Former 60 Minutes Editor Critiques New Season Changes
Guy Campanile, the ex-managing editor of CBS News' 60 Minutes, discusses his views on the program's first two new episodes in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter.
Campanile Comments on Recent Episodes
Guy Campanile told The Hollywood Reporter that the recent broadcasts did not appear much different from previous seasons. He noted that colleagues had expected significant changes based on a notebook of ideas from the new executive producer. Despite these expectations, the show increased its viewership by nine percent during the last season.
Editor Reflects on His Tenure
Campanile stated he spent 34 years at CBS News second-guessing everything he saw or heard. He described himself as ultra-frank in a workplace that encouraged vigorous debate to refine stories. Some colleagues appreciated his directness while others did not, according to an email he sent.
Reasons for Departure Explained
The former editor and his colleagues were fired in May after refusing to be accomplices in the destruction of the program. Campanile suggests his current critiques are less stinging than one might assume given that previous assessment. He urges readers to consider his history of skepticism when evaluating his comments.
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