"2012 American Chef of the Year:" Jose Andres
"Eating has to be fun."
That's what Spanish chef Jose Andres told Anderson Cooper in 2010 as he took 60 Minutes on a savory tour of his culinary laboratory.
Continue Reading »From the archives: Psychic science, circa-1973
In a research laboratory in Brooklyn, sliced ping-pong balls are placed over a woman's eyes to fill her vision with opaque light. All she can hear is the sound of waves crashing against a shore. In the room next door, a man is suspended in a contraption called the Witch's Cradle. His eyes are covered and his earphones are playing constant static. These two are in sensory deprivation, preparing for an ESP experience-- and Mike Wallace is there to see it. Continue Reading »
1977: A rare inside look at the NRA
In the wake of the school shooting in Newtown, Conn., the National Rifle Association has been largely silent. But today, the NRA's top lobbyist, Wayne LaPierre, held a press conference, calling on Congress to put armed law enforcement agents in every American school. "The only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun," he said.
Continue Reading »From the archives: School shooters
On the 60 Minutes broadcast this week, Scott Pelley reported on the incomprehensible school massacre in Newtown, Connecticut -- and what could have possibly driven 20-year-old Adam Lanza to murder innocent children at Sandy Hook Elementary School.
Continue Reading »Ravi Shankar's daughter, Norah Jones, on dad's "genius"
"I mean, he's a genius," said musician Norah Jones about her famous father, Ravi Shankar. "His music is amazing."
Continue Reading »From the archives: Lost in Translation
In 2004, Mike Wallace reported on North Korean students who were studying a mistranslated version of "The Diary of Anne Frank."
Continue Reading »1993: Mike Wallace reports on ER docs
In 1993, Mike Wallace reported on hospital emergency rooms, and how you shouldn't always assume you're in good hands.
Continue Reading »"Casablanca" turns 70: Ingrid Bergman interview
This week marks the 70th anniversary of the premiere of "Casablanca," the movie many consider to be the greatest love story ever told. Here, from the 60 Minutes archives is our 1981 interview with legendary actress Ingrid Bergman about the film. In the clip below, she describes how she got the glamorous role of Ilsa:
Continue Reading »Remembering Ed Bradley
One of our most treasured colleagues passed away six years ago today. Whenever we watch one of Ed Bradley's interviews from his 25 years at 60 Minutes, we are still struck by his enormous talent-- and how much we miss him.
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