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Fired News Anchor A.J. Clemente Talks On-Air 'F-Bomb'

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:07:18 +0000

Over the weekend A.J. Clemente had possibly the worst first day at a new job ever when he introduced himself as KFYR’s weekend news anchor by dropping the “F-bomb” and then following it with a “S-bomb.” Clemente didn’t think the camera was rolling but was still promptly fired for the gaffe, denying citizens of Bismarck, [...]

Watch an Amazing 'Gentleman Thief' In Action

Kyle Dowling — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 19:57:12 +0000

Apollo Robbins is without question the most interesting man in the world. Step aside, Dos Equis Guy, because today Robbins rules. Yes, he’s a thief; we understand that. But come on — you wouldn’t want to hang with him? Recently, “The Gentleman Thief” made his way over to NBC’s Today Show (we believe it was during [...]

Al Roker Pooped His Pants at the White House and Told Everybody

Emerald Catron — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 21:40:12 +0000

Al Roker truly is a man of the people. He loses weight. He makes jokes. He video bombs 'Today Show' segments by freezing in place. And apparently he can't resist telling everybody when he has a little accident at the White House. The admission, which came out during an interview on 'Dateline,' has him catching all kinds of flak, but we have to admit we're impressed.

Scarlett Johansson Turns Weather Girl on 'Today'

Cameron Simcik — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 20:03:36 +0000

Meteorologists have one of the coolest jobs around. Think about it-- they can totally get away with taking on weather 'Gangnam Style' and no one bats an eyelash over it. Al Roker can also do a weird mannequin impression mid-broadcast, and it's completely acceptable. (Although that was really, really strange...) That's why we're not surprised that one of actress Scarlett Johansson's dreams is to read the weather in classic Roker style.

Watch Al Roker's Disturbing Accidental Mannequin Impression

Emerald Catron — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 14:58:50 +0000

A very strange thing happened on 'Today' last week -- for a brief moment in time, Al Roker appeared to be completely frozen in place. It was as though he had been temporarily replaced by a wax dummy. Or the brain slug controlling him fell asleep for just a moment. Very creepy.

Watch Ann Curry's Tearful Goodbye on 'Today'

Donald Deane — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 15:46:33 +0000

Ann Curry signed off as co-host of ‘Today‘ this morning, and while she didn’t specifically mention why she’s leaving, her parting comments seemed to confirm rumors that NBC has lost confidence in her ability to boost the show’s sagging ratings. “This is not easy to say, but today is going to be my last morning [...]

Terrified Amusement Park Dad Speaks Out on 'Today'

Donald Deane — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 16:13:43 +0000

Climbing aboard a scary amusement park ride when you’re afraid of heights — like this dad did — takes guts. But appearing on ‘Today’ and explaining your sobbing, terrified reaction? That takes more courage than we can even imagine. Dad Steve Fuehne said he rode the Screamin’ Swing at Dollywood with daughter Grace Elizabeth because [...]

Awkward! Kathie Lee Gifford Asks Martin Short How His Late Wife Is Doing

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 31 May 2012 15:36:48 +0000

Kathie Lee Gifford has been making us smack our palm to our face for many, many years. But never has the ‘Today‘ host unleashed a gaffe as cringe-worthy as she did on Wednesday. It was during an interview with Martin Short during the show’s fourth hour. ”You and Nancy have one of the greatest marriages [...]

Howard Stern Runs Wild, Kisses Matt Lauer During 'Today' Interview

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 10 May 2012 18:30:31 +0000

“I’m wonderful,” Howard Stern interrupted, as Matt Lauer introduced the self-proclaimed “king of all media” to the ‘Today‘ show audience Thursday. Yup, it was going to be one of those Howard Stern interviews. Howard was on the show to promote his debut as a judge on ‘America’s Got Talent,’ which will air on Monday. So [...]

Ryan Seacrest to Smarm Up NBC's Olympic Coverage

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 18:04:14 +0000

Through his numerous TV and radio projects, Ryan Seacrest has conquered the world of entertainment. And now the 37-year old will be adding sports’ broadcasting to his impressive resume. During an appearance on ‘Today’ Wednesday, Seacrest told Matt Lauer he had a big announcement to make. And, no, it wasn’t that he was taking over for Lauer [...]

Watch Highlights of Sarah Palin's Co-Hosting Gig on 'Today'

Donald Deane — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 18:24:58 +0000

In an effort to compete against Katie Couric's week-long run as a guest co-host on 'Good Morning America,' none other than Sarah Palin joined 'Today' as a co-host during the 8am hour.

Sarah Palin Will Cohost 'Today' on Tuesday

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:07:02 +0000

The morning show wars are really starting to heat up. On the heels of former ‘Today’ host Katie Couric returning to AM television as guest co-host of ABC’s ’Good Morning America‘, NBC’s ‘Today’ just announced their own high profile guest co-host. Sarah Palin will be sharing the couch with Matt Lauer and company on Tuesday. [...]

Katie Couric to Guest Host 'Good Morning America' Next Week

Donald Deane — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 16:03:24 +0000

Former ‘Today’ show anchor Katie Couric is temporarily returning to morning television. It was announced on ‘Good Morning America’ today that Couric will guest host for a week alongside regular anchor George Stephanopoulos starting on Monday, April 2nd. video platform video management video solutions video player Couric will fill in for Robin Roberts, who has [...]

Jon Hamm Isn't Backing Down From Kim Kardashian Slam

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 18:27:04 +0000

Jon Hamm was on 'Today' Monday morning, along with other members of the 'Mad Men' cast. The critically-acclaimed drama returns for its fifth season Sunday, hence the group appearance. But 'Today' host Matt Lauer would've been remiss if he didn't ask Hamm to also address comments that he made last week about Kim Kardashian, in which he accused the reality TV star of being a "f----g idiot" for the way she flaunts her stupidity.

In response, Kardashian called Hamm's comments "careless," and Lauer wanted to know what Hamm thought about that.

Will Ferrell and Nick Offerman Booze It Up In Bathrobes on 'Today'

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 18:07:15 +0000

Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb don’t usually get big names to stick around for ‘Today’s’ boozy fourth hour segment, but they snagged a couple major stars Tuesday in Will Ferrell and Nick Offerman, aka Ron Swanson from ‘Parks and Recreation.’ The pair were wearing bathrobes because that’s just how they roll, and continued ‘Today’s’ [...]

Young Vancouver Canucks Dancing Sensation Jack Millos Gets Down on 'Today'

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 18:35:14 +0000

Last week we were introduced to Jack, a young fan of the Vancouver Canucks who got the crowd at Rogers Arena going with an enthusiastic and expertly rhythmic dance to LMFAO's 'Sexy and I Know It.'

We learned a little more about the pint-sized performer this weekend, thanks to an interview he and his family did with 'Today.'

Laptop Shooting Dad Tommy Jordan Talks Parenting on 'Today'

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 19:05:00 +0000

It's been exactly a month since Tommy Jordan took his .45 to his daughter's laptop, creating a viral video sensation.

Jordan was angry that his daughter had posted profanity-laden comments on her Facebook page about having to do housework, and his extreme reaction touched off an intense discussion of parenting methods. Jordan, along with his wife and his daughter Hannah Maria, sat down with Matt Lauer on 'Today' to discuss the incident.

Zac Efron Addresses 'Condom on the Red Carpet-Gate'

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 18:49:01 +0000

Rubbergate has been solved. During an interview with Matt Lauer, Zac Efron sheepishly confessed to dropping a condom as he walked the red carpet for his upcoming kids movie ‘Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax.’ A video of the 24 -year-old unleashing what appeared to be a condom as he pulled his hand out of his pocket [...]

'Conan' Has Fun With Lindsay Lohan's Bizarre 'Today' Show Interview

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 18:08:41 +0000

The Lindsay Lohan comeback tour is more than just this weekend's much ballyhooed stop on 'Saturday Night Live.' She also sat down for an interview with 'Today's' Matt Lauer, which aired Thursday.

'Today' had been teasing their high-profile "get" all week, and Conan O'Brien made a little mischief with those promos Wednesday night. (One has to imagine Conan takes particular glee in spoofing NBC shows such as 'Today.')

New Jersey Man Makes Valiant Attempt to Return to the 'Today' Show [VIDEO]

Kathy Landin — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:06:17 +0000

If you've ever been awake before 10 am, then you’ve probably seen a network morning news program at least once. So, you know that there are usually throngs of fans outside waving signs, and the likelihood of one fan’s sign being singled out is small. But that hasn't stopped New Jersey's Jason Allentoff, who is trying to beat those odds so he could personally thank Matt Lauer, Katie Couric and the rest of the 'Today' show crew past and present for leading him to a career in journalism. Will his heartwarming story win the 'Today Show' gang over?

Amazing Backwards-Talking Girl Explains Her Skills on 'Today' [VIDEO]

Donald Deane — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:38:28 +0000

Alyssa Kramer, the 14-year-old girl who amazed the internet with her awesome (and weird) ability to speak any word backwards, appeared on ‘Today’ and tested her skill in a live segment. Matt Lauer and Ann Curry do their best to trip to Kramer up, but she never falters. According to the teen, she uses a [...]

'Today' Celebrates 60th Anniversary By Reuniting Former Anchors [VIDEO]

Donald Deane — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:43:56 +0000

Long-running morning show mainstay ‘Today’ marked its 60th anniversary this morning. It’s not often that a show celebrates six decades on the air and ‘Today’ did it in style by bringing all living former anchors together with the current crew in Studio 1A in Rockefeller Plaza. Hugh Downs, Barbara Walters, Jim Hartz, Tom Brokaw, Jane [...]

Giuliana Rancic Discusses Her Double Mastectomy on 'Today' [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 21:48:07 +0000

E! presenter and reality TV star Giuliana Rancic, who has been battling breast cancer, announced on Today Monday morning that she will undergo a double mastectomy. Appearing with her husband Bill Rancic, the 37-year old explained how she came to the decision to get the surgery, instead of going with other measures that wouldn’t require [...]

Boy Who Claims to Have Seen Heaven Pens 'Heaven is for Real' Children's Book [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 20:48:39 +0000

When he was four, Colton Burpo almost died of a burst appendix. Vivid memories the now 12-year old had of going to Heaven, sitting in Jesus' lap, and meeting dead family members during this near death experience became the basis for the book 'Heaven is for Real,' which has been on the New York Times bestseller list for the past 52 weeks.

Now there is an 32-page illustrated children's edition of 'Heaven is for Real,' which Colton and his parents promoted on 'Today.'

Kathie Lee and Hoda Inspect the Infamous 'You & Me Interactive Triplets' Cursing Doll [VIDEO]

Donald Deane — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:49:23 +0000

On the fourth hour of ‘Today,’ Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb take a close look at the ‘You & Me Interactive Triplets’ doll that allegedly utters an naughty word. The toy’s manufacturer has argued that it’s simply making baby talk. But when Gifford and Kotb try the doll, it sounds like anything but. In [...]

Chimp Attack Victim Charla Nash Reveals New Post-Transplant Operation Face [GRAPHIC VIDEO]

Donald Deane — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:35:14 +0000

In an interview with Meredith Vieira on ‘Today,’ chimp attack victim Charla Nash showed off the new face she received after a groundbreaking 20-hour transplant operation six months ago. Nash was savagely mauled by a chimpanzee three years ago in an attack that made headlines around the world. The enraged animal tore off her nose, [...]

Watch a Kung Fu Master Pierce a Coconut With His Finger [VIDEO]

Donald Deane — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:41:22 +0000

During a ‘Where in the World is Matt Lauer?’ segment on ‘Today,’ a Malaysian kung fu master pierces a coconut using nothing but a single finger. Poor coconut never stood a chance. Master Ho, a martial arts expert who’s been performing the act in a street market for more than 10 years, jabs a steely [...]

Baby Elephant With Prosthetic Leg Will Break Your Heart [VIDEO]

Donald Deane — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 15:49:04 +0000

A handicapped baby elephant has been given a new lease on life thanks to an incredible prosthetic leg, ‘Today’ reports. Hope you have your hankies ready for this one. The young bull elephant, whose name is Chhouk, was found near-death in the Cambodian jungle in 2007 after an animal trap mangled one of his legs. [...]

Conan O'Brien Tries (and Fails) to Crash 'Today' [VIDEO]

Donald Deane — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:31:21 +0000

To celebrate his big week of shows in New York City, Conan O’Brien decided to visit some old friends by crashing the ‘Today’ show. However, things didn’t go quite as planned… O’Brien dons a terrible fake mustache, sunglasses and a hoodie, which make him look more like the Unabomber than a late-night talk show host. [...]

'Today' Crew Reenacts Lavish Royal Wedding for Halloween [VIDEO]

Donald Deane — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:17:17 +0000

In what may be their most spectacular Halloween-themed show yet, the ‘Today’ crew reenacts the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, complete with lavish costumes and a backdrop of Buckingham Palace. Matt Lauer is a bit stiff as Will, but Ann Curry looks fantastic as his wife-to-be Kate. Even Meredith Vieira, who left [...]