Scott Pelley spoke out against Paramount after the departure of the 60 Minutes producer
29 april 2025 в 07:37
Scott Pelley was a trusted face on the program 60 Minutes for many years, known for his sharp reporting and steadfast presence. Recently, the veteran journalist drew public attention by publicly criticizing the parent company CBS, Paramount, following the departure of the well-known executive producer of 60 Minutes, Bill Owens.
Learn more about Pelley’s recent statements below.
Pelley joined CBS News in 1989 as a correspondent based in New York. In 2004, he became a correspondent on 60 Minutes, where he earned a reputation for thorough, in-depth reporting. He also served as anchor and managing editor of CBS Evening News from 2011 to 2017 before returning full-time to 60 Minutes.
Pelley’s work has earned him over 40 major awards, including multiple Emmy Awards, Edward R. Murrow Awards, Peabody Awards, and the Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism. His investigations have included interviews with presidents and reports from war zones such as Iraq and Afghanistan, consistently recognized for journalistic excellence.
Pelley married his wife Jane Boone in 1983. Boone, a former television reporter and advertising director, has always supported Pelley throughout his long journalism career. They have two children together. Despite his high-profile role at CBS, Pelley kept his personal and family life mostly private, rarely discussing it publicly.
In 2019, Pelley released his memoir «Truth Worth Telling: A Reporter’s Search for Meaning in the Stories of Our Times». The book reflects on the key stories he covered over decades at CBS, including the 9/11 attacks, wars in the Middle East, and political scandals. It became a national bestseller, praised for its honesty and behind-the-scenes look at American journalism.
Pelley and Owens worked closely together for many years on 60 Minutes, where Owens produced and managed the program, and Pelley contributed as one of the lead correspondents. When Owens retired in 2025, citing a loss of editorial independence due to increased corporate control from Paramount Global, Pelley publicly defended him. On air, Pelley praised Owens' leadership and criticized corporate interference that undermined journalistic integrity, emphasizing that Owens always put journalism first
Learn more about Pelley’s recent statements below.
Pelley joined CBS News in 1989 as a correspondent based in New York. In 2004, he became a correspondent on 60 Minutes, where he earned a reputation for thorough, in-depth reporting. He also served as anchor and managing editor of CBS Evening News from 2011 to 2017 before returning full-time to 60 Minutes.
Pelley’s work has earned him over 40 major awards, including multiple Emmy Awards, Edward R. Murrow Awards, Peabody Awards, and the Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism. His investigations have included interviews with presidents and reports from war zones such as Iraq and Afghanistan, consistently recognized for journalistic excellence.
Pelley married his wife Jane Boone in 1983. Boone, a former television reporter and advertising director, has always supported Pelley throughout his long journalism career. They have two children together. Despite his high-profile role at CBS, Pelley kept his personal and family life mostly private, rarely discussing it publicly.
In 2019, Pelley released his memoir «Truth Worth Telling: A Reporter’s Search for Meaning in the Stories of Our Times». The book reflects on the key stories he covered over decades at CBS, including the 9/11 attacks, wars in the Middle East, and political scandals. It became a national bestseller, praised for its honesty and behind-the-scenes look at American journalism.
Pelley and Owens worked closely together for many years on 60 Minutes, where Owens produced and managed the program, and Pelley contributed as one of the lead correspondents. When Owens retired in 2025, citing a loss of editorial independence due to increased corporate control from Paramount Global, Pelley publicly defended him. On air, Pelley praised Owens' leadership and criticized corporate interference that undermined journalistic integrity, emphasizing that Owens always put journalism first
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