Anderson Cooper Signs Off From 60 Minutes After 20 Years

Veteran journalist Anderson Cooper signed off from CBS News’s “60 Minutes” for the final time on Sunday, concluding a 20-year tenure as a correspondent. His departure aired during the program’s season finale, which featured his report on London’s taxi industry.

In an extended farewell interview released by CBS, Cooper reflected on his long association with the broadcast, which he joined in 2006 while maintaining his role as the anchor of CNN’s “Anderson Cooper 360.” He described the difficulty of balancing the two demanding positions, noting that he primarily worked on “60 Minutes” stories during weekends and vacation time from CNN. He called the work rewarding but challenging.

Cooper stated his decision to leave was driven by a desire to spend more time with his two young sons, Wyatt and Sebastian. He said he wants to be with them as much as possible while they are young.

Throughout the farewell segment, Cooper expressed deep affection for the program, which he watched as a child after his father’s death. He praised the show’s tradition of in-depth storytelling, its team of professionals, and its legacy of correspondents like Mike Wallace and Bob Simon. He recalled a wide range...