Which of these memorable Today Show moments would you say has been the MOST memorable? Click around and decide now.
The Force Was With Them
Today anchors have always made headlines for their Halloween attire. But this 2009 Star Wars theme takes the creative cake.
Paula Deen Loses It
In 2013, Paula Deen appeared on Today to discuss the controversy over her use of the N Word. Through tears, she vowed: “I’m not changing.”
On Cruise Control
Glib. Matt Lauer was being “glib,” according to Tom Cruise in this unforgettable interview from 2005 with the lead host.
Olympic Bound!
Matt Lauer, Al Roker, Natalie Morales and Savannah Guthrie headed to England in 2012 to help NBC cover the London Olympics.
Farewell, Ann Curry
Yeah. This was awkward. Ann Curry said goodbye in 2012… while seated alongside the man most people believe pushed for her ousting.
On the J. Lo
Matt Lauer grilled Jennifer Lopez about her divorce in 2012, much to Jennifer Lopez’s dissatisfaction.
Yay for Us!
Today celebrated its 60th year on the air on January 13, 2012. The hosts all gathered at the Empire State Building to do so.
Couric Gets a Colonoscopy
Millions tuned in as Katie Couric, then 43, underwent her first ever-colonoscopy. The unusual TV event took place on March 7, 2000.
Where in the World Is Matt Lauer?
Starting in early 1998, Today sent Lauer to a different location every week for a year. Viewers tuned in to find out the answer to this question: Where in the World Is Matt Lauer?
POSSESSED!
In May of 1984, Today aired a segment on crazy supermarket tabloid headlines. This segment included an interview with June O’Brien… who claimed that her toaster was possessed by the devil.
A Royal Good Time
On July 29, 1981, Prince Charles married Lady Diana Spencer. Tom Brokaw and Jane Pauley were memorably on hand for it.
Monkey Business
We’re going way back in time here, as Today debuted in 1952, but struggled in the ratings department. A year later, a chimpanzee named J. Fred Muggs helped the series find traction as its mascot.