An iconic photo of the new 60 Minutes team was taken at New York City's Oyster Bar, located inside Grand Central Station. This location holds a special place in the history of CBS News. The group portrait, captured by renowned photographer Mark Seliger, includes correspondents Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker, Norah O'Donnell, Jon Wertheim, and Ross Douthat, along with contributors Gianna Toboni, Sebastian Junger, Ariel Levy, Sir Trevor Phillips, and Matt Gutman. The Oyster Bar is historically significant because it was where legendary CBS journalists Edward R. Murrow, Walter Cronkite, and Douglas Edwards once worked and broadcasted.
Edward R. Murrow, a pioneering figure in television journalism, conducted some of his most influential broadcasts from this location. His programs, including "See It Now" and "Person to Person," were recorded above the Oyster Bar in the early days of television. One of Murrow’s most notable broadcasts, a March 1954 critique of Wisconsin Senator Joseph McCarthy, was delivered from this spot, marking a pivotal moment in American media history.
According to 60 Minutes executive producer Nick Bilton, the Oyster Bar was chosen for the photo shoot because of its iconic status and deep historical ties to CBS News. Photographer Mark Seliger, known for his work with Vanity Fair and Rolling Stone, described the location as a place rich in history and character, making it an ideal setting for the new team's portrait.
The new season of 60 Minutes is set to premiere on Sunday, September 13. Highlights include the first interview with a U.S. Air Force officer involved in one of the most complex rescue operations in military history, as well as a profile of the Los Angeles Rams, who are currently considered the favorites to win the Super Bowl.
60 Minutes Announces Season 59 Premiere and New Group Portrait at Historic New York Location
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