CBS News Sunday Morning Season 40 Episode 67

CBS News Sunday Morning Season 40 Episode 67 May 27, 2018

  • May 27, 2018

On May 27, 2018, CBS News Sunday Morning aired its 67th episode of season 40. The episode featured a variety of segments covering a range of topics.

The show began with a moving tribute to the men and women who have lost their lives serving in the military, in honor of Memorial Day. Host Jane Pauley then introduced a segment on the booming business of craft brewing. Correspondent Conor Knighton visited several breweries across the country, interviewing owners and beer-makers to explore what makes craft beer so popular and what sets it apart from traditional mass-produced beer.

Next up was a segment on the rise of e-sports, or competitive video gaming. Correspondent David Pogue looked into the world of professional e-sports players, attending a tournament and talking to those involved in the industry. He explored the reasons for the growing popularity of e-sports and what it means for the future of gaming.

In a change of pace, the show then turned to a piece on the art of the assemblage. Correspondent Martha Teichner visited artist Robert Rauschenberg's studio to see how he created his famous "combines," which blended painting, sculpture, and found objects. She then spoke to contemporary artist Betye Saar, who uses similar techniques to create her own intricate works.

The show then took a look at how one woman is helping to preserve Native American languages. Correspondent Mo Rocca visited the Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma to speak with translator Lisa Christiansen about her work preserving the Cherokee language and bringing it into the digital age with a smart phone app.

In a segment on the latest advancements in prosthetics, correspondent Lee Cowan explored how new technology is allowing amputees to reclaim their sense of touch. He spoke to researchers and patients using high-tech prosthetics that include sensors that allow them to feel pressure and even heat.

Returning to the theme of art, the show then featured a profile of contemporary artist Kerry James Marshall. Correspondent Tracy Smith visited Marshall in his Chicago studio, where he discussed his influences and how his work deals with issues of race and representation.

The show ended with a segment on the history of the "most magical place on earth" - Disneyland. Correspondent Serena Altschul took viewers on a behind-the-scenes tour of the park, exploring its origins and the efforts to preserve Walt Disney's vision while also keeping up with the times.

Overall, CBS News Sunday Morning season 40 episode 67 offered a well-rounded mix of segments focusing on a diverse range of topics, from beer to art, from e-sports to prosthetics, and beyond.

This episode doesn't appear to be available from any streaming services, but watch free movies on Watch Now
Add this show to your Watchlist to get notified when new episodes are available.
Description
  • First Aired
    May 27, 2018
  • Language
    English