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.
A report on Charlie Chaplin as he returns to the United States for the first time in 20 years. He will be honored at New York City's
Kennedy Center and receive a special Academy Award. Also: Death With Dignity.
Mike Wallace, Morley Safer.