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Sign-off footage for ‘CBS Sunday Morning’ was serene. It was your backyard

By Tom Alberts
An alligator prepares to eat a fish as a wary bird watches at Myakka River State Park.
An alligator prepares to eat a fish as a wary bird watches at Myakka River State Park. Bradenton Herald Hannah Morse

In its signature sign-off, “CBS Sunday Morning” left its national viewing audience today with the sights and sounds from Myakka River State Park.

For the last moments of the telecast, the network let the park, which includes sections in both Manatee and Sarasota counties, do the talking.

The soothing sounds of wintering birds as they hunt, feed, splash and preen.

An alligator patrols the water at Myakka River State Park.
An alligator patrols the water at Myakka River State Park. Bradenton Herald Hannah Morse

The pristine, old Florida forest.

And, of course, lots of close-ups of mellow alligators soaking up the state’s famous sun and keeping an eye out for the next meal.

For some TV viewers, seeing the old stomping grounds was a bit nostalgic.

Tom Alberts: 941-745-7040, @alberts_tom

This story was originally published January 21, 2018 at 12:45 PM with the headline "Sign-off footage for ‘CBS Sunday Morning’ was serene. It was your backyard."

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