Jim Gaffigan on retiring from the job of being a dad Father's Day brings an announcement from the comedian about relinquishing his parental role Jun 16, 2019
Humorist David Sedaris has diverse opinions about on-screen representation If an actor with legs can play a double-amputee (once his limbs are erased by a computer), where does that leave all the amputee actors? Jun 2, 2019
"Divided, we stand"? Scott Pelley on our American flag, and our common purpose The "60 Minutes" correspondent says "We the People" cannot sustain a democracy when we allow divisions to recklessly tug at the threads holding us together May 26, 2019
Jim Gaffigan on that unavoidable certainty of life: Traffic The comedian will do anything to avoid traffic, which provides misery from cradle to grave May 17, 2019
Bill Geist on a vacation wonderland In his new book, "Lake of the Ozarks: My Surreal Summers in a Vanishing America," the humorist shares memories of his youth working at a modest Missouri resort Apr 28, 2019
Notre Dame, the world's church It had withstood a war, a revolution, neglect, and the impact of up to 40,000 tourists a day. But there is so much more than stone to the Parisian cathedral damaged by fire this week Apr 21, 2019
Charlotte Clymer: Being transgender shouldn't matter in the military An Army veteran and transgender woman who opposes a ban of transgender men and women in the military says Americans who died for their country did so regardless of their race, religion, political party, sexual orientation or gender identity Apr 7, 2019
Can America produce a 21st century "moonshot"? Historian Douglas Brinkley on JFK's famous call to send a man to the moon – and what a patriotic "moonshot" directive might mean for our country today Mar 31, 2019
James Fallows: What history teaches us about uncovering coverups The Atlantic writer says courtroom drama-style revelations are not how reality usually works – nor is hiding information in a democracy Mar 24, 2019
Confessions of a news junkie Comedian Jim Gaffigan admits he is addicted to the news. But how could anyone deny the all-consuming nature of the drama, the mystery, the indictments? Mar 10, 2019
David Sedaris: Taking a stand on giving up a seat The humorist says his chivalrous attitude when offering his seat on a bus or subway has been tempered by age Mar 3, 2019
David Edelstein's Oscar picks Our film critic makes his predictions for this year's Academy Awards, in particular that it will more bad fun than any Oscar show in years Feb 24, 2019
Emcee hammered: The Oscars go on without a host Comedian Jim Gaffigan on what it means that the Academy Awards will be without having someone overseeing the ceremony Feb 24, 2019
Norman Ornstein on Trump's emergency declaration: A threat to our fundamental freedoms Says that if the president can succeed with this voluntary state of emergency created to take funds for his border wall, he is setting the table for something much more dangerous Feb 17, 2019
My dog Rudy In honor of former President George H.W. Bush's service dog Sully, who recently became a social media star, contributor Luke Burbank introduces us to another, equally adorable yellow Labrador Jan 13, 2019
This week on "Sunday Morning" (Dec. 28) A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley. 19H ago
A New Mexico monastery where the silence calls The Monastery of Christ in the Desert, in Northern New Mexico, is home to 15 Benedictine monks, some livestock, and a guesthouse for people looking for a little quiet in this turbulent world. "Sunday Morning" pays a visit. Dec 21
Sean Ono Lennon on being caretaker of the legacy of John Lennon & Yoko Ono The musician-songwriter-producer, who says he feels a responsibility to promote his parents' legacy, talks about the animated short inspired by their anti-war anthem, "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)," and the new HBO documentary "One to One: John & Yoko." Dec 21
Pentatonix: Friendships and harmonies The a cappella quintet has won three Grammys and sold 10 million albums. Kirstin Maldonado, Scott Hoying, Mitch Grassi, Kevin Olusola and Matt Sallee talk about bringing their heavenly voices to the sounds of Christmas. Dec 21
Remembering the treasured films of Rob Reiner Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz looks back at the work of actor and director Rob Reiner, whose films became part of our shared cinematic language because of their humor, drama, and aching belief in humanity. Dec 21
The enduring message of "It's a Wonderful Life" Ted Koppel visits Seneca Falls, the Central New York town that's said to have inspired the 1946 Jimmy Stewart classic "It's a Wonderful Life," a film that celebrates smalltown virtues and happy endings, and which still has a powerful hold on our imagination. Dec 21
This week on "Sunday Morning" (Dec. 21) A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley. Dec 21
A guide to "Made in America" holiday gifts, state by state The Made in America Holiday Gift Guide, promoting products made in the U.S., includes more than 150 companies from all 50 states. For small business owners, being included in this year's gift guide feels close to a Christmas miracle. Dec 14
Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson on the musical alchemy of "Song Sung Blue" In their new movie, "Song Sung Blue," Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson play Mike and Claire Sardina, the real-life musical impersonators from Milwaukee who sang as the Neil Diamond tribute act Lightning & Thunder. Dec 15
Fear of flying: Faith Salie on Secretary Duffy and the pajama resistance When Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy admonished air travelers who didn't "dress up" for their flights, flyers responded – by wearing pajamas. Faith Salie looks at what travelers think of the Secretary's flight of fancy. Dec 14
Commentaries
Jim Gaffigan on retiring from the job of being a dad
Father's Day brings an announcement from the comedian about relinquishing his parental role
Humorist David Sedaris has diverse opinions about on-screen representation
If an actor with legs can play a double-amputee (once his limbs are erased by a computer), where does that leave all the amputee actors?
"Divided, we stand"? Scott Pelley on our American flag, and our common purpose
The "60 Minutes" correspondent says "We the People" cannot sustain a democracy when we allow divisions to recklessly tug at the threads holding us together
Jim Gaffigan on that unavoidable certainty of life: Traffic
The comedian will do anything to avoid traffic, which provides misery from cradle to grave
Bill Geist on a vacation wonderland
In his new book, "Lake of the Ozarks: My Surreal Summers in a Vanishing America," the humorist shares memories of his youth working at a modest Missouri resort
Notre Dame, the world's church
It had withstood a war, a revolution, neglect, and the impact of up to 40,000 tourists a day. But there is so much more than stone to the Parisian cathedral damaged by fire this week
Charlotte Clymer: Being transgender shouldn't matter in the military
An Army veteran and transgender woman who opposes a ban of transgender men and women in the military says Americans who died for their country did so regardless of their race, religion, political party, sexual orientation or gender identity
Can America produce a 21st century "moonshot"?
Historian Douglas Brinkley on JFK's famous call to send a man to the moon – and what a patriotic "moonshot" directive might mean for our country today
James Fallows: What history teaches us about uncovering coverups
The Atlantic writer says courtroom drama-style revelations are not how reality usually works – nor is hiding information in a democracy
Confessions of a news junkie
Comedian Jim Gaffigan admits he is addicted to the news. But how could anyone deny the all-consuming nature of the drama, the mystery, the indictments?
David Sedaris: Taking a stand on giving up a seat
The humorist says his chivalrous attitude when offering his seat on a bus or subway has been tempered by age
David Edelstein's Oscar picks
Our film critic makes his predictions for this year's Academy Awards, in particular that it will more bad fun than any Oscar show in years
Emcee hammered: The Oscars go on without a host
Comedian Jim Gaffigan on what it means that the Academy Awards will be without having someone overseeing the ceremony
Norman Ornstein on Trump's emergency declaration: A threat to our fundamental freedoms
Says that if the president can succeed with this voluntary state of emergency created to take funds for his border wall, he is setting the table for something much more dangerous
My dog Rudy
In honor of former President George H.W. Bush's service dog Sully, who recently became a social media star, contributor Luke Burbank introduces us to another, equally adorable yellow Labrador
More From Sunday Morning
This week on "Sunday Morning" (Dec. 28)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
A New Mexico monastery where the silence calls
The Monastery of Christ in the Desert, in Northern New Mexico, is home to 15 Benedictine monks, some livestock, and a guesthouse for people looking for a little quiet in this turbulent world. "Sunday Morning" pays a visit.
Sean Ono Lennon on being caretaker of the legacy of John Lennon & Yoko Ono
The musician-songwriter-producer, who says he feels a responsibility to promote his parents' legacy, talks about the animated short inspired by their anti-war anthem, "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)," and the new HBO documentary "One to One: John & Yoko."
Pentatonix: Friendships and harmonies
The a cappella quintet has won three Grammys and sold 10 million albums. Kirstin Maldonado, Scott Hoying, Mitch Grassi, Kevin Olusola and Matt Sallee talk about bringing their heavenly voices to the sounds of Christmas.
Remembering the treasured films of Rob Reiner
Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz looks back at the work of actor and director Rob Reiner, whose films became part of our shared cinematic language because of their humor, drama, and aching belief in humanity.
The enduring message of "It's a Wonderful Life"
Ted Koppel visits Seneca Falls, the Central New York town that's said to have inspired the 1946 Jimmy Stewart classic "It's a Wonderful Life," a film that celebrates smalltown virtues and happy endings, and which still has a powerful hold on our imagination.
This week on "Sunday Morning" (Dec. 21)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
A guide to "Made in America" holiday gifts, state by state
The Made in America Holiday Gift Guide, promoting products made in the U.S., includes more than 150 companies from all 50 states. For small business owners, being included in this year's gift guide feels close to a Christmas miracle.
Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson on the musical alchemy of "Song Sung Blue"
In their new movie, "Song Sung Blue," Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson play Mike and Claire Sardina, the real-life musical impersonators from Milwaukee who sang as the Neil Diamond tribute act Lightning & Thunder.
Fear of flying: Faith Salie on Secretary Duffy and the pajama resistance
When Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy admonished air travelers who didn't "dress up" for their flights, flyers responded – by wearing pajamas. Faith Salie looks at what travelers think of the Secretary's flight of fancy.