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TV Series
The Resume
(September 24, 1968- )
Produced by CBS News
Reporters include Ed Bradley, Stanley Crouch, Steve Kroft, Dan Rather, Harry Reasoner, Andy Rooney, Morley Safer, Diane Sawyer, Lesley Stahl, Meredith Vieira and Mike Wallace
Segments include 'Point/Counterpoint' and 'A Few Minutes with Andy Rooney'
Why 60 Minutes might be annoying
That damn watch.
It spun-off the non-creatively named '60 Minutes II.'
It has a habit of dramatizing stories and inflating their actual significance to generate ratings (sensationalism).
It reported on the use of Alar on apple crops possibly being a cancerous agent, which started a national hysteria that ultimately lost the agriculture industry over $100 million.
Their reporters are almost exclusively senior citizens.
When a drop in ratings was seen in the 1993-1994 Nielsen ratings, they made the ratings drop a story.
It has the power to ruin reputations.
Though named '60 Minutes,' the actual content of the show is about 42 minutes.
It chickened out from showing a report exposing the malpractice in the tobacco industry (1994).
It suffers in the ratings without afternoon football acting as its lead-in program.
It always ends with Andy Rooney complaining about some mundane aspect of his life, sometimes offending people with his views.
Why 60 Minutes might not be annoying
It pioneered a new form of television journalism that is now commonplace on many networks.
It is responsible for breaking several stories.
It acts as a watchdog.
It is not afraid to report on controversial topics.
Ross Perot's approval ratings dropped after he was asked about questionable topics during his interview.
It is often part of the struggles concerning the rights of the press.
Companies that are profiled negatively on the show usually see a rise in their stocks, as they usually correct the problems.
Lenell Geter, a wrongfully accused man sentenced to life imprisonment, was set free after the show reported on new evidence that proved his innocence (December 1983).
Many delight in Andy Rooney's observations.
Credit: Captain Howdy
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Year In Review:
For 2021, as of last week, Out of 131 Votes: 64.12% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 102 Votes: 43.14% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 159 Votes: 53.46% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 90 Votes: 45.56% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 9 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 17 Votes: 52.94% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 45 Votes: 42.22% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 26 Votes: 69.23% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 108 Votes: 74.07% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 74 Votes: 43.24% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 67 Votes: 64.18% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 124 Votes: 73.39% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 45 Votes: 64.44% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 103 Votes: 51.46% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 162 Votes: 46.30% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 279 Votes: 49.10% Annoying
In 2004, Out of 251 Votes: 43.82% Annoying
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