Top “60 Minutes” producer quits amid mounting management woes

April 22, 2025, 3:22 pm

In a striking turn at one of television’s most iconic news shows, the top “60 Minutes” producer announced his departure, citing an inability to run the program as before. The exit underscores growing challenges in an industry where even legendary control isn’t enough to stay ahead.

globalnews.ca / Bill Owens, head of ‘60 Minutes,’ quits show, citing loss of independence

Owens' resignation comes as CBS parent company Paramount Global has been working to settle a US$20 billion lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump.

torontosun.com / Top ’60 Minutes’ producer quits, saying he can no longer run the show as he has

NEW YORK — The top producer at “60 Minutes” said Tuesday that he is quitting the show, saying that it has become clear that he would no longer be able to run it as he has in the past. In a memo to staff members, Bill Owens said that he would not be able to […]

winnipegfreepress.com / Top “60 Minutes” producer quits, saying he can no longer run the show as he has

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