Andy Rooney Ends ‘60 Minutes’ Commentary

Andy Rooney is stepping down from his regular duties as end-of-episode commentator on “60 Minutes,” CBS announced yesterday. Rooney, 92, had presided over the “A Few Minutes With Andy Rooney” since 1978. Rooney will officially announce his retirement from the segment on Sunday’s “60 Minutes,” which will mark his 1,097th essay for the weekly program. Rooney’s announcement will be preceded by a segment in which Rooney will look back at his career in an interview with “60 Minutes” anchor Morley Safer.