| There's no doubt Americans love watching television. We also have differing opinions as to when, exactly, was the "Golden Age" of TV. Today, with shows like "Boardwalk Empire," "Mad Men," "CSI," "Breaking Bad," "Homeland," "The Walking Dead" and a host of others getting a lot of buzz, many critics are saying the golden age of TV is now. Our Lee Cowan goes behind the scenes to find out what's behind the much-talked about resurgence of the little screen.
There is speculation that he'll make a run for the White House in 2016, but, true or not, there's no doubt New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is one of the most dynamic figures in the national political landscape today. He's been both praised and assailed from both sides of the aisles, and his outspoken opinions and refusal to toe the party line has often made him a lightning rod for criticism. Tracy Smith heads to the Jersey shore for an intimate chat with the charismatic governor about his past, his family, his ongoing struggle with his weight, and what the future might hold.
Whether you are a fan of hard rock music or not, it is undeniable that Metallica is a force to be reckoned with. Since forming in Los Angeles more than 30 years ago, the band has sold an astonishing 180 million albums worldwide, and had five consecutive albums debut as #1 on the Billboard charts - the only band ever to do so. Anthony Mason hits the road with one of the most commercially successful bands in the history of rock 'n' roll, to discover the secret of their success; along the way, he discovers that these men of metal have a softer side.
To a generation of Americans Ron Howard will always be Opie from "The Andy Griffith Show." But with his days as a child actor long gone, Howard has carved out an impressive second career as an Oscar-winning director of such blockbusters as "Apollo 13," "A Beautiful Mind," "Cocoon," and "The Da Vinci Code." Now he's back with a roar in one of the most talked-about films of the fall season, "Rush," based on the rivalry between Formula One drivers Niki Lauda and James Hunt. Mark Phillips heads to the races for a thrilling, behind-the-scenes look.
Plus: Chip Reid on Mount Vernon; David Edelstein on "Gravity"; Faith Salie on twerking; and more this "Sunday Morning."
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