The authentic Ellen Burstyn
The Academy Award-winning actress, getting Oscar buzz for her performance in "Pieces of a Woman," talks about channeling her childhood, and the magic of "jamming" with other actors.
Profiles
Kate Winslet on "Ammonite," and life during COVID
The Oscar-winning actress (who has some familiarity with viral outbreaks from her 2011 thriller "Contagion") talks about promoting her new film in a pandemic.
LGBTQ rights advocate Sarah McBride
The newly-inaugurated Delaware State Senator talks about her road to becoming America's highest-ranking transgender elected official.
Robin Wright on directing "Land," a film about human kindness
The actress undertook her first feature film as a director in the remote Rocky Mountains, playing a woman who runs from a personal tragedy, only to face solitude and danger in an isolated cabin.
"Minari" star Steve Yeun on portraying the American Dream
In his latest film the Korean American actor, who slayed zombies on "The Walking Dead," plays an immigrant dad who uproots his family to an Arkansas farm – a role that continues to bring him to tears.
Eddie Jackson, from NFL cornerback to Food Network MVP
After his football playing days ended, he took a chance with his own catering business, and soon rose to the pros as a star on the Food Network.
The sultry Stanley Tucci
The acclaimed character actor not only steals scenes, but he's also earned an online cult following for his way of mixing a Negroni.
Democrat John Fetterman looms tall — in person and in politics
The 6'8" lieutenant-governor of Pennsylvania is a blunt-talking, self-described progressive intent on breaking through with swing voters while working to revitalize the state's Rust Belt.
Kamala Harris and Douglas Emhoff on breaking new ground
Jane Pauley talks with the vice president-elect and her husband about their marriage and blended family, and his role as the first "second gentleman."
Kamala Harris is "clear-eyed" about the job ahead: "It is not gonna be easy"
The former prosecutor, California attorney general, U.S. senator and soon-to-be vice president talks with Jane Pauley about her role in this unique moment in history, and looks back at the many "firsts" of her career.
Sarah Cooper, in her own voice
After 20 years of trying, the standup comedian became an overnight success when she started lip-syncing Trump; now she is looking forward to inaugurating a new stage in her career beyond lampooning the president.
What makes Norman Lear, at 98, still tick?
In January 1971 "All in the Family" premiered on CBS; 50 years later, the co-creator of that classic situation comedy explains the importance of laughter in keeping him going strong.
Barry Gibb returns to the Bee Gees' music via Nashville
For his latest album, the last surviving Gibb brother teamed up with some of Nashville's biggest stars to record "Greenfields," in which they perform some of The Bee Gees' greatest hits.
Chris Rock: Truth, therapy and punchlines
The comedian-writer-director discusses therapy during COVID, forgiveness, vaccinations, and stretching himself as an actor in the drama series "Fargo."
Paul McCartney on creating "McCartney III" in lockdown, and remembering John Lennon
The former Beatle has spent the pandemic writing new music for his latest solo album, on which the 78-year-old not only served as producer but also played nearly every instrument.
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Luke Burbank on making realistic New Year's resolutions
Forget about hitting the gym, or signing up for a foreign language app. Luke Burbank resolves to do far better with his New Year's resolutions in 2026 by committing to goals he can actually keep … probably.
The history of the New Year's Eve ball drop
Since 1907, New Yorkers have marked the New Year with the ceremonial dropping of a huge ball in Times Square. Now, a brand-new ball, covered with more than 5,000 handcrafted Waterford Crystal discs, will help ring in 2026.
Top news headlines of 2025 month-by-month
From political upheavals and gun violence, to the first American-born pope, "Sunday Morning" host Jane Pauley looks back at key events of a transformative year in U.S. history.
Good news you may have missed in 2025
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The Book Report: Ron Charles' picks from 2025
The Washington Post book reviewer offers "Sunday Morning" viewers his picks for fiction and non-fiction titles to add to their New Year's reading lists.
Book excerpt: "Guilty by Definition" by Susie Dent
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Book excerpt: "Black Moses" by Caleb Gayle
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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.