Paramount CEO David Ellison Assures 60 Minutes of Editorial Independence Amid Turmoil
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Ted Johnson
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Summary
Paramount CEO David Ellison assured 60 Minutes correspondent Lesley Stahl in a phone call on Sunday that the newsmagazine will maintain editorial independence. Stahl relayed this assurance to staffers during a champagne toast following one of the show's most tumultuous weeks, amid backlash over concerns about the show's future under new ownership.
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Stahl, the longest serving correspondent on the show, told The New York Times on Tuesday about the conversation.
Ellison's call was an indication of the seriousness of the concerns over the top-rated show's future, amid a backlash.
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