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Sigourney Weaver on confounding others' expectations

With four movies debuting this fall, the three-time Academy Award-nominee seems to have found the secret of Hollywood longevity. One lesson learned by the former drama school student? "Don't believe what your teachers tell you."

Gwyneth Paltrow on the power of turning 50

She won an Oscar at age 26, and then founded a lifestyle brand called Goop that today is worth a reported $250 million. What does turning 50 look like to the actress and wellness entrepreneur?

The improbable true story behind "The Greatest Beer Run Ever"

In 1967 "Chickie" Donohue, a merchant seaman, was inspired to deliver beers to buddies who were fighting in an unpopular war. And so, he packed up some suds and sailed for Vietnam to track them down.

Web extra: Zac Efron on acting with a giant centipede

In this "Sunday Morning" exclusive, actor Zac Efron describes filming a tense scene with an unusual, many-legged co-star: a giant venomous centipede.

"For the Birds": Art, music and birdsong

More than 200 artists, musicians, actors and writers have collaborated on a multidisciplinary exhibition called "For the Birds," at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden in New York City, and for a collection of recordings, "The Birdsong Project," to benefit the National Audubon Society. Correspondent Martha Teichner explores what happens when artists take wing.

The New Season: The most anticipated new films, music, books, TV/streaming and art

Be on the lookout for these new releases and events in the coming months.

Best friends for whom bold is beautiful

Nine-year-old Carsyn Majors, of Encinitas, Calif., has alopecia universalis, an autoimmune disease that results in near-total hair loss. But her sadness about losing her flowing blond locks changed when she met a new best friend: 17-year-old Scarlett Hall, who also has alopecia universalis. Correspondent Steve Hartman meets a pair of beauties whose friendship has changed both their attitudes.

Web extra: Sigourney Weaver on what makes creativity thrive

The actress talks with Jane Pauley about why she didn't expect to succeed in the business, and about the kind of atmosphere in which actors can do their best work.

Passage: In memoriam

"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including actress Louise Fletcher, an Oscar-winner for "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest."

Extended Nature Video: Sunflowers in South Dakota

"Sunday Morning" takes us to field aglow in central South Dakota. Videographer: Kevin Kjergaard.

Watch the full Sept. 25 episode!

Hosted by Jane Pauley.

"Here Comes the Sun": Hershel “Woody” Williams and farm friends

In honor of Gold Star Mother’s and Family's Day, we remember Medal of Honor recipient Hershel “Woody” Williams, who sat down with David Martin to discuss his service to his country. Also, Lesley Stahl visits a not-for-profit farm in New Jersey for abused and neglected animals.