Matt Lauer Out of Today?

[TWCToday]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2236653/Matt-Lauer-firing-Matt-Lauer-set-axe-Today-ratings-free-fall-clashing-anchors.html

Didn't know things were that heated at the Today show 

[WeatherWitness]

For some reason, I didn't realize Al Roker had so much power (but I don't watch The Today Show, and don't know much about NBC employee ranks , so maybe he always has).  Anyway, Matt sometimes got on my nerves, but I think Al would be worse.  If only they could bring in a new (real) weatherman and just make Al Roker the second host.  I know it'll never happen, but it's worth a mention...

[toxictwister00]

People still watch the TODAY show?

I laugh at the thought that Al Roker would suddenly be the better alternative to this situation along with that other guy he's cheer leading.

[Mr. Rainman]

Al doesn't want Matt's position, if you read the article. He's pushing for someone else to take it.

I personally find this infuriating, and the article seems to be strongly biased against Matt, so I want the whole story. I like Matt, and if he had long-time feuds with all his co-anchors as the article suggests (especially Meredith), then he's been putting on one hell of an act.

I'm sorry, NBC, but you cannot blame just one person for your ratings problem. Firing Matt Lauer will be one of the biggest mistakes you make. And if you do, the little respect I hold for Al Roker will be flushed down the toilet.

[Zach]

I find it a bit ironic that the blame is going as far back as Savannah Guthrie becoming Ann Curry's replacement..

[Trevor]

Welp, *switches the TV to GMA*

[Charismatic Applesauce]

I don't really watch Today, but I'm wondering if the ratings will improve. I still prefer CBS This Morning.

[toxictwister00]

Al doesn't want Matt's position, if you read the article. He's pushing for someone else to take it.

I personally find this infuriating, and the article seems to be strongly biased against Matt, so I want the whole story. I like Matt, and if he had long-time feuds with all his co-anchors as the article suggests (especially Meredith), then he's been putting on one hell of an act.

I'm sorry, NBC, but you cannot blame just one person for your ratings problem. Firing Matt Lauer will be one of the biggest mistakes you make. And if you do, the little respect I hold for Al Roker will be flushed down the toilet.

I did, which is why I said Al is cheerleading for that other guy that's there to get the job. I wasn't implying Al Roker himself was trying to get Matt's Lauer  job.

These show execs (sighs), do they bother to think about the fact that it's silly decisions like this why the show is tanking and not the personalities themselves? They threw Ann Curry under the bus more than once, there were viewers who said they were gonna switch to GMA because of that disaster.

[Mr. Rainman]

Al doesn't want Matt's position, if you read the article. He's pushing for someone else to take it.

I personally find this infuriating, and the article seems to be strongly biased against Matt, so I want the whole story. I like Matt, and if he had long-time feuds with all his co-anchors as the article suggests (especially Meredith), then he's been putting on one hell of an act.

I'm sorry, NBC, but you cannot blame just one person for your ratings problem. Firing Matt Lauer will be one of the biggest mistakes you make. And if you do, the little respect I hold for Al Roker will be flushed down the toilet.

I did, which is why I said Al is cheerleading for that other guy that's there to get the job. I wasn't implying Al Roker himself was trying to get Matt's Lauer  job.

These show execs (sighs), do they bother to think about the fact that it's silly decisions like this why the show is tanking and not the personalities themselves? They threw Ann Curry under the bus more than once, there were viewers who said they were gonna switch to GMA because of that disaster.

My bad, Tavores - I made that statement just to clear up some confusion, wasn't aimed at anybody in particular.

[wxmediafan]

I've always been a flipper, but considered myself a "TODAY" viewer for many, many years.  That ended when Meredith left the show.  She was such a gem.  I have never enjoyed Ann Curry, and she wasn't doing it for me as TODAY co-host.  So, GMA it is.  George and Robin are great together.  I'm not really that big of a fan of Savannah Guthrie, either. 

As for Matt Lauer, he comes off to me as a fake person.  His good-bye to Ann did not seem sincere, at all.  I think he feels like he's "the man." 

It'll be interesting to see what happens, that's for sure.