Don Hewitt

Donald Shepard Hewitt (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. 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. Hewitt produced the first televised presidential debate in 1960.

Don Hewitt
Hewitt in 1987
Born
Donald Shepherd Hewitt

(1922-12-14)December 14, 1922
New York City, U.S.
DiedAugust 19, 2009(2009-08-19) (aged 86)
NationalityAmerican
Alma materNew York University (withdrew for military service)
OccupationTelevision producer
Years active1942–2009
EmployerCBS News (1948–2009)
Known forCreator 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)
AwardsEdward R. Murrow Award, Emmy, Peabody Award, Producers Guild of America Award, Television Hall of Fame
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