“I Hope ’60 Minutes’ Remains ’60 Minutes'”: Anderson Cooper Signs Off CBS Newsmagazine With Tribute To Its Quality And Independence
Anderson Cooper concluded his 20-year tenure on 60 Minutes, reflecting on the show's legacy and quality. He expressed hope that the program maintains its core values despite potential changes. Cooper's departure follows a period of controversy surrounding the show, including editorial decisions that sparked internal conflict.
- ▪Anderson Cooper signed off from 60 Minutes after two decades.
- ▪He emphasized the importance of the show's independence and trust with viewers.
- ▪Cooper's exit comes amid recent controversies regarding editorial decisions at CBS News.
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Anderson Cooper Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for CNN Anderson Cooper signed off from 60 Minutes after 20 years on Sunday, paying tribute to the newsmagazine’s legacy, quality and independence. Cooper announced in February that he would be exiting the show, deciding not to renew his contract in which he has done dual duty as a correspondent for the show while still anchoring full-time for CNN. “I don’t think the reality has hit me that I’m not going to be doing this any longer, you know to give up something you’ve watched since you were a kid,” Cooper said in a segment that was posted to 60 Minutes Overtime.
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