NBC Compares New 'Today" Host to Mary Tyler Moore

[Brian Damage]

“She really distinguished herself during the time she was at the White House," NBC News president Steve Capus told The Hollywood Reporter on Friday. "I think we have thrown our weight behind someone who is a serious journalist, who is very smart, but not just book smart. She has the ability to communicate clearly and in an approachable manner.

“Someone around here likened her to Mary Tyler Moore, which I thought was kind of funny," he continued. "She’s completely endearing. She’s an ultimate team player.”

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/new...r-moore-343774

[Retro4Life]

Originally Posted by Brian Damage

“She really distinguished herself during the time she was at the White House," NBC News president Steve Capus told The Hollywood Reporter on Friday. "I think we have thrown our weight behind someone who is a serious journalist, who is very smart, but not just book smart. She has the ability to communicate clearly and in an approachable manner.

“Someone around here likened her to Mary Tyler Moore, which I thought was kind of funny," he continued. "She’s completely endearing. She’s an ultimate team player.”

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/new...r-moore-343774

Am I the only one who's never heard of this person?

[Brian Damage]

Originally Posted by Retro4Life

Am I the only one who's never heard of this person?

LOL

Don't feel too bad, she really rose through the ranks in a fairly short time.

[TVFactFan]

NBC has to say something for everyone to watch. That's part of the plan

[catlover79]

Originally Posted by Retro4Life

Am I the only one who's never heard of this person?

I hadn't heard of her myself until recently. Then again, I just really tune into TODAY (that is, when I'm actually awake at that hour) to hear the news report at the beginning of the show.

[Retro4Life]

Originally Posted by catlover79

I hadn't heard of her myself until recently. Then again, I just really tune into TODAY (that is, when I'm actually awake at that hour) to hear the news report at the beginning of the show.

Yeah, I never watch it...literally never. I'm always at work at that time; the only way I know anything about the show at all is from the clips they run on The Soup!, and of course, those aren't particularly flattering.

[Brian Damage]

Originally Posted by TVFactFan

NBC has to say something for everyone to watch. That's part of the plan

What's next Sol, comparing Al Roker to Redd Foxx?!? LOL

[TVFactFan]

Originally Posted by Brian Damage

What's next Sol, comparing Al Roker to Redd Foxx?!? LOL

I know, LOL. You know I just found out that AL Roker and Roxie Roker from the Jeffersons were cousins. I find out on youtube

[TVFactFan]

Originally Posted by catlover79

I hadn't heard of her myself until recently. Then again, I just really tune into TODAY (that is, when I'm actually awake at that hour) to hear the news report at the beginning of the show.

I stopped watching it when Katie Couric left in 2006. I think at that time Natalie was on the 9am to 10am and not the 7am to 9am hour like she is now

[catlover79]

Originally Posted by Retro4Life

Yeah, I never watch it...literally never. I'm always at work at that time; the only way I know anything about the show at all is from the clips they run on The Soup!, and of course, those aren't particularly flattering.

Nope - it just shows how pathetic the show has become in recent years.

[Cloud9 Lorraine]

Originally Posted by Retro4Life

Am I the only one who's never heard of this person?

No.

[LittleRickyII]

Originally Posted by Brian Damage

LOL

Don't feel too bad, she really rose through the ranks in a fairly short time.

Not that short a time. I've been watching her for years. I would not compare her to Mary, though -- Katie Couric, yes, but not Savannah. She's not one of those "perky" anchors, nor is she another "new model." She's a serious journalist, and I hope The Today Show (which isn't very serious) doesn't change her.