Jeremy Lin to be interviewed for ’60 Minutes’By: David Barron
As he prepares for an interview today, Jeremy Lin applied a phrase that has rarely emerged over the years from interview subjects for CBS’ “60 Minutes.”
“It’s a blessing from God,” Lin said. “I’m going to answer their questions and do the interview, and I’m thankful for the opportunity.”
Charlie Rose is the correspondent for the feature, which is expected to air during the NBA season.
About CBS 60 minuts:
60 Minutes is an American television news program, which was created in 1968. The program was created by Don Hewitt who set it apart by using a unique style of reporter-centered investigation. In 2002, 60 Minutes was ranked No. 6 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time.
Ratings
Based on ratings, 60 Minutes is the most successful broadcast in U.S. television history, since it was moved into its present timeslot in 1975. For five of its seasons it has been that year's top program, a feat matched by the sitcoms All in the Family and The Co*****y Show, and surpassed only by reality TV show American Idol, which has been the No. 1 show for six consecutive seasons. 60 Minutes was a top ten show for 23 seasons in a row (1977–2000), an unsurpassed record.
60 Minutes first broke into the Ratings Top 20 during the 1976–77 season. The following season it was the fourth-most-watched show, and by 1979–80, it was the number one show.During the 21st century it remains among the top 20 programs in the Nielsen ratings, and the highest-rated news magazine.
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