'60 Minutes' viewership drops without NFL lead-in
The CBS news programme drew 6.06 million viewers for an episode that sparked debate between correspondent and editor.
At a glance
- 6.06 million viewers tuned in to the episode
- Debate arose between correspondent Lesley Stahl and CBS News Editor in Chief Bari Weiss
- The episode aired without NFL programming preceding it
An episode of '60 Minutes' attracted an average audience of 6.06 million viewers, according to Variety. The broadcast became the subject of discussion between longtime correspondent Lesley Stahl and CBS News Editor in Chief Bari Weiss regarding the content of one of Stahl's segments.
The viewership figures come as the programme aired without its typical National Football League lead-in audience.
Why it matters
The ratings reflect how sports programming can influence viewership for news broadcasts that follow.
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