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Yahoo
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
This week on "Sunday Morning" (July 13)
The Emmy Award-winning "CBS News Sunday Morning" is broadcast on CBS Sundays beginning at 9:00 a.m. ET. "Sunday Morning" also streams on the CBS News app beginning at 11:00 a.m. ET. (Download it here.) Guest host: Norah O'Donnell COVER STORY: Genetic genealogy: Building the family tree of a serial killer | Watch VideoRetiree Barbara Rae-Venter never anticipated that her hobby of researching her family tree would lead to the capture of one of the most notorious criminals in California, the Golden State Killer. A pioneer in the use of genetic genealogy, Rae-Venter has since become an important partner for investigators seeking to solve cold cases. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports. For more info: "I Know Who You Are: How an Amateur DNA Sleuth Unmasked the Golden State Killer and Changed Crime Fighting Forever" by Barbara Rae-Venter (Ballantine Books), in Hardcover, Trade Paperback, eBook and Audio formats, available via Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Rae Venter, Firebird Forensics ALMANAC: July 13 (Video)"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date. GAMES: Candy Land, the game that still hits a sweet spot (Video)For the last 75 years, generations have taken turns weaving through a rainbow road, surrounded by all things candy. Correspondent Faith Salie looks at the enduring appeal of Candy Land, and talks with authors Sandra A. Miller and Margaret Muirhead about the origin of the board game, which was invented by Eleanor Abbott to help alleviate the suffering of young polio patients. For more info: Candy Land (Hasbro) ARTS: Joop Sanders, last of the original Abstract Expressionists | Watch VideoThe Dutch-American painter Joop Sanders was the last surviving member of the Abstract Expressionist movement when he died in 2023 at the age of 101. Now, his granddaughter Isca Greenfield-Sanders has curated a retrospective in New York City that brings light to the artist's work. Correspondent Serena Altschul reports. For more info: "Joop Sanders: The Last Abstract Expressionist," at the Milton Resnick and Pat Passlof Foundation, New York City (through July 19) Greenfield-Sanders TV: Richard Kind is quite happy being just a little famous | Watch VideoYou may not know his name, but there's a good chance you've seen Richard Kind – on TV, in films or on Broadway. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook finds out how the Tony-nominated actor (recognizable from shows like "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and "Only Murders in the Building") measures success, and goes behind-the-scenes of the Netflix show, "Everybody's Live with John Mulaney," where Kind serves as announcer and sidekick. EXTENDED INTERVIEW: Richard Kind (Video) For more info: Live with John Mulaney" (Netflix)The Second City, Chicago Citi Field, New York City PASSAGE: In memoriam (Video)"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week. AGRICULTURE: The secret to a successful cherry crop? Helicopters (Video)Central Washington's long, sunny summer days and cool evenings make the region ideal for growing sweet cherries. But summer rainfall can cause cherries to become waterlogged and rupture. To protect their crops, farmers use an unusual method to blow-dry their cherry trees: helicopters. Correspondent Conor Knighton reports on a fruitful alliance of agriculture and aviation. For more info: Cherries from Stemilt Growers, Wenatchee, Wind Aviation, Chelan, Wash. Thanks to: Professor Clive Kaiser, Associate Professor, Department of Agricultural Sciences, Lincoln University"Understanding and Preventing Sweet Cherry Fruit Cracking" (Oregon State University) HARTMAN: Student's unique talent that's for the birds (Video)Eleven-year-old Samuel Henderson, of Choctaw, Oklahoma, wanted to compete in a school talent show, but no student from special education had ever participated. Yet, he had a unique talent that he wanted to share: He can perfectly imitate about 50 birds. Steve Hartman reports. MUSIC: Billie Eilish on what she's found "liberating" | Watch VideoSinger-songwriter Billie Eilish is just beginning to know herself. With her latest album, "Hit Me Hard and Soft," and her current tour (her first without brother Finneas and her parents), the music superstar is discovering parts of herself she didn't know were there. She describes to correspondent Anthony Mason finding a new voice as a songwriter, and about stretching her singing after starting vocal lessons. (This story was originally broadcast Dec. 8, 2024.) WEB EXCLUSIVE: Extended interview – Billie Eilish (Video)In this web exclusive, Anthony Mason sits down with music superstar Billie Eilish to talk about performing on her "Hit Me Hard and Soft" tour (her first without brother Finneas). She also discusses welcoming the label of "songwriter"; what she learned from writing the "Barbie" song "What Was I Made For?"; the perceived criticisms of her singing voice and the liberation she discovered after starting vocal lessons; and the power that she says comes from expressing vulnerability in her art. You can stream the Billie Eilish album "Hit Me Hard and Soft" by clicking on the embed below (Free Spotify registration required to hear the tracks in full): For more info: (Official site) | Tour info THESE UNITED STATES: The Louisiana Purchase (Video)Correspondent Lee Cowan reports on a moment in American history that changed our nation like no other before or since. FROM THE ARCHIVES: Charles Kuralt on the Louisiana Purchase (Video)President Thomas Jefferson's acquisition of more than 800,000 square miles of land from France in 1803 was a remarkable chapter in American history, all the more fascinating for it being so unexpected – and so cheap. CBS News' Charles Kuralt tells the story, and does so in a bizarrely appropriate location: the middle of an Arkansas swamp. (Originally broadcast Feb. 13, 1976.) CRIME: The hunt for sexual predator John Doe #147 | Watch VideoIn 1997, a nine-year-old Ohio boy was sexually assaulted, but his assailant could not be found. Using genetic genealogy, a recent tool for tracing family histories through DNA, Cuyahoga County prosecutors, aided by researcher Barbara Rae-Venter, were able to solve the nearly-three-decade-long crime. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports. For more info: "I Know Who You Are: How an Amateur DNA Sleuth Unmasked the Golden State Killer and Changed Crime Fighting Forever" by Barbara Rae-Venter (Ballantine Books), in Hardcover, Trade Paperback, eBook and Audio formats, available via Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Rae Venter, Firebird ForensicsCuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office, Special Investigations G.O.L.D. Unit BOOKS: New York Times bestseller lists (Video)Check out this week's top-selling titles on The New York Times fiction and non-fiction lists. NATURE: Pumas in Patagonia WEB EXCLUSIVES: EXTENDED INTERVIEW: Richard Dreyfuss on filming "Jaws" (YouTube Video)In this web exclusive, actor Richard Dreyfuss talks with Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz about fighting for the role that would launch his career into the stratosphere: the shark expert Matt Hooper in Steven Spielberg's "Jaws." He also discusses the notoriously problem-plagued production; his awe of co-star Robert Shaw; and the most valuable lesson he learned during the film's 159-day shoot on Martha's Vineyard. The Emmy Award-winning "CBS News Sunday Morning" is broadcast on CBS Sundays beginning at 9:00 a.m. ET. Executive producer is Rand Morrison. DVR Alert! Find out when "Sunday Morning" airs in your city "Sunday Morning" also streams on the CBS News app beginning at 11:00 a.m. ET. (Download it here.) Full episodes of "Sunday Morning" are now available to watch on demand on and Paramount+, including via Apple TV, Android TV, Roku, Chromecast, Amazon FireTV/FireTV stick and Xbox. Follow us on Twitter/X; Facebook; Instagram; YouTube; TikTok; Bluesky; and at You can also download the free "Sunday Morning" audio podcast at iTunes and at Now you'll never miss the trumpet! How a father's persistence unlocked his son's brilliance Global backlash grows to Trump's tariff threats Takeaways from Trump's tour of Texas flooding damage
CBS News
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
This week on "Sunday Morning" (July 13)
The Emmy Award-winning "CBS News Sunday Morning" is broadcast on CBS Sundays beginning at 9:00 a.m. ET. "Sunday Morning" also streams on the CBS News app beginning at 11:00 a.m. ET. (Download it here.) Guest host: Norah O'Donnell COVER STORY: Genetic genealogy: Building the family tree of a serial killer Retiree Barbara Rae-Venter never anticipated that her hobby of researching her family tree would lead to the capture of one of the most notorious criminals in California, the Golden State Killer. A pioneer in the use of genetic genealogy, Rae-Venter has since become an important partner for investigators seeking to solve cold cases. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports. For more info: ALMANAC: July 13 "Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date. "Night Journey" by Joop Sanders (1962). Oil on Canvas. CBS News ARTS: Joop Sanders, last of the original Abstract Expressionists The Dutch-American painter Joop Sanders was the last surviving member of the Abstract Expressionist movement when he died in 2023 at the age of 101. Now, his granddaughter Isca Greenfield-Sanders has curated a retrospective in New York City that brings light to the artist's work. Correspondent Serena Altschul reports. For more info: CBS News GAMES: Candy Land, the game that still hits a sweet spot For the last 75 years, generations have taken turns weaving through a rainbow road, surrounded by all things candy. Correspondent Faith Salie looks at the enduring appeal of Candy Land, and talks with authors Sandra A. Miller and Margaret Muirhead about the origin of the board game, which was invented by Eleanor Abbott to help alleviate the suffering of young polio patients. For more info: CBS News' Dr. Jon LaPook with actor Richard Kind. CBS News TV: Richard Kind is quite happy being just a little famous You may not know his name, but there's a good chance you've seen Richard Kind – on TV, in films or on Broadway. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook finds out how the Tony-nominated actor (recognizable from "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and "Only Murders in the Building") measures success, and goes behind-the-scenes of the Netflix show, "Everybody's Live with John Mulaney," where Kind serves as announcer and sidekick. For more info: PASSAGE: In memoriam "Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week. AGRICULTURE: The secret to a successful cherry crop? Helicopters Central Washington's long, sunny summer days and cool evenings make the region ideal for growing sweet cherries. But summer rainfall can cause cherries to become waterlogged and rupture. To protect their crops, farmers use an unusual method to blow-dry their cherry trees: helicopters. Correspondent Conor Knighton reports on a fruitful alliance of agriculture and aviation. For more info: Thanks to: HARTMAN: Bird kid Singer-songwriter Billie Eilish. CBS News MUSIC: Billie Eilish on what she's found "liberating" Singer-songwriter Billie Eilish is just beginning to know herself. With her latest album, "Hit Me Hard and Soft," and her current tour (her first without brother Finneas and her parents), the music superstar is discovering parts of herself she didn't know were there. She describes to correspondent Anthony Mason finding a new voice as a songwriter, and about stretching her singing after starting vocal lessons. (This story was originally broadcast Dec. 8, 2024.) WEB EXCLUSIVE: Extended interview – Billie Eilish (Video) In this web exclusive, Anthony Mason sits down with music superstar Billie Eilish to talk about performing on her "Hit Me Hard and Soft" tour (her first without brother Finneas). She also discusses welcoming the label of "songwriter"; what she learned from writing the "Barbie" song "What Was I Made For?"; the perceived criticisms of her singing voice and the liberation she discovered after starting vocal lessons; and the power that she says comes from expressing vulnerability in her art. You can stream the Billie Eilish album "Hit Me Hard and Soft" by clicking on the embed below (Free Spotify registration required to hear the tracks in full): For more info: CRIME: The hunt for sexual predator John Doe #147 In 1997, a nine-year-old Ohio boy was sexually assaulted, but his assailant could not be found. Using genetic genealogy, a recent tool for tracing family histories through DNA, Cuyahoga County prosecutors, aided by researcher Barbara Rae-Venter, were able to solve the nearly-three-decade-long crime. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports. For more info: THESE UNITED STATES: The Louisiana Purchase Correspondent Lee Cowan reports on a moment in American history that changed our nation like no other before or since. NATURE: TBD WEB EXCLUSIVES: EXTENDED INTERVIEW: Richard Dreyfuss on filming "Jaws" (YouTube Video) In this web exclusive, actor Richard Dreyfuss talks with Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz about fighting for the role that would launch his career into the stratosphere: the shark expert Matt Hooper in Steven Spielberg's "Jaws." He also discusses the notoriously problem-plagued production; his awe of co-star Robert Shaw; and the most valuable lesson he learned during the film's 159-day shoot on Martha's Vineyard. The Emmy Award-winning "CBS News Sunday Morning" is broadcast on CBS Sundays beginning at 9:00 a.m. ET. Executive producer is Rand Morrison. DVR Alert! Find out when "Sunday Morning" airs in your city "Sunday Morning" also streams on the CBS News app beginning at 11:00 a.m. ET. (Download it here.) Full episodes of "Sunday Morning" are now available to watch on demand on and Paramount+, including via Apple TV, Android TV, Roku, Chromecast, Amazon FireTV/FireTV stick and Xbox. Follow us on Twitter/X; Facebook; Instagram; YouTube; TikTok; Bluesky; and at You can also download the free "Sunday Morning" audio podcast at iTunes and at Now you'll never miss the trumpet!
The Review Geek
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Review Geek
Dept. Q – Season 1 Episode 1 Recap & Review
The Stray Bullet Episode 1 of Dept Q begins with a crime scene being examined by officers. However, things soon take a turn for the worst when a masked man arrives and shoots all of them. DCI Carl Morck is among them and as the killer looks over him, Carl loses consciousness. However, he's still alive and survives this near-fatal incident. His fellow officer, Hardy, is also still alive but he's paralyzed and in hospital for the foreseeable future. Carl is not happy about the mandatory therapy he has to attend and flippantly brushes over the after-effects of this with his therapist, Rachel. Carl is not sleeping, he has anxiety and he also seems to have a superiority complex too. Elsewhere, we meet a prosecutor called Merritt Lingard. She's right in the midst of handling the case involving a husband on trial for killing his wife. The evidence is quite substantial against him, Merritt is overly emotional and hot-headed. Merritt walks right into the trap of allowing Finch to empathize with the jury, convincing them that he's innocent. Along with failing the case, Merritt continues to be haunted by the ghosts of her past, stemming from emails and texts she's receiving from someone threatening her. Merritt also has a brother, William, who's disabled and is looked after by a carer called Claire while she's not there. Spooked by one of her more recent messages, Merritt decides to pack up her stuff and head off with William on a trip together. Unfortunately, she receives a text while on the boat together, telling her she can't hide. Back at the station, Carl turns heads when he rocks up ready to return to work. He trades banter with a fiery redhead called Rose, before ripping into the officers on his case, given they have no evidence and no witnesses (despite having one that's changed their statement at the last second). Carl looks at all the evidence they've got so far and scrutinizes their ineptitude. He immediately points out a McDonalds cup under one of the car's wheels, demanding they check the CCTV footage from the nearby McDonalds to see if they catch a break with the killer. While this is going on, the Cabinet Secretary is proposing setting up a new department to look into more cases. Superintendent Moira Jacobson is the one running things here and she's quick to shoot the proposal down. They're stretched thin as it is, with barely enough manpower to cover the cases they do have. However, when she finds out that the department will have its own budget and full control over which cases to be chosen, it certainly piques her interest. And the man she's thinking of bringing into this? Yep, it's Carl. He's going to be investigating Cold Cases from all over the country but he's not particularly happy about it. The office is in the basement, and the place is a complete mess. It's clear now that Moira is using the allocated funds for this new department to beef up the main office, all whilst finding a place to relegate Carl away from the others. He's not stupid and understands what's happening here, but he also needs a secretary to help sift through all the files. He wants Rose to help but instead, she brings Akram down, a man who works part-time in IT but wants to move into their department. Funnily enough, Akram has a fair amount in common with Carl. He's confident, intelligent and he's read through many of these Cold Cases. He used to be a police officer back in Syria so he's well-equipped to handle tough cases and he could be just what Carl needs to make a dent here. Carl brings him onboard, where Akram sifts through and finds a case they can use. This case happens to be Merritt Lingard's disappearance. It's here we learn that she went missing four years back. The last place she was found was on that boat we saw earlier on, and we cleverly learn now that these are two different timelines. In reality, Merritt is still alive but she's being kept captive in a steel pressurized tank somewhere secluded. The Episode Review After the success of The Queen's Gambit, Director Scott Frank is back with Dept Q, bringing a great tone and atmosphere already across this extended chapter. The first episode gets off to an excellent start, with two intertwined timelines, and an intriguing introduction to our characters. The drama involving Carl is a nice way of establishing the stakes and the personal demons affecting our titular character. Meanwhile, Merritt is emotional and clearly this incident with her stalker has become serious, and whoever has her, is clearly not messing about. The cinematography is great across the board, and the acting is excellent so far too. This one is definitely shaping up to be a great watch but we'll have to wait and see where this one goes next. Next Episode Expect A Full Season Write-Up When This Season Concludes!
