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Former NBC News Exec: 'Today' Won't Improve Until Lauer Is Gone

Nov 20 2012, 5:00am CST | by

Savannah Guthrie is, unsurprisingly, not helping ratings

NBC's morning show is about to undergo a massive shift in the management structure, but at least one former NBC News executive believes that at this point, it isn't about the people running the helm...

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Teacher: ‘We are not dying today’

Source: MSNBC  |   May 21 2013, 6:16pm CDT

>>> if you were watching our special coverage yesterday in the immediate aftermath of this tornado, then you know it took only an hour or two for a kind of sick feeling to arrive in this neighborhood. what about the element ...

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"It's the right show to do on a week like this"


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Today's 3 Worst Stocks

Source: Motley Fool  |   May 21 2013, 6:16pm CDT

Keep track of the stocks that matter to you. Help yourself with the Fool's FREE and easy new watchlist service today. While Wall Street's main focus yesterday and today has centered on the somewhat vague sentiments of Federal Reserve o ...

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Retirement different today

Source: Pittsburgh Entertainment  |   May 21 2013, 5:49pm CDT

For most people retiring today, their biggest asset is a 401(k). How much do you know about these plans? Congress passed the law creating them in 1978. It was a small part of a major tax bill. It was aimed at high ...

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Today's Best Dow Stock: Merck Goes From Laggard to Leader

Source: Daily Finance  |   May 21 2013, 5:31pm CDT

Federal Reserve officials seem to be having a running internal debate about the efficacy and future of quantitative easing. Meanwhile, the markets seem to be reacting to that debate, and not so subtly. The Dow Jones I ...

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Martha Stewart Was At Whole Foods Today

Source: Austinist  |   May 21 2013, 5:11pm CDT

@marthastewart Our Global office is a buzz today after your visit! It was such a pleasure to have you. So happy you enjoyed the boots:) Contact the author of this article or email tips@austinist.com with further questions, ...

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Today's 3 Best Stocks

Source: Motley Fool  |   May 21 2013, 5:09pm CDT

Keep track of the stocks that matter to you. Help yourself with the Fool's FREE and easy new watchlist service today. There's hardly any certainty in the market, but even I have to admit it's become almost comical that the Nasdaq Composit ...

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80 years ago today...

Source: Morning Star Online  |   May 21 2013, 4:39pm CDT

Something quite different from today was the fact that "approximately one-fourth of the human race are incredibly ground down and exploited within the British Empire, in the interests of a mere handful of wealthy ...

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Ultra Music Festival 2014 Tickets Go On Sale Today

Source: Artist Direct  |   May 21 2013, 4:32pm CDT

Nothing like starting early. Following a historic celebration of its inaugural double-weekend event just two months ago – what was by far the biggest in its 15-year history – the globally renowned Ultra Music Festiv ...

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Fifty Years Ago Today, May 22, 1963

Source: Columbus Ledger-Enquirer (Georgia)  |   May 21 2013, 4:27pm CDT

Fiery Gov. George Wallace, despite the dissent of his attorney general, today appeared determined to square off against the federal government over the admission of two Negroes to the University of Alabama. The defiant 5-foot, 7-inch tall governor ...

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Why You're Voting Today...Or Not

Source: LAist  |   May 21 2013, 3:59pm CDT

Lily Cat â@Violetworld: i voted because everyone I know isn't (via Twitter) Jose Cabrera: Vote by mail. It's the easiest thing to do until we get internet voting. Oscar from West LA: I'm not voting today because I have never met two candi ...

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Today Show Visits Chicago for Scaled-Back Adventure

Source: NBC Chicago  |   May 21 2013, 3:32pm CDT

In the news business, the best laid plans can vanish in an instant. The Today Show had planned a full, experiential visit to our fine city of Chicago --- with its entire cast along for the adventure --- on Wednesday May 22. Alas, tragedy struck in Mo ...

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Spring into Summer Reading Today

Source: Homewood Public Library  |   May 21 2013, 3:12pm CDT

Summer Reading Programs began on May 13 this year at all Birmingham Public Library locations allowing you to get a jump start on reading and library enjoyment. Reading, prize drawings, activities, programs and book discussions, even online ...

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Former NBC News Exec: 'Today' Won't Improve Until Lauer Is Gone

Nov 20 2012, 5:00am CST | by

Savannah Guthrie is, unsurprisingly, not helping ratings

NBC's morning show is about to undergo a massive shift in the management structure, but at least one former NBC News executive believes that at this point, it isn't about the people running the helm behind-the-scenes, but rather the man who sits behind the desk in front of the camera every day.

In an interview with the New York Daily News, the executive, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said that Lauer's brand was irreparably damaged after he was cast as being involved in the dismissal of Ann Curry from the anchor desk. NBC made the baffling move to replace the well-known Curry with the much less experienced Savannah Guthrie.

It is believed that Lauer could may not have been the one to suggest the move, but he did nothing to throw his support behind Curry. The former anchor spent her last day on the show, almost in tears as she gave a saddening farewell speech that made even tepid Curry followers gain animosity toward NBC and Lauer.

The man who took over the management of Today, Jim Bell, will be replaced by TV news veteran Alexandra Wallace. Bell is also partially blamed for the drop in Today's ratings. For the first time in decades, it is now #2 in the race, with Good Morning America claiming the top spot.

It is no doubt a vindication for Curry. Ratings have done nothing but continue to decline with Guthrie taking over her old spot. The sentiment appears to continue to be that Lauer needs to leave (or be laid off) if the show will ever climb back on top.

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