[Waiting his turn among a crowded roster represents a change for Rather, who served as the face of the] CBS Evening News ... I think it's hard to leave the anchor chair. That takes an adjustment. |
60 Minutes. What makes her perfect for us is that she does such good interviews. |
Don's the best there is. |
I think there's some anxiety, but I don't think it's unhealthy. More people make it a little more tense at times, but I think it benefits the viewer. Getting on the air depends on how good your story is. |
I think they're stronger by being longer. |
I'm glad he'll be around to do an occasional interview. He's had such a powerful impact on all of us who work here, on how we conduct interviews and how we report stories, that there will always be a piece of Mike in everything we do. |
In some ways, it fits even better with what his role is on the broadcast these days. Mike still has it. He still pulls it off. Sometimes he can't remember what he had for breakfast, but he can still pin someone down on an interview. |
It has been invaluable to have him right down the hall, and it's great to know he'll be around for many years to come. |
It's been tough for him. Let's face it: It's a big transition from the anchor chair, no matter where you go. But he's really working hard at it. It's just going to take some time to get used to not doing what he had been doing in such a prominent place for so long. |
It's hard for all of us to get used to. It's a sad day, but it's also a chance to celebrate an incredible legacy and an amazing guy. |
It's like managing an all-star team. Not everybody gets in as many innings, but the quality of the play is better. This place has always been competitive. They all want to get on the air so they're making their stories better. Who's that bad for besides the competition? |
Katie is a world-class reporter. There aren't many people in this business who can conduct an interview as well as she can. It's no wonder Don Hewitt was chasing her for years to be on this broadcast, and it's exciting that it's finally going to happen. |
Mike Wallace has been the heart and soul of this broadcast since he and Don (Hewitt) started it almost four decades ago. Millions and millions of Americans have tuned in to '60 Minutes' on Sunday nights over all those years to see him in action and to find out what questions he would be asking each week. I'm glad he'll be around to do an occasional interview. He's had such a powerful impact on all of us who work here, on how we conduct interviews and how we report stories, that there will always be a piece of Mike in everything we do. |
People don't want to leave it. They want to stay, even though covering Katrina has been so difficult and painful in so many ways. |
She listens . If you look at what Mike Wallace has done so well all these years, he listens to what's being said and responds with a question. She's got that ability. |