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Don Hewitt was an American television producer and creator of the long-running news program "60 Minutes." Hewitt's innovative approach to broadcast journalism and his development of the magazine format for television journalism helped shape modern news reporting. Under his guidance, "60 Minutes" became one of the most influential and respected news programs, known for its investigative reporting and compelling storytelling. Hewitt's contributions to journalism have had a lasting impact on the field.
"Confrontation is not a dirty word. Sometimes it's the best kind of journalism as long you don't confront people just for the sake of a confrontation."
"Let's give the conventions back to the politicians. If we think there's any news, we can tack it on afterward as commentary. But the conventions should be their show, not ours."
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