CBS News Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley (1979– ) User Reviews

A Diverse Blend of News, Features, Arts and Nature

[hfan77 · 9/10 · 8 January 2013]

I have watch CBS News Sunday Morning for many years and to me it's a diverse blend of news, features, the arts and nature. Since it's debut in 1979, two men have presided over the show in a low-key and comforting manner, Charles Kuralt and Charles Osgood. They keep the show moving and set the viewer up for the upcoming feature. There are also some moments when Osgood sings and plays the piano.

All of the elements resemble a Sunday newspaper's magazine section and offer the viewer something for everyone. There have also been commentaries from people over the years such as Jeff Greenfield, Ron Powers and Ben Stein.

One feature I enjoy is at the end of each episode when there is a nature scene. Usually running about a minute, there is no dialogue, just views of mountains, waterfalls or other outdoor scenery. It's one of the best uses of the visual aspect of TV.

Though Osgood recently tuned 80, Sunday Morning is a show that could go on for many years to come, even after he decides to retire. It's a timeless show that never gets stale and one of the few spots on network TV today that spotlights classical music since the demise of shows like Omnibus and The Bell Telephone Hour.

If you're looking for something to watch after sleeping late on a Sunday Morning, give the show a shot. from the opening trumpet theme to the closing nature scene, you will be informed and enlightened.

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[tdandtd-66156 · 7/10 · 4 April 2021]

Easter Sunday and you talked about politics STILL. Can we get back to the impressive, inspiring stories that leave you feeling good for the whole day? Possibly your life? You have the power to just do that!

Please do that!!!

The Sunday morning news show to wake up and get out of bed for!

[blanbrn · 9/10 · 13 November 2018]

By far the best weekend and Sunday morning news show is "CBS Sunday Morning" long now a staple for nearly 40 years this program is a winner for the way it presents news in the form of a variety. As topics range in many different forms for viewer interest. Interviews are given always with top political leaders, and well known movie stars and music acts, also sometimes just in depth informative profiles are a treat. Also shown are works of art and stories are given on the latest pop culture trends, and at first the latest world and U.S. headlines are given. And pop culture commentary is given on hot button issues and historical years are revisited and looked at, also graphics and screens shots of data and stat figures are given. Also the national weather map is shown with a weekly upcoming map of important week ahead happenings. Many stories are medical and business case studies. As always enjoyable is the nature ending scene each week from a selected national park or nice looking lake or mountain wooded area. All of this in 90 minutes before the famous horn sounds!

Major decline

[gfkretz · 11 June 2017]

Sunday Morning just is not what it used to be. It was special and unique, full of small town America human interest stories which were fun and heart warming. The change has been gradual and consistent. The politicization is obvious. From the sex and sexual preference of the journalists to out and out political posturing. It was nice to have one show which took a look at the positive things throughout our great country. We have enough political commentary. Can't we have this one show which features the good of America and Americans. Now it feels more about gay rights, women's lib and other political agendas. And the commentators are awful. This was a good and unique escape from the fantasy of fiction and the often sad reality of the News. Instead Sunday Morning was a positive depiction of reality and a celebration of the good things throughout our country. The whole tenor of the show has changed and digressed to the lower standards of the status quo of network TV. Please bring back the real Sunday Morning.

Sunday Morning

[sclsl · 10/10 · 30 January 2008]

We've been enjoying Sunday Morning since the late 70's. It's versatility of coverage (news, arts, commentary, humor, to mention a few) have been providing conversation to us two old time marrieds weekly.

Recently we saw a young violinist, Aaron Weinstein, perform at The Bickford in Morristown, NJ. Duly impressed with his talent, we bought one of his CD's, "Blue Too," produced by Arbors Records, Inc. (at the outrageous price of $20) and we would like to put Sunday Morning arts producers on notice to check out this talented young man.

Read the well said commentary on the back of the CD by Nat Hentoff, jazz critic.

CBS Sunday MORNING

[shirleymain-90312 · 10/10 · 30 April 2017]

Dear CBS Sunday Morning I have been fortunate enough to watch Sunday morning since inception when it was possible to tape the shows that was great because it was on 6:30 a.m. in my area but I got up anyway i am writing because i love the show but the commentator makes the show too...Jane Pauley for some reason is not a good fit she is like a mannequin expressionless but watch the numbers changes when Lee Cowan takes over he is a natural this is my opinion thank you for letting me review I appreciate it Shirley Main

As you can tell I didn't use punctuation thank you.

Looking forward to it all week

[pefrss · 10/10 · 16 March 2015]

I am always looking forward to the CBS Sunday Morning show, especially in winter. In summer I have a little bit of a conflict because I usually go on a long bike ride on Sundays and I am not good at recording things. Most of the time I enjoy all the segments, even if the subject does not interest me first, they usually succeed to hold my interest. I am especially looking forward to segments about visual art, architecture and classical music. Something which you barely find in any other show. I could live without celebrity interviews if they are from the movie or pop music kind. There is enough of that on every single talk show. I nearly always follow up on the artists they feature and find out more about them . Great inspiring show.

If it's Sunday Morning, it's CBS Sunday Morning...

[justin-fencsak · 10/10 · 6 August 2017]

A family tradition of mine since it first aired back in 1979, CBS Sunday Morning is 90 minutes of infotainment, combined with original reporting and amazing stories that are inspiring and fun to watch. It's also groundbreaking TV and worth watching live even with commercials on. The show is still the #1 show on Sunday mornings and its easy to see why...

you righties

[lovemybing-72053 · 10/10 · 17 October 2021]

This show is a staple of truth and was my tradition to watch since ive been watching tv. And never have never been shown where it was leading or pushed any agenda.

Every person under a 8/10 on here needs to wake up and stop following and trying to make everything political.

Idiocracy the movie give it a watch.

I swear the world is getting dumber.

These people would think there maga leader won still .

Just stop plz. So sad when people think show sucks cause they are so mislead and misinformed... hating is easy road. Understanding and compassion arent simple but trust and know they are easy too . 2222.

Bright Sunday

[hellraiser7 · 10/10 · 21 April 2019]

This is another favorite document show of mine and another childhood gem of mine as I saw this show when I was six. I remember whenever I got up early on Sunday in the morning before having breakfast and going to church, I would turn the TV on and run into this program, once I heard that trumpet theme it got me drawn in. I also remember this show is one of the shows that inspired me into getting into the journalism field, to find and produce more positive stories like this show and if possible, somewhere along the line host this show. I know long shot but hey a guy can dream.

I'm personally not one that normally watches news programs, let alone documentary programs, as I said before it depends on the subject matter. This show was one of the only excepts I made because of one thing, it's good because there is news worth watching.

That theme song is great, it's one of my favorite themes of all time, just that big trumpet music just sings the rising sun and the bright beautiful morning. I really like the set pieces, which was always an interesting look, from that diagonal desk which sort of looks like a prop stand for orcastratic music for their music.

But it was those glass walls on the stages that always caught my eye as they always had so many word graphics but also the titles for the stories of the day. I remember always wondering about what the rest of those words on some of the walls the host visited said or would sometimes look to the sides, up or down to know what the rest of those words are.

There are also those photographic images on the commercial breaks which I thought where interesting as they always display a scenery of nature or even a work of art. I thought it was a nice touch just to address how there truly is beauty all around us.

Really liked the hosts mainly the late great Charles Kuralt whom always had this gentle, series but positive tone to him. Really like how he always had this positive outlook on life which is part of what made each of the stories he presented memorable. And of course, there have been some other hosts over the years whom are good in their own way, but Charles to me is still the best one of the series.

What really made the show unique is each of the stories were about America but the positive side of it. From the arts, what programs people run and are involved with in the community, a certain sight in America to visit, entertainers of yesteryear, just any other positive subject and story you can think of. Seeing and hearing each of those stories I'll admit really made me think of actually taking a road trip or two to some of the places presented.

Each of the stories just really gave a sense of community as most of the people interviewed are ones with bright outlooks on life, want to make the country better or just simply people living life with joy let alone doing what they do best in life and with love. But most importantly this show just gave you a good feeling inside and makes you proud your living in America but also increases you sense of wonder.

After sunset there is always sunrise.

Rating: 4 stars

No More

[quiltincats-75943 · 1/10 · 26 July 2020]

My husband and I use to look forward to watching this show every Sunday morning. Enjoying segments on hard-working people, current events around the world, and even a little on politics. Recently, the agenda seems to have changed to too many depressing political commentaries and very few on the hopes and joys of the common people. Even their comedian is depressing to watch. I have deleted this show from our DVR timer with no plans to return to the show in the near future.

We miss Charles Kuralt.

Beautiful Human Stories...But Concerned!

[randcarlson-89358 · 10/10 · 18 December 2016]

I've have enjoyed this program since its beginnings with Charles Kuralt, through Charles Osgood, and now with Jane Pauley. The recipe of this show with human interest stories, art, nature, and celebrities is the chemistry that has made this program so successful and a pleasure to bathe in every Sunday Morning.This show takes the viewer away from all the daily news grind we get beat up with all week long and takes you to a gentle, serene place where simple humanity touches your heart. With that being said, I am very concerned with 2 similar stories that have recently aired, both stories done by special contributor,Ted Koppel. In his piece done earlier in November, he polluted your incredible recipe, by introducing the ingredient of "POLITICAL CRAP." The story was about citizens in a coal mining town devastated by unemployment in the mining industry. In his piece 3 times he uttered the phrase, "Do you really think Donald trump will make a difference?" His focus went from the true human story to politicizing the story. The piece he did that aired this morning 12/18/16, once again, the ugliness of politics and fake news was the focus of his piece. Your staff correspondents and reporters over the years have been an incredible asset to the success of CBS Sunday Morning.They have a grace and a passion for bringing the human story front and center. Whomever is making the decision to air Ted Koppel and these political pieces is messing with success. Whereas Charles Kuralt and Charles Osgood mellowed with age like a fine wine, Ted Koppel brings a gruff sounding old voice and a subject matter of politics that we dread and look for escape from in viewing this show. His chemistry and background of infusing politics into the show do not mesh well with the incredible fabric of Sunday Morning. I would hope that CBS News would keep their political stories for Monday through Saturday programming and keep it completely out of Sunday Morning.

Jim Acosta is a 50 year old BULLY

[The_Boxing_Cat · 6/10 · 1 April 2020]

He has a sense of entitlement and thought he could push around a White House press staffer, who was only trying to do her job. I guess he thinks his arrogance is justified and it's okay to push women around. What a JERK!

Not what it used to be..,

[karenbell2-1 · 5/10 · 20 October 2019]

Used to feel this show brought new, unique things to light. Now seems to bring nostalgia, established performers and cute. And could mo Rocca be any dumber??

CBS News Sunday Morning- Leftist/Marxist Propaganda Show

[mhcaesar · 6 April 2020]

How is it that after 30 plus years of refusing to take hard political stands, CBS Sunday Morning now stands for everything Leftist-Identity Polarized Politics and the mouthpiece for a Leftist-Marxist ideology that is literally tearing the country apart? Thanks to Comrade Pauley and the rest of the Marxists on CBS News, we have a propaganda platform to "educate" the masses about the rampant "racism" and lack of "diversity" and wall to wall "victimization" of the Left. You have the nerve to pretend to be "journalists"? (LOL)... or "objective" ? (LOL)....when you take every opportunity to bash the President over made up, biased B.S.-please don't pretend to be fair or objective because you are not. The entire CBS corporate and media structure should resign along with their moronic board of directors who see no problem in ticking off over half the American public because they've appointed themselves pompous enough and morally superior enough to lecture the rest of us on our nation. CBS corporate is so brain dead stupid they don't understand that they are turning off tens of millions of Americans over their bashing of the country. So much for making money off revenue advertising- right. Idiots.

It's a show about life, and all that comes with it

[Domino345 · 9/10 · 26 May 2021]

I'm not really sure why people are surprised this show talks about politics. I've been watching Sunday Morning for my entire life. It's a show about life, and (for better or worse) politics are a big part of life in America today. To ignore that fact would be to lie. I think refusing to talk about these issues is one reason we're so divided in the first place.

The king of Sunday morning shows for 40 years

[justin-fencsak · 10/10 · 10 November 2019]

Since its debut in 1979 on cbs this popular show has become a mainstay of my family and worthy of recording on dvr unless there's breaking news and sports on cbs. The format is a bit similar to 60 minutes but more lighthearted and informative. The best part of the show is near the end where the moment of nature featuring animals and trees completes a 90 minute show.

cbs

[treyself · 8/10 · 18 February 2018]

The article today about Michelle Obama's painting shows Michelle's extreme prejudice in choosing an artist the dress below and the painting above are two separate painting the arm is way too long to consider just because she's black and female that she was a good artist shows her extreme prejudic the article today about Michelle Obama's painting shows Michelle's extreme prejudice in choosing an artist the dress below and the painting above are two separate painting the arm is way too long to consider just because she's black and female that she was a good artist shows her extreme prejudice I failed to believe that this woman would even show this painting on television

Great Show

[nancyasims · 9/10 · 12 October 2021]

Love your show. However, it would be MUCH better without Mo Rocca. He is embarrassing. Never closes his mouth. Looks like a dummy. Sorry Mo, but you aren't a pro!

A middle school kid could do better. Just sayin'

If only news was unbiased

[ryanegan-17063 · 1/10 · 26 July 2020]

This is one of the most biased news programs. It is no longer given from a natural point but skewed view points. This show has turned from a good news channel to a political propaganda show. Just garbage now!

CBS Sunday Morning has changed

[gaylejmccann · 2/10 · 6 September 2020]

I have watched CBS Sunday Morning for nearly 40 years. I looked forward to watching a show that focused on the arts, entertainment, literature, and what 'ordinary' people were doing in America. For the last year I have noticed more and more political stories. Most of these stories have a decidedly and obvious slant to views that are not my views. So, the show has become just like any other news show. Good Bye to both Charles: Kuralt and Osgood. You were awesome and now the show is no longer my go to for Sunday morning. I can get this news all week.

Hero to Zero

[jeannebpaul · 3/10 · 14 September 2020]

Sunday Morning has been a part of my Sunday morning routine for over 20 years. It has been the perfect relief from all the negativity and political rhetoric of the weekly news. Sadly, they have caved in to the political divisiveness that is destroying our country. I miss the heartwarming stories of artists, good-doers, and background stories of key societal figures that left me feeling hopeful. It's an epic fail that Sunday morning is now foisting their politics upon us. PLEASE STOP! ENOUGH.

Too Much Propaganda

[jewellove · 1/10 · 16 August 2020]

We used to love this show. We started watching with Charles Kuralt and then Charles Osgood. When they brought Jane Pauley on I knew it would quickly lose my audience. But what made it even worse is how it has turned into a leftist propaganda machine. My husband still records it in case there might be something decent to watch. I read while he plays it. Most stories get fast-forwarded as soon as he hears a hint of their propaganda, which is most of the show. Ted Koppel is one of the worst.

Very Disappointed

[Pepper579 · 1/10 · 12 April 2021]

Even this show has gone political and woke. Used to be something to watch to get away from all that. No longer. It deteriorated into us fast forwarding though the stuff we didn't want to watch to us deciding to no longer record it. It is just not worth recording anymore. Shame on you for ruining a long running institution!!!

Liberal editorials with the occasional interesting segment

[gadawg-16550 · 1/10 · 27 September 2020]

There are great human interest segments sandwiched between liberal propaganda. Can there not be one show that doesn't shove political opinions down your throat? The political segments have just become more and more to the point it is unwatchable for me. Also. somewhat unrelated but Jim Gaffigan isn't funny.... Hot pocket.