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A profile of Julianna Margulies; an interview with former Federal Reserve Board chairman Ben Bernanke; a report on the generation known as "Millennials'; a preview of new museum exhibits; a look at the new TV season.
Author Erica Jong; singer-songwriter Elvis Costello; "Dogist" photographer Elias Weiss Friedman. Also: a report on the growing drone craze; a visit to a rodeo where the participants are prisoners.
Sarah Palin; Sylvester Stallone; Jennifer Hudson; National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore. Also: a report on the 100th anniversary of the King Features Syndicate.
A food-themed episode includes: Clifton's Cafeteria in Los Angeles; chef Marcus Samuelsson; homes built around farms; the circuitous path bananas travel; the science behind why people like certain foods; salt and pepper shaker collectors; Cloris Leachman's kitchen; the popularity of juicing; boiled peanuts in Charleston, S.C.; Cuban sandwiches in Tampa and Miami; Boston cream pie in Boston.
People who go missing; Carey Mulligan; David Remnick; "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland".
An interview with actress Brie Larson (Room (2015) and Trainwreck (2015)); a report on the 1990 theft of masterpieces from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston; a celebration of Frank Sinatra's 100th birthday; a look at an exhibit of violins, once owned by Holocaust victims.
Will Smith (Concussion (2015)); composer Andrew Lloyd Webber; author Michael Lewis ("The Big Short"). Also: a look at the significance of body language; a sampling of Kringle. a Danish pastry made in Wisconsin; a performance by the Oxford University Choir.
Andrea Bocelli; designer David Rockwell; chef Bobby Flay cooks a Christmas goose. Also: a look at the Broadway musical, "Shuffle Along"; tips on making small talk; a trip to London, to see what inspired Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" .
A weather pattern responsible for unusually warm temperatures; an interview with Maggie Smith; the history of the Bloody Mary cocktail; an interview with Gil Batle, an artist who's an ex-con. Also: people who passed away in 2015; positive news from 2015.
Interviews with Kate Winslet (Steve Jobs (2015)) and Lily Tomlin (Grace and Frankie (2015)); an exploration of meditation; the history of architecture in Chicago; a cat-centric island in Japan; Michael Ian Black's thoughts on the year ahead; a reflection on the 1915 sinking of the Lusitania.
A report on sperm donors and the children they father; a profile of singer Rhiannon Giddens; a look at the past and future of the Goodyear Blimp; an interview with producer Norman Lear; a visit to an exhibit on the life of author Ernest Hemingway.
A profile of Joy Mangano, the creator of the Miracle Mop and subject of the movie, Joy (2015); an interview with comic book legend Stan Lee; and interview with actress Leslie Caron; a visit with the Benedictine Monks of Norcia, who recorded a surprise hit album; genetically modified organisms.
"The Money Issue". Included: Hugh Jackman's coffee business; young entrepreneurs; craft beer sales; Iceland's response to its 2008 financial crisis; recurring characters in TV ads; Australian miners searching for opals.
Larry Wilmore; Phil Knight. Also: problems caused by people donating unneeded items after disasters.
Singer Marc Anthony; Medal of Honor recipient Clinton Romesha; Rev. Rob Schenck. Also: a report on senior citizens who use marijuana in states where it's legal; a visit to Northwest Angle, Minnesota, which can only be reached by going through Canada; an interview with a man who has walked nearly every street in New York's five boroughs.
Women waiting until later in life to have children; Keith Urban; Allison Janney (Mom (2013)); YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki.
Political commentator Rachel Maddow; comedian Fred Newman; the National Geographic Bee; tree climbing goats that help create argan oil. Also: a young man's journey toward recovery, after being in a coma.
A "By Design" the red edition. Included: to re-makeover experts Chip Gaines and Joanna Gaines; "all-leisure fashion trend; golfer Jack Nicklaus; skyscraper design; Christian Dior's to re; city flag designs; custom fish tanks; Chinese food takeout boxes; Q-tips; umbrellas; Charlize Theron.
Actress Jane Krakowski (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (2015)); Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.); The Monkees. Also: a report on road rage; a visit to Utah's Zion National Park; a story about Japanese flags, taken by U.S. soldiers as souvenirs during World War II, that are now being sent back home.
Actor Matthew McConaughey (Free State of Jones (2016)); author James Patterson; adventurer Colin O'Brady, who climbed the tallest summits on seven continents. Also: the history of Carnegie Hall; the Broadway musical, "Waitress", with music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles; adult coloring books.
Richard Gere; Tim Daly (Madam Secretary (2014)); Jim Gaffigan (The Jim Gaffigan Show (2015)); America's growing fascination with ancestry; the relationship between pioneering photographer William Eggleston and his daughter Andra, a textile designer; the history of beards; an appreciation of socks.
Garrison Keillor; comedian Tig Notaro; artist Duke Riley; a report on the high cost of prescription drugs; a look at the trend of museums featuring fashion as art; a visit to the set of Outlander (2014) in Scotland, which includes interviews with the cast and author of the popular book series on which the show is based.
Bill O'Reilly (The O'Reilly Factor (1996) and Legends & Lies (2015)) talks history; country singer Maren Morris; 'Weird Al' Yankovic; artist Kadir Nelson. Also: the history of the Civlian Conservation Corps; people in Shanghai who are enthusiasts of the all-American Harley-Davidson motorcycles.
Elton John; Bill Nye "The Science Guy"; photographer Arthur Grace, who spent 33 years documenting the life of Robin Williams. Also: a look at older athletes, who perform at high levels into their 80s and 90s; a report on city dwellers moving to suburban neighborhoods, that feature farms as a centerpiece.
A tour of Cleveland, site of the 2016 Republican National Convention; a visit to the Cleveland Play House with Joel Grey; an interview with Meryl Streep (Florence Foster Jenkins (2016); a visit with the band Chicago.
Ted Koppel interviews Donald Trump. Also: a profile of actress Kristen Bell; a visit to Philadelphia, home of the Democratic National Convention; a look at the Philadelphia Mural Arts Program; a report on men married to women, who hold top elected positions in government.
Guns and America is the focus. Included: the history of guns in the U.S.; investigations conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; and a discussion with the NRA, regarding whether Americans would be safer if they were armed.
Senior athletes: Going the distance
Physical functions typically decline due to aging, but Lee Cowan introduces us to runners at the Huntsman World Senior Games who would put many younger athletes to shame.
Actress Leslie Caron; Olympic marathon runner Meb Keflezighi; band leader Jonathan Batiste. Also: a report on living in Canada; a look at the history of paper; a review of the movie, Hell or High Water (2016); a visit to Joshua Tree National Park in California.
Barbra Streisand; Meg Ryan; a look at how one man is using art to help children suffering from rare diseases; a report on what Santas do in the summer; a visit with special needs students, whose lives have been transformed by making music using iPads.
Country singer/songwriter Rory Feek discusses his late wife and music partner, Joey Feek; Jerry Lewis; a Star Trek (1966) celebration honoring the show's 50th anniversary; the Albuqueque International Balloon Festival; the world of vexilllalogy; washing machine collectors.
Quincy Jones offers a preview of the National Museum of African-American History and Culture. Also: Demi Lovato; Wendy Williams; a tour of the 9/11 Memorial; a report on what motivates people to vote for Donald Trump.
Musician Bruce Springsteen; former Beatles Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr; the odds of being lucky; the new season of books, movies and art; makeup artist Riccie Johnson; coloring books for adults; Denali National Park.
A special broadcast paying tribute to longtime "Sunday Morning" host, the Emmy- and Peabody Award-winning Charles Osgood, who is leaving the anchor seat after 22 years. We hear from Charles' colleagues and some of his biggest fans; revisit several of his most memorable stories; and share some musical highlights.
Charles Osgood is honored as he steps down from anchoring the program, after 22 years. Included: highlights from Osgood's career on TV and radio and in music; a look at his love of poetry; the story behind his bow tie collection; tales from his childhood; a visit with his family at their seaside retreat in France.
