MAKES THE TOP 10 FOR THE 21^ST TIME IN A ROW

Makes the Top 10 in Key Demos

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60 MINUTES drew 10.04 million viewers on Sunday, making it America’s #2 primetime program, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Sunday, March 7. It was the 21^st consecutive time the CBS Newsmagazine made the list of America’s top 10 primetime programs.

The broadcast ranked at #3 or higher for 12 of those weeks, including the last five times. 60 MINUTES has finished at #5 or higher 16 times this season.

The newsmagazine was a top 10 broadcast in demos, scoring 1.3/07 in adults 25-54 and 0.8/06 in adults 18-49, tied for #7 and #8, respectively.

Compared to the same night last year, 60 MINUTES was up +7% in viewers and even in adults 25-54 and adults 18-49.

Sunday’s 60 MINUTES featured Scott Pelley’s report on how low wage earners have been disproportionally affected by the pandemic’s economic impact, Sharyn Alfonsi’s story on how an old antidepressant is getting a new look as a possible early treatment for COVID, and Bill Whitaker’s report on NASA’s Artemis program, which hopes to put a woman on the moon during this decade.

Bill Owens is the executive producer of 60 MINUTES, America’s most-watched news program.

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