CBS News insiders worry how 60 Minutes will endure after firings: ‘What are they going to put on the air?’
Summary
CBS News has recently fired three full-time correspondents from the show 60 Minutes, along with key producers and editors. These changes have raised concerns among staff about the show’s future and whether it will keep its familiar style when the new season starts in September.Key Facts
- Three long-time correspondents—Scott Pelley, Sharyn Alfonsi, and Cecilia Vega—were recently fired from 60 Minutes.
- Anderson Cooper, another correspondent, announced in February that he is leaving the show.
- The show’s executive producer and executive editor were also fired.
- Nick Bilton, a journalist without broadcast management experience, was hired as the new executive producer.
- Scott Pelley criticized network leadership in a staff meeting before his firing.
- The remaining correspondents include Lesley Stahl and Bill Whitaker, who may decide to leave, though they have not commented.
- 60 Minutes had an average audience of 9.1 million viewers per episode in its most recent season.
- CBS News plans to add new correspondents and may promote Norah O’Donnell to full-time status.
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