NEW YORK (The Blaze/AP) — Meredith Vieira is saying her goodbyes to NBC’s “Today” show. The popular morning show co-host is ending her five-year run, telling viewers on Wednesday her decision to go is “right, but it’s hard:” Visit msnbc.com for breaking news , world news , and news about the economy That decision is a personal one and by Vieira’s choice. Seated beside longtime co-host Matt Lauer, she has helped keep “Today” the audience frontrunner among network morning shows. Lauer called Vieira’s final day “a very bittersweet Wednesday morning.” During a special segment yesteday, the show looked back on some of Viera’s best moments: Visit msnbc.com for breaking news , world news , and news about the economy Today, the crew recapped her five-year run in a more intimate rendition: Visit msnbc.com for breaking news , world news , and news about the economy In what should be a smooth transition, “Today” show veteran Ann Curry will take over for Vieira at the anchor desk.
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Meredith Vieira Says So Long on Final ‘Today’ Episode
America is fascinated with the story of Ted Williams , the homeless man with the amazing radio voice. So too is NBC. Williams took over as the announcer this morning on the “Today” show. Needless to say, he nailed it: “If you need proof that life in this country can change overnight, look no further than Ted Williams,” host Matt Lauer said during the show’s opening. Later in the day, Lauer and co-host Meredith Vieira interviewed Williams on his incredible story:
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Homeless Man‘s Voice Kicks Off ’Today’ Show
According to a New York Post story , Kate Couric might entertain a return to NBC’s “Today” show when her contract expires this summer: Katie Couric might end up back on the “Today” show when her “CBS Evening News” contract expires at the end of May. A spot will be open because Meredith Vieira is expected to leave “Today” to spend more time with her family. Sources say Couric had been talking with her old friend Jeff Zucker, her producer at “Today” before he rose to CEO of NBC-Universal. But Zucker’s just-announced exit from the network won’t preclude a Couric move to NBC.
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AP – With a second corruption trial against him looming, impeached Ill. Gov. Rod Blagojevich launched a second pretrial media blitz on Friday — appearing to direct his comments, at least in part, to anyone who might end up on a second jury.
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