Scott Pelley

RATINGS: 60 MINUTES Takes a Top-Five Spot for Third Straight Week

60 MINUTES continued its run among Nielsen's top five weekly broadcasts for the third-straight week, landing at #4.

CBS News' AMERICA DECIDES: 2020 Coverage Focuses on Critical Issues

CBS News continues to focus on critical issues in the run-up to the election by providing special coverage dedicated to voter integrity.

PARASITE, JOJO RABBIT, and More Take Home Writers Guild of America Awards; Full List!

The Writers Guild of America Awards were handed out yesterday! Big winners for the night included Parasite and Jojo Rabbit in the film categories, and Succession and Barry for television.

CBS Renews Six More Dramas and Two News Programs For 2019-2020

CBS announced today that it has renewed six more drama series and two news programs for the 2019-2020 broadcast season. SEAL TEAM, S.W.A.T., MADAM SECRETARY, BULL, HAWAII FIVE-0 and MACGYVER will return to the CBS lineup next season, along with longstanding primetime news shows 60 MINUTES and 48 HOURS. With these pickups, CBS has now renewed 18 series for next year.

Tanya Simon Named Executive Editor of 60 MINUTES

Tanya Simon was named Executive Editor of 60 MINUTES, it was announced today by Bill Owens, the newsmagazine's executive producer.

RATINGS: 60 MINUTES is Number One For Second Straight Time

60 MINUTES topped the Nielsen List for the second straight week, drawing 12.6 million viewers to once again land at # 1, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Sunday, March 31, 2019.  It was the fifth straight week – and the 14th time this season – the CBS News magazine finished among the top five programs. 

CBS to Air THE MUELLER REPORT: A TURNING POINT

CBS News will broadcast THE MUELLER REPORT: A TURNING POINT, a one-hour primetime special on Monday, March 25, (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

RATINGS: 60 MINUTES Makes Top 5 For The 3rd Straight Week

60 MINUTES made the Top 5 for the third straight week and the twelfth time this season.  The CBS News magazine drew 10.1 million viewers to land at # 3, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Sunday, March 17, 2019.   It was also Sunday's # 1 prime program in viewers.

EIGHTH GRADE, CAN YOU EVER FORGIVE ME? Among Winners of the 2019 Writers Guild Awards

The Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) and the Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) tonight announced the winners of the 2019 Writers Guild Awards for outstanding achievement in writing for film, television, new media, videogames, news, radio/audio, promotional, and graphic animation categories at concurrent ceremonies at the Edison Ballroom in New York City and The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles.

Bill Owens Named Executive Producer Of 60 MINUTES

Bill Owens, a multi-award-winning journalist, producer and news team leader, has been named Executive Producer of 60 MINUTES, America's #1 news program, it was announced today by Susan Zirinsky, incoming President and Senior Executive Producer of CBS News.

WRITER'S GUILD AWARDS Unveils 2019 Nominations

The 2019 Writer's Guild Awards nominations have been unveiled. The 2019 Writers Guild Awards will be handed out Sunday, Feb. 17, at the Beverly Hilton. See the full list of nominees below!

Winners Announced for the 2018 Writers Guild Awards

The Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) and the Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) tonight announced the winners of the 2018 Writers Guild Awards for outstanding achievement in writing for film, television, new media, videogames, news, radio/audio, promotional, and graphic animation categories at concurrent ceremonies at the Edison Ballroom in New York City and The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles.

CBS & U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum Launch Special PSA Campaign

CBS Corporation and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum have created a special series of CBS Cares PSAs to honor the victims of the Nazi Holocaust and mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Mosheh Oinounou Named EP of CBS EVENING NEWS WITH JEFF GLOR

Mosheh Oinounou has been named executive producer of the CBS EVENING NEWS WITH JEFF GLOR beginning Feb. 5, it was announced today by CBS News President David Rhodes. Oinounou will assume his new role as Steve Capus steps down from the broadcast in the coming weeks.

HANDMAID'S TALE, GLOW Among Nominees for 2018 WRITERS GUILD AWARDS; Full List

The Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) and the Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) have announced nominations for outstanding achievement in television, new media, news, radio/audio, and promotional writing during 2017. Winners will be honored at the 2018 Writers Guild Awards on Sunday, February 11, 2018, at concurrent ceremonies in New York City and Los Angeles.

Musical Prodigy Alma Deutscher Featured on Sunday's 60 MINUTES

The young British virtuoso, a natural composer who plays piano and violin, discusses and demonstrates her incredible musicality in a profile by Scott Pelley on the next edition of 60 MINUTES, Sunday, Nov. 5 (7:30-8:30 PM, ET/7:00-8:00 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network.

Musical Prodigy Alma Deutscher Featured on Sunday's 60 MINUTES

The young British virtuoso, a natural composer who plays piano and violin, discusses and demonstrates her incredible musicality in a profile by Scott Pelley on the next edition of 60 MINUTES, Sunday, Nov. 5 (7:30-8:30 PM, ET/7:00-8:00 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network.

Scott Pelley, Lesley Stahl & Oprah Winfrey Celebrate 50th Anniversary Season of 60 MINUTES

The 50th Anniversary Season Premiere of 60 MINUTES will be broadcast on Sunday, Sept. 24 (7:30-8:30 PM, ET/ 7:00-8:00 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network. The program will feature stories from Scott Pelley, Lesley Stahl and the debut of Oprah Winfrey as special contributor.

Scott Pelley, Lesley Stahl & Oprah Winfrey Celebrate 50th Anniversary Season of 60 MINUTES

The 50th Anniversary Season Premiere of 60 MINUTES will be broadcast on Sunday, Sept. 24 (7:30-8:30 PM, ET/ 7:00-8:00 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network. The program will feature stories from Scott Pelley, Lesley Stahl and the debut of Oprah Winfrey as special contributor.

CBS News Nominated for 43 EMMY AWARDS; More Than Any Other News Organization

CBS News earned 43 News & Documentary Emmy Award nominations, more than any other news organization, and more than its two main broadcast network rivals, it was announced today by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.