dailyloe.com – Legendary journalist Steve Kroft recently stated he ‘hated’ working on CBS’s ’60 Minutes.’ He made these remarks on Bill O’Reilly’s ‘We’ll Do It Live!’ podcast. Kroft detailed the immense pressure and non-stop schedule of the iconic news program.
He described the job as consuming every hour of the day. Kroft cited constant travel, beepers going off, and sleepless nights. The cycle involved flying on jets and then spending days writing scripts.
Kroft explained the process also included screenings before starting anew. He initially found the show appealing but doubted he would ever join it. The reality of the role proved overwhelmingly demanding for the correspondent.
’60 Minutes’ is one of television’s longest-running and most respected news magazines. It has been a staple of American broadcast journalism since 1968. Kroft was a correspondent on the program for 30 years before retiring in 2019.
His candid comments provide a rare look behind the show’s prestigious curtain. They highlight the personal cost of producing high-stakes investigative journalism. The interview offers a counterpoint to the public perception of the role.[]
Source: Variety
