Scott Pelley signs major deal after '60 Minutes' firing
USA Today • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Scott Pelley, the veteran journalist recently ousted from "60 Minutes," has signed a deal with Creative Artists Agency, a leading Hollywood talent firm.
- Pelley, 68, was abruptly fired in early June after over 20 years on "60 Minutes," following internal disputes with CBS leadership and tensions with new executive producer Nick Bilton.
- The firing occurred without severance or benefits, and was marked by a contentious staff meeting where Pelley accused CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss of harming the news institution.
- Pelley has an illustrious career, winning 51 national Emmy Awards, multiple Peabody and Edward R. Murrow Awards, and the Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism in 2025.
- In a recent interview, Pelley expressed deep emotional pain over his departure but emphasized his concern for the future of "60 Minutes" and the institution he cherishes.
