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Don Hewitt

News producer
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Don Hewitt

News producer

December 14, 1922

New York City, New York

August 19, 2009

Video Tribute: Esteemed '60 Minutes' Creator Don Hewitt on How TV Changed Politics Forever

Don Hewitt was an American television news producer and executive, best known for creating 60 Minutes, the CBS television news magazine.

At the time of his death, 60 Minutes was the longest-running prime-time broadcast on American television.

Under Hewitt's leadership, 60 Minutes was the only news program ever rated the nation's top-ranked television program, an achievement it accomplished five times.

Hewitt produced the first televised presidential debate in 1960.

Don Hewitt was inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame in 1989.

Awards & Nominations News & Features
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1 Honor
Hall of Fame - 1989
Don Hewitt, as Honoree
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Summer Internship Information Session 2024

Don Hewitt: Hall of Fame Tribute
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