60 Minutes Notre Dame, Smith Island, Kate Winslet, Welcome to the Wedding Airs December 1 2024 on CBS

“60 Minutes” returns on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at 7:30 PM on CBS with another compelling episode packed with in-depth reporting and investigative journalism. Known for its thorough and candid approach, the iconic newsmagazine offers viewers a closer look at the stories that matter most, covering both current events and those that often slip under the radar.

NOTRE DAME – Next Sunday, Dec. 8, the arched doors of the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris will open to the public for the first time since April 2019, when a devastating fire nearly destroyed the great Gothic church. What will they see? Correspondent Bill Whitakerhas a first look inside a modern miracle of repair and restoration by workers and artisans who made possible French President Emmanuel Macron’s impossible-sounding pledge to complete the rebirth in five years. As Macron tells Whitaker, “The decision to rebuild Notre Dame was…about our capacity to save, restore, sometimes reinvent what we are by preserving where we come from.” Rome Hartman is the producer.

SMITH ISLAND – Located in the middle of the Chesapeake Bay and only accessible by boat, Smith Island, Md. is a place where time stands still, and its residents speak a unique dialect. Rising sea levels and erosion are changing the landscape and placing residents at risk of becoming some of the country’s first climate refugees. Correspondent Jon Wertheim meets these locals to hear how climate change threatens their way of life – and the island itself – but where their perseverance and pride are inspiring a new generation of islanders. Michelle St. John is the producer.

KATE WINSLET – Correspondent Cecilia Vega travels to the UK for an intimate portrait of actor Kate Winslet, Hollywood’s most non-Hollywood A-Lister, and discusses her transformative journey to starring in and producing her latest film, “Lee.” Winslet, who has been a vocal advocate against the insults and inequalities facing women in the film industry, relies on this experience for her current role, portraying American photographer Lee Miller, who worked for Vogue as one of the few female war correspondents on the frontline of WWII. As Vega discovers, Winslet and Miller share a resilience and see the world through a similar lens, making her connection more than just a role. Ayesha Siddiqi is the producer.

WELCOME TO THE WEDDING – After the dramatic exit of the United States military from Afghanistan in 2021 left the country under Taliban control, U.S. allies found themselves in danger. Correspondent Jon Wertheim reports on the unimaginable story of nearly 400 Afghans who were evacuated under the guise of a wedding party. Wertheim reveals the treacherous, high stakes rescue operation organized by American citizens and led by former Army intelligence officer Jason Kander that concealed men, women and children in an Afghan wedding palace. This is a double-length segment. Draggan Mihailovich is the producer.

For anyone seeking an informative and thought-provoking hour of television, this episode of “60 Minutes” promises to offer the high-quality journalism that the show is known for.

Release Date & Time: 7:30 PM Sunday 1 December 2024 on CBS

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