60 Minutes Under New Leader Bilton Faces Sharp Pushback From Former Staff
TL;DR
Nick Bilton, a former tech columnist with no TV production background, has been named head of CBS's 60 Minutes, prompting harsh feedback from ex-colleagues as the show undergoes a broader shake-up led by Bari Weiss; veteran correspondents and producers have been fired or left, with some peers praising Bilton’s intellect but others doubting his ability to manage people and craft strong TV.
- New ‘60 Minutes’ Boss Draws Harsh Reviews From Ex-Colleagues The Daily Beast
- ‘60 Minutes’ Is a ‘Cage Full of Tigers.’ Can Nick Bilton Lead It? The New York Times
- Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker and Jon Wertheim say they’ll stay at ‘60 Minutes’ NBC News
- Remaining ‘60 Minutes’ correspondents say they’re staying CNN
- Civil war at '60 Minutes' as top stars choose to stay but issue explosive ultimatum Yahoo
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