At the end of the first half-hour of NBC's Today show, the anchors were on camera when they clearly thought they were off-camera. At least here in the Washington area, while Meredith Vieira was looking down and waiting on screen, viewers heard Matt Lauer matter-of-factly critiquing an interview segment: "I wouldn't have echoed that first question...I already saw it in the intro...I already killed it." Meredith then looked up with a practiced smile and said, "Nice to see ya, Debra," and moved into promoting the next half-hour. Then they went back to assuming they were off-camera. Lauer again fussed about his interview prep. Meredith said she couldn't sleep last night and took a NyQuil, and her mouth is so dry this morning.
In a nice touch, Meredith turned around and waved and whispered Happy Birthday to a well-wisher behind her in the window. Did they get an inkling someone had messed up?
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Where was Today's crew?
September 4, 2007 - 08:13 ET by nkviking75You gotta wonder what the crew was doing during all of this. There are dozens of people around. Why didn't anyone notice?
When you put the clowns in charge, don't be surprised when a circus breaks out.
Probably LTAO.....
September 4, 2007 - 09:41 ET by motherbeltProbably LTAO.....
Matty Lauer the Boitch
September 4, 2007 - 08:45 ET by Six String SpiffWow, fussy Matty turns into a whiney little b*tch off camera.... who knew? Wait, did I say off camera? I meant all of the time. "Meridethhhhhh!"
Wouldn't it have been great if Merideth verbally slapped him down? Something along the lines of "Shut up, you whiney metro-sexual"
The American Revolution Continued
Anyone have a Youtube linky
September 4, 2007 - 09:15 ET by BenderAnyone have a Youtube linky for this?
}}---> OK, it's mildly funny
September 4, 2007 - 09:47 ET by Cool ArrowIndicative of a slow news day?
I don't see any egg on Lauer's or Viera's face as a result of this.
~LYDSEXICS UNTIE!~
I said the crew was
September 4, 2007 - 10:00 ET by motherbeltI said the crew was probably laughing at them, but I think you're probably right...no big deal..
It's like that stuff that shows up on the "bloopers" shows...where they think every time an actor flubs a line, it's just hilarious.
Strike
September 4, 2007 - 10:00 ET by allanfWell at least Matt did not skap the producer a la Katie.
"Hell hath no fury like a liberal scorned"
NyQuil
September 4, 2007 - 10:37 ET by iveseenitallThis is actually an ad for NyQuil.
NEVER,NEVER trust a "liberal"
Yawn...first George Michael
September 4, 2007 - 10:36 ET by balboaYawn...first George Michael comparisons, now bloopers?
What if it was the Pres or anyone with an R behind their name
September 4, 2007 - 12:20 ET by PawpawNIf this had been the President or anyone with an R behind their name it would be all over the net, etc. But this is lovable little Matty & Meri, so they are under so much stress to get us the TRUTH, who can blame them!!
Dick: who's
September 4, 2007 - 12:32 ET by TruthMongerDick: who's Adam Clymer?
George: Major league a**hole!
Protest Craig's conservative abandonment - vote Democrat in 08'
See, that's a much more
September 4, 2007 - 14:05 ET by balboaSee, that's a much more interesting blooper, whether it was by Cheney or Pelosi. This one by NBC is kinda funny, but not as much fun as the asshole one.
Matt is still fuming for
September 4, 2007 - 13:03 ET by FairlightMatt is still fuming for getting Hasselbecked by Tom Delay on national TV last week. Meredith should throw him her box of vinegar and water Massengill the next time he tries to get sassy.