A year after a MeToo scandal, ‘60 Minutes' keeps its viewers and stature
. He was the operation’s strong-willed editorial force and chief defender against attempts to tamper with the program’s successful formula and cut costs.ago and has become its most prolific and versatile correspondent.There were tears and expressions of fear that the program might not survive his removal.
Owens pressed ahead on the pieces planned for the new season while New York tabloid gossip pages reported on whether he would get the “60 Minutes” executive producer job permanently or see it go to Susan Zirinsky, who ultimately became his boss when she took over as president of CBS News in January. The program’s correspondents say Owens has more collegial style than his predecessors. “When we are in the screening room looking at pieces there is more free-flowing discussion now,” said Whitaker.
But while the editorial and production standards won’t change, Owens is actively exploring ways to expand the reach of “60 Minutes” on digital platforms as people under 50 are moving away from traditional TV viewing. “We need to reach a younger audience who is hungry for good storytelling and important stories,” he said. “And we can do a better job of that.”
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