Date of Birth: November 8, 1931
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Date of Death: May 19, 2016
Biography
Morley Safer was a Canadian-American broadcast journalist, best known for his long tenure on the CBS news magazine “60 Minutes.” Born in Toronto, Ontario, Safer began his journalism career in newspapers, working for the Woodstock Sentinel-Review, the London Free Press, and the Toronto Telegram. He then transitioned to television, joining the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) before moving to CBS News in 1964. Safer gained fame for his Vietnam War reporting, notably a 1965 segment showing U.S. Marines burning the village of Cam Ne, which contributed to shifting public opinion about the war. After joining “60 Minutes” in 1970, Safer became one of the program’s most recognizable faces, known for his insightful and often hard-hitting reports. Over his career, he won numerous awards, including several Emmys, for his work in journalism. Safer retired from “60 Minutes” in 2016, just a week before his death.
5 Interesting Facts about Morley Safer
1. Morley Safer reported from Vietnam in the early years of the war, providing some of the first televised images that challenged the U.S. government’s optimistic narratives.
2. He joined “60 Minutes” in 1970, making him one of the longest-serving correspondents on the program.
3. Safer won twelve Emmy Awards throughout his career.
4. He authored a book titled “Flashbacks: On Returning to Vietnam” in 1990.
5. Safer was known for his skeptical view of modern art, famously producing a critical segment titled “Yes… But Is It Art?” in 1993.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Morley Safer
1. “What has always been at the heart of ’60 Minutes’ is the kind of journalism that holds those with power accountable.”
2. “The media’s job is to question a premise.”
3. “I have no regrets about my career. I’ve enjoyed every bit of it.”
4. “I think skepticism is one of the great virtues, and I think it’s a virtue that needs to be practiced.”
5. “The thing about television is that you do it, it’s gone, and it’s in the air.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Morley Safer’s highest net worth was estimated to be around $25 million.
Children
Morley Safer had one daughter, Sarah Alice Anne Safer, with his wife, Jane Fearer Safer.
Relevant Links
1. [CBS News Biography of Morley Safer](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/morley-safer-1931-2016/
3. [Morley Safer’s Profile on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0756168/
5. [Emmy Awards Profile](https://www.emmys.com/bios/morley-safer
