What does it take to create a hit show today? Creators of “The Wire,” “Transparent” and “CSI” weigh in on making magic of the small screen. Source
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Tony Soprano’s Escalade sells for almost $120K
The Cadillac Escalade that James Gandolfini drove on HBO’s “The Sopranos,” sold at auction on Friday. CBSN’s Contessa Brewer has more on the hefty price tag. Source
Chef Marcus Samulesson rockets to culinary superstardom
If there’s a recipe for being a celebrity chef, Marcus Samuelsson has aced it. He has an international following, authored cookbooks, and bested the best on television. His journey was not free of bumpy roads or tragedy. Jane Pauley reports on the celeb chef whose life is just as rich and complex as his food. Source
A cuppa joe one painter’s favorite painting tool
Graphic designer Gerard Tonti used to paint the old-fashioned way, until the day he became fascinated by his cup of green tea. Tonti talks with Anne Werner about how he uses coffee grinds and tea for his artistic expression. Source
Obama attends the Asian summit to tackle South China Sea, ISIS
President Obama is denouncing the recent terror attack in Mali. This morning he is in the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur for an Asian summit. The big issues include the now global fight against ISIS, and the growing dispute over who owns what in the South China Sea. CBS News’ Margaret Brennan reports. Source
GOP weighs in on Syrian refugees in wake of terrorist attacks
The terror attacks have made security a top issue in the race for the White House. And with one of the Paris attackers believed to have entered France as a supposed refugee, candidates are raising concerns about President Obama’s plan to allow 10,000 Syrian refugees into the United States.
CBS News’ Julianna Goldman reports. Source
GOP: Pass national defense bill, block Syrian refugees
Rep. Martha McSally, R-Arizona, called for the president to sign a new national defense bill and for the administration to step up its fight against ISIS in the weekly Republican address. Source
Joe Biden cautions against turning Syrian refugees away
In the weekly White House address, Vice President Joe Biden says that the extremist group ISIS wants to “manufacture a clash between civilizations” and would like the U.S. to “turn our backs on Muslims victimized by terrorism.” Source
Web Extra: What happens when the turkey touches the mashed potatoes?
Delia Ephron joins Dr. LaPook on “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to talk about her new book on etiquette for kids and special challenges that arise at the holidays. Illustrations are by Edward Koren, cartoonist for the New Yorker. Source
Meet Angelo Pizzo, director of the cancer-inspired, gridiron movie, “My All American”
You know the screenwriter. He crafted the scripts for the classic sports movies “Rudy” and “Hoosiers”. Now he’s telling the story of a small, short, underweight player whose college coach described him as “My All American.” The gifted athlete inspired the war on cancer. Source