What Fred Newman taught Meryl Streep about radio acting

2,899 views · Published 15 May 2016 · 1:09 · Indexed 4 November 2026

Channel: CBS Sunday Morning · 2016 · News & Politics

Watch on YouTube

In this web extra, the sound effects artist behind the radio series "A Prairie Home Companion" tells Jane Pauley about some tips he gave actress Meryl Streep on how to perform sight unseen.

More from this channel

• 2:14 Coffee for a smile

  CBS Sunday Morning

  3,081 views · 20 October 2013

• 1:01 Passage: 11/12/13

  CBS Sunday Morning

  619 views · 10 November 2013

• 2:04 Nature: Cape Cod

  CBS Sunday Morning

  1,051 views · 17 November 2013

• 2:03 Kale turns over a new leaf

  CBS Sunday Morning

  740 views · 24 November 2013

• 2:27 Secret Santa brings pre-Christmas cheer

  CBS Sunday Morning

  4,330 views · 15 December 2013

• 5:23 The crossword puzzle celebrates its centennial

  CBS Sunday Morning

  3,136 views · 15 December 2013

• 2:17 Bill Flanagan on churchgoing etiquette

  CBS Sunday Morning

  4,973 views · 22 December 2013

• 2:12 Almanac: YMCA

  CBS Sunday Morning

  2,759 views · 29 December 2013