Steve Kroft Reflects On Time At CBS' '60 Minutes': 'I Hated It'
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Key Points:
- Steve Kroft, a retired 60 Minutes correspondent with numerous awards, revealed in an interview that he "probably wouldn’t" choose to do the job all over again due to its intense and competitive nature.
- Kroft described the work environment at 60 Minutes as a "snake pit," where colleagues were paranoid and backstabbing was common, contrasting it with his more enjoyable experience as a London bureau correspondent.
- Despite finding the role exhilarating and rewarding for its storytelling opportunities, Kroft highlighted the grueling 24/7 news cycle and constant travel as significant challenges.
- He reflected that reporting from dangerous locations, such as during the Vietnam War, added an addictive thrill to the job, but the relentless pace and pressure eventually took a toll.
- Kroft’s candid remarks underscore the demanding realities behind the prestigious and high-profile position he once held.
