Pam Grier, action hero icon

She was a gun-toting goddess who made her name in blaxploitation films like “Coffy“ and “Foxy Brown,“ and inspired director Quentin Tarantino to write a film especially for her. But action star Pam Grier proved to be more than just proficient at taking down drug dealers; she also beat cancer. The actress talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about starring in the Amazon Prime horror series “Them: The Scare,“ and why she agreed to work in a genre that she finds terrifying. “CBS News Sunday Morning“ features stories on the arts, music, nature, entertainment, sports, history, science and Americana, and highlights unique human accomplishments and achievements. Check local listings for “CBS News Sunday Morning“ broadcast times. Subscribe to the “CBS News Sunday Morning“ YouTube channel: Get more of “CBS News Sunday Morning“: Follow “CBS News Sunday Morning“ on Instagram: Like “CBS News Sunday Morning“ on Facebook: Follow “CBS News Sunday Morning“ on Twitter: Subscribe to our newsletter: Download the CBS News app: Try Paramount free: For video licensing inquiries, contact: licensing@