Why the top producer at ‘60 Minutes’ says he can’t do the job anymore

“60 Minutes” is the gold standard in broadcast journalism. The iconic show has been around for 57 years and has remained not just relevant, but a leader in the world of elite journalism.

Part of the reason for its legendary status and stellar reputation is top producer Bill Owens, who has been running the program since 2019 and is just the third executive producer in the show’s history. He has been with “60 Minutes” for 24 years.

But on Tuesday, he dropped a stunner.

Saying he can no longer run the show the way he used to and the way he wants to, Owens announced he was walking away.