’60 Minutes’ Notches Ratings Gain Over Last Year, But Cedes Viewers From Season Premiere

The second telecast of 60 Minutes on CBS drew 6.77 million viewers, including an exclusive Patrick Clancy interview. While the newsmagazine saw a 15% ratings drop compared to its Season 59 premiere due to the impact of football programming, it still achieved a 5% audience gain over its performance from the previous year. This indicates a year-over-year increase in viewership despite the immediate decline following the highly anticipated debut of the current season.