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Same in-depth reports as namesake show, but in 30 minutes.
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What's the Story?
Venerable TV newsmagazine 60 Minutes has won accolades for delivering, year after year, quality, in-depth journalism. It has owned its Sunday evening timeslot for decades, and for good reason: It tells fascinating stories, and its reporters are some of the best in the business. 60 MINUTES ON ID does all of the same things, but faster, in a version edited down to just a half an hour.
Is It Any Good?
If you like 60 Minutes, there's no reason not to like this version, too. It's the same stories repackaged into a shorter show and hosted by correspondent Scott Pelley. Instead of two or three long-form pieces, expect just one or two. But otherwise there's no difference. It's still some of the best investigative journalism on TV.
Most kids aren't likely to be interested, but teens who keep track of current events or enjoy the news may like the show's complex, deeply reported stories ... even if they are only 30 minutes long here.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about TV news. 60 Minutes has been on the air for decades. Why does its format work so well?
Who do you think this version of the show is intended to appeal to? The same audience as the original series? Another group?
Does it make sense to cut the show down to 30 minutes but leave the name unchanged?
TV Details
- Premiere date : September 24, 1968
- Cast : Scott Pelley
- Network : Investigation Discovery
- Genre : Educational
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- Last updated : October 1, 2020
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