Nature: Kings Canyon National Park
We leave you this Sunday Morning at the dawn of a new day at California's Kings Canyon National Park. Videographer: Scot Miller.
We leave you this Sunday Morning at the dawn of a new day at California's Kings Canyon National Park. Videographer: Scot Miller.
Jane Pauley visits Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park, in Oyster Bay, N.Y., a 400-acre park featuring gardens, greenhouses, trees and pathways, centered around a stately historic mansion known as Coe Hall.
Not long ago rosé wine had a reputation as lightweight as its color, despite its surprisingly rich history as the favorite of kings, tsars and popes. But the pink wine is now red hot; in 2015, rosé sales grew by 60%. Mo Rocca checks out the nation's only vineyard dedicated exclusively to rosé; talks with Katherine Cole, author of "Rosé All Day: The Essential Guide to Your New Favorite Wine"; and meets the founders of White Girl Rosé and its sister wine, Babe, which comes in a can.
Generations have kept the Isley Brothers on top of the charts for six decades and counting. In this preview of an interview to be broadcast on "Sunday Morning" Maurice DuBois talks with Ron and Ernie Isley about some of their biggest hits, including "Shout" and "Between the Sheets.
On a sweltering summer afternoon, Japanese beat the heat the way their ancestors have done for centuries: head for the waterfront for some cooling breezes, put on a casual yukata kimono, and pack their hand fans. While flat, round fans, or uchiwa, originated in China, Japanese are credited with inventing folding fans over 1,000 years ago. Folding fans come in a staggering variety of sizes, uses and styles, making for a cool fashion statement. Lucy Craft reports. Footage courtesy of Discover Kyoto.
We leave you this Sunday at the Planting Fields Arboretum in Oyster Bay, Long Island. Videographer: Kenton Young
Accruing points or miles can save clever credit card users thousands of dollars on travel and upgrades, but there are hazards. Anna Werner talks with the bloggers behind the websites Points With a Crew and The Points Guy to learn the secrets of turning credit card points programs into free travel. (An earlier version of this report originally aired on April 9, 2017.)
Some retailers and online shopping sites have very liberal return policies - even taking back merchandise they can't sell again - in order to ensure happy customers. Tracy Smith examines why the return policies of companies like Lands' End and Nordstrom count on shopping psychology to make them pay off. (An earlier version of this report originally aired on April 9, 2017.)
It's no stretch to say that Aaron Muderick is stuck on putty. His first love was classic Silly Putty, but that soon got old. Puttering with putty, he experimented with colors and textures in his basement, and came up with Crazy Aaron's Thinking Putty. Susan Spencer puts it to the test. (Originally broadcast April 9, 2017.)
With every smartphone carrier a potential cameraman, videos of life's unpredictable moments can easily go viral, with viewers numbering in the millions. And with that many viewers, there is money to be made. Barry Petersen talks with the founders of Jukin Media, which helps turn viral videos like Chewbacca Mom or Pizza Rat into big bucks. (Originally broadcast April 9, 2017.)
It's been referred to as "the Super Bowl of the sky" - the total solar eclipse on August 21 that will allow people across the continental United States to witness a rare and spectacular celestial event. Martha Teichner meets with retired NASA astrophysicist Fred Espenak (known as "Mr. Eclipse") and with other "umbraphiles" whose love of eclipses outshines all else.
Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Renée Byer has traveled the world to capture the face of people living on one dollar a day. She's used her camera to help bring to light conditions of extreme poverty, and inspired many to help. Tony Dokoupil reports. (An earlier version of this report originally aired on April 9, 2017.)
Kit Kat candy is exceedingly popular in Japan, where the name itself promises good luck. Up to five million Kit Kat bars are sold every day, in dozens more varieties and flavors than just the familiar chocolate bar available in the U.S. Mo Rocca samples some luxury Kit Kats. (Originally broadcast April 9, 2017.)
Jade Myers is a professional "thrifter," someone who hunts for buried treasures at second-hand clothing stores and turns discarded duds into profits through online shopping sites like Poshmark. Susan Spencer reports. (Originally broadcast April 9, 2017.)
On the island of Sardinia, thousands of firms are not using traditional money to buy, sell, or pay salaries. They use Sardex, a virtual currency that allows businesses to earn and spend without relying on the euro, or on banks that wouldn't lend. Seth Doane reports on how the Mediterranean island is creating a new kind of wealth.
In 2012 legendary country singer Glen Campbell was honored with a lifetime Grammy Award, celebrating a career that boasted such hits as "Galveston" and "Rhinestone Cowboy." But the singer, suffering from Alzheimer's, was facing his final tour - a farewell in more ways than one. Anthony Mason caught up with Campbell for this Emmy-nominated profile that was originally broadcast on February 12, 2012. (Campbell died on August 8, 2017, at age 81.)
Correspondent Tracy Smith catches up with actor-comedian Ray Romano, now starring in the series "Get Shorty."
We leave you this Sunday Morning off the Bahamas... where sharks patrol the waters! Videographer: Mauricio Handler (Originally broadcast April 9, 2017.)
Hater is a dating app like no other: instead of matching you up with people that love the same things you do, it creates profiles based on what you hate. Founder Brendan Alper thinks mutual dis-likes are a better sign of compatibility than mutual likes, and there are studies that seem to back him up. Susan Spencer tests it out. (Originally broadcast April 9, 2017.)
On September 17, 1683, Dutch scientist Antonie van Leeuwenhoek announced his discovery of single-cell organisms in human dental plaque. Jane Pauley reports.
What's the difference between an iPhone and a Galaxy? A lot less today, as Apple and Samsung keep taking inspiration from the other when they release new versions of their smartphones. David Pogue of Yahoo Finance looks into changes in the cellular landscape.
It's that time of year! David Pogue, disguised as a jolly man in red, emerges from the fireplace to deliver some gift suggestions for those on your list who love gadgets.
On "The Takeout" this week, Governor Henry McMaster talked with host Major Garrett about his opposition to abortion rights
Kris Van Cleave looks back at the 747, Boeing's revolutionary jumbo jet which first went into service nearly 50 years ago, as it makes its last passenger flights in the U.S.
Most volunteers are active online -- on Facebook, Slack and other apps. "It's what folks are comfortable with, what they use in their everyday life," says campaign digital director Eric Ming