60 Minutes' Most Impactful Milestones and Figures

Dive into the rich history of '60 Minutes' by exploring its longest-serving correspondents, record-breaking viewership, and numerous prestigious awards, highlighting its enduring legacy in broadcast journalism.

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  1. Longest-Serving '60 Minutes' Correspondents: Morley Safer holds the record as the longest-serving correspondent on '60 Minutes,' having reported for 46 seasons from 1970 until his retirement in 2016.
  2. Highest-Rated '60 Minutes' Broadcasts: The 2008 interview with President-elect Barack Obama garnered 25.1 million viewers, making it one of the most-watched '60 Minutes' episodes. Another highly-rated broadcast was the March 2018 interview with Stormy Daniels, drawing 22.1 million viewers.
  3. Top Awards and Recognitions for '60 Minutes': '60 Minutes' holds the record for the most Emmy Awards received by an American primetime program, with 138 as of June 2017. The program has also been honored with 25 Peabody Awards for excellence in television broadcasting.

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