In his new book, CNN anchor and “60 Minutes” correspondent Anderson Cooper tells the story of the Vanderbilt family dynasty – from his great-great-great-grandfather, Cornelius “Commodore” Vanderbilt, once the richest man in America who built his fortune through steamships and railroads, to his mother, socialite Gloria Vanderbilt. Cooper talks with correspondent Mo Rocca about how the wealth and privilege in his family tree marked succeeding generations. Source
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A football field of dreams
The tiny town of Branson, Colorado, was proud of its football team, but what many found offensive was their football field, dubbed the worst in America. So, the players and students threw a “Hail Mary” pass to raise funds for a field without gopher holes and grass as sharp as cactus. Correspondent Steve Hartman reports on how Branson’s Bearcats found themselves back in the game. Source
James Brolin on love of work, and love of Barbra
The actor who came to fame (and won an Emmy) on the 1970s TV series “Marcus Welby, M.D.,” James Brolin, has appeared in scores of films and TV shows since, and is currently the narrator of the new Netflix sci-fi series, “Sweet Tooth.” Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with Brolin, now 81, about his continued love of work, and about his 23-year marriage to singer Barbra Streisand. Source
The New Season in Music: Most-anticipated new albums
“Sunday Morning” samples some of the most hotly-anticipated new albums to be released this fall. Source
The New Season: Music premieres for Fall 2021
“Sunday Morning” samples some of the most hotly-anticipated new albums this fall. Source
The New Season: Movie premieres for Fall 2021
From the return of James Bond and “Top Gun,” to the sci-fi epic “Dune” and the musical remake of “West Side Story,” Hollywood is aiming big this fall. Correspondent Lee Cowan talks with critic Elvis Mitchell about what audiences may expect to find among the season’s new offerings on screen – and if they are ready to go back into theaters. Source
Anderson Cooper on the Vanderbilt dynasty
In his new book, the CNN anchor and “60 Minutes” correspondent tells the story of the Vanderbilt family (which included his mother Gloria), of fortunes made and spent, and of how the family’s wealth and privilege marked succeeding generations. Source
The New Season in Film: With theaters reopening, stories are writ large once again
From the return of James Bond and “Top Gun,” to the sci-fi epic “Dune” and the musical remake of “West Side Story,” Hollywood is aiming big this fall. Check out our list of coming attractions. Source
The New Season in Art: The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures premieres
On September 30 the long-awaited museum dedicated to film history and culture will open in Los Angeles – just one of the highlights on display in the new exhibition season. Check out our list of coming attractions. Source
How dialect coaches put the accent on performances
Dialect coaches teach actors to sound more like the characters they’re playing, accentuating the performances of such stars as Kate Winslet in “Mare of Easttown,” and Rachel McAdams in “Eurovision Song Contest.” Correspondent Martha Teichner talks with some of today’s leading coaches for films and TV about how accents and dialects help tell a story. Source