Veteran '60 minutes' journalist Scott Pelley fired from program
Scott Pelley, a veteran journalist for '60 Minutes', has been fired from the program. His dismissal follows disputes with the current executive producer, Nick Bilton, and editor-in-chief, Bari Weiss, regarding the show's new direction. This change is part of a broader turnover under the program's new management.
- ▪Scott Pelley was a long-time journalist for '60 Minutes'.
- ▪His firing is attributed to disagreements with the new executive producer and editor-in-chief.
- ▪The program has experienced significant turnover under new management.
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Veteran '60 minutes' journalist Scott Pelley fired from programThe broadcast has seen a lot of turnover under the new management, and the dismissal comes after disputes with the current EP, Nick Bilton, and the editor-in-chief, Bari Weiss, over its new directionFollow us on GoogleNEW YORK, NY - MAY 15: Scott Pelley attends CBS 2013 Upfront Presentation at The Tent at Lincoln Center on May 15, 2013 in New York City(photo credit: Ben Gabbe/Getty Images)
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