CBS News Sunday Morning leans into summer nostalgia and American touchstones this week, marking half a century of Jaws, profiling the Statue of Liberty, and dipping into the country’s fixation with condiments. The episode airs Sunday, July 6, from 9:00 to 10:30 AM ET on CBS and streams live on Paramount+.
Ben Mankiewicz leads the anniversary tribute to Jaws, sitting down with Richard Dreyfuss, Lorraine Gary, and screenwriter Carl Gottlieb to unpack the blockbuster’s legacy and staying power.
Mo Rocca, who anchors the episode, launches a year-long focus on America’s 250th anniversary. He starts with the Statue of Liberty, examining its role as an immigration symbol with Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch.
Elsewhere, Luke Burbank takes a sideways look at America’s condiment obsession. The segment includes a stop at Wisconsin’s National Mustard Museum, debates over mayo, and a timeline of ketchup’s rise to ubiquity.
Robert Costa heads to Hannibal, Missouri, exploring Mark Twain‘s legacy with Ron Chernow, whose new biography frames Twain’s social commentary for today’s audience.
David Pogue drops in on the Rubik’s World Championship in Seattle, where he profiles Luke Garrett and other elite cubers pushing the physical and mental limits of the puzzle.
Tracy Smith catches up with Sabrina Carpenter, riding a wave of chart success, while David Sedaris closes the show with a comic essay on tipping habits that turns awkward moments into wry observations.
Rand Morrison executive produces.
