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Extended Interview: J.K. Simmons

July 06, 2026

J.K. Simmons, the Oscar-winning star of "Whiplash", relishes being a character actor. He talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about his role as a mob leader in the new MGM+ series "The Westies", and recalls the difficult early days of his career – and how an unexpected kindness from an actor friend helped him when he needed it most.

Star and Stripes, J.K. Simmons, "Little House on the Prairie"

July 05, 2026

Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: The military newspaper Star and Stripes, actor J.K. Simmons, "Little House on the Prairie" returns to screens, Founding Father Thomas Paine, a visit to George Washington's Mount Vernon, and hifi listening bars.

Sunday Morning's Essential American Soundbook

June 28, 2026

This special broadcast includes Mo Rocca’s look at the Founding Fathers, Lee Cowan’s trip along Route 66, Luke Burbank’s exploration of America’s food melting pot and David Pogue’s story on how the railroad changed the country. Special correspondent Susie Essman sits down with her friend Larry David to talk about his new series “Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Unhappiness,” Martha Teichner reports on women’s rights, Faith Salie visits with the multi-generational Italian family doing the fire...