‘TODAY’ Show Anchors Through The Years: Photos

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January 14, 2021 8:36AM EST

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‘TODAY’ Show Anchors — Photos

‘TODAY’ Show Anchors — Photos — ‘TODAY’ is one of the main morning news shows that airs weekly on NBC. The show first premiered on January 14, 1952. Over the years, ‘TODAY’ has had a number of notable anchors. The current main co-anchors are Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb. They are joined by Al Roker, Carson Daly, Craig Melvin, Natalie Morales, Jenna Bush Hager, and more. The main program airs 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. every weekday. The program has expanded to include third and four hours, as well as weekend editions. One of the most recognized ‘TODAY’ anchors is Katie Couric. She was one of the primary hosts from 1991 to 2006. She first joined NBC News in 1989 as a Deputy Pentagon Correspondent. Katie remains one of ‘TODAY’s most beloved co-hosts. Many came before her and many have followed in her footsteps. Take a look at the notable ‘TODAY’ anchors over the years in our gallery.

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Savannah Guthrie

Savannah Guthrie — Savannah Guthrie has been the main co-anchor of ‘TODAY’ since 2012. Her current main co-anchor is Hoda Kotb.

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Matt Lauer

Matt Lauer — Matt Lauer was the co-anchor of ‘TODAY’ from 1997 to 2017. He was fired in Nov. 2017 following allegations of sexual misconduct.

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Al Roker

Al Roker — Al Roker has been the weather anchor on ‘TODAY’ since 1996. His career with NBC as a whole began in 1978. He also co-hosts the third hour of ‘TODAY.’

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Barbara Walters

Barbara Walters — Barbara Walters got her career started at ‘TODAY’ in 1961. She became a main co-anchor of the program in 1974, the first woman to have that title in the show’s history. She left ‘TODAY’ in 1976. Barbara went on to host shows like ‘The View,’ ’20/20,’ and more. Her incredible career has spanned 60 years.

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Tom Brokaw

Tom Brokaw — Tom Brokaw, 80, was an anchor on ‘TODAY’ from 1976 to 1981. He’s been with NBC News since 1966. He’s also hosted ‘NBC Nightly News’ and ‘Meet the Press.’ In later years, he’s continued to be a special correspondent.

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Hoda Kotb

Hoda Kotb — Hoda Kotb, 56, became a main co-anchor for ‘TODAY’ in 2018 after Matt Lauer’s firing. She stepped into the role following his firing in Nov. 2017. She has also been the host of the fourth hour of ‘TODAY’ and has been joined by fellow co-hosts Kathie Lee Gifford and Jenna Bush Hager.

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Natalie Morales

Natalie Morales — Natalie Morales, 48, became the co-anchor of ‘TODAY’s third hour in 2008. She became the news anchor for the morning news show in 2011. Natalie moved to California and is now ‘TODAY’s West Coast anchor.

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Ann Curry

Ann Curry — Ann Curry, 64, has had a long history with ‘TODAY.’ She was a substitute anchor for Matt Lauer in the 1990s and was the news anchor from 1997 to 2011. She was the co-host of ‘TODAY’ from June 2011 to June 2012.

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Meredith Vieira

Meredith Vieira — Meredith Vieira, 67, was a ‘TODAY’ co-anchor from 2006 to 2011. Prior to ‘TODAY,’ Meredith notably co-hosted ‘The View.’ She has also hosted ‘Who Wants To Be A Millionaire’ and her own syndicated talk show.

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Deborah Norville

Deborah Norville — Deborah Norville, 62, co-anchored ‘TODAY’ from Jan. 1990 to Feb. 1991. Since 1995, she has been the anchor of ‘Inside Edition.’

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Bryant Gumbel

Bryant Gumbel — Bryant Gumbel, 72, was the anchor of ‘TODAY’ from 1982 to 1997. He stepped down after 15 years. Since 1995, Bryant has hosted the HBO series ‘Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel.’

September 27, 1982, and broadcast from Vietnam, Vatican City, Europe, South America, and much of the United States followed between 1984 and 1989. Gumbel’s work on Today earned him several Emmys and a large fanbase. He is the third longest serving co-host of Today, after former hosts Matt Lauer and Katie Couric. He stepped down from the show on January 3, 1997, after 15 years.

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Jane Pauley

Jane Pauley — Jane Pauley, 70, co-hosted ‘TODAY’ from 1976 to 1989. She went on to co-host ‘Dateline’ from 1992 to 2003. She is now the anchor of ‘CBS Sunday Morning.’

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Carson Daly

Carson Daly — Carson Daly has been the entertainment anchor of ‘TODAY’ since 2013. He also hosts the NBC hit series ‘The Voice.’

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Craig Melvin

Craig Melvin — Craig Melvin, 41, became a news anchor on ‘TODAY’ in 2018. He became a permanent co-host of the third hour of ‘TODAY’ in 2019.

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Jim Hartz

Jim Hartz — Jim Hartz, now 80, was the co-host of ‘TODAY’ from 1974 to 1976 with Barbara Walters. He was hired by NBC at the age of 24.

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