60 Minutes, the most successful broadcast in television history, began its 45th season on Sept. 30, 2012. Offering hard-hitting investigative reports, interviews, feature segments and profiles of people in the news, the CBS News magazine has been the number-one program a record five times. It also finished among Nielsen's annual top-10 list for 23 consecutive seasons - a record never even approached by another program. 60 Minutes finished the 2007-08 season as the most-watched news broadcast, making Nielsen's weekly top-10 list 16 times over 33 telecasts.
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VIDEO: CBS's 60 MINUTES to Rebroadcast Philip Seymour Hoffman Interview on Drug Addiction, 2/9
by Caryn Robbins - February 07, 2014
60 MINUTES will rebroadcast the Philip Seymour Hoffman interview in which the actor discusses his problems with addiction that may have led to his death this week....
by Caryn Robbins - February 07, 2014
60 MINUTES will rebroadcast the Philip Seymour Hoffman interview in which the actor discusses his problems with addiction that may have led to his death this week....
60 MINUTES SPORTS to Profile NASCAR Pit Crews on Showtime Tomorrow
by Tyler Peterson - February 04, 2014
In a sport where their performance has to be 12 seconds or less, every tenth of a second can make the difference between victory or defeat. That's why NASCAR pit crews are so important to auto racing, and why teams like Hendrick Motorsports are using athletes from college programs to make their pit ...
by Tyler Peterson - February 04, 2014
In a sport where their performance has to be 12 seconds or less, every tenth of a second can make the difference between victory or defeat. That's why NASCAR pit crews are so important to auto racing, and why teams like Hendrick Motorsports are using athletes from college programs to make their pit ...
60 MINUTES SPORTS to Profile Eddie George, 2/5
by Tyler Peterson - January 30, 2014
Eddie George reached heights few have ever achieved on the football fields of the Big Ten and the NFL before he hit the low many NFL players find themselves in post-career. He then remade himself in the business world and on television. But in keeping with the former running back's never-give-up a...
by Tyler Peterson - January 30, 2014
Eddie George reached heights few have ever achieved on the football fields of the Big Ten and the NFL before he hit the low many NFL players find themselves in post-career. He then remade himself in the business world and on television. But in keeping with the former running back's never-give-up a...
CBS's 60 MINUTES Grows Audience Over Last Year
by Caryn Robbins - January 28, 2014
Only the Grammys were watched by more Americans than 60 MINUTES last week. The broadcast drew 14.3 million viewers to land at #2, and delivered double-digit percentage increases to its audience compared to a year ago....
by Caryn Robbins - January 28, 2014
Only the Grammys were watched by more Americans than 60 MINUTES last week. The broadcast drew 14.3 million viewers to land at #2, and delivered double-digit percentage increases to its audience compared to a year ago....
VIDEO: Jay Leno Talks In-Depth on 'Tonight Show' Departure; Watch 60 MINUTES Interview in Full
by Caryn Robbins - January 27, 2014
In his first in-depth interview about his departure from LATE NIGHT, Jay Leno revealed how he felt losing his job twice and tells 60 Minutes Steve Kroft he never saw it coming....
by Caryn Robbins - January 27, 2014
In his first in-depth interview about his departure from LATE NIGHT, Jay Leno revealed how he felt losing his job twice and tells 60 Minutes Steve Kroft he never saw it coming....
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Jay Leno Tells 60 MINUTES He Was 'Blind-Sided' by NBC
by Caryn Robbins - January 24, 2014
In his first in-depth interview about his departure from LATE NIGHT, Jay Leno reveals how he felt losing his job twice and tells 60 MINUTES Steve Kroft he never saw it coming....
by Caryn Robbins - January 24, 2014
In his first in-depth interview about his departure from LATE NIGHT, Jay Leno reveals how he felt losing his job twice and tells 60 MINUTES Steve Kroft he never saw it coming....
CBS's 60 MINUTES Makes Top 5 in Key Demos
by Caryn Robbins - January 14, 2014
60 MINUTES made Nielsen's Top 5 in key demos and scored its highest rating in the adults 18-49 demo in more than a year....
by Caryn Robbins - January 14, 2014
60 MINUTES made Nielsen's Top 5 in key demos and scored its highest rating in the adults 18-49 demo in more than a year....
CBS's 60 MINUTES, GOOD WIFE Hit Season High in Key Demo
by Caryn Robbins - January 13, 2014
60 MINUTES and THE GOOD WIFE delivered season-high adults 18-49 ratings as CBS won Sunday in viewers and key demographics, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for Jan. 12....
by Caryn Robbins - January 13, 2014
60 MINUTES and THE GOOD WIFE delivered season-high adults 18-49 ratings as CBS won Sunday in viewers and key demographics, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for Jan. 12....
ABC's AMERICAN FUNNIEST HOME VIDEO Hits Season-High
by Caryn Robbins - January 06, 2014
America's Funniest Home Videos (7-8pm - 6.8 million and 1.6/4 in AD18-49): In the 7 o'clock hour, opposite Fox's huge San Francisco-Green Bay NFL playoffs overrun...
by Caryn Robbins - January 06, 2014
America's Funniest Home Videos (7-8pm - 6.8 million and 1.6/4 in AD18-49): In the 7 o'clock hour, opposite Fox's huge San Francisco-Green Bay NFL playoffs overrun...
CBS Wins Thanksgiving Week
by Caryn Robbins - December 04, 2013
CBS won Thanksgiving week in viewers, its ninth win in the first 10 weeks of the season, despite facing two primetime NFL telecasts on NBC, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending Dec. 1....
by Caryn Robbins - December 04, 2013
CBS won Thanksgiving week in viewers, its ninth win in the first 10 weeks of the season, despite facing two primetime NFL telecasts on NBC, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending Dec. 1....
Mayor Rahm Emanuel Recognizes The Neo-Futurists
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2013
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the City Council of the City of Chicago have issued a resolution recognizing the 25th anniversary of Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind: 30 Plays in 60 Minutes and its status as the longest running original show in Chicago theater history. As part of this resolution, The N...
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2013
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the City Council of the City of Chicago have issued a resolution recognizing the 25th anniversary of Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind: 30 Plays in 60 Minutes and its status as the longest running original show in Chicago theater history. As part of this resolution, The N...
VIDEO: CBS's 60 MINUTES Apologizes for Erroneous Benghazi Reporting
by Caryn Robbins - November 11, 2013
Last night's 60 MINUTES on CBS featured a special segment focusing on the network's erroreous reporting in its October 27th broadcast about the attack on the American special mission compound in Benghazi. Watch the segment below....
by Caryn Robbins - November 11, 2013
Last night's 60 MINUTES on CBS featured a special segment focusing on the network's erroreous reporting in its October 27th broadcast about the attack on the American special mission compound in Benghazi. Watch the segment below....
CBS's 60 MINUTES in Top 10 Households, Viewers
by Caryn Robbins - November 05, 2013
60 MINUTES made the Nielsen Top 10 for the third time in five weeks. The CBS News magazine delivered a 9.9/15 household rating with 15.81m viewers, 4.3/09 in adults 25-54 and 3.2/08 in adults 18-49 according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Nov. 3, 2013....
by Caryn Robbins - November 05, 2013
60 MINUTES made the Nielsen Top 10 for the third time in five weeks. The CBS News magazine delivered a 9.9/15 household rating with 15.81m viewers, 4.3/09 in adults 25-54 and 3.2/08 in adults 18-49 according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Nov. 3, 2013....
CBS's THE GOOD WIFE Delivers Largest Audience of the Season
by Caryn Robbins - November 04, 2013
THE GOOD WIFE delivered its largest audience of the season and matched season's best adults 18-49 rating while 60 MINUTES and THE AMAZING RACE posted their best ratings since Oct. 6, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for Sunday, Nov. 3....
by Caryn Robbins - November 04, 2013
THE GOOD WIFE delivered its largest audience of the season and matched season's best adults 18-49 rating while 60 MINUTES and THE AMAZING RACE posted their best ratings since Oct. 6, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for Sunday, Nov. 3....
Matt Damon & More to Explore Climate Change in Epic Showtime Docu-Series YEARS OF LIVING DANGEROUSLY
by Caryn Robbins - October 31, 2013
Today, SHOWTIME announced the star-studded roster of major film, television and news figures who will trek across the globe reporting on first-person accounts of those affected by – and seeking solutions to – climate change in the epic docu-series YEARS OF LIVING DANGEROUSLY....
by Caryn Robbins - October 31, 2013
Today, SHOWTIME announced the star-studded roster of major film, television and news figures who will trek across the globe reporting on first-person accounts of those affected by – and seeking solutions to – climate change in the epic docu-series YEARS OF LIVING DANGEROUSLY....
CBS's 60 MINUTES Land at #6 for Week
by Caryn Robbins - October 22, 2013
America's favorite news broadcast finished among the week's most-viewed programs for the second time this month. 60 Minutes drew 14.95 million viewers to land at # 6 for the week and win its time period Sunday night....
by Caryn Robbins - October 22, 2013
America's favorite news broadcast finished among the week's most-viewed programs for the second time this month. 60 Minutes drew 14.95 million viewers to land at # 6 for the week and win its time period Sunday night....
MATHEMAGIC, PETER PAN and More Set for Children, Young Adult Lineup at Paramount Theatre in 2013-14
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2013
The Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Boulevard in downtown Aurora, Illinois, invites families, schools, scout troops, daycare centers and kids' clubs to enjoy an affordable, entertaining and educational live theater experience at any of its 2013-14 family presentations, announced today....
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2013
The Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Boulevard in downtown Aurora, Illinois, invites families, schools, scout troops, daycare centers and kids' clubs to enjoy an affordable, entertaining and educational live theater experience at any of its 2013-14 family presentations, announced today....
CBS's 60 MINUTES is Sunday's Most-Watched Prime Program
by Caryn Robbins - October 08, 2013
60 MINUTES drew nearly 18 million viewers to lead all primetime programs Sunday night and finish the week at #3, its highest ranking and most viewers...
by Caryn Robbins - October 08, 2013
60 MINUTES drew nearly 18 million viewers to lead all primetime programs Sunday night and finish the week at #3, its highest ranking and most viewers...
CBS's THE CRAZY ONES is Season's #1 Program
by Caryn Robbins - October 08, 2013
CBS placed first in viewers for the second consecutive week of the new season and was first in adults 25-54 (tie), in a week in which the Network had the top three programs...
by Caryn Robbins - October 08, 2013
CBS placed first in viewers for the second consecutive week of the new season and was first in adults 25-54 (tie), in a week in which the Network had the top three programs...
CBS Dominates the Emmy Awards with 12 Wins
by Caryn Robbins - October 02, 2013
CBS News dominated the 34th Annual News and Documentary Emmy Awards last night, taking home 12 statuettes, more than any other organization....
by Caryn Robbins - October 02, 2013
CBS News dominated the 34th Annual News and Documentary Emmy Awards last night, taking home 12 statuettes, more than any other organization....
FREUD'S LAST SESSION, TIME STANDS STILL & More Set for Square One Theatre's 2013-14 Season
by Tyler Peterson - September 22, 2013
Square One Theatre Company has announced its 2013-14 season - check out the full listings below!...
by Tyler Peterson - September 22, 2013
Square One Theatre Company has announced its 2013-14 season - check out the full listings below!...
MATHEMAGIC, PETER PAN and More Set for Children, Young Adult Lineup at Paramount Theatre in 2013-14
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2013
The Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Boulevard in downtown Aurora, Illinois, invites families, schools, scout troops, daycare centers and kids' clubs to enjoy an affordable, entertaining and educational live theater experience at any of its 2013-14 family presentations, announced today....
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2013
The Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Boulevard in downtown Aurora, Illinois, invites families, schools, scout troops, daycare centers and kids' clubs to enjoy an affordable, entertaining and educational live theater experience at any of its 2013-14 family presentations, announced today....
Electus Acquires Int'l Rights to Showtime Docu-Series YEARS OF LIVING DANGEROUSLY
by Caryn Robbins - September 12, 2013
Multimedia entertainment studio Electus, an operating business of IAC (NASDAQ: IACI) today announced that its global distribution arm, Electus International, has acquired international rights to YEARS OF LIVING DANGEROUSLY...
by Caryn Robbins - September 12, 2013
Multimedia entertainment studio Electus, an operating business of IAC (NASDAQ: IACI) today announced that its global distribution arm, Electus International, has acquired international rights to YEARS OF LIVING DANGEROUSLY...
Dr. Derek Grier Offers Another 60 Minutes of Wisdom
by Christina Mancuso - September 03, 2013
Following on the heels of his successful top-selling book, 60 Minutes of Wisdom, Dr. Derek Grier is poised to reveal the much-anticipated follow up, Another 60 Minutes of Wisdom. Published through Westbow Press, the book presents an easy to read look into topics such as marriage, friendship and spir...
by Christina Mancuso - September 03, 2013
Following on the heels of his successful top-selling book, 60 Minutes of Wisdom, Dr. Derek Grier is poised to reveal the much-anticipated follow up, Another 60 Minutes of Wisdom. Published through Westbow Press, the book presents an easy to read look into topics such as marriage, friendship and spir...
UNDER THE DOME Remains Most-Watched Primetime Show of the Week
by Tyler Peterson - July 10, 2013
CBS won the week in viewers and adults 25-54 (tie) and was a strong second in adults 18-49 as Under the Dome was the #1 program among viewers and key demos for the second consecutive week, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the holiday week ending July 7....
by Tyler Peterson - July 10, 2013
CBS won the week in viewers and adults 25-54 (tie) and was a strong second in adults 18-49 as Under the Dome was the #1 program among viewers and key demos for the second consecutive week, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the holiday week ending July 7....
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