of fiction described as "a love story warped in racial injustice." Author Tayari Jones joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the premise of her new book and her reaction when Winfrey called her to share the book club news.
Read excerpts of James Patterson's new book, "All-American Murder"
The best-selling author's latest book is due out on January 22
Phenomenal photos
Harry Benson brought us some of the greatest images in the album of American history. Now, he's sharing his personal memories of those moments. Jim Axelrod reports.
Stanley Bing's new book explores obsession with living longer
The real-life quest for eternal life by some of tech's biggest moguls inspired Bing to write his latest novel
Stanley Bing on "Immortal Life"
Some of the biggest names in technology, like Amazon's Jeff Bezos and PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel, are donating millions to explore the possibility of eternal life. This quest inspired Stanley Bing's new novel, "Immortal Life: A Soon To Be True Story." In the book Bing, the pen name of CBS executive Gil Schwartz, imagines a future where humans evolve in digital form. He joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss why he's fascinated with the idea of living forever and how technology could be used to make that happen.
Dan Brown on God and artificial intelligence in new thriller, "Origin"
The author of the best-selling Robert Langdon mystery series is not agnostic about the dangers posed by AI
Ex sues author of “The Girls,” citing plagiarism
A lawsuit alleges that author Emma Cline plagiarized parts of her novel from an ex-boyfriend by using spyware to access his email and other accounts, which Cline denies
Election collusion
In the new book "Collusion: Secret Meetings, Dirty Money and How Russia Helped Donald Trump Win," author Luke Harding says Russia may have been trying to cultivate Mr. Trump for decades. He joined "Red and Blue" to discuss his findings.
Tina Brown on Vanity Fair
Tina Brown transformed Vanity Fair into a legendary and provocative tracker of pop culture. Brown's first memoir, "The Vanity Fair Diaries," pulls back the cover on her time as editor-in-chief of the magazine, publishing her own diary entries from 1983 to 1992. Brown joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss her new book and career.
Tina Brown on gossip, Weinstein and Trump
The legendary magazine editor, author of "The Vanity Fair Diaries: 1983-1992," opens up about her relationships with the now-disgraced film producer and a future president
Entertainment
Entertainment
Jimmy Kimmel to return: What to know
ABC announced Monday that "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" would return Tuesday. The show was pulled last week following comments from Kimmel about the death of Charlie Kirk. Jonathan Vigliotti has more.
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" will return to air Tuesday, Disney says
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" had been preempted on Wednesday following comments Kimmel made on the show in response to the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Extended interview: Doja Cat
In this web exclusive, the rapper and singer known as Doja Cat talks with Michelle Miller about her new album "Vie" (to be released Sept. 26). She also discusses her social media presence and admits she is "a bit of an oversharer."
Doja Cat: "I'm very proud of the music I'm making now"
The 29-year-old Grammy-winner known as Doja Cat is once again mixing up her look and her sound. She talks with Michelle Miller about her new album, "Vie" (to be released Sept. 26); how she was inspired to create music while growing up in an ashram; and how this "rapper that makes pop music" doesn't cut herself a break.
Priscilla Presley writes about her life after Elvis in "Softly, as I Leave You"
In her new book, Priscilla Presley writes what she calls her final telling of what it was like to be a queen to the King, and what came after.
Extended interview: Priscilla Presley
In this web exclusive, Priscilla Presley talks with Lee Cowan about writing her memoir, "Softly, as I Leave You: Life After Elvis," in which she recounts her life following her divorce from Elvis Presley.
Priscilla Presley writes about her life after Elvis
In her new book, "Softly, as I Leave You: Life After Elvis," Priscilla Presley writes what she calls her final telling of what it was like to be a queen to the King, and what came after. She talks with Lee Cowan about why she and Elvis Presley divorced when she was 28 years old. She also discusses acting in "Dallas" and "The Naked Gun" films, and losing Lisa Marie Presley, the only child she had with Elvis.
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including musician and songwriter Sonny Curtis.
Robert Redford: An appreciation
Lee Cowan looks back on the actor, director, independent film advocate and environmental activist, who died this past week at age 89. [Watch our interviews with Redford from 1994, 2006 and 2018.]
Robert Redford: An appreciation
Lee Cowan looks back on the actor, director, independent film advocate and environmental activist, who died this past week at age 89.
Dwayne Johnson on tackling a dramatic role in "The Smashing Machine"
The action movie star, who tapped into some childhood trauma to play mixed martial arts fighter Mark Kerr in his new film, reveals that he told costar Emily Blunt and director Benny Safdie he was scared to take on the dramatic role.
Extended interview: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
In this web exclusive, the actor and former wrestler talks with Tracy Smith about his new film, "The Smashing Machine."
Dwayne Johnson on "The Smashing Machine"
Action movie star Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson says he tapped into some childhood trauma to play mixed martial arts & UFC fighter Mark Kerr in the new film "The Smashing Machine." He reveals to Tracy Smith that he told costar Emily Blunt and director Benny Safdie he was scared to take on the role, and talks about where he finds peace nowadays: his own fishing hole.
From the archives: Sonny Curtis – from Buddy Holly to Mary Tyler Moore
Musician and songwriter Sonny Curtis, who was an early bandmate of Buddy Holly, and who penned "Love Is All Around" (the theme song of "The Mary Tyler Moore Show"), died on Sept. 19, 2025 at age 88. In this Jan. 9, 2022 "Sunday Morning" profile, Mo Rocca talked with Curtis about a career during which he truly made it after all.
Sonny Curtis, who wrote "Mary Tyler Moore Show" theme, dies at 88
Sonny Curtis died Friday, his wife of more than a half-century, Louise Curtis, confirmed to The Associated Press.