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Apr 18 2013 06:15 PM ET

'Today' show drama focus of NYT report; NBC responds

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Everyone recalls Ann Curry’s teary departure from the Today show last summer — a culmination of weeks of rumors, and, it was later revealed, months of planning. And now a New York Times Magazine report released Thursday dives deep into the behind-the-scenes drama that led to her ousting and characterizes the morning show’s work environment as mean-spirited and filled with calculating moves.

For its part, a representative for the NBC show says: “We are focused on covering several major news stories this week and producing the best show we can for our viewers, not on year-old gossip.”

You can read the Times story in full here; the report is adapted from NYT media reporter Brian Stelter’s upcoming book Top of the Morning: Inside the Cutthroat World of Morning TV.

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Mar 27 2013 05:21 PM ET

'Matt Lauer is the best in the business,' says NBC executive

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A top NBC News executive said Wednesday the network is not considering replacing Matt Lauer as anchor of the Today show despite reports that Anderson Cooper of CNN was approached about the job.

”Matt Lauer is the best in the business,” said Alex Wallace, a NBC News executive who oversees the Today show. “We want him in the Today show anchor chair for many years to come.”

Wallace spoke after reports of a meeting with Cooper first appeared in Deadline Hollywood. The report was confirmed to The Associated Press by a source who spoke on condition of anonymity because the discussions were private and was not authorized to speak to the media. READ FULL STORY »

Nov 27 2012 12:50 PM ET

Scarlett Johansson talks about the weather on 'Today' -- VIDEO

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Scarlett Johansson’s normal neck of the woods may be Hollywood, but the star must have been looking to try something new when she was in New York City.

The actress stopped by the Today show this morning to promote her new film Hitchcock, but the talk soon turned to the weather. After learning that Al Roker was suffering from laryngitis, Johansson volunteered to take the reins. “I have a lot of experience with weather, yes,” Johansson said when questioned by Matt Lauer if she was ready for the job. “This is my dream come true.”

Later, Johansson joined the co-hosts on the plaza and the consummate performer delivered the weather forecast complete with gestures to a map (even if her locations were a little bit off!) and ended her debut as a weatherwoman with a jazz-hand pose and a kick.

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Nov 14 2012 05:35 PM ET

'Today' announces new producing team

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Following the awkward demotion of Ann Curry over the summer and the failure by Today to rebound in the ratings in the aftermath, NBC today announced another shakeup for the once-dominant morning show. Alexandra Wallace, executive producer of Rock Center With Brian Williams, will take over the reins (officially as Executive in Charge), becoming the first woman ever to steer the franchise. She quickly named veteran producer Don Nash to replace Jim Bell, who had been executive producer for seven years and reportedly was responsible for Curry’s ouster.

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Nov 1 2012 09:34 AM ET

Springsteen, Bon Jovi, Joel to headline NBC's Hurricane Sandy benefit concert

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Tomorrow, NBC Universal’s TV networks — including NBC, USA, MSNBC, CNBC, Bravo, E!, Style Network, and G4, among others — will air a concert to benefit victims of Hurricane Sandy. The special will begin at 8 p.m. ET and will feature performances by artists with connections to the disaster or NBC, including New Jersey natives Jon Bon Jovi and Bruce Springsteen, native New Yorker Billy Joel, New York City resident Sting, and Christina Aguilera, a coach on NBC’s The Voice.

Today‘s Matt Lauer, who revealed plans for the commercial-free concert on the air this morning, will host. NBC talent Brian Williams and Jimmy Fallon will appear as well. Proceeds will be donated to the American Red Cross, which is providing food, shelter, and other assistance to those affected by the hurricane.

“Hurricane Sandy: Coming Together” will also stream live on NBC.com. Watch Lauer announce the concert in the video below.

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Jul 9 2012 11:00 AM ET

Savannah Guthrie debuts as 'Today' co-host -- VIDEO

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Savannah Guthrie officially made her debut as the new co-anchor of the Today show this morning, replacing Ann Curry.

Matt Lauer welcomed her to the program, and reminded everyone that Guthrie had been with Today for several years, recently co-anchoring the third hour and serving as the chief legal correspondent. Guthrie told viewers –after the announcer repeated her name –that it was “a thrill and an honor to be here.”

Lauer said he was happy to have her around because Guthrie brings “a great attitude and what we like to call a weird sense of humor.”

Watch video of her debut below: READ FULL STORY »

Apr 6 2012 08:59 AM ET

Matt Lauer signs new deal to stay with 'Today'

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Matt Lauer confirmed reports that he would be staying with the Today show, telling his co-workers this morning that “This is my family. I love this job, I love working with you guys.”

Lauer, who’s been part of NBC’s morning-show juggernaut — Today has ranked first every week in the ratings for the last 16 years — since 1994, had let speculation develop about his future, reportedly having discussions with his old partner Katie Couric about other professional possibilities. “Truth be told, I was developing an idea for a new show,” Lauer said. “Where viewers could tune in every morning and see someone they know lose a little more of his hair every single day right in front of their eyes, but then I thought, I could just stay here and do that.”

Watch the happy announcement below: READ FULL STORY »

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