September 24th, 1968-
An hour newsmagazine with a strong emphasis on investigative reporting. 60 Minutes began in 1968 as a bi-weekly show, alternating on Tuesday evenings with CBS Reports. In the fall of 1971, it shifted to Sunday evenings. In the fall of 1975, it became a weekly series. It remains a fixture on Sunday evenings on CBS to this day.
Coverage of Egyptian President Anwar Sadat's visit to Israel and meetings with Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin.
Also, the CIA and Saigon evacuation cover-up.
Duplicate of #18215.
Host: Mike Wallace.