Supporting 60 Minutes

As most of you know, the Television Upfronts are a dog and pony show to try and get advertisers to spend their money with the networks.

Each network makes their presentations and try to put their best on display. There is also a lot of humor, as the networks think that helps sell spots.

But, something newsworthy happened at the ABC upfront presentation.

Jimmy Kimmel was brought in to make everyone laugh as he roasted and poked fun at his own network.

But then, Kimmel turned serious and promoted a top rated show. The show is not on ABC, it was CBS’s 60 Minutes, which is under attack from the Trump White House and is not getting a lot of support from parent company Paramount.

Kimmel urged the advertisers to support 60 minutes, saying, “They deserve it," he said. "You have the power, because you have the money. Support journalism. It's important, and it doesn't work without you."

A bold and refreshing move.