The Today Show
The Today Show made its debut on Jan. 14, 1952 and originally aired as a two-hour program in the morning. Hosted by Dave Garroway, the show blended national news with lifestyle features and light news — including a mascot in the form of a chimpanzee named J. Fred Muggs.
In 1987, the show expanded to include Sundays and in 1992, Today launched its Saturday time slot. The weekday program also increased to three hours in 2000, and by 20007, it ran for the current four-hour time slot. Competing with Good Morning America for decades, Today was unchallenged in viewership until the late '80s. In 1995 — when it was hosted by Katie Couric — it retook the top spot until 2012 when GMA regained (and maintains) the lead.
The hosts with the longest tenure on Today include Matt Lauer (20 years), Katie Couric (15 years), Bryant Gumbel (15 years), and Jane Pauley (13 years). Barbara Walters also spent nearly 10 years on the program, from 1966-1976.
The Today Show cast:
- Savannah Guthrie — co-anchor (2012- Present)
- Hoda Kotb — co-anchor / Today With Hoda & Jenna (2018-Present / 2008-Present)
- Al Roker — weather anchor (1996-Present)
- Craig Melvin — news anchor (2018-Present)
- Carson Daly — social media anchor (2013-Present)
- Jenna Bush — correspondent / Today With Hoda & Jenna (2009-Present / 2019-Present)
- Natalie Morales — West Coast anchor (2011-Present)
- Dylan Dreyer — co-host 3rd Hour Today (2012-Present)
- Sheinelle Jones — co-host 3rd Hour Today (2014-Present)
Is The Today Show live?
The show airs live from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. on NBC weekdays on the East Coast, and with a tape delay in the other U.S. time zones. Weekend Today airs live at 9 a.m. EST.
How to watch Today:
If you are looking to stream The Today Show, you can watch live at NBC.com or Hulu Live TV. The Today Show also has an app where you can watch segments if you missed the show. To watch Today in person, you can sign up for free tickets to Hoda & Jenna here. You can also watch from outside the studio, located in Rockefeller Plaza.
Latest The Today Show News and Updates
Who Is Kayla Noel Day and Did She Kidnap Savannah Guthrie's Mom, Nancy Guthrie?
In a post, users claim that a woman named Kayla Day is a relative of Nancy's and is somehow tied to her disappearance.
A Person Was Detained and Released in Relation to the Nancy Guthrie Case
The FBI also released new images related to the case this week.
True Crime Buffs Are Trying to Figure out Why Someone Would Abduct Nancy Guthrie
"Gives me the chills. From the moment I heard this news it struck me as off. Still does."
What We Know About the Derrick Callella Nancy Guthrie Ransom Note as the Case Continues
A Bitcoin ransom demand led investigators to an arrest, but the search for Nancy Guthrie is still ongoing.
Where Ann Curry’s Life Ended up and What She’s Doing Now After Leaving 'The Today Show'
From morning TV staple to purpose-driven journalist, Ann Curry’s career took an unexpected but meaningful turn.
Savannah Guthrie's Mom's Pacemaker Is No Longer Syncing With Her Apple Watch
The 84-year-old was seemingly abducted from her Arizona home on Jan 31, 2026.
Savannah Guthrie's Family Makes Heartbreaking Headlines — Does She Have Any Siblings?
Savannah does in fact have siblings, and one of them was the last to see their mother Nancy before she disappeared.
Model Ccinnamon Posts Savannah Guthrie’s Mother’s Missing Flyer to Raise Awareness
"This is a family’s worst nightmare, and if sharing a post helps even a little, it’s worth it."
Savannah Guthrie Calls New York City Home, but It's Not Where She Is Originally From
Savannah Guthrie was born in Australia, but grew up in Arizona.
Matt Lauer's Career Suffered After Serious Allegations — What About His Marriage?
Matt Lauer had three kids with his second wife.
Savannah Guthrie Thanks Fans for "Prayers and Love" After Her Vocal Cord Surgery
"Some of you have noticed that my voice has been very scratchy and started to crack a little bit like Peter Brady, who was going through a change."
‘The Today Show’ Co-Hosts Channeled Real-Life and Fictional Icons for Halloween 2025
The Halloween 2025 'Today Show' theme was an epic 'Today Road Trip.'
Details on Former 'Today Show' Host Bryant Gumbel's Net Worth After Decades in the Business
Bryant Gumbel became a 'Today Show' host in 1982.
It Took Years to Learn Why Ann Curry Left the 'Today' Show and How Deeply It Hurt Her
It took years for Ann Curry to open up about her painful exit from the 'Today' show and why it happened.
Dylan Dreyer Surprisingly Met Her Husband, Brian Fichera, at Work
The 'Today' meteorologist announced that she and her husband separated after 13 years of marriage.
'The Today Show's' Dylan Dreyer Doesn't Always Wear Her Wedding Ring When Filming
Dylan Dreyer and Brian Fichera got married in 2012.
Sheinelle Jones Thanks 'Today' Show Team for Their Support After Husband's Death
Sheinelle Jones and Uche Ojeh, were married from 2007 until his death in May 2025.
'Today' Show Co-Host Sheinelle Jones’s Husband Uche Ojeh Has Died at 45
Sheinelle Jones and Uche Ojeh were married for 18 years.
‘Today’ Co-Host Sheinelle Jones and Her Late Husband, Uche Ojeh, Share Three Children
Sheinelle and her college sweetheart's three children, Kayin, Uche Jr., and Clara, meant everything to Uche Ojeh.
'Today' Show Host Sheinelle Jones Lost Her Husband When He Was Just 45 Years Old
Sheinelle Jones lost her husband to an aggressive form of brain cancer.
Several A-List Celebrities Want to Co-Host 'The Today Show' with Jenna Bush Hager
Some big names are vying for the coveted co-host spot alongside Jenna Bush Hager on the fourth hour of 'The Today Show.'
What Is Mike Tirico’s Ethnicity? The Sports Anchor Has Controversial Takes on His Race
"When people go around and say, ‘You are Black’—well, I don’t encourage it, but by the same token I don’t back off of it."
Craig Melvin's Absence From 'Today' Has Fans Wondering: Is He Leaving the Show?
Craig Melvin has recently been absent from 'Today.'
Craig Melvin's Salary Nearly Doubled After Scoring Major Promotion on 'The Today Show'
Craig Melvin's promotion came with a substantial bump in salary!
What Happened to Jenna Bush Hager's Finger? The 'TODAY' Host Showed off Her Gnarly Injury
"They just wanted to match."
‘Today’ Co-Anchor Craig Melvin Discussed His Parents’ Past Struggles in His 2021 Book
Craig once said his mother, Betty Jo Melvin, "played the role of Mom AND Pops" during his childhood.
Sheinelle Jones’s Parents Instilled the ‘Today’ Co-Host With Strong Family Values
Sheinelle's parents have influenced her personal and professional growth.
‘Today’ Co-Host Sheinelle Jones Confirms Her Absence Is Due to a “Family Health Matter”
"It's not lost on me how lucky I am to have not only the support of my Today Show family, but to also have all of you," Sheinelle wrote on Instagram.
Hoda Kotb Offers Fans a Closer Look at Her All-New Routine Post-'The Today Show'
Hoda Kotb has unveiled a brand-new routine post-'Today.'
‘Today’ Host Craig Melvin Said He Was “Beep-Bopping Through Life” Before Fatherhood
Craig became 'Today' anchor Hoda Kotb's replacement co-anchor in January 2025.
Hoda Kotb Officially Exits 'Today' — Who Will Take Her Place on 'Hoda & Jenna'?
'Today with Hoda & Jenna' has been renamed to 'Today with Jenna & Friends,' and will see Jenna work with a rotating group of guest co-hosts.
'Today Show' Host Dylan Dreyer on Kids: The Secret to Managing a House Full of Boys
Dylan and her husband Brian have three sons together named Calvin, Oliver, and Russell.
'Today' Show Anchor, Craig Melvin, Is Married and His Wife Is Pretty Cool
Lindsay Melvin also gets along with Craig's future co-anchor Savannah Guthrie.
Craig Melvin's 'Today' Salary Could Double With His New Promotion — What's His Net Worth?
The longtime NBC anchor will replace Hoda Kotb when she leaves 'Today' on Jan. 13.
Hoda Kotb Opens up About Daughter Hope’s Illness and Constant Monitoring
"We're in a place where Hope is thriving," Hoda revealed to 'People.'
Hoda Kotb Is Leaving 'Today' and Here's What We Know About Her Last Show
She will be on the show through at least the first of the year (2025), and mentioned she would be around at least "several more months."
Who Is Replacing Hoda Kotb on the 'Today' Show? Beloved Host's Departure Leaves a Spot Open
"I know I'm making the right decision, but it's a painful one," Hoda said of her choice to step away from the show.
Hoda Kotb Announces She's Leaving the 'Today Show': "Time for Me to Turn the Page"
"I realized that it was time for me to turn the page at 60, and to try something new," Hoda said of her decision to leave the 'Today' show.
Savannah Guthrie Is Taking a Break From Her 'Today Show' Anchoring Duties
Just before she took time off, she was in Paris with the rest of the Today crew to cover the 2024 Olympics.
Al Roker Is Definitely Still Alive, Despite What You May Heard on the Internet
Al Roker has faced health issues in the past, but he's still alive.
Hoda Kotb Excitedly Departs New York — Is She Leaving the ‘Today’ Show?
Hoda left her fellow co-hosts in New York in July 2024, leading fans to believe she had quit the 'Today' show. Did she?
Savannah Guthrie Attended the 2024 RNC — Does That Mean She’s a Republican?
It’s worth noting that in 2014, Guthrie married former Democratic political adviser Michael Feldman, who is presumably a Democrat.
Disgraced 'Today' Anchor Matt Lauer Is Slowly Coming out of Hiding
"He’s planning his next act, still very upset with how he was portrayed, and still feels like he was the victim," a source shared.
The Sister of 'Today' Show Co-Anchor Peter Alexander Has Opened up on Embracing Her Usher Syndrome
Rebecca Alexander, sister of 'Today' show host Peter Alexander, is a psychotherapist raising awareness for Usher syndrome.
After Experiencing Pay Inequality, Hoda Kotb Says to ‘Ask for What You Deserve’
The ‘Today’ co-host, now reportedly worth millions, said she might have been the “lowest paid correspondent” during her years at ‘Dateline NBC.’
Here’s Jill Martin From 'The Today Show’s Health Update
Jill Martin, a contributor for 'The Today Show,' has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Here is a health update on how she is doing.
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TV Personality Al Roker is the proud father of three kids: Courtney, Leila, and Nick. Here's what we know about the Roker kids.
Al Roker Makes A Triumphant Return to the 'Today' Show — Details Here
After a long absence from the 'Today' show, Al Roker has returned. What happened to him? Here's what you need to know so far.
Al Roker Was Spotted With a New Accessory — Why Is the Popular Weatherman Using a Cane?
Why does Al Roker have a cane? The TV personality was getting by with a little help from his supportive friend. Here's what we know about his health.
Hoda Kotb's 3-Year-Old Daughter Was Rushed to the ICU — What Happened?
How many kids does Hoda Kotb from the 'Today' show have? Her daughter Hope Kotb was rushed to the ICU. But what happened to her?