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VHI Classic Taps Classic 60 Minutes Interviews

Elton John, Ray Charles Clips to Debut on Network Through Deal With CBS News

By R. Thomas Umstead -- Multichannel News, 12/19/2007 10:21:00 AM

Vintage interviews with music icons like Elton John and Ray Charles from CBS News’ 60 Minutes series will air next month on VH1 Classic as part of a distribution deal between the network and CBS News.

The 30-minute, Classic 60 Minutes weekly series will feature past interviews from the 40-year old series with such stars Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen, Tina Turner, Sting and The Eagles, including never-before-seen footage and conversations, according to the network. CBS News correspondent Lara Logan will host the series, which will provide viewers with an in-depth details and insights about the artists as well as an update from Logan on recent news surrounding the performers.

VH1 Classic joins ESPN Classic, which currently airs sports-related interviews from the 60 Minutes archives.

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