CBS News producer Susan Zirinsky -- who inspired Holly Hunter's character on Broadcast News' -- could become 60 Minutes' new leader

Variety

Zirinsky, known as "Z," currently oversees 48 Hours for CBS News. A veteran of CBS News since 1972, Zirinsky has supervised award-winning documentaries and breaking news specials for the network. Variety reports that some CBS News staffers think she's the top internal candidate to replace fired 60 Minutes executive producer Jeff Fager. Holly Hunter shadowed Zirinsky to prepare for her Broadcast News role, even getting a "bob" style haircut to resemble her.