The analog stopwatch of “60 Minutes” is getting a digital makeover for Quibi, the mobile subscription TV service founded by Jeffrey Katzenberg. AdvertisementFor CBS, “60 in 6" is an opportunity to get the 51-year-old franchise in front of younger viewers. Although “60 Minutes” remains one of the most-watched prime-time programs, its audience has been aging. AdvertisementA bite-size version of “60 Minutes” may seem out of character for a program whose segments run 13 minutes or longer. AdvertisementThe concept of creating a Quibi version of “60 Minutes” came from Ryan Kadro, who oversees the news content for the service.

Source: Los Angeles Times October 08, 2019 11:03 UTC