Matt Lauer
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.
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.
I've been a fan of Meredith for a long time.
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.
One of the things we want to do in introducing Meredith to our audience and of course bringing over some of her audience.
It's hard to imagine being here and not having you sitting next to us.
If Katie were to go off and do something challenging that she couldn't pass up, I'd be happy. And then I would be disappointed and at a loss for what to do. As long as it's for the right reasons and not because she's dissatisfied with anything here at NBC. But it would be a huge loss.
Not only is it a great story, important story, it's beautifully made.
Does it worry you, ... seem to have such an interest in Mr. Rove?
I'm going to miss Katie more than I think anyone knows. This is the one person who has sat by my side every single day, basically. We do know what each other is thinking and can complete each other's sentences.
It's possible. I think that's possible. . . . I think people are not looking at her accomplishments.
Will the Superdome (New Orleans) be ready for football season?