Ex-60 Minutes Boss Eyes Pelley-Headed Rival News Show
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Former 60 Minutes executive producer Bill Owens is reportedly trying to raise about $50 million to back a two-year, Netflix-style streaming news magazine led by Scott Pelley and other fired staffers; however, insiders doubt the plan’s viability due to high production costs and uncertain platform support, plus the need for deep salary cuts from veteran journalists.
- Ex-‘60 Minutes’ boss Bill Owens wants to launch rival news show with Scott Pelley, other fired staffers: sources New York Post
- Sources: Former '60 Minutes' Chief Looks To Raise $50M For New Show; Possibly Starring Pelley TV News Check
- ‘60 Minutes’ In Exile: Are Former Producers and Correspondents Plotting Their Own Show? hollywoodreporter.com
- Is Former ’60 Minutes’ Boss Recruiting Scott Pelley for Rival Show? Yahoo
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