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

Don 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.’

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.’

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 [...]

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

Don 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]

Don 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 [...]

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]

Don 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]

Don 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, [...]

Are you connected?

Jerry Puffer — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 18:50:34 +0000

I hope so or you might not be reading my infamous “Puffman Blogs”. My special guest later on this afternoon (Monday) at 4:35 is Jill Spiegel, author of the hit seminar “How To Talk To Anyone About Anything”. Jill is an award-winning speaker and entrepreneur and has been featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show (I [...]

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

Don 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]

Don 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' Anchors Spend a Terrifying Night at Haunted Penitentiary [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:53:28 +0000

Just in time for Halloween, ‘Today’ anchors Lester Holt, Amy Robach and Jenna Wolfe joined the cast of SyFy’s ‘Ghost Hunters’ to search for spirits at Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia. Mighty brave, given that the abandoned prison is supposedly a hotbed of paranormal activity.

Boy Dropped From Burning Building Thanks Firefighter Who Saved His Life [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:25:49 +0000

Xavier Lamb, the brave six-year-old who was caught by a firefighter on Monday after being dropped from the window of a burning building, offered thanks to his rescuer on ‘Today.’ So what did Lamb have to say to the first responder who saved him? He offered a short, but exceedingly sincere “Thank you!” then pointed [...]

Brave Firefighter Catches Boy Dropped From Third-Story Window [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 13:28:18 +0000

On Monday, a Roxbury, MA firefighter took heroism to new heights by catching a terrified boy dropped from a window in a burning apartment building, according to ‘Today.’ As firefighters responded to a six-alarm blaze, Lieutenant Glenn McGillivray witnessed six-year-old Xavier Lamb being held from a third-story window by his desperate grandmother. Fortunately, McGillivray was [...]

Wonderful Truck Accident Leaves Doughnuts and Bratwurst Strewn All Over Highway [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:01:11 +0000

In Illinois last week, a truck carrying frozen baked goods and bratwurst was involved in an accident, causing its cargo to spill all over I-74. The results were delicious. The accident left 20 tons of food, including chocolate cake, doughnuts and cinnamon rolls, strewn all over the highway. Authorities were forced to close the road [...]

1,600-Pound Giant Pumpkin Takes Top Prize at New England Contest [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 17:06:39 +0000

At this year’s New England Pumpkin Growers Weigh-Off in Rhode Island, a boulder-sized monster pumpkin weighing in at more than 1,600 pounds took the top prize. Gourd almighty! While gargantuan, the pumpkin missed setting the world record by only 150 pounds. Still, can you imagine all the pies it would make? [MSNBC] Read Original: 1,600-Pound Giant [...]

Family Makes Harrowing 911 Call After Getting Lost in Corn Maze

Don Deane — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 17:49:11 +0000

A fun fall romp through a corn maze ended in terror for a Massachusetts family after they became hopelessly lost, ‘Today’ reported. Talk about a case of being “maze-d and confused.” As the sun began to set, the family, which included a father, mother, five-year-old and three-week-old, panicked and made a frantic call to 911. [...]

Florida Toddler Miraculously Survives Boat Accident by Clinging to Plastic Cooler [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 17:34:44 +0000

After a rogue wave capsized their boat, four-year-old Fabiana Lima and her family found themselves stranded in the Atlantic Ocean four miles from shore. Amazingly, young Fabiana survived by holding on to a floating plastic cooler for 20 grueling hours. After enduring jellyfish stings and dehydration during the ordeal, the family was rescued by a local [...]