The Biggest Controversies In The History Of '60 Minutes'

The Biggest Controversies In The History Of '60 Minutes'

There’s no question that 60 Minutes is one of the most revered names in television journalism, and it has won numerous awards and accolades. However, this doesn’t mean the show is immune from criticism or controversy and, over the years, it has faced some intense scrutiny for various reasons - including hostility from elected officials and from other news organizations. The various controversies surrounding 60 Minutes reveal the extent to which …

Jimmy Kimmel Roasts His Employer and Boosts ‘60 Minutes’ at Disney Upfront

Jimmy Kimmel roasted NBC, CBS — and most of all, his own employer, ABC — during his time at Disney’s upfront presentation.

Jimmy Kimmel Ends Upfront Monologue With Heartfelt Request That Advertisers Support '60 Minutes': 'They Deserve It'

After spending most of his time at the Disney upfronts mocking his parent company’s competition, ABC late night host Jimmy Kimmel ended his monologue with a somber plea to the advertising community. “I know it’s not part of our multi-platform, but support ’60 Minutes.’ They deserve it. You have the power because you have the money. Support journalism. It’s important, and it doesn’t work without you,” Kimmel said on Tuesday. Typically, the upfron…