This week on “Sunday Morning” (May 3)
May 3
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Host: Jane Pauley
OPENING: “Abblasen”
COVER STORY: Winning the fight against the polio epidemic
Near the start of the 20th century, a mysterious and deadly virus terrified Americans, particularly infecting young kids: Polio. Correspondent Rita Braver looks at the scientific arsenal brought to combat the epidemic and develop a vaccine, a triumph that researchers are working to replicate in our battle against COVID-19.
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KITCHEN: Dishing up some comfort food
It’s not one of the five basic food groups, but if it were, “comfort food” would be the most popular right now. Correspondent Mo Rocca looks at how, for many people, eating familiar processed foods (or anything covered in cheese) is like a warm hug. And yes, in a time of stay-at-home orders, good old-fashioned baking in the oven is hot!
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PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: Life in Washington, D.C. during coronavirus
“Sunday Morning” presents a snapshot of life in a time of pandemic, featuring the work of photographer Robin Fader.
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SUNDAY PROFILE: Henry Winkler
Henry Winkler was preparing to film the third season of the hit HBO series “Barry,” when COVID-19 put production on hold. Correspondent Tracy Smith visits Winkler through his back door in L.A., where he is quarantining, to find out how the Emmy-winning actor – who became a household name playing The Fonz on “Happy Days” – has endured, providing a measure of comfort both to longtime fans and young readers of his children’s books.
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MEDICINE: The long run against the coronavirus
As we reach an inflection point in the COVID-19 pandemic, when some states are tempted to open sooner than health experts say they should, Dr. Jon LaPook notes that this is the time to double-down on science.
COMMERCE: Retail winners and losers in the wake of pandemic
As Americans shelter at home, everyday shopping habits have changed, perhaps permanently, with online grocery sales way up, and department stores struggling to survive. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger talks with Brookfield Properties executive Stephanie Brager; Jan Whitaker, who has written about the history of department stores; and Scott Galloway, a professor of marketing at New York University, about the future of retail.
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FOOD: A treat from Martha Stewart
Martha Stewart has a delicious suggestion, a recipe from her latest cookbook.
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CORONAVIRUS: The survivors – Life after COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic has left a terrible toll, but to those who have recovered from infection, survival brings relief, new difficulties, and questions about the virus’ long-term effects. Seth Doane talks with doctors and patients who have suffered from COVID-19, and with a woman who started a support group for thousands of other coronavirus survivors like her.
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HARTMAN: Kids
AWARDS SEASON: “Sunday Morning” presents the very first Sunny Awards!
David Pogue rolls out the figurative red carpet for those entertainers whose humorous and music-filled quarantine videos have enthralled a captive audience.
MARRIAGE: Marlo & Phil
Marlo Thomas and Phil Donahue are celebrating their 40th anniversary this spring. To mark the occasion, the actress and talk-show host wrote a book in which 40 famous couples share secrets on how their marriages have stood the test of time, and many other tests along the way. Jane Pauley reports.
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COMMENTARY: Jim Gaffigan on missing strangers
The comedian, in Week 7 of his quarantine at home with his family, realizes something is missing from life: People he doesn’t know.
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IN MEMORIAM: Some … of many: Those we’ve lost to coronavirus
“Sunday Morning” remembers victims of the COVID-19 pandemic.
NATURE: TBD
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BOOK REPORT: Reviews
Washington Post book critic Ron Charles with reviews of four new fiction and non-fiction titles (part of a new online series).
“SUNDAY MORNING” MATINEE: “Sing Street” | Watch Video
The coronavirus outbreak has postponed the Broadway opening this spring of the new musical “Sing Street,” adapted from the film by John Carney, about Dublin youths putting together a band. Its star, Brenock O’Connor, performs a song from the stage adaptation, “Dream for You,” by songwriter Gary Clark.
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