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RUSSIAN BILLIONAIRE PLANNING TO BRING THE NJ NETS TO NEW YORK IS CONFIDENT HE'LL "MAKE IT THERE" JUST LIKE THE SINATRA SONG SAYS -- "60 MINUTES" SUNDAY
Mikhail Prokhorov Has the World on a String Ever Since a "Miracle"Involving Eight Party Girls Helped Make Him Probably Russia's Richest Man Mikhail Prokhorov hopes to give the lowly New Jersey Nets a brand new start of it in old New York and the challenge it poses goes right to the very heart of the Frank Sinatra song, the Russian billionaire tells Steve Kroft. Prokhorov, perhaps Russia's richest man, discusses the Nets, his vast wealth and the surprisingly unusual way he made most of his money in his first American television interview to be broadcast on 60 MINUTES, Sunday, March 28 (7:00...
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"60 MINUTES" LISTINGS FOR SUNDAY, MARCH 28, 2010
THE CASE AGAINST NADA PROUTY - Former FBI and CIA terrorism fighter Nada Prouty was herself accused of aiding terrorism, but in her first interview, she denies she was anything other than a patriot. Scott Pelley investigates her case. Graham Messick is the producer. THE RUSSIAN IS COMING - Mikhail Prokhorov, perhaps Russia's richest man, discusses his planned purchase of the N.J. Nets basketball team, his vast wealth and the surprisingly unusual way he made most of his money in his first American television interview. Steve Kroft reports. Robert Anderson is the producer. THE S...
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CBS NEWS' "SUNDAY MORNING" IS THE #1 SUNDAY MORNING NEWS PROGRAM FOR 66 CONSECUTIVE WEEKS
CBS News' SUNDAY MORNING was the #1 Sunday morning news program for the 66th consecutive week with the March 21 broadcast, which posted a 3.3/10 with 4.73m viewers, 1.5/08 in adults 25-54 according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings. Compared to the same day last year, CBS SUNDAY MORNING was up +3% in households (from 3.2/10), +1% in viewers (from 4.67m) and +7% in adults 25-54 (from 1.4/08). Season-to-date, CBS SUNDAY MORNING is up +2% in viewers (5.12m from 5.04m), even in both households (3.5/10) and adults 25-54 (1.5/08) compared to last year. SUNDAY MORNING (21), anchored by Charles...
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"60 MINUTES" MAKES THE TOP 10
America's most-watched news program drew 13.28 million viewers to finish at #7 for the week, according to Nielsen live-plus-same day ratings for Sunday, March 21. 60 MINUTES also finished at #7 among households, posting an 8.3 rating and 13 share. Sunday's (21) 60 MINUTES featured a Katie Couric profile of White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel, Scott Pelley's report on the plight of children in post-earthquake Haiti, and Lesley Stahl's story about the Bryan twins who dominate the pro tennis doubles circuit. Jeff Fager is the executive producer of 60 MINUTES. * * * Press Contact: ...
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"THE EARLY SHOW" SATURDAY EDITION LISTINGS FOR MARCH 20, 2010
Chris Wragge, Erica Hill, Lonnie Quinn, and Betty Nguyen will be live in our NY studio for our special "Spring is in the Air" show. Saturday Bargainista: Spring Steals & Deals - Where to find the best online deals, what coupons are available, and what stores are offering the bargain-basement prices for the new season. Healthwatch: Spring Allergens - Home & Lifestyle Expert Laura Dellutri shares ways to rid your home of allergens that includes sticking stuffed animals in the freezer. Closet Cleanout - Elaine Griffin of Better Homes & Gardens shares the important rules of thumb to help sor...
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"THE EARLY SHOW" LISTINGS FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 22 (7:00 - 9:00 AM, ET/PT)
Harry Smith, Maggie Rodriguez, Julie Chen, Erica Hill and Dave Price anchor. MONDAY, MARCH 22-An interview with actress Edie Falco-Gardening tips-Katie Lee prepares meatless entrees TUESDAY, MARCH 23-Travel expert Peter Greenberg reports on what happens to lost luggage-An interview with author Ellie Slott Fisher about her book, It's Either Her or Me: A Guide to Help a Mom and Her Daughter-in-Law Get Along-Douglas Merrill shows how to become digitally organized-A look at braids for every hair type WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24-Consumer correspondent Susan Koeppen gives viewers tips on keeping foods f...
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"60 MINUTES" LISTINGS FOR SUNDAY, MARCH 21, 2010
CHIEF OF STAFF - The man in the middle of all things presidential - especially the health care reform legislation in Congress right now - is President Obama's Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel. Katie Couric talks to Obama's right-hand man about his tough job and his even tougher reputation. Draggan Mihailovich and Jennifer Yuille are the producers. THE LOST CHILDREN OF HAITI - Scott Pelley reports on the most vulnerable victims of Haiti's earthquake, children who not only face hunger, disease and sexual assault, but a form of slavery that is legal in the Caribbean country. Solly Granatstein a...
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A COLLEGE STUDENT TRIES TO STAY AFLOAT AMID ACCUSATIONS OF HER INVOLVEMENT IN A GRUESOME CRIME -- "48 HOURS MYSTERY" ON SATURDAY MARCH 20, 2010
Laura Hall was like any other college student. She was living in Austin, Texas, where she attended the University of Texas, dating the guy of her dreams, business student Colton Pitonyak, and planning to go to law school. But on the morning of Aug. 17, 2005, Hall entered into a nightmare when she found a young woman's dead body in the bathtub in Pitonyak's apartment. It was 21-year-old Jennifer Cave, a friend of Pitonyak's. Within days of the murder, authorities captured Pitonyak and Hall in Mexico. But while Hall claimed that she went to Mexico against her will, police believed she was he...
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CBS NEWS SUNDAY MORNING MARCH 21, 2010 (9:00-10:30 AM, ET) CHARLES OSGOOD ANCHORS FROM NEW YORK
SOUND OF MUZAK - Muzak is not just elevator music anymore. Today, it can be found at the workplace, in stores and places you would never think of. Correspondent Daniel Sieberg reports on the many applications of Muzak. CURB APPEAL - Correspondent Serena Altschul examines the double-life of Joe Ades, a street vendor by day and Park Avenue bon vivant by night. BEN STILLER - Correspondent Rita Braver sits down with actor Ben Stiller to discuss his life on and off screen. FLOWER POWER - In Southern California, palm trees grow tall and cactus gardens thrive - but for tulips, the hot climate can ...