Tom Hanks on his new book, avoiding the pitfalls of fame and making movie magic

Actor, writer, director Tom Hanks joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his first novel "The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece." He also discusses avoiding the pitfalls of fame, the ongoing Hollywood writers' strike, and the secret to a long marriage.
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[@ameliapond1916]

Ten minutes is not long enough. I could listen to Tom Hanks talk about movies for hours.

[@ramiyazje]

Watched Finch two days ago and I was moved. Watched A Man Named Otto yesterday and I thought wow, such a beautiful performance. Tom is truly one of a kind, love and respect from Syria ❤

[@weaponizedglitter69]

Greetings from Switzerland 🇨🇭 I agree Tom is fabulous. May I ask do you feel safe in your country? Also were you affected by the earthquake and how are you doing now.😊

[@daynaal-shammary5141]

I don’t think I have seen a movie with Tom Hanks in it that isn’t good. One of my favorite actors.

[@johnconway9882]

Bonfire of the Vanities (1990), The Circle (2017), Larry Crowne (2011), Cloud Atlas (2012)

[@deanevans2505]

The man with one red shoe!

[@peacelovejoyandhappiness]

Tom Hanks is my favorite actor. Gene Hackman is right up there too alongside of him. I am also proud of him being married for so many years. Especially being a part of the Hollywood scene.

[@AminaPhilosophy]

I love Tom Hanks. He is a beautiful man.

[@twig265]

I love this man. He has always been my favorite actor.

[@voulathomacos-lagonas8445]

A real gentleman....BRAVO for speaking up

[@TubenIt83]

LOVE Tom Hanks. HATE the hosts continually interrupting! LET YOUR GUEST TALK!

[@calisongbird]

Yes!!!!

[@deanevans2505]

Gayle king is just awful. She got where she is on account of Who she knows!

[@moonshinefilms]

This guy is really good at being "humble" even after an extra-ordinary career.

[@Fouloul.]

Being impressed by a famous and successful person acknowledging the crew says a lot about this world!

[@johnconway9882]

Loved his reaction to Ricky Gervais Golden Globe monologue.

[@Stella8.8]

My favorite! So talented & great human being ❤

[@dr5chrome896]

luv this guy! Since i am a photographer, besides wanting to photograph him, I understand the crew thing. He seems so genuine. Would luv to know someone of this caliber. My 3 favorite Hanks movies are Castaway and the recent Finch and The Money Pit. Always a fan Tom.. if you read these things

[@caroltz8220]

Does Gayle ever not interrupt?

[@calisongbird]

She learned that “skill” from her friend Oprah, I’m sure 🙄 It’s a hallmark of narcissism.

[@Geeksmithing]

Who ever has the the last word is the victor!

[@DETROIT1948]

In Tom Hanks We Trust.

[@emilymarau]

Hi CBS. I started watching CBS in 2005 and happy to see the channel online and KZbin...and also a fan of Tom Hanks who was in The Castaway movie shot on Castaway Island in Fiji - from Emily in Fiji.

[@go2yourself]

Every job matters when making a movie ❤❤❤❤ thank you😊

[@pixichichu]

I noticed something by the end of the video where they said that title of his book and Gayle tries to say a sentence from the book (I rewinded a few times), Tom Hanks' hand was kind of shaking and he held it tightly and turns his back around to somehow stop it from shaking further...his foot kind of slightly shakes uncontrollably too. I had a godmother, who dealt with Parkinson's Disease, and it reminded me of her movements. It made me worry. This reality that the 90s staples of our lives have grown old and are at a different stage of their life makes me reflect about the stage of my life too. *sigh* I wish him good health.

[@tc6935]

You are right, I watched the video a few times and I saw the same thing. He uses his right hand to control his left hand. I used to take medication that made my hands shake so maybe it could be that or it could be Parkinson but I do wish him the best since he is one of my all time favorite actors.

[@TheConstructiveCritic888]

Might be his sugar levels as he has Diabetes.

[@LudiCrust.]

It might be related to his diabetes. That’s a pretty common symptom if his blood sugar is off. Diabetes has had a pretty drastic effect on his life.

[@calisongbird]

Also he had COVID toward the beginning of the pandemic. I wonder if it’s a symptom of long COVID?

[@Darci3333]

My all time favorite actor and person❤❤❤❤

[@louiskarim5915]

Thank God, she let the other 2 anchors interact .....

[@marysam7191]

i knew but she is good

[@TopolskiOpinion]

Why does he need three people to interview him?

[@AndrewsOpinion15]

TOM HANKS SO AWESOME ON GOOD MORNINGS !!!

[@JohnSmith-mv6bw]

Tom reportedly loves his "pizza".....

[@benrosn8154]

I love Tom Hanks, he is a total American artist and legend. Awesome dude he's always had such great ideas

[@stevedaughertyjr1184]

Happy birthday Tom Hanks!!!!!🎂

[@marthawoodworth]

I love Gayle. And Tom. And movies. Rita Wilson was brilliant in "Mixed Nuts." "Doesn't anyone want to commit suicide?" is my favorite line in any film.

[@evanandersen64]

Bridge of Spies is probably my favorite Tom Hanks movie.

[@alexaales7937]

oh please Gayle, pretty much every actor winning an Oscar thanks the cast and THE CREW! this is not a first - what planet are YOU living on?

[@reneeevans4403]

shes over selling it

[@michaelmorgan9824]

I loved "Duel at Diablo" Thank you Tom!

[@tnegussie1]

Tom Hanks Movies 🎥 🍿 for 50 Years

[@xyloxulu1354]

You know The movies the forest gump stabs my heart

[@wh0styler]

I just love him!

[@iwantcheesypuffs]

People on this show have a seriously bad habit of talking over each other. Be respectful to your peers, especially your guest, and please let them talk.

[@seimonpugh-jones8742]

Worked for him on Saving Private Ryan and Band of Brothers.. A top guy..

[@petergough2534]

They never mention his wonderful film he was in Road to Prediction that movie was just outstanding also Paul Newman was superb. Another movie Castaway. WILSON!🇬🇧

[@alexbuchholz7072]

Tom Hanks and Bruce Springsteen best friends, can it get any better? I saw them together en Barcelona.

[@sharoncrooke8776]

Excellent. Do a live follow up with a sample of readers. Never heard about someone who did not like Tom Hanks, however, please focus on his kids. Did they survive an off camera life. Also, how about your kids, Gail, have they survived an on / off camera life? Love to a real human, Tom, and a super human, Gail. Please travel with a few stars and feature their ups and off camera flaws. One more thing, Oprah turns or did turn 70 recently, any major changes in the realm of celebrations? Do I have to have cable to follow Gail, Tony, or Oprah? Sorry, one more thing. How many decades old is CBS? How much longer may we count on the titans of CBS to continue? Seriously.

[@lizziehan13]

I don't watch CBS Mornings but what exactly was the purpose of having those other dudes there when GK does all the talking?

[@kennethmoyers1396]

He engaged the most with her questions, and (seniority) she asked more of them

[@jamesharrington8612]

Hi 👋🏻 is the audio book coming soon ?

[@nula14]

It's already out :-)

[@rsjury]

9:28 "See You Next Tuesday" 🤣

[@NcNephite]

STOP interrupting him!

[@maneeshahooja]

Amazing actor!

[@debbralehrman5957]

Love this

[@brandishepherd5893]

What happened to Kappy?????

[@znaikageek-fn6hj]

Impressive 👍 actor ever 🎉

[@esnstrider46]

Tom is a great actor and human being, Stephen has to be one of the Greatest Directors of All time. We as lovers of movies and life are blessed because of Them

[@TheChuckism1]

Every talk show has hosts that can't seem to shut up and let the guest talk. The hosts seem to fight for screen time on their own show. So frustrating. And why is it that they shout all the time?

[@romeo9017]

UK BBC R4 - superb!

[@Geeksmithing]

Gale HAS to have the last word.

[@cameron1975williams]

Why is this presenter telling Tom Hanks to 'listen', before asking her question? Kids do that. Kids who think everything they have to say is gold. It's disrespectful.

[@christianfinkbeiner684]

She's never seen someone thank every member of the crew? Almost every actor accepting an award thanks the crew.

[@MichaelLasotaMusic]

9:30 Oh no she didn't ;) "See you next Tuesday"? ;) Daaaaamn

[@wf1g]

Who is Bo Jo?

[@waytospergtherebro]

Why doesn't he ever talk about Chet?

[@jflowj]

Gayle how dare you direct C U Next Tuesday at national treasure Tom Hanks. 😂😂😂

[@calisongbird]

What???

[@AeroHilJL]

America's Dad!

[@luckyirvin]

tom tells it true

[@joeofmacabre07]

"debut novel'? He had a novel previously called Uncommon Type.

[@nawaazr5388]

Uncommon Type was a collection of short stories, whereas this is a feature length novel.

[@joeofmacabre07]

@@nawaazr5388 but that collection is still considered a novel because the number of pages is the same as a full length novel. In bookstores, short story collections doesn't have a shelf labeled "collections". They were also put together with full length novels but only categorized by genres.

[@rachelmarie5276]

I thought he left the country!

[@derickyyollis710]

Morning Sr.

[@Aname-hk4bu]

If Ford Motor Company contracts with Military Intelligence, how is employee A liable for taxes on one employee forced to complete failed R&D? How many millions is one life worth?

[@Milestonemonger]

Who is OKB?

[@rodrigodelagarza7138]

Will it cover the epstein island trips?

[@matthewramey5677]

Yeah and all the other sus dark things about this actor

[@joeofmacabre07]

Seriously, guys. The Epstein reference is getting old and cringe. Come up something more original next time.

[@vanpeters9751]

Trump was best friends with Epstein let's have him explain that

[@iandennis1]

I wonder if she knows the other meaning of See You Next Tuesday?

[@Aname-hk4bu]

Honestly.

[@gc2161]

He was so funny when he was young. He has become a bit boring as he got older.

[@jimmykfromnolaart]

Movie? Book

[@yenhoriguchi1728]

他在澳洲得到疫情沒有過去因為他的太太照顧他

[@mickeymooseize]

GUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP!!!!!

[@j.b.9260]

What's your purpose in this army?

[@Aname-hk4bu]

What’s worse? 5 Humans once or 1 human 100 times? What’s worse in cheating?

[@Chertoff88]

The mayor of Hollywood. Hopefully he's not drinking the blood of children behind our backs

[@cl7360]

Gayle talks too much

[@calisongbird]

Seriously. And she has her friend Oprah’s “Interrupting Disease.” Shut up and let the guest talk!!!

[@MrLeroni]

I cannot afford my Christmas presents this year for my kids but flip side, Tom hanks, actors strikes, no films, no million dollar pay check. What I would like to see from Hollywood, random help rather self loathing

[@MrLeroni]

Great actor, no doubt but don't be greedy

[@a.sehari6522]

🌺🌺

[@mamat6456]

🍕

[@yenhoriguchi1728]

老了，很公平

[@eviemoore4717]

I cannot stand bloody gayle

[@EDW-task8]

Was that cog me? My bad...

[@yenhoriguchi1728]

小島生存男主角

[@rebrahim00]

The hosts are so annoying

[@MrCoords]

Now he just has to explain to us what he was doing on Epstein's jet...

[@Unqualifiedmedicalperson]

Except he never was. I’m assuming you looked at the fake list that perpetuated by QAnon? 😂

[@vanpeters9751]

After trump explains why he was picking out girls with Epstein

[@Unqualifiedmedicalperson]

@@vanpeters9751 Right? QAnon people just love to pick and choose who was and who wasn’t actually there lol

[@Goparescum]

​@@UnqualifiedmedicalpersonI've literally heard qanon freaks say he kills babies and drinks their blood

[@MrLeroni]

Actors strike is bull, nhs yes, big difference when you compare to millions

[@helmutschmitt4504]

Anyone with half of a brain thanks the crew.

[@bartaldrich1274]

Who cares?

[@yenhoriguchi1728]

費城，愛滋病同性戀男主

[@MichaelMantion]

book starts off ok but then flops. to be fair I have good taste, so many people might like this crap.

[@bryanmannoia8410]

suddenly mr. cancel culture is against cancel culture? not me, and I won't see this movie. next!

[@calisongbird]

Good for you. I’m sure his bank account and ego will suffer because you didn’t see his movies. 🙄

[@Geeksmithing]

What movie?

[@kennethmoyers1396]

​@Geeksmithing Never assume accounts like this guy know what they're commenting on; often as not b they're bots.

[@Geeksmithing]

@@kennethmoyers1396 sounds like something a bot would say.... 🤔🤔🤔🕵️‍♂️

[@bryanmannoia8410]

@@Geeksmithing early morning post. meant to say this guy's movies. hey kenneth, funny how all libs think anyone who disagrees with them is a bot. we think you're just another gullible sheep. I'd rather be a bot.

[@gunkapoor]

Yawn 🥱

[@Milestonemonger]

My only request to famous people is DON'T USE YOUR FAME TO PUSH YOUR POLITICS. Thank U.

[@kennethmoyers1396]

Yeah, that James Woods and Melissa Joan Hart should shut up and entertain us 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@SeeTheWholeTruth]

Ugh.

[@eliteelite7428]

👎👎👎👎👎

[@vanesssdavis8971]

Tom Hanks i just finished looking at your movie Castaway, I really think you and Helen Hunt should have made part 2 of Castaway to let us know what y'all did with the rest of y'all lifes, i know y'all should have got back together somewheres down the line, this is a love story an it's not supposed to end like this, it was a beautiful movie and y'all cheated us out of part 2, please make a part 2 i watch this movie a hundred teen times an i still love it, talk to Helen and y'all think about it please. 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@Gemmarose9012]

It was pretty obvious what they did with the rest of their lives at the end of the movie. Helen stayed married and probably had more kids and Tom moved on to the woman he delivered the fed ex package to. The end.