Scott Pelley fired from '60 Minutes,' deepening turmoil at CBS News
Summary
CBS News fired Scott Pelley, a longtime "60 Minutes" correspondent, after he criticized the new leadership during a staff meeting. The changes come amid a leadership shakeup at the network, with new executives aiming to change the direction of the iconic news program.Key Facts
- Scott Pelley was fired from "60 Minutes" after a heated staff meeting where he criticized editor-in-chief Bari Weiss and new executive producer Nick Bilton.
- Pelley accused management of damaging the show's reputation and said they asked him to include false information and bias in his work.
- Nick Bilton, newly installed as executive producer, said Pelley showed hostility and was not interested in helping the show's future success.
- Bari Weiss became CBS News editor-in-chief in October and aims to modernize "60 Minutes," including possibly extending its length beyond 60 minutes.
- The firings occurred shortly after Bilton replaced previous executives, amid complaints about political bias and changes to editorial decisions.
- CBS CEO David Ellison, an ally of President Donald Trump, has been connected to shifts in the network’s direction since acquiring CBS via a merger with Paramount and Skydance Media.
- Scott Pelley worked at CBS since 1989 and has won 51 Emmy Awards.
- "60 Minutes" is the longest-running prime-time TV show, known for investigative journalism and tough interviews since 1968.
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