**60 Minutes** is America's premier prime-time television newsmagazine on CBS, delivering hard-hitting investigative reports, newsmaker interviews, in-depth profiles, and feature stories that set the standard for broadcast journalism.[1][2][3][4] Launched on September 24, 1968, by legendary producer **Don Hewitt**, the show pioneered the TV newsmagazine format, blending rigorous investigations with compelling narratives on politics, business, technology, and culture.[1][2][3][4] Its signature structure typically features two serious probes alongside a human-interest piece, occasionally including point-counterpoint debates or commentaries like Andy Rooney's witty closers from 1979 to 2011.[3] Key achievements abound: **60 Minutes** has topped Nielsen ratings as America's #1 news program for 51 consecutive years through the 2024-25 season, with 25 seasons in the annual top 10—a record unmatched by any other show.[1][2][4] It boasts more Emmy Awards than any primetime program and 25 Peabody Awards, cementing its influence on U.S. culture and journalism.[1][3][4] Iconic correspondents like Mike Wallace and Morley Safer built its reputation for fearless access to sources, from world leaders to whistleblowers.[3] Today, in its **58th season** (airing Sundays at 7 p.m. ET/PT), it remains dominant, averaging 8.32 million viewers in season 57 and reaching over one in three Americans.[4][5] Executive producer **Tanya Simon** oversees a powerhouse team: correspondents **Lesley Stahl, Scott Pelley, Bill Whitaker, Anderson Cooper, Sharyn Alfonsi, Jon Wertheim, and Cecilia Vega**, with **Norah O'Donnell** contributing.[4][5] Recent episodes tackle timely business-tech topics like AI risks to kids, Polymarke