Seth Doane
{{Short description|American television journalist}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=October 2020}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Seth Wiley Doane
| image = Seth Doane at Peabody Awards in 2005.jpg
| caption = Doane accepting Peabody Award in 2005
| occupation = Broadcast journalist
| spouse = Andrea Pastorelli
| children =
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Seth Doane is an American television journalist, working for CBS News.
Career
Doane is a Peabody Award winning Senior Foreign Correspondent for CBS News.{{Cite web |last=Adgate |first=Brad |title=CBS News Is Debuting A 60 Minutes FAST Channel And Podcast |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/bradadgate/2024/09/12/cbs-news-is-debuting-a-60-minutes-fast-channel-and-podcast/ |access-date=2025-02-08 |website=Forbes |language=en}} The Italy-based correspondent reports primarily for CBS' "Sunday Morning"{{Cite web |title=Seth Doane - CBS News |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/team/seth-doane/ |access-date=2025-02-08 |website=www.cbsnews.com |language=en-US}} the #1 rated Sunday morning news program in America.{{Cite web |title=CBS Sunday Morning |url=https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVT1tPkR-fUVlO652EcO3ow |access-date=2025-02-08 |website=YouTube |language=en}} A few years ago, he was also named correspondent for 60 in 6,{{Cite web|url=https://quibi.com/shows/60-in-6-569/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200610095219/https://quibi.com/shows/60-in-6-569/|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 10, 2020|title=Shows|website=quibi.com}} a new 60 Minutes streaming program. "Seth has covered some of the most important stories of the last decade, and I can't wait for him to start reporting for '60 in 6'", 60 Minutes Executive Producer Bill Owens said in March 2020 when CBS made the announcement.{{Cite web|url=https://www.viacomcbspressexpress.com/cbs-news/releases/view?id=54730|title=Peabody-Winning CBS News Reporter Seth Doane Named a Correspondent for '60 in 6' the New "60 Minutes" Program to Launch on Quibi|accessdate=November 30, 2022}}
In 2024, it was announced by CBS News that Doane would also host a new '60 Minutes' podcast called, "60 Minutes: A Second Look". In an interview published by The Hollywood Reporter, 60 Minutes EP Bill Owens was quoted as saying, "Seth Doane is one of the best journalists at CBS News. He's a big fan of 60 Minutes, and I'm sure one day he'll work at 60 Minutes."{{Cite web |last=Weprin |first=Alex |date=2024-09-12 |title=Behind CBS’ Plan to Supercharge ’60 Minutes’ (Exclusive) |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/cbs-60-minutes-expansion-podcast-primetime-special-fast-channel-1235998312/# |access-date=2025-02-08 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |language=en-US}}
Doane had been a regular contributor to CBS Sunday Morning, and his role as a correspondent was formalized in early 2020 as announced by CBS News. CBS Sunday Morning executive producer, Rand Morrison, said "Seth is a superb fit for "Sunday Morning". His reporting is smart and sensitive - and he brings a signature style to every story he does."
He was part of the team at CBS News Sunday Morning to be awarded the 2020 News Emmy Award for "Outstanding News Special" for a special broadcast from Florence, Italy, "A Sunday Morning In Florence".{{Cite web|url=https://www.viacomcbspressexpress.com/cbs-news/releases/view?id=55967|title = CBS News Wins Four Emmy Awards – the Most for a Broadcast Network}} The Rome, Italy based Doane contributed three separate pieces to the Emmy award-winning broadcast.{{Cite web|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/this-week-a-sunday-morning-in-florence-august-18/|title = This Week: "A Sunday Morning in Florence" (August 18)|website = CBS News| date=August 18, 2019 }}
Doane began his career at WNYW, New York City's Fox affiliate, as a field producer. Channel One News, the high-school TV network, then made him a news anchor, sending him abroad to cover stories in San Salvador, Indonesia, Iran, Afghanistan, and the Sudan.
In April 2006 CNN hired Doane as a special video news correspondent for South Asia, including India. He remained with CNN, based in New Delhi, until June 2007.
In August 2007, Doane became a national correspondent for CBS News, covering domestic issues. In 2008 he began reporting a segment titled "The Other America" on the effects of the economic recession on individual people and families. Doane is also a frequent correspondent for CBS News Sunday Morning.
From April 2013[https://twitter.com/sethdoane/status/329570184643891201 Seth Doane's tweet 29 Apr 2013] until March 2016, Doane was based in Beijing, China, covering events in Asia for CBS News. Since April 2016, he has been based in Rome and covering Europe, Africa, and the Middle East for CBS News.{{cite news|last=Ariens|first=Chris|title=CBS's Seth Doane on the Move|work=Adweek|date=April 1, 2016|url=http://www.adweek.com/tvnewser/cbss-seth-doane-on-the-move/289110|accessdate=2016-07-24}} On September 6, 2014, Doane married Andrea Pastorelli{{Cite web|url=http://rumorfix.com/2014/09/cbs-newsman-seth-doane-marries-italy/|title = CBS Newsman Seth Doane Marries in Italy|date = September 14, 2014}} in a same-sex civil ceremony in Arezzo, Italy at the Villa Rosa Badia Di Campoleone.{{cite web |url=http://www.badiacampoleone.it/ |title=Home |website=badiacampoleone.it}}
In March 2020, Doane tested positive for COVID-19. He was one of the first news correspondents to go public and told Gayle King on CBS This Morning he did so to raise awareness, combat stigma and help people recognize symptoms.{{Cite web|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/video/cbs-news-correspondent-seth-doane-diagnosed-with-covid-19/|title = CBS News correspondent Seth Doane diagnosed with COVID-19|website = CBS News}}
Childhood
Seth Doane is a 12th generational Cape Codder. The detail was revealed in a story for CBS which profiled his father, Paul Doane a former Republican State Senator who represented "Cape Cod and the Islands" in Massachusetts.{{Cite web|url=https://electionstats.state.ma.us/candidates/view/Paul-V-Doane|title=PD43+ » Candidate Profile...|website=PD43+|accessdate=November 30, 2022}} The story was about his father's hobby, oyster fishing in Wellfleet.{{Cite web|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/video/oysters-the-pearls-of-cape-cod/|title=Oysters: The pearls of Cape Cod|accessdate=November 30, 2022|via=www.cbsnews.com}}
Noteworthy Interviews
Doane has interviewed a number of high profile figures over the years in his role as correspondent for CBS' Sunday Morning. Interviews of note include: Paul McCartney,{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.facebook.com/CBSSundayMorning/videos/984443342064086/ |title=1.9M views · 25K reactions {{!}} Paul McCartney on John Lennon's death {{!}} Tomorrow on #SundayMorning Seth Doane catches up with Paul McCartney about the former Beatle's "rockdown," and his songwriting relationship with John... {{!}} By CBS Sunday Morning {{!}} Facebook |language=en |access-date=2025-02-08 |via=www.facebook.com}} Matt Damon in Marseilles, France where the actor shot "Stillwater",{{Cite web |date=2021-07-15 |title=Matt Damon on what the pandemic has taught him - CBS News |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/matt-damon-on-what-the-pandemic-has-taught-him/ |access-date=2025-02-08 |website=www.cbsnews.com |language=en-US}} Michelle Yeoh in France ahead of her Oscar win for "Everything, Everywhere, All At Once",{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OXHQ_5TbPw |title=Extended interview: Michelle Yeoh on "Everything Everywhere All at Once" and more |date=2023-03-23 |last=CBS Sunday Morning |access-date=2025-02-08 |via=YouTube}} Jane Goodall at her childhood home in Bournemouth, England,{{Cite web |date=2021-10-24 |title=Jane Goodall on her hope for the future - CBS News |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jane-goodall-the-book-of-hope-a-survival-guide-for-trying-times/ |access-date=2025-02-08 |website=www.cbsnews.com |language=en-US}} Pop star Ed Sheeran near his home in England,{{Cite web |last=Doane |first=Seth |date=2023-05-07 |title=Ed Sheeran on changing course with his latest album, "Subtract" - CBS News |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ed-sheeran-on-changing-course-with-his-latest-album-subtract/ |access-date=2025-02-08 |website=www.cbsnews.com |language=en-US}} Actor Paul Mescal at his alma mater in Dublin, Ireland,{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3x_ncdRWiK0 |title=Extended interview: Paul Mescal on preparing for "Gladiator II" and more |date=2025-01-16 |last=CBS Sunday Morning |access-date=2025-02-08 |via=YouTube}} Russell Crowe in 2015 at his home in Australia,{{Cite web |date=2015-04-19 |title=Russell Crowe: Beyond the brand name - CBS News |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/russell-crowe-beyond-the-brand-name/ |access-date=2025-02-08 |website=www.cbsnews.com |language=en-US}} Wicked star Cynthia Erivo,{{Cite web |title="Wicked" star Cynthia Erivo reveals details about upcoming solo album - CBS News |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/video/wicked-star-cynthia-erivo-reveals-details-about-upcoming-solo-album/ |access-date=2025-02-08 |website=www.cbsnews.com |language=en-US}} Cate Blanchett on her role in Tar at Abbey Road Studios in London,{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAABhZAhC7M |title=Cate Blanchett on "Tár" and the art of transformation |date=2022-10-02 |last=CBS Sunday Morning |access-date=2025-02-08 |via=YouTube}} The Dalai Lama,{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfys2mEtUqY |title=The Dalai Lama: "The Book of Joy" |date=2016-12-25 |last=CBS Sunday Morning |access-date=2025-02-08 |via=YouTube}} Prince Harry {{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeJ3HJBAusM |title=Prince Harry reflects on his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth ll |date=2012-06-02 |last=CBS News |access-date=2025-02-08 |via=YouTube}} who reflected on his grandmother Queen Elizabeth II talking with Doane at a polo field in Brazil, discussing the future of Broadway with composer Andrew Lloyd Webber,{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLyEonfsB5A |title=Andrew Lloyd Webber on the future of Broadway |date=2023-06-11 |last=CBS Sunday Morning |access-date=2025-02-08 |via=YouTube}} on set in Vancouver with Marcia Gay Harden,{{Cite web |last=Doane |first=Seth |date=2024-03-10 |title=Marcia Gay Harden on a role you may not know: herself - CBS News |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/marcia-gay-harden-on-so-help-me-todd-family-and-celebrity/ |access-date=2025-02-08 |website=www.cbsnews.com |language=en-US}} on Broadway talking with Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone as they rehearsed for "The Roommate",{{Cite web |last=Doane |first=Seth |date=2024-09-01 |title=Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone: Pals, and now co-stars on Broadway - CBS News |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mia-farrow-and-patti-lupone-on-broadway-in-the-roommate/ |access-date=2025-02-08 |website=www.cbsnews.com |language=en-US}} with British clothing designer Sir Paul Smith about his career and creative process,{{Cite web |title=The humility of designer Paul Smith: "It's just fashion" - CBS News |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/video/the-humility-of-designer-paul-smith-its-just-fashion/ |access-date=2025-02-08 |website=www.cbsnews.com |language=en-US}} Academy Award winner Tilda Swinton in Paris about being shy and the influence of director Derek Jarman on her work,{{Cite web |title=Tilda Swinton on "The Room Next Door" - CBS News |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/video/tilda-swinton-on-the-room-next-door/ |access-date=2025-02-08 |website=www.cbsnews.com |language=en-US}} Keri Russell behind the scenes of "The Diplomat",{{Cite web |title=Behind the scenes of "The Diplomat" - CBS News |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/video/behind-the-scenes-of-the-diplomat/ |access-date=2025-02-08 |website=www.cbsnews.com |language=en-US}} Rami Malek{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vKxaBcAgBI |title=Rami Malek on being attracted to "profoundly alienated" characters |date=2025-04-06 |last=CBS Sunday Morning |access-date=2025-04-17 |via=YouTube}} in London on being an outsider has informed his career choices, actor Sophia Loren {{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BogIUakQOl4 |title=Sophia Loren on "The Life Ahead" |date=2020-11-08 |last=CBS Sunday Morning |access-date=2025-04-17 |via=YouTube}} on working with her son in "The Life Ahead"
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Category:American television reporters and correspondents