Today (American TV program)

American morning television program broadcast on NBC

Today (also known as The Today Show) is a morning talk/news show. It airs on the NBC television network.

Today
GenreMorning news/talk
Created bySylvester Weaver
Presented by
Narrated by
Theme music composer
Opening theme2012 Today AGOpen1 (2013–present)
Ending theme"Energetic Today"
"Slow Today"
ComposerAdam Gubman & Non-Stop Music
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons68
No. of episodes18,201 (as of July 31, 2020)
Production
Executive producersLibby Leist,[1] Tom Mazzarelli
Production locationsStudio 1A, NBC Studios
New York City, U.S.
Camera setupMulti-camera setup
Running time4 hours (weekdays),
2 hours (Saturdays),
1 hour (Sundays)
Production companyNBC News Productions
Original release
NetworkNBC
ReleaseJanuary 14, 1952 (1952-01-14) –
present
Related
Early Today

During the week, the hours of Today (7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.) are co-anchored by Savannah Guthrie (2012–present) and Craig Melvin (2025–present). Al Roker (weather anchor, 1996–present) forecasts the weather, and Carson Daly (features anchor, 2013–present) contributes to the program too.

The show also has a third and fourth hour, but they are treated like separate shows. The third hour, called 3rd Hour Today, is hosted by Roker, Melvin, Sheinelle Jones and Dylan Dreyer. The fourth hour, called Jenna and Friends, is hosted by Jenna Bush Hager.

On Saturdays, the show is co-anchored by Peter Alexander and Laura Jarrett. On Sundays, Willie Geist hosts Sunday Today with Willie Geist.

Former anchors include Bryant Gumbel, Katie Couric, Meredith Vieira, Ann Curry and Matt Lauer.

References

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  1. Steinberg, Brian (January 17, 2018). "Libby Leist Will Lead NBC's 'Today' to Tomorrow". Variety.