Don Hewitt: 1922-2009
Don Hewitt of CBS News provides direction ahead of the first televised presidential debate between Sen. John F. Kennedy, seated at left, and Vice President Richard M. Nixon, seated at right, Sept. 25, 1960. In addition to producing "60 Minutes" for 36 years, Hewitt was famous for producing the 1960 Nixon-Kennedy debate, which many have said cost then-Vice President Richard M. Nixon the election.
Author: CBS News Staff
Credit: CBS
