Scott Pelley Thanks Supporters on Instagram After Firing from '60 Minutes'
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Jack Dunn
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Summary
Veteran '60 Minutes' correspondent Scott Pelley was fired by new executive producer Nick Bilton after an explosive confrontation during a staff meeting on May 25. Pelley took to Instagram to thank fans for their support, posting a photo of himself looking elated at the helm of his sailboat with a message of gratitude.
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Unemployment looks good on former '60 Minutes' correspondent Scott Pelley
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