Matt Lauer
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Matt Lauer
Matthew Todd "Matt" Lauer is an American television journalist best known as the host of NBC's The Today Show since 1997. He is also a contributor for NBC's Dateline NBC. He was previously a news anchor for The Today Show in 1994 and anchor for WNBC in New York City and a local talk-show host in Boston, Philadelphia, Providence and Richmond. He was also host of PM Magazineand worked for ESPN in the 1980s as a sideline reporter. In the...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionTV Show Host
Date of Birth30 December 1957
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States of America
Meredith is a real pro, and I think it speaks volumes that NBC has brought her here to 'Today. I have been her fan for years and I can't wait to be her partner. She has the perfect background and personality to make a real mark on this show and in morning news in general. I'm thrilled to welcome her aboard.
Making sure you're on the straight and narrow?
I think you're going to see slow changes, not dramatic changes. We're going to make sure that the show and Meredith are in their comfort zones.
He can barely stand, he's about to drop on the spot,
Don't get me wrong, I think you're probably telling the truth, but there might be a lot of people at home wondering how that could be possible with the conditions you're facing and with the insurgent attacks you're facing.