Ex-60 Minutes Chief Eyes $50M Rival Show With Scott Pelley
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Former 60 Minutes executive producer Bill Owens reportedly seeks around $50 million to launch a rival, streaming, documentary-style investigative news program led by Scott Pelley; a business plan and pitch deck have circulated despite denials, but funding and platform appetite remain uncertain as talks progress.
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