The Who's "Tommy" returns to Broadway

The Who’s “Tommy” returns to Broadway

The Who’s “Tommy” returns to Broadway – CBS News

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The rock opera “Tommy” was one of The Who’s biggest hits, and won five Tony Awards when it was translated to Broadway three decades ago. Now it’s back, in a version that Pete Townshend and director Des McAnuff say is more relevant than ever. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with Townshend, who describes the personal price he’s paid for every iteration of “Tommy”; and with the star and creative team who discuss turning the story of a pinball wizard into Broadway magic.

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Michael Douglas on “Franklin,” and playing a founding father

Michael Douglas on “Franklin,” and playing a founding father – CBS News

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He was the son of actors, but Michael Douglas says he was reluctant to follow in the deep footsteps of his father, Kirk Douglas. But as an Oscar-winning producer and performer, Michael has earned his own legendary status. He now stars as the revolutionary figure Benjamin Franklin in the Apple TV+ series “Franklin.” He tells correspondent Mo Rocca that the show’s story, about the founding father’s efforts to save a burgeoning democracy, is timely given today’s dangerous political climate.

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Martha Stewart on keeping houseplants

Martha Stewart on keeping houseplants – CBS News

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The lifestyle entrepreneur and host of “Martha Gardens” offers advice on how to bring beauty into your home with potted plants, and how to keep them looking their best.

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Hillary Clinton, Malala Yousafzai talk “Suffs” on Broadway

Hillary Clinton, Malala Yousafzai talk “Suffs” on Broadway – CBS News

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“Suffs” (short for suffragists) is a new Broadway musical about women’s fight more than a century ago for a “radical” idea: the right to vote. Correspondent Martha Teichner talks with two of the show’s producers, Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, about the importance of art to spread a political message. She also talks with cast members, including the show’s writer and star Shaina Taub, who says “Suffs” has a timely message: “Every generation has to fight to protect these rights and freedoms again and again and again.”

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Passage: Remembering Louis Gossett Jr.

Passage: Remembering Louis Gossett Jr. – CBS News

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Jane Pauley looks back at the career of Louis Gossett, Jr., whose acclaimed performances included the TV series “Roots,” and the film “An Officer and the Gentleman,” for which he became the first African American actor to win a best supporting actor Oscar.

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Farewell, Mary Lou Teel – CBS News

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Forty-five years ago, producer Mary Lou Teel walked in the door at CBS News, and set off on a long and accomplished journey. Without question Mary Lou is part of our “Sunday Morning” DNA, which is why her retirement is so bittersweet.

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Nature: Bunnies in Pennsylvania – CBS News

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We leave you this Easter Sunday on the bunny trail near Lake Pleasant in Northwest Pennsylvania. Videographer: Carl Mrozek.

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Commentary: Wilton Cardinal Gregory with a prayer for peace at Easter time

Commentary: Wilton Cardinal Gregory with a prayer for peace at Easter time – CBS News

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As we enter the season of spring, and a significant time for many faiths, the Archbishop of Washington, D.C., offers his thoughts on unity, and a wish for long-lasting peace in every part of the world.

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Building healthier habitats to resist the impacts of climate change

Building healthier habitats to resist the impacts of climate change – CBS News

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Scientists have prescribed practical steps to heal our warming planet, including returning our towns back to a more natural state. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti explains how taking steps to mitigate the effects of climate change can save us from the trauma of disasters brought about by extreme weather.

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On the hunt for thundereggs

On the hunt for thundereggs – CBS News

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Millions of years ago, in what would one day become Eastern Oregon’s Owyhee Canyonlands, lava and water merged to create thundereggs – sphere-shaped rock formations containing agate, jasper or opal. Correspondent Conor Knighton digs into the history of Oregon’s state rock, whose beauty is most apparent when sliced open.

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