Almanac: Maria von Trapp
January 26, 1905, was the birthday of a woman whose story led from Austria to Broadway to Hollywood
Profiles
Larry Flynt's latest gamble
The pornographer and First Amendment advocate has seen his Hustler magazine decline, and is looking to new ventures: casinos
A road trip with Rosanne Cash
The singer-songwriter's new album, "The River & The Thread," explores the cultural history embodied in the Southern landscape; with Anthony Mason, Cash retraces her travels (with streaming audio)
Jane Pauley on her life's new calling
At 63 the former TV anchor is now showing baby boomers how to move gracefully, even enthusiastically, into the next phase of life
"Nebraska" star June Squibb: Fame after all these years
The 84-year-old veteran of Broadway, road companies and USO tours has garnered critical acclaim for her biggest film role yet
Robert Gates' "Duty"
In his first network TV interview the former Secretary of Defense talks about his surprisingly frank memoir about war under two presidents, White House micromanagement, and an "egotistical" Congress
Love & war with James Carville and Mary Matalin
The political power couple talk about their relationship, built on ideological antagonism and marital harmony
Barkhad Abdi's incredible journey
The rookie actor who grew up amid Somalia's civil war earned SAG and Golden Globe nominations for his first film role, as a pirate opposite Tom Hanks in "Captain Phillips"
Sara Bareilles: The sweet author of tough songs
Sentiments in the Grammy-nominated album, "The Blessed Unrest," belie the sweetness of singer-songwriter's voice (with streaming audio)
The exit interview of NYC's top cop Ray Kelly
The longest-serving commissioner of the country's largest urban police force is not apologetic about tactics used to bring down crime
Jonah Hill charms audiences and muggers
The star of raunchy comedies and Oscar-nominated dramas gets to stretch his acting chops for Martin Scorsese in "The Wolf of Wall Street"
There is no stopping Chita Rivera
The Broadway dancer, singer and actress is celebrating her upcoming 81st birthday by taking her one-woman show on the road
Charles Dickens, a Victorian Era rock star
The author lived a celebrated life while hiding his affair with an 18-year-old aspiring actress, the subject of a new film, "The Invisible Woman"
Almanac: Walt Disney
On Dec. 15, 1966, the innovative animator and creator of theme parks died at the age of 65
Ethan Hawke: All about the arts, and more
The actor-writer who starred in the "Beyond Sunrise" trilogy and plays Macbeth on Broadway says life in service of the arts is a beautiful thing
More From Sunday Morning
Daniel Day-Lewis and Ronan Day-Lewis: Father-and-son filmmakers on making "Anemone"
The three-time Oscar-winning actor has been absent from movie screens for eight years, until a collaboration with his son, Ronan, brought him back for "Anemone," the story of a man living in self-exile.
Miley Cyrus on achieving "Something Beautiful"
The "Hannah Montana" actress-turned-Grammy-winning pop star talks about her album "Something Beautiful," sobriety, and reconnecting with her dad through music.
AI in the military: Testing a new kind of air force
Preparing for the threats of tomorrow, the U.S. Air Force is testing drones piloted by artificial intelligence alongside aircraft flown by humans – and is teaching AI how to fight, a potential revolution in warfare.
Yusuf/Cat Stevens on his "Road to Findout"
The singer-songwriter who renamed himself Yusuf Islam talks about his new memoir, "Cat on the Road to Findout," his lifelong spiritual quest, and about trying to find and understand himself as an artist.
Encountering ICE: A "David vs. Goliath" moment
In city after city, the Trump administration has been testing limits of the law in apprehending and detaining people suspected of being undocumented, many of whom have no criminal record.
Banning cellphones in schools: Are the kids alright?
Most states now have, or are considering, bans of cellphones in public schools. For a generation that grew up with smartphones, being without is a whole new world.
This week on "Sunday Morning" (Oct. 5)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
Freed Hamas hostage Eli Sharabi on rebuilding his life after 491 days in captivity
Eli Sharabi, who was taken hostage by Hamas terrorists on October 7, 2023, before being released last February, explains why he remains optimistic for the future.
The Zombies and their bumpy road to rock 'n' roll immortality
Part of the 1960s British pop invasion that began with The Beatles, The Zombies took a lot longer for success to catch up with them. Now their most famous album, 1968's "Odessey and Oracle," has been remastered.
Jennifer Lopez on "Kiss of the Spider Woman"
The actress talks about playing a screen goddess in the film adaptation of the Broadway musical "Kiss of the Spider Woman"; her love of movie musicals; and her long road from the Bronx to Hollywood.