CBS News Sunday Morning Season 40 Episode 79 August 19, 2018

On Sunday, August 19, 2018, CBS News Sunday Morning aired its 79th episode for its 40th season. The show, as always, presented a range of stories on various subjects, interspersed with commentary, news items, and performances.

One of the episode's main segments focused on the iconic American movie studio Warner Bros. The story delved into the studio's rich history, highlighting the significant impact it has had on the film industry and pop culture. The segment also explored how the studio has adapted to the changing times, enabling it to continue producing some of the most successful movies of the modern era.

Another featured story looked at the role fashion plays in the world of politics. The segment examined the way in which politicians have used fashion to help brand themselves and convey their values and intentions to the public. It also explored how the fashion choices of politicians can influence feel-good sentiments in a time of national crisis.

A third segment offered a glimpse into the mind and work-life of chef and television personality Marcus Samuelsson. The story discussed his rise to fame, from his days as a young chef exploring the culinary world of New York City, to his successful career as a restaurateur and media personality. The segment delved into Samuelsson's creative process and perspectives on food, which has made him one of the most innovative and admired chefs in the industry.

Another segment of the show was devoted to exploring the power of remembrance, specifically how the act of visiting places of historical significance can help people to keep memories and important events alive. The segment featured a moving report on the 1963 Birmingham Church bombing that took the lives of four African-American girls and the role a recently constructed memorial park played in preserving the memory of the tragedy.

In addition to these main segments, CBS News Sunday Morning also offered a mix of short reports and features on a variety of subjects. The show presented a segment on the resurgence of vinyl records, where it was discovered that the popularity of records was increasing, despite the dominance of digital music platforms. It also provided coverage of the recent Paris accord, of China's ambitions, and delved into the world of ziplining.

The show further featured commentary from its regular contributors, including Nancy Giles who provided a heartfelt tribute to the recently passed American singer Aretha Franklin, along with other celebrities that the world lost that week. Other regular segments included the briefs, the almanac, and the nature of things, each providing brief and insightful analyses on unique fields of human interest.

As always, CBS News Sunday Morning provided its viewers with a mix of compelling stories, personalities and experiences that left them feeling enriched and informed, as well as entertained. The show continues to offer viewers a unique and tranquil approach to weekend morning news programming, an ideal complement for coffee drinking, newspaper reading, and general relaxation.