Here's .... Johnny! Mike Wallace talks to late night comedian Johnny Carson about work and money, in a segment that aired April 29, 1979. "Nobody's ever quoted my salary correct and that's always intrigued me. Nobody's ever had the figure right." Carson was host of "The Tonight Show" from 1961-1992.
Morley Safer profiles "The Great One" Jackie Gleason, in a segment that aired Oct. 28, 1984. The legendary stage and television entertainer is most remembered for his role as Ralph Kramden on "The Honeymooners."
Mike Wallace interviews former first lady Nancy Reagan about her book "My Turn," in a segment that aired Oct. 15, 1989. As first lady from 1981--1989, Reagan promoted the Foster Grandparent Program and the "Just Say No" campaign against drugs.
Steve Kroft profiles Academy Award winner Tom Hanks in a segment that aired Dec. 17, 2000. Hanks received a Best Actor Oscar for "Forrest Gump" and "Philadelphia."
Steve Kroft interviews then Governor Bill Clinton of Arkansas and his wife Hillary about allegations of marital infidelity, in a segment that aired Jan. 26, 1992. Many credit this famous 60 Minutes interview for getting Bill Clinton elected president.
Lesley Stahl interviews former Russian President Boris Yeltsin, his wife Naina and family at their dacha, just outside Moscow, before he prepares to meet with President Bush in Washington, D.C., June 14, 1992.
Ed Bradley met up with the Rolling Stones in New Orleans, the birthplace of jazz, in a segment that aired Nov. 13, 1994. He talked to the band about sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll. "I think rock 'n' roll is still very much about sexuality and rock 'n' roll," says Mick Jagger. "You have to deliver."
Mike Wallace interviews Grammy award winning diva Tina Turner at her home in Nice, France, in a segment that aired Nov. 10, 1996. Turner began her music career in 1956 with her husband's band, Ike Turner and the Kings of Rhythm. She later became a solo singing success.
Steve Kroft talks to comedian Jerry Seinfeld about his salary and his sexuality, in a segment that aired Feb. 8, 2002. Seinfeld was a successful standup comic before landing his own television series, the Emmy Award-winning Seinfeld (1990--98).
Steve Kroft interviews actor/director Clint Eastwood about his 40-year career, in a segment that aired Nov. 16, 1997. He also asks Eastwood some uncomfortable questions about marriage, children and family. "I don't think I've had anybody look at me like that before," says Kroft. "It's a real Clint Eastwood look. It's intimidating."
The Family Business: Bob Simon interviews bullfighter Francisco Ordonez, 23, in a segment that aired Jan. 1, 1998. Ordonez's grandfather was considered the greatest matador of the century. His father was gored to death by a bull. "He dominated what someone called a half-ton of angry pot roast with a flick of a wrist, with the grace of a ballet dancer, with the agility of a gymnast," says Simon.
Bob Simon meets with comedian, writer, actor and director Roberto Benigni, in a segment that aired Feb. 28, 1999. His movie, "Life is Beautiful," received seven Academy Award nominations, including best movie, in 1998.
Ed Bradley interviews Timothy McVeigh, who was sentenced to death for the 1995 bombing of the Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, which killed 168 people, in a segment that aired March 12, 2000. McVeigh talked about his disillusionment with the U.S. government, his relationship with Unabomber Ted Kaczinski and his claim that he didn't receive a fair trial.
Life Goes On, Girl: Lesley Stahl talks to actress Nicole Kidman about her life, career and the breakup of her marriage to actor Tom Cruise, in a segment that aired Dec. 8, 2002. "I would love to meet somebody," says Kidman. "I would love to be swept off my feet." Kidman won an Oscar in 2003 for her role as Virginia Woolf in "The Hours."