60 Minutes is a prominent American television news magazine broadcast on the CBS network. Created in 1968 by Don Hewitt, it pioneered a reporter-centric style of investigative journalism where correspondents conduct hard-hitting interviews and deep-dive feature stories without sharing the screen with co-anchors. It remains one of the most-watched and influential news programs in the United States, famous for its distinct ticking stopwatch and rigorous follow-ups on corporate and political controversies.