60 Minutes Reports on “The Cap Arcona” & Jamie Lee Curtis” August 10 2025
60 Minutes: A Powerful Double Feature Airs August 10, 2025
This Sunday, August 10, 2025, 60 Minutes brings a compelling mix of history and Hollywood, featuring two unforgettable segments that you won’t want to miss. Tune in from 7:00 to 8:00 PM ET/PT on CBS for an insightful blend of past tragedies and present-day success.
The Cap Arcona
In a gripping double-length segment, correspondent Bill Whitaker takes us to Germany’s Baltic Coast to explore one of the lesser-known but devastating tragedies of World War II — the bombing of the Cap Arcona. Originally a luxurious ocean liner, the Cap Arcona was repurposed by the Nazis as a floating concentration camp in the war’s final days. As the Allies closed in, thousands of innocent prisoners were killed in a horrific aerial attack.
This harrowing story, often overlooked in history, is brought to light through interviews with historians and Holocaust survivors who were witnesses to the attack. Whitaker’s powerful reporting uncovers the human cost of a bombing that occurred in the closing days of the war, shedding light on a forgotten chapter of history. The segment is produced by Marc Lieberman.
Jamie Lee Curtis
In a much lighter but equally compelling segment, 60 Minutes turns the spotlight on Hollywood legend Jamie Lee Curtis. Known for her long-running career in film, Curtis has been an A-list actress for decades — but her path to stardom was anything but predictable. Correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi sits down with Curtis in Los Angeles to discuss her journey, from leaving school as a teenager to becoming one of Hollywood’s most enduring stars.
Curtis reflects on her career, which has spanned nearly 50 years, and the surprising surge of award-winning performances she received in her 60s. From her iconic roles in horror films to her recent acclaim, Curtis shares insights into her remarkable career and the joys of acting in her later years. This segment is produced by Michael Karzis.
Make sure to tune in this Sunday for these moving, thought-provoking stories on 60 Minutes. From the untold tragedy of the Cap Arcona to Jamie Lee Curtis’s incredible late-career success, this episode offers a poignant mix of history and modern-day fame.
