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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Showtime to Present New Documentary AMERICAN JIHAD, Today
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2017
Today, Showtime Documentary Films announced a compelling new documentary titled AMERICAN JIHAD (wt), which explores home-grown Jihadism, how young men are radicalized to commit violent acts of terrorism and what can be done to prevent it....
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2017
Today, Showtime Documentary Films announced a compelling new documentary titled AMERICAN JIHAD (wt), which explores home-grown Jihadism, how young men are radicalized to commit violent acts of terrorism and what can be done to prevent it....
CBS's 60 MINUTES Finishes in Top 5 for Third Time Straight
by Caryn Robbins - March 07, 2017
60 MINUTES made Nielsen's Top 10 again, finishing at #5 by drawing 10.68 million viewers, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Sunday, March 5....
by Caryn Robbins - March 07, 2017
60 MINUTES made Nielsen's Top 10 again, finishing at #5 by drawing 10.68 million viewers, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Sunday, March 5....
CBS's 60 MINUTES Finishes in Top 5 for Eighth Time This Season
by Caryn Robbins - February 22, 2017
60 MINUTES made Nielsen's Top 10 at #4, drawing 10.35 million viewers, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Sunday, Feb. 19....
by Caryn Robbins - February 22, 2017
60 MINUTES made Nielsen's Top 10 at #4, drawing 10.35 million viewers, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Sunday, Feb. 19....
CBS's 59TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS Was Week's No. 1 Program
by Caryn Robbins - February 15, 2017
CBS swept the week in viewers and key demographics with the top 7 broadcasts and 16 of the top 20 including 6 freshman series, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending Feb. 12....
by Caryn Robbins - February 15, 2017
CBS swept the week in viewers and key demographics with the top 7 broadcasts and 16 of the top 20 including 6 freshman series, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending Feb. 12....
60 MINUTE's Bill Whitaker Named Winner of Radio Television Digital News Foundation Award
by Caryn Robbins - February 14, 2017
Bill Whitaker, the veteran CBS newsman and 60 MINUTES correspondent, will be honored with the Leonard Zeidenberg First Amendment Award, the Radio Television Digital News Foundation (RTDNF) announced. Whitaker will receive the award at the RTDNF's annual First Amendment Awards dinner on March 14 in W...
by Caryn Robbins - February 14, 2017
Bill Whitaker, the veteran CBS newsman and 60 MINUTES correspondent, will be honored with the Leonard Zeidenberg First Amendment Award, the Radio Television Digital News Foundation (RTDNF) announced. Whitaker will receive the award at the RTDNF's annual First Amendment Awards dinner on March 14 in W...
Showtime to Present New Documentary AMERICAN JIHAD, 3/11
by Caryn Robbins - January 31, 2017
Today, Showtime Documentary Films announced a compelling new documentary titled AMERICAN JIHAD (wt), which explores home-grown Jihadism, how young men are radicalized to commit violent acts of terrorism and what can be done to prevent it....
by Caryn Robbins - January 31, 2017
Today, Showtime Documentary Films announced a compelling new documentary titled AMERICAN JIHAD (wt), which explores home-grown Jihadism, how young men are radicalized to commit violent acts of terrorism and what can be done to prevent it....
CBS's 60 MINUTES Finishes top 5 for Seventh Time This Season
by Caryn Robbins - January 31, 2017
60 MINUTES made Nielsen's Top 10 at #2, drawing 11.5 million viewers, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Sunday, Jan. 29....
by Caryn Robbins - January 31, 2017
60 MINUTES made Nielsen's Top 10 at #2, drawing 11.5 million viewers, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Sunday, Jan. 29....
Oprah Winfrey Joins CBS's 60 MINUTES as Special Contributor
by Caryn Robbins - January 31, 2017
Oprah Winfrey, the esteemed broadcaster, producer, actress and philanthropist, will become a special contributor to 60 MINUTES, the #1 news broadcast in television, it was announced today by the news magazine's executive producer, Jeff Fager....
by Caryn Robbins - January 31, 2017
Oprah Winfrey, the esteemed broadcaster, producer, actress and philanthropist, will become a special contributor to 60 MINUTES, the #1 news broadcast in television, it was announced today by the news magazine's executive producer, Jeff Fager....
President Obama Talks Trump's Presidency on CBS's 60 MINUTES, 1/15
by Caryn Robbins - January 15, 2017
President Barack Obama says the presidential campaign of Donald Trump was “improvisational,” but he doesn't think the president-elect can be improvisational in office....
by Caryn Robbins - January 15, 2017
President Barack Obama says the presidential campaign of Donald Trump was “improvisational,” but he doesn't think the president-elect can be improvisational in office....
CBS's 60 MINUTES to Present President Obama's Last Presidential Interview on Network TV, 1/15
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2017
President Barack Obama will appear in his last presidential interview on network television on 60 MINUTES PRESENTS “Barack Obama: Eight Years in the White House,” an hour-long special to be broadcast Sunday, Jan. 15...
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2017
President Barack Obama will appear in his last presidential interview on network television on 60 MINUTES PRESENTS “Barack Obama: Eight Years in the White House,” an hour-long special to be broadcast Sunday, Jan. 15...
President Obama Talks Trump's Presidency on CBS's 60 MINUTES, 1/15
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2017
President Barack Obama says the presidential campaign of Donald Trump was “improvisational,” but he doesn't think the president-elect can be improvisational in office....
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2017
President Barack Obama says the presidential campaign of Donald Trump was “improvisational,” but he doesn't think the president-elect can be improvisational in office....
CBS's 60 MINUTES to Present President Obama's Last Presidential Interview on Network TV, 1/15
by Caryn Robbins - January 12, 2017
President Barack Obama will appear in his last presidential interview on network television on 60 MINUTES PRESENTS “Barack Obama: Eight Years in the White House,” an hour-long special to be broadcast Sunday, Jan. 15...
by Caryn Robbins - January 12, 2017
President Barack Obama will appear in his last presidential interview on network television on 60 MINUTES PRESENTS “Barack Obama: Eight Years in the White House,” an hour-long special to be broadcast Sunday, Jan. 15...
CBS's 60 MINUTES to Profile Chicago's Alarming Surge in Murders, 1/1
by BWW News Desk - January 01, 2017
Whitaker's report will be broadcast on 60 MINUTES, Sunday, Jan. 1 (7:30-8:30 PM, ET/7:00-8:00 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network....
by BWW News Desk - January 01, 2017
Whitaker's report will be broadcast on 60 MINUTES, Sunday, Jan. 1 (7:30-8:30 PM, ET/7:00-8:00 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network....
CBS's 60 MINUTES to Profile Chicago's Alarming Surge in Murders, 1/1
by Caryn Robbins - December 29, 2016
Whitaker's report will be broadcast on 60 MINUTES, Sunday, Jan. 1 (7:30-8:30 PM, ET/7:00-8:00 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network....
by Caryn Robbins - December 29, 2016
Whitaker's report will be broadcast on 60 MINUTES, Sunday, Jan. 1 (7:30-8:30 PM, ET/7:00-8:00 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network....
CBS's 60 MINUTES Draws Over 14 M; Makes Nielsen's Top 10 for 7th Straight Weeek
by Caryn Robbins - December 20, 2016
For the seventh straight week, CBS's 60 MINUTES made Nielsen's Top 10, drawing 14.09 million viewers, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Sunday, Dec. 18....
by Caryn Robbins - December 20, 2016
For the seventh straight week, CBS's 60 MINUTES made Nielsen's Top 10, drawing 14.09 million viewers, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Sunday, Dec. 18....
VIDEO: FENCES' Denzel Washington Talks Diversity in Hollywood & More on 60 MINUTES
by Caryn Robbins - December 19, 2016
Oscar winner Denzel Washington spoke with reporter Bill Whitaker on last night's 60 MINUTES....
by Caryn Robbins - December 19, 2016
Oscar winner Denzel Washington spoke with reporter Bill Whitaker on last night's 60 MINUTES....
CBS's 60 MINUTES Makes Top 10 List for Sixth Consecutive Week
by Caryn Robbins - December 14, 2016
CBS's 60 MINUTES made Nielsen's Top 10 list for the sixth consecutive week, drawing 11.13 million viewers, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Sunday, Dec. 11....
by Caryn Robbins - December 14, 2016
CBS's 60 MINUTES made Nielsen's Top 10 list for the sixth consecutive week, drawing 11.13 million viewers, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Sunday, Dec. 11....
CBS's 60 MINUTES Makes Nielsen's Top 10 List for 5th Consecutive Week
by Caryn Robbins - December 06, 2016
60 MINUTES made Nielsen's Top 10 List for the fifth consecutive week, drawing 11.9 million viewers, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Sunday, Dec. 4. The CBS News magazine delivered Sunday's largest non-sports audience and was Nielsen's #7 program for the week....
by Caryn Robbins - December 06, 2016
60 MINUTES made Nielsen's Top 10 List for the fifth consecutive week, drawing 11.9 million viewers, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Sunday, Dec. 4. The CBS News magazine delivered Sunday's largest non-sports audience and was Nielsen's #7 program for the week....
CBS's 60 MINUTES is No. 1 Non-Sports Program of the Week
by Caryn Robbins - November 30, 2016
60 MINUTES continued its ratings surge Sunday, delivering 17.3 million viewers to rank as the week's #1 non-sports program for the third straight week, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Sunday, Nov. 27....
by Caryn Robbins - November 30, 2016
60 MINUTES continued its ratings surge Sunday, delivering 17.3 million viewers to rank as the week's #1 non-sports program for the third straight week, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Sunday, Nov. 27....
CBS's 60 MINUTES Delivers Nearly 15 M Viewers; Is #1 Non-Sports Program for 2nd Week
by Caryn Robbins - November 22, 2016
60 MINUTES had another big night Sunday, drawing nearly 15 million viewers. The CBS News magazine delivered 14.89 million viewers to land at #2 in that measurement, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Sunday, Nov. 20....
by Caryn Robbins - November 22, 2016
60 MINUTES had another big night Sunday, drawing nearly 15 million viewers. The CBS News magazine delivered 14.89 million viewers to land at #2 in that measurement, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Sunday, Nov. 20....
Global Superstar Bruno Mars Opens Up on Next 60 MINUTES on CBS, 11/20
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2016
Mars says the rough period helped make him the hit-maker he is today. The Grammy-winning singer also shows Logan how he created his new hit "24 Karat Magic" in a profile to be broadcast on 60 MINUTES Sunday, Nov. 20 (7:00-8:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network....
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2016
Mars says the rough period helped make him the hit-maker he is today. The Grammy-winning singer also shows Logan how he created his new hit "24 Karat Magic" in a profile to be broadcast on 60 MINUTES Sunday, Nov. 20 (7:00-8:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network....
U.S. Women's Soccer Team Tells 60 MINUTES They Are Treated Like Second-Class Players
by Caryn Robbins - November 18, 2016
The U.S. Women's National Soccer Team has won four Olympic gold medals and three World Cups and is currently the #1 team in the world, but they say they don't get paid as much or treated as well as the US Men's team....
by Caryn Robbins - November 18, 2016
The U.S. Women's National Soccer Team has won four Olympic gold medals and three World Cups and is currently the #1 team in the world, but they say they don't get paid as much or treated as well as the US Men's team....
Global Superstar Bruno Mars Opens Up on Next 60 MINUTES on CBS, 11/20
by Caryn Robbins - November 17, 2016
Mars says the rough period helped make him the hit-maker he is today. The Grammy-winning singer also shows Logan how he created his new hit "24 Karat Magic" in a profile to be broadcast on 60 MINUTES Sunday, Nov. 20 (7:00-8:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network....
by Caryn Robbins - November 17, 2016
Mars says the rough period helped make him the hit-maker he is today. The Grammy-winning singer also shows Logan how he created his new hit "24 Karat Magic" in a profile to be broadcast on 60 MINUTES Sunday, Nov. 20 (7:00-8:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network....
CBS's 60 MINUTES, Featuring President-Elect Draws 20 Million Viewers
by Caryn Robbins - November 15, 2016
esley Stahl's interview of the President-elect Donald Trump and his family in their first post-election television interview drew a season-high 20 million viewers, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Sunday, Nov. 13....
by Caryn Robbins - November 15, 2016
esley Stahl's interview of the President-elect Donald Trump and his family in their first post-election television interview drew a season-high 20 million viewers, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Sunday, Nov. 13....
President Elect Donald Trump Set First Post-Election Interview on CBS's 60 MINUTES
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2016
President-elect Donald Trump will do his first extensive post-election interview on this Sunday's 60 MINUTES. It will be conducted by Lesley Stahl and be broadcast Sunday, Nov. 13 (7:00-8:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network....
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2016
President-elect Donald Trump will do his first extensive post-election interview on this Sunday's 60 MINUTES. It will be conducted by Lesley Stahl and be broadcast Sunday, Nov. 13 (7:00-8:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network....
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