’60 Minutes’ debuts on CBS-TV 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 24 1968)


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(Tuesday, September 24, 1968, 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT)60 Minutes, an American newsmagazine and television program using a unique style of reporter-centered investigation, debuted tonight on CBS.

Created by Don Hewitt, 60 Minutes initially aired as a bi-weekly show hosted by Harry Reasoner and Mike Wallace.