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Don Hewitt | |
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 Hewitt in 1987 | |
| Born | Donald Shepherd Hewitt December 14, 1922 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | August 19, 2009 (aged 86) Bridgehampton, New York, United States |
| Alma mater | New York University (withdrew for military service) |
| Occupation | Television producer |
| Years active | 1942–2009 |
| Employer | CBS News (1948–2009) |
| Known for | Creator of 60 Minutes |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Weaver (1945–1963; divorced; 2 children) Frankie Teague Childers (1963–1974; divorced; 2 children) Marilyn Berger (1979–2009; his death) |
| Children | 4 |
| Awards | Edward R. Murrow Award, Emmy, Peabody Award, Producers Guild of America Award, Television Hall of Fame |
Donald Shepard Hewitt[1] (December 14, 1922 – August 19, 2009) was an American television news producer and executive, best known for creating the CBS television news magazine 60 Minutes in 1968, which at the time of his death was the longest-running prime-time broadcast on American television.[2] Under Hewitt's leadership, 60 Minutes was the only news program ever rated as the nation's top-ranked television program, an achievement it accomplished five times.[3] Hewitt produced the first televised presidential debate in 1960.[4]
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
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- ^ Rutenberg, Jim (November 25, 2002). "CBS Wants '60 Minutes' Chief To Hand Over the Stopwatch". The New York Times. Retrieved August 20, 2009.
- ^ Steinberg, Jacques (August 20, 2009). "Don Hewitt, Creator of '60 Minutes,' Dies at 86". The New York Times.