Bill Owens, a former executive producer of *60 Minutes*, is set to publish a memoir that critiques CBS, Paramount, and CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss. Owens, who worked at CBS News since 1988, left *60 Minutes* a year ago, reportedly due to pressure to avoid stories that could harm the network's parent company, Paramount. The book, which covers his 37-year career at CBS News, is said to reveal insights into the network's operations. In the book proposal, Owens describes CBS as 'the worst-run media company in the history of America' and criticizes Weiss's leadership. He notes that CBS Evening News has struggled with ratings under Weiss's direction, with viewership often falling below 4 million. Owens also discusses a controversial $16 million settlement between Paramount and former President Donald Trump regarding a *60 Minutes* interview. He characterizes the settlement as an act of 'corporate cowardice.' Owens's criticisms align with those of former correspondent Scott Pelley, who was fired in June after confronting Weiss about her management.
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Former CBS Producer Bill Owens to Release Memoir Criticizing CBS and Bari Weiss
Bill Owens, a former executive producer of *60 Minutes*, is writing a memoir that criticizes CBS, Paramount, and CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss. The book is expected to reveal insights into the network's operations and Owens's experiences, including a controversial settlement involving former President Donald Trump.
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Former CBS Producer Bill Owens to Release Memoir Criticizing CBS and Bari Weiss