Savannah Guthrie returned to NBC’s “Today” after roughly two weeks away, rejoining Craig Melvin as the reason for her break remained unstated. USA Today reported that Guthrie resumed her co-anchor duties Tuesday, Sept. 8, after last appearing on the program Aug. 24. The account did not give a reason for Guthrie’s absence. Kristen Welker filled […] The post NBC’s Savannah Guthrie back on ‘Today’ following two-week absence appeared first on American Almanac .
Savannah Guthrie returned to NBC’s “Today” after roughly two weeks away, rejoining Craig Melvin as the reason for her break remained unstated. USA Today reported that Guthrie resumed her co-anchor duties Tuesday, Sept. 8, after last appearing on the program Aug. 24. The account did not give a reason for Guthrie’s absence. Kristen Welker filled in during the week beginning Aug. 24, followed by Laura Jarrett the next week. Melvin welcomed his colleague with, “Look who’s back,” before adding, “Savannah Guthrie, we missed you!” Guthrie joked that it was “back to school week, for everybody!” The return put Guthrie back in her regular morning-show seat after a break that included at least one public appearance away…Open
Carson Daly filled in as the main co-anchor on NBC's Today show this week, taking Craig Melvin's seat in a move that has viewers openly calling for a permanent shakeup. Daly, 53, opened the 7:00 a.m. hour on Tuesday alongside Kristen Welker, who was herself substituting for Savannah Guthrie. He addressed the lineup change at […] The post Carson Daly steps into lead anchor chair on Today as Craig Melvin, Savannah Guthrie both sit out appeared first on American Almanac .
Carson Daly filled in as the main co-anchor on NBC's Today show this week, taking Craig Melvin's seat in a move that has viewers openly calling for a permanent shakeup. Daly, 53, opened the 7:00 a.m. hour on Tuesday alongside Kristen Welker, who was herself substituting for Savannah Guthrie. He addressed the lineup change at the top of the broadcast, telling viewers that both Guthrie and Melvin had the "morning off." No further explanation was offered for either absence. The former MTV VJ and longtime Voice host is no stranger to the Today set, but his usual lane is narrower, hosting the "Pop Start" segment during the 8:00 a.m. hour and filling in alongside Jenna Bush Hager and Al Roker in the show's third and fourth hours. Tuesday…Open