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.
"The Selling Of Colonel Herbert." Examines the case of Lt. Colonel Anthony Herbert who was dismissed for reporting war crimes to the US Army and talks to several army officers who dispute Colonel Herbert's charges. "Come To Britain" looks at resorts in Britain.
"Point-Counterpoint" debates President Nixon's budget.
Host:Harry Reasoner