Donald Shepard Hewitt was an American television news producer and executive, best known for creating the CBS television news magazine 60 Minutes in 1968, which, at the time of his death was the longest-running prime-time broadcast on American television. Under Hewitt's leadership, 60 Minutes was the only news program ever rated as the nation's top-ranked television program, which it accomplished five times. Hewitt produced the first televised presidential debate in 1960.
Don Hewitt, American television producer, created 60 Minutes (born 1922)
On August 19, in the year 2009, Don Hewitt, American television producer, created 60 Minutes (born 1922). This event is recorded as a Notable Deaths event in the history of August 19, a notable event in this corner of history.
1 notable person is associated with this event, including Don Hewitt. Learn more below.
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- This event took place on August 19, 2009 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Deaths event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 2 Wikipedia articles.
- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 3 July 2026.
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