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52 Episodes 2011 - 2012
Episode 1
Sun, Sep 25, 2011 90 mins
Roseanne Barr; Red Hot Chili Peppers. Also: a report on how people experience pleasure; a visit with Rin Tin Tin the 12th; a talk with Bill Geist about his daughter's wedding.
Episode 2
Sun, Oct 2, 2011 90 mins
Adm. Mike Mullen; Tyra Banks; Lady Antebellum; author Norris Church Mailer (1949-2010). Also: a report on Prohibition in the U.S. from 1920-33.
Episode 3
Sun, Oct 9, 2011 90 mins
Ellen DeGeneres; Samuel L. Jackson. Also: a report on bionic engineering; a look at microphotography.
Episode 4
Sun, Oct 16, 2011 90 mins
Coldplay; New York Times executive editor Jill Abramson. Also: a report on prescription-drug addictions; a visit to Venice to learn about gondolas.
Episode 5
Sun, Oct 23, 2011 90 mins
Martin Sheen; Emilio Estevez; Clive Davis. Also: a report on taxes; a visit with "The Phantom Tollbooth" author Norton Juster and illustrator Jules Feiffer on the 50th anniversary of the book's publication.
Episode 6
Sun, Oct 30, 2011 90 mins
Dylan McDermott. Also: a report on the history of candy corn; a search for the scariest places in the U.S.; a visit with two modern-day jousters; a report on foreign animals and insects that are spreading across the U.S.
Episode 7
Sun, Nov 6, 2011 90 mins
Kim Cattrall; Florence and the Machine. Also: a profile of late FBI director J. Edgar Hoover; a report on insomnia; a look at the controversy over using leaf blowers in neighborhoods.
Episode 8
Sun, Nov 13, 2011 90 mins
Attorney Gloria Allred; the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Also: a report on the 2011 silent film "The Artist"; a profile of late FBI director J. Edgar Hoover.
Episode 9
Sun, Nov 20, 2011 90 mins
Chef Thomas Keller; Michelle Williams. Also: a report on why a little fat in a diet is good; a visit with toaster collectors; a look at Jell-O creations.
Episode 10
Sun, Nov 27, 2011 90 mins
Ellen Barkin; Mary J. Blige. Also: a report on the power of positive thinking; a visit to an art show in Venice.
Episode 11
Sun, Dec 4, 2011 90 mins
An interview with Charlize Theron.
Episode 12
Sun, Dec 11, 2011 90 mins
Brad Paisley is interviewed. Also: a report on Operation Gratitude; a visit with warm-up comics for TV shows; a look at classic Vogue magazine covers.
Episode 13
Sun, Dec 18, 2011 90 mins
A profile of American ballet dancer David Hallberg; an interview with Christopher Plummer; a report on light bulbs; a tour of Richmond to view its holiday lights.
Episode 14
Sun, Dec 25, 2011 90 mins
Christmas shopping and the history of shopping bags are discussed; singer Darlene Love performs; actor Albert Brooks is interviewed.
Episode 15
Sun, Jan 1, 2012 90 mins
Woody Harrelson; Kathy Griffin; Pink Martini. Also: a review of 2011.
Episode 16
Sun, Jan 8, 2012 90 mins
Defining charisma with Susan Spencer; "Judge Judy" Judith Sheindlin and her husband, Jerry, are interviewed; Serena Altschul visits Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan; Mo Rocca reports on college football uniforms.
Episode 17
Sun, Jan 15, 2012 90 mins
A report on Iran concerning the death of a scientist who was believed to be working on the nation's nuclear program; gourmet hot chocolate. Also: John Blackstone interviews actress Marg Helgenberger; Steven Spielberg discusses "War Horse."
Episode 18
Sun, Jan 22, 2012 90 mins
Glenn Close; fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier. Also: a look at results from the S.C. primary; a report on the U.S. auto industry.
Episode 19
Sun, Jan 29, 2012 90 mins
Brad Pitt; Martin Scorsese; Tory Burch. Also: a report on where electronic devices are made.
Episode 20
Sun, Feb 5, 2012 90 mins
The culture of hazing is investigated; Cary Grant's daughter discusses the silver screen icon; typewriter enthusiasts are profiled; the importance of healthy hair is discussed.
Episode 21
Sun, Feb 12, 2012 90 mins
Max von Sydow; Glen Campbell; Kate Walsh. Also: a report on the power of social media; a look at the science of matchmaking.
Episode 22
Sun, Feb 19, 2012 90 mins
Peter Frampton. Also: a look at the Boeing 787 Dreamliner jet; a report on the worst U.S. President; a tour of a Los Angeles warehouse that contains several hundred thousand movie props.
Episode 23
Sun, Feb 26, 2012 90 mins
Filmmaker Roger Corman; composer Alan Menken. Also: a report on Hollywood extras; a look at the origin of the tuxedo.
Episode 24
Sun, Mar 4, 2012 90 mins
Cindy Crawford; home furnishing experts Mitchell Gold and Bob Williams. Also: a profile of actress and inventor Hedy Lamarr (1913-2000); a report on rubbish in the Pacific Ocean; a celebration of the Oreo cookie's 100th anniversary.
Episode 25
Sun, Mar 11, 2012 90 mins
Aretha Franklin; Prince Harry. Also: an examination of sleep deprivation; a report on getting morphine to people in Africa to treat pain.
Episode 26
Sun, Mar 18, 2012 90 mins
Eric McCormack; the Chieftains. Also: a report on depression; a behind-the-scenes look at "Divorce Court"; a visit to an art display featuring classic and contemporary video games; a journey to Idaho's Museum of Clean.
Episode 27
Sun, Mar 25, 2012 90 mins
The annual money episode features a report on the rapid disappearance of cash from the marketplace. Also: a visit to Columbus, Ohio, where many companies test consumer products; a report on Bell Laboratories; and a look at people who raise alpacas.
Episode 28
Sun, Apr 1, 2012 90 mins
Patti Smith; Zac Efron. Also: a report on the history of blue jeans; an examination of the FDA's practices governing the regulation of medical devices.
Episode 29
Sun, Apr 8, 2012 90 mins
Examining the modern-art collection at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center with curator John T. Lange. Included: a discussion of art's role in the healing process.
Episode 30
Sun, Apr 15, 2012 90 mins
Blair Underwood; directors Peter and Bobby Farrelly ("The Three Stooges"). Also: a celebration of Fenway Park's 100th anniversary; an examination of tax evasion; a report on Botox.
Episode 31
Sun, Apr 22, 2012 90 mins
Members of the Black Keys are interviewed. Also: a report on the U.S.'s growing prison population; a celebration of the 175th anniversary of Tiffany & Co.; a visit to Sanibel Island, Fla., and its 75th Shell Fair.
Episode 32
Sun, Apr 29, 2012 90 mins
The Beach Boys; director Joss Whedon ("The Avengers"); Lyndon Johnson biographer Robert Caro. Also: a report on the high cost of college tuition; a look at what makes a great cover for The New Yorker.
Episode 33
Sun, May 6, 2012 90 mins
Rita Wilson; Simon Baker. Also: a report on a non-invasive alternative to back surgery; a visit to a convention in Nebraska where everyone is named Betty; a report on blue jeans.
Episode 34
Sun, May 13, 2012 90 mins
Alex Trebek ("Jeopardy!") is interviewed. Also: A report on a controversy concerning the relocation of Albert Barnes' art collection in Philadelphia is featured.
Episode 35
Sun, May 20, 2012 90 mins
A "Ports of Call" edition focuses on natural and man-made islands. Visited: an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico; the Canary Islands; New York's Plum Island; the Thousand Islands on the U.S.-Canada border; and a "quiet zone" in West Virginia where cell phone service and wireless networks are prohibited.
Episode 36
Sun, May 27, 2012 90 mins
NASCAR's Jimmie Johnson; Philip Seymour Hoffman; former Olympian and World War II veteran Louis Zamperini. Also: a report on U.S. interstate highways.
Episode 37
Sun, Jun 3, 2012 90 mins
Jane Fonda. Also: a report on Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee celebration in London; a visit to the Broadway production of "The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess" starring Audra McDonald and Phillip Boykin.
Episode 38
Sun, Jun 10, 2012 90 mins
Charlize Theron. Also: a visit to New York's Plum Island and its animal research facility; a report on the Hatfields and McCoys feud; and a look at the Broadway tradition of honoring chorus performers with the Gypsy Robe.
Episode 39
Sun, Jun 17, 2012 90 mins
Sargent Shriver's legacy is discussed by his children Maria, Mark and Bobby Shriver. Also: an interview with Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.); a profile of Seth MacFarlane; a report on the diminished status of males in America.
Episode 40
Sun, Jul 1, 2012 90 mins
A report on the danger of mosquito bites; a celebration of Paramount Pictures' 100th anniversary; an appreciation of Spanish artist Joan Miró (1893-1983).
Episode 41
Sun, Jul 8, 2012 90 mins
Brad Paisley; author Jennifer Weiner. Also: a report on the Woolrich Company; an examination of things people are doing to add years to their lives.
Episode 42
Sun, Jul 15, 2012 90 mins
Charlie Rose interviews President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama. Also: American, Cuban and Korean barbecue; amazing tree houses; kayaking trips; the history of the iconic Coca-Cola bottle; the lawn game croquet.
Episode 43
Sun, Jul 22, 2012 90 mins
An interview with Peter Frampton; a review of "The Dark Knight Rises"; a look at 15 cars that helped shape American history; a visit to the Soap Box Derby in Akron, Ohio; a report on the design of the Coca-Cola bottle. Also: Jennifer Weiner picks books for summer reading.
Episode 44
Sun, Jul 29, 2012 90 mins
Tavis Smiley reports on poverty in America; Sally Ride (1951-2012), Sherman Hemsley (1938-2012) and Chad Everett (1937-2012) are remembered; the history of the iconic Beverly Hills Hotel is chronicled. Also: a look back at Prince Charles and Lady Diana's July 29, 1981, nuptials.
Episode 45
Sun, Aug 5, 2012 90 mins
A report on Americans who live alone; a visit to a radio-signal free area in West Virginia; a trip to the Canary Islands where whistling is a language. Also: the origins of Thousand Island dressing.
Episode 46
Sun, Aug 12, 2012 90 mins
A report on high-tech thermostats that help cool and heat homes; a profile of sculptor Anish Kapoor; a visit with actors who recreate on stage scenes from "Star Trek." Also: Meryl Streep, Kevin Kline and Amy Adams discuss performing in New York City's "Shakespeare in the Park."
Episode 47
Sun, Aug 19, 2012 90 mins
A report on weeds looks at them as both a nuisance and a resource.
Episode 48
Sun, Aug 26, 2012 90 mins
A profile of Rashida Jones; an examination of same-sex marriage; a visit to the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp in Connecticut; a report on New York's Second Avenue subway construction project.
Episode 49
Sun, Sep 2, 2012 90 mins
A report on bus travel; a trip to the Toledo Museum of Art; a visit to Central Casting. Also: interviews with Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney of the Black Keys.
Episode 50
Sun, Sep 9, 2012 90 mins
Elijah Wood; Ellen DeGeneres. Also: a report on oral storytelling.
Episode 51
Sun, Sep 16, 2012 90 mins
A report on invasive species that wreak havoc on the U.S.'s natural ecosystems. Also: a profile of sportscaster Vin Scully; a visit with Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart; and an interview with Damien Echols, a member of the West Memphis Three, who was convicted of a 1993 triple homicide but then released in 2011 after a plea bargain.
Episode 52
Sun, Sep 23, 2012 90 mins
Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer; Gwen Stefani and members of No Doubt; Zoe Kazan. Also: a visit to the set of "Homeland" in North Carolina.