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Tony Dokoupil shared some heartfelt words CBS Evening News About his former colleague Scott Pelley after the veteran journalist was fired on Tuesday.
During Wednesday’s program, Dokoupil — who was named anchor of the evening news by CBS News editor-in-chief Barry Weiss at the beginning of her tenure last year — took a moment to praise Bailey’s career.
“When I started at CBS, Scott Pelley was in this very chair, and he was still writing dozens of stories a year 60 minutes. In the midst of all this, he still meets with each new reporter to share his perspective on the assignment here. He believed in freedom of the press, he said. [James] Madison, it was “the right that guarantees all other rights.” And the risk is always very high, if you make it to CBS News, you’re among the best in the world. He worked every day to live up to this level.
A collection of Billy’s work was then played at CBS over the years, after he joined the network in 1989. The video featured the journalist’s coverage of 9/11, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Russo-Ukrainian war, and more, as well as his numerous presidential interviews and the dozens of Emmy Awards he received for his work.
“In some ways he was a man from another era, and that’s not a knock,” Dokoupil said in a voiceover. “He said he did not watch the contest, because he knew who he was. A journalist values the truth at all costs. He always keeps the memory of his colleagues killed in the field – a reminder that his chosen field of work can be dangerous.”
At the end of the tribute, the broadcaster also pointed out how Billy changed the way he did things CBS Evening News The slogan goes from “With Scott Pelley” to “With All of Us.” “Well, Scott, from all of us, thank you,” Dokoupil added.
Tuesday, Hollywood ReportI learned that the veteran 60 minutes The reporter was fired by the network. The decision came after Bailey clashed with the show’s new executive producer, Nick Bilton, during a heated meeting with staff the day before.
At the meeting, Billie criticized Weiss, accusing her of “murder.” 60 minutes. She doesn’t like this place; She was brought in to kill her and she does just that.
After his firing, Bailey issued a lengthy statement, saying in part, “The incompetence and unprofessionalism of the new administration has created chaos. … The collapse of values at the top has become untenable.” Leadership 60 minutes He is no longer recognizable. The principles I hold dear are gone, so I must leave too.
