A man who dedicated his life to truth-telling and integrity, Don Hewitt (1922–2009) created the legendary TV news program 60 Minutes, the longest-running newsmagazine in television history.

He began as a college dropout working as a copy boy for New York newspapers, eventually rising to become a war correspondent, AP editor, and CBS news producer. In 1968, he launched 60 Minutes with a ticking stopwatch and a vision for intelligent, compelling journalism.

“We were the first ones that made news profitable,” said the broadcasting legend who helped shape the media landscape forever. Hewitt believed in the power of confrontation—not for drama, but for truth.

Through hard-hitting investigations, interviews, and profiles, the show earned immense respect, loyal viewers, and multiple Emmy Awards. Correspondents included Mike Wallace, Ed Bradley, Morley Safer, Dan Rather, Andy Rooney, and others—icons of journalistic excellence.

About success and truth, Dan Rather once said, “The dream begins with a person who believes in you, who tugs and pushes and leads you to the next plateau, sometimes poking you with a sharp stick called truth.”