Whither ‘60 Minutes’? As turmoil unspools in public, CBS News show’s ultimate health is debated

NEW YORK — NEW YORK (AP) — “This is ‘60 Minutes,’” Harry Reasoner announced on Sept. 24, 1968, introducing his new CBS News show alongside fellow correspondent Mike Wallace. “It’s kind of a magazine for television.” He added: “We do think this is sort of a new approach.” More than a half-century and 58 seasons … Read more

’60 Minutes’ Correspondent Scott Pelley Fired From CBS

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. US Coast Guard Resumes Search for Lynette Hooker in Bahamas 00:27 June 2026 Sales Events: What to Buy (and What to Hold off On) 02:56 Now Playing ’60 Minutes’ Correspondent Scott Pelley Fired From CBS 02:39 UP NEXT Hostage Situation … Read more

CBS News fires ‘60 Minutes’ correspondent Scott Pelley after clash with new producer

CBS News has fired veteran “60 Minutes” correspondent Scott Pelley a day after he confronted the show’s new executive producer at a heated staff meeting. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “Your antipathy to the future of the show has come through loud and clear. And … Read more

New ‘60 Minutes’ boss takes meetings with staffers after clash with Scott Pelley

“60 Minutes” executive producer Nick Bilton pressed ahead Tuesday with plans to speak individually with staff members, a day after correspondent Scott Pelley confronted him during a heated meeting, according to a source with direct knowledge of the matter. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Bilton, … Read more

Scott Pelley accuses CBS News’ Bari Weiss of ‘murdering’ ‘60 Minutes’

“60 Minutes” correspondent Scott Pelley accused CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss of “murdering” the venerable newsmagazine at a staff meeting Monday with Nick Bilton, the technology journalist tapped to oversee the show, according to a source who was in the room. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive … Read more

CBS News hires technology journalist Nick Bilton to run ‘60 Minutes’

CBS News on Thursday named a new top producer at “60 Minutes,” the network’s flagship newsmagazine: Nick Bilton, a documentarian, author and former New York Times technology columnist. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Bilton, who has never worked in television news, replaces Tanya Simon, a … Read more

‘60 Minutes’ journalist says CBS contract ended after furor over delayed segment

CBS News has reportedly declined to renew its contract with Sharyn Alfonsi, the “60 Minutes” correspondent whose segment about the Trump administration deporting Venezuelan men to a prison in El Salvador was abruptly pulled off the air late last year. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. … Read more