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Paramount CEO Pledges Editorial Independence for '60 Minutes'

Paramount CEO David Ellison has publicly pledged to maintain the editorial independence of the long-running news program '60 Minutes'. This assurance was given during an interview with Lesley Stahl.

9 Jun, 17:35 — 9 Jun, 20:09
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NYTMostly Factual33d ago

Paramount C.E.O. Promises Editorial Independence for ‘60 Minutes’

David Ellison told Lesley Stahl, one of three remaining correspondents for the news program, that he would respect the show’s editorial decisions after a tumultuous stretch.

By Benjamin Mullin and Michael M. Grynbaum

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varietyMostly Factual33d ago

Paramount CEO Ellison Tells Lesley Stahl ’60 Minutes’ Will Have Editorial Independence

Paramount CEO David Ellison recently vowed to “60 Minutes” correspondent Lesley Stahl that the newsmagazine would have “editorial independence,” according to three people familiar with the matter, the latest sign the media conglomerate is trying to tamp down tensions around the venerable program in the wake of a recent ouster of its top producers and […]

By Brian Steinberg

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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual33d ago

David Ellison Promises ‘60 Minutes’ Editorial Independence

The Paramount CEO assured correspondent Lesley Stahl on Sunday he'd stay out of the way.

By Anthony Maglio

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deadlineMostly Factual33d ago

David Ellison Assures Lesley Stahl That ’60 Minutes’ Will Have Editorial Independence

Lesley Stahl says that Paramount CEO David Ellison assured her in a call on Sunday that 60 Minutes will have editorial independence. Stahl, the longest serving correspondent on the show, told The New York Times on Tuesday about the conversation. She also relayed Ellison’s comments to the newsmagazine’s staffers, amid a champagne toast for the […]

By Ted Johnson

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