This Sunday, 60 Minutes offers a trio of stories ranging from the somber to the, well, less somber. While the emotional weight of a 9/11 segment is undeniable, the show also looks at the Australian takeover of Hollywood and a Himalayan kingdom’s unusual urban planning.
“The Promise,” a double-length feature, revisits the ongoing, painstaking work of identifying remains from the World Trade Center. Twenty-three years later, this continuing effort stands as a testament to both scientific advancement and the enduring need for closure. Scott Pelley reports on the cutting-edge DNA technology employed in this delicate process.
Lighter fare comes in the form of “Aussiewood,” Jon Wertheim’s look at the sheer number of Australians currently populating Hollywood. Is it the training? The accents? Some sort of secret marsupial-based talent agency? Wertheim investigates, with appearances by stars like Sarah Snook and director Baz Luhrmann.
Finally, Lesley Stahl takes us to Bhutan in a double-length segment examining the country’s attempts to grapple with a population exodus. The king’s plan? A new city built around the concept of “mindfulness.” Stahl is expected to examine whether this ambitious project, in a country already famous for prioritizing Gross National Happiness over Gross National Product, is a viable solution or just, well, happy talk.
Sunday’s episode looks to underscore the broad scope of 60 Minutes. It looks to be an interesting mix, likely to appeal to viewers seeking both reflection and a bit of escapism, with a dash of royal Himalayan urban planning thrown in.
60 Minutes airs Sunday, November 17, 2024, at 7:30 PM ET/PT on CBS.
