Extended interview: Tom Brokaw on his Midwest upbringing and more

Journalist and author Tom Brokaw sits down with Jane Pauley to discuss his new book, “Never Give Up: A Prairie Family's Story.” Then, Roxana Saberi learns about the history of the Ferris wheel. “Here Comes the Sun” is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on “CBS Sunday Morning.”
#tombrokaw #journalist #nbcnightlynews
CBS News Streaming Network is the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service from CBS News and Stations, available free to everyone with access to the Internet. The CBS News Streaming Network is your destination for breaking news, live events and original reporting locally, nationally and around the globe. Launched in November 2014 as CBSN, the CBS News Streaming Network is available live in 91 countries and on 30 digital platforms and apps, as well as on CBSNews.com and Paramount+.
Subscribe to the CBS News KZbin channel: / cbsnews
Watch CBS News: cbsn.ws/1PlLpZ7c
Download the CBS News app: cbsn.ws/1Xb1WC8
Follow CBS News on Instagram: / cbsnews
Like CBS News on Facebook: / cbsnews
Follow CBS News on Twitter: / cbsnews
Subscribe to our newsletters: cbsn.ws/1RqHw7T
Try Paramount+ free: bit.ly/2OiW1kZ
For video licensing inquiries, contact: [e-mail]

[@CBSSundayMorning]

Watch more extended interviews from “CBS Sunday Morning”: kzbin.info/aero/PLwBoQZPcMB03n8K69HrfxRsnw2L-jlMXK

[@fozziebear888]

I feel sad for future generations who won't have role models like Walter Cronkite or David Brinkley, Dan Rather, Ted Koppel, Tom Brokaw to guide us thru tough times & celebrate with us as Americans! We r losing far too many heroes, forged from the toughest of circumstances. Character integrity perseverance courage, wit living in a time fading fast 😢❤

[@mairhart]

Cable TV has given viewers too many choices, so instead of uniting behind just three national anchors, Americans choose hyperpartisan opinion over centrist facts.

[@lynnfisher3037]

OMG help us all

[@rethinkcps2116]

Many of them were #MeToo bad actors who used their power, fame & money to exploit women. Meh -

[@spaceburger80]

Peter Jennings, even Connie Chung

[@inspirationalkidneyhealthcoach]

He is still the face of truth in journalism

[@clintongross6984]

Well he certainly was until around 15:18 I only pray this interview happened before they released the actual tapes of what was supposedly an insurrection if this interview happened afterwards then I have to question everything that I have ever seen on mainstream media all the way back to my very first memories. 🥺🥺🥺😢😢 It is a sad day for America and it is a sad day for all mankind.

[@rethinkcps2116]

No he isn't

[@AdamKeele]

I feel lucky growing up with journalists like Brokaw. When I joined the Air Force, I took his The Greatest Generation in case I was allowed to have reading material. We were allowed religious and motivational reading. When my security drawer inspection came around, my Training Instructor gave me a demerit for having an unauthorized item. I made my case it was motivational reading, which it highly for me. He laughed at me. If I could have gotten away with telling him off, I would have, but that wouldn’t have ended well. I missed honor graduate by one demerit. It was worth it, as I had more integrity than my clueless TI. Thanks to Brokaw for telling that generation’s story and struggle.

[@cherwynambuter7873]

I’m sorry the U.S. Air Force treated this incidence with so much injustice and blindness. It’s easy to see why it would be inspirational a AND motivational reading!

[@judithbishop993]

I have never respected anyone in the news media like Tom Brokaw. News outlets could learn from him.

[@DS-182]

I respect Dan rather just as much as Tom... Dan is a just as much of a straight shooter and they both got out because they refused to be told what to say on camera

[@mariaarroyos2925]

Both DNC propaganda.

[@angelayancey1686]

Seeing both Tom Brokaw and Jane Pauley brings back a lot of memories of The Today Show!!

[@thoneycutt77]

Yes!

[@christinestangeland7771]

Thank you Tom Brokaw for all the year's of excellence. God bless you and your family.again thanks.

[@dvdknight1]

It was great to see this Tom Brokaw interview by Jane Pauley. They were a great team on the Today show many years ago!

[@francesskobieranda7312]

Wonderful journalist of all time. God bless you and everything in your midst. You are remembered for your excellent delivery of news, every time. Thank you for being so exemplary in your career. Take care.

[@87stesha]

Tom Brokaw is a national treasure.

[@mickeycountryman1487]

The measure of a man is not the words spoken but the legacy one leaves us with. Tom Brokaw is a legacy, a beautiful, humble and passionate man; we are all better because of Tom. I recall his Eulogy of Nancy Reagan; his friendship with Nancy. There is much I could write but words aren’t enough to describe the feeling Tom Brokaw invokes; truly America’s reporter and a man whose story brings inspiration and joy.

[@nancychandler768]

Pfttttttt do you believe that 9/11 was an inside job?

[@mikedriessen5702]

Back when “the big three” were anchoring at the major networks, Tom Brokaw was always my first choice. He never came across as self-aggrandizing, and his reporting was (or at least appeared to be) unbiased. Happy trails Tom!!

[@sharoncrooke8776]

Please add another interview or several about Tom Brokaw and his children and hopefully his grandchildren. Imagine the shiny happy children talking about their “ Nana and Papa.”

[@ellencaamano7728]

YES!!!!! We need this!

[@katherinekinnaird4408]

Here we have two of my favorite amazing journalists just having a little Chit Chat thank you for sharing both of you .God bless you all.

[@ryanwhite4912]

Tom was a big part of your childhood my family always had him on seems like a great guy hope he is doing well 🙏

[@user-ti7sh4iv8g]

Admired, MAN OF HONOR, soft spoken yet,articulate on a scale of leadership Above Any thing common, old fashion man of rare gentleman of intentional respect!

[@ratniebenezer2721]

Wonderful interview! Wish it had been longer! Give the news ….. in half an hour! I miss Tom Brokaw!

[@emr7956]

What an interview Wish this would’ve happen sooner Love brokaw ❤ He’s a work horse just like me

[@minedgamcnamee998]

Jane Pauly 's interviews are wonderful!! 👋🧡

[@ProudPatriot007]

Thank you for all the years of real journalistic stories with genuine heart. Your voice and style were very comforting and are really missed. Praying for you and your family. ❤🙏

[@AdamsOlympia]

I had no idea he was suffering and in this condition. That's so sad to see, but time certainly does fly by and decay comes with it. Brokaw was the closest to a Walter Cronkite for my generation (Gen X) ...

[@lisahinton9682]

What an interesting history Tom Brokaw has. I enjoyed this piece very much. Thank you for posting.

[@MalEvansUSA]

He harassed Linda vester for years

[@beth-annbascom2162]

I read Tom's book, "Never Give Up", his memoir. A fascinating read!

[@biffdavis3650]

God bless you Tom Brokaw

[@figgiefigueroa7372]

Hes part of legendary Americans icons of journalism. Thats a different breed of journalist.

[@conniepr]

I'd love to know what treatments he's been getting for multple myloma. My mother-in-law passed away from it after only two years. There was research going going on at the time next door where I took her for treatments. It's wonderful he's doing so well this long with it.

[@peppermashay1555]

The interview Wt. Tom Brokaw was extraordinary!!!

[@lindam2739]

I could listen to and listen about Tom all day. Thanks Jane P. I love this interview ❤

[@empressonthethrone]

Quality journalism.

[@nancychandler768]

He LIED to us about everything

[@cherwynambuter7873]

@@nancychandler768What would be a few examples of this?

[@tonyafromgeorgia3519]

This man has been a part of my family’s household for many many years, the future generation will never have the journalism like this generation did with Tom Brokaw, Dan Rather to name a couple. It’s sad how all of these great people have come to the time of being at the end. It’s just not the same.

[@user-sg6sv9oi6i]

Mr. Brokaw's voice is unmistakable. Blessings. ❤

[@shirleyfranklin2379]

I respect this legendary journalist. Father God, Thank you for Mr. Brokaw’s year of service as a journalist. Thank you for his passion, his courage, his steadfastness. Give him strength and energy to continue to build his health and legacy. In Jesus’s name I pray. Amen.

[@carmenpellot5539]

Great reporting 😊I so admire Tom 🙏God give him health 🙏

[@brucekulickfan4206]

The man is a legend. In my opinion he is the best news anchor in history.

[@kelvinpage4606]

This is wonderful!

[@jillcarrero2683]

Praying for you Tom...if you have never sccepted Jesus as LORD and Savior please do it before you leave this earth. Be Blessed

[@donalee2023]

Tom, will always be a favorite! Great voice, professional demeanor and a seasoned journalist! Good to hear…more from him! I had wondered where he’d gone! Jane…. Good piece!

[@sessary]

Great man, Tom. Always loved listening to him

[@user-ev6br5hs6n]

Thank you for making this message possible for us and amen I enjoy him and Jane pauley on today show in the 1990s.

[@user-lp9wg3qy3b]

So loved this interview ❤ Old friends. Honorable friends.

[@judysloan6231]

God Bless you.

[@Rubigirl33]

Sir, I watched you growing up. It has been an honor to see you every day on TV. God bless you, Tom ❤❤

[@Gudi102]

How did we get from Tom and Jane to what we have today? We live in a world where the truth doesn't matter anymore. I'm so lucky I lived through the good old days of 80's and 90's. Today we live in the Separated States. What happened when we all lived in piece? I hate Trump for destroying the moral fabric of our society... God Bless you Tom Brokaw! You're a Legend and a role model fot all of us.

[@benmitchum6655]

We got to this point in our country because political TV stations were formed. CNN, MSNBC and Fox News among others now. Say what you will, but in the old days and still even into the 90s, NBC, ABC and CBS Still to report the news as unbiased as possible. By the turn of the century, the political networks had taken a hold and journalism and our country as a whole was never the same. We went from wholesome content to trash that ruined this country and even the world.

[@donnaroberts9119]

I remember a gag pulled with Tom and David Letterman. Tom was on Davids show the night before. David was at his desk freaking out that he had lost his wallet, then apparently Tom picked up a wallet, looked dowards and dropped the wallet to David at his show. Magically through the floor to Davids studio at the NBC building.😅

[@joecraven2034]

We need the Fourth Estate. Sadly it's become compromised the last couple of decades. I hope we get it back.

[@Militaria_Collector]

Good god... I havent seen him in a long time. What a shock.

[@BolivarBuddy]

“You get things done by getting them done.” ♥️

[@michaelbee2165]

Tom Brokaw is a National Treasure

[@kahaki]

I always enjoyed Mr. Brokaw’s programs. why is Jane smiling?

[@simonaBeltran]

❤❤❤ God bless you 🙏 we love you

[@johnkeller6171]

Jane Pauley is not a young woman now but she looks good.

[@robertbess192]

When Tom Brokaw goes, we may have lost the last Honest Broadcaster on a major network.

[@deliciaford4343]

Tom Brokaw is the spitting image of his dad!!

[@Theantichryst]

❤

[@tinaconforti2993]

🙏❤️🙏❤️

[@mhenry4248]

God bless you Tom ❤

[@tammicook40]

Loved me some Tom

[@paulm6970]

My brother passed away from multiple myoloma. Brock’s still looks relatively good. Terrible disease. Bones will break with no warning. He will look much worse if he continues to survive.

[@globetrekker]

😂 The fact that the line"Biking through Tienemin Square" got through the editors tells you everything you need to know about the current state of [lazy] journalism.

[@MaidenUtah1]

Tom Brokaw’s coverage of the senseless death of former President Zherald Fawrd was grade A journalism.

[@Ketofit62]

Are you ready for the new role Tom Brokaw?

[@Indy__isnt_it]

My mother fought multiple myeloma, she gave it a good fight, but after three years, it took a turn and she needed blood infusions, one after another, obvious it was beating the very blood that should have helped. It was her time to go, with her kids, 3/4 were there. by her side. We didn't expect the runt of the litter to show his numb bum.

[@LAWandCoach]

That is a decent man.

[@mercedithcompala8148]

Truly missed

[@shannonbowman5990]

❤😊

[@sueshughart7006]

Probably would have been a great president.

[@catherinecain3471]

Why couldn't the siren sounds be taken out of the background?? So unprofessional!!

[@gloriagarcia-lara171]

🫶🏼TB❤️

[@LaurenBradburyFarm]

Audio is missing?

[@RightofCenter]

This was p0sted 5 months ago and there are only 80 comments. That’s kinda sad. He’s still feisty. Sad he is sick. I see the news is still giving people their narrative. Sad he joined in 😢

[@AsiaUnscripted]

Mental case sun

[@MousieKing]

Tom, are you talking about the Democrats , isn't right?

[@samcorcoran470]

He's 84, hope He doesn't get eaten by wolves.

[@twixremix]

first

[@lynnfisher3037]

That announcer is a pathetic poser

[@gstockwell5315]

Am i thr only only one annoyed by creepy kid tryinto be an anchor to jane pauly and Tom Brochaw WTFF? NIGHTLY NEWS