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tableturner

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26. There will be jobs IF NBC or ABC decides to do their version of 60 Minutes.

Reply to SocialDemocrat61 (Reply #23)

Wed Jun 3, 2026, 07:40 PM

7 hrs ago

I know it is not simple, but you are making it much too complicated. If the entire staff, including the stars, stick together, they can negotiate benefits and pensions. Don't you think that a network would gladly do that to steal this highly rated legacy TV treasure? They would surely be happy to do that to secure such a ratings blockbuster, which, after this mess, would probably be an even BIGGER ratings blockbuster.

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60 Minutes crew should quit en masse and go to NBC or ABC. [View all] tableturner 16 hrs ago OP

Great idea! Eventually they would have to hire Kid Rock since nobody else would want to work for them. Dave Bowman 16 hrs ago #1

Start a YouTube Channel jmbar2 16 hrs ago #2

They should get with Colbert and start a new digital network awesomerwb1 16 hrs ago #3

Cut down the reports by 2 minutes each, then give Colbert a 10 minute humor segment. tableturner 15 hrs ago #8

Excellent idea! justaprogressive 16 hrs ago #4

Surely they have non-compete contracts. NT mahatmakanejeeves 16 hrs ago #5

except then there's no competition. ret5hd 15 hrs ago #6

Doubtful, TV news people change networks all the time with no trouble. tableturner 15 hrs ago #7

Most have a six month non-compete clause, Joe's FTC banned them but trump changed the rule back krawhitham 14 hrs ago #13

You're thinking of on air talent and SocialDemocrat61 10 hrs ago #17

They can go to NBC or ABC to make a living. tableturner 8 hrs ago #20

Are there jobs at ABC and NBC? SocialDemocrat61 8 hrs ago #23

There will be jobs IF NBC or ABC decides to do their version of 60 Minutes. tableturner 7 hrs ago #26

If?? SocialDemocrat61 7 hrs ago #27

Yes, a big if. My post was PREDICATED on that "if" becoming reality! tableturner 4 hrs ago #29

Not negativism but reality SocialDemocrat61 4 hrs ago #31

Who's left to quit? maxsolomon 15 hrs ago #9

Are there job openings at NBC and ABC SocialDemocrat61 15 hrs ago #10

Scott Pelley just issued a statement on Bari's remarks this morning: LetMyPeopleVote 15 hrs ago #11

I think you will find that most of them aren't brave idealists, they are in it for a paycheck. RockRaven 14 hrs ago #12

The crew are middle class workers SocialDemocrat61 10 hrs ago #18

They can get a paycheck from NBC or ABC with the rest of the crew. tableturner 8 hrs ago #21

No guarantee they'll be hired SocialDemocrat61 8 hrs ago #25

There are a finite number of jobs. They have a bird in the hand at the moment. You are RockRaven 6 hrs ago #28

I'm NOT suggesting that! tableturner 4 hrs ago #30

Bring a new show to MSNOW: One Hour JCMach1 14 hrs ago #14

Great idea and I bet there are a bunch over there that can't afford to quit....nt mitch96 13 hrs ago #15

Yes, they could save their jobs while saving the great heritage of 60 Minutes! tableturner 11 hrs ago #16

I agree Rebl2 10 hrs ago #19

Jane Pauley doesn't work on 60 Minutes SocialDemocrat61 8 hrs ago #24

They should call the new show... Xavier Breath 8 hrs ago #22