Wed Nov 29, 2017, 02:35 PM
FakeNoose (23,762 posts)
Willie Geist - rec if you think he should be the new Today Show host
By now everybody probably knows that Matt Lauer is out after 20+ years as the host of NBC's iconic Today Show.
So who's going to replace Matt Lauer? Maybe Willie Geist, who has been a frequent fill-in host while Matt or somebody else was out on vacation. Also he's been a regular on MSNBC for several years. Maybe Willie deserves the nod to be the permanent replacement on Today? Rec if you think YES - or post your suggestion below. 
 
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 Willie Geist - rec if you think he should be the new Today Show host (Original post) |
FakeNoose | Nov 2017 | OP |
| WinkyDink | Nov 2017 | #1 | |
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| FakeNoose | Nov 2017 | #14 | |
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Response to FakeNoose (Original post)
Wed Nov 29, 2017, 02:40 PM
librechik (30,268 posts)
3. turning to the nearest male to solve the problem. NOT.
Response to librechik (Reply #3)
Wed Nov 29, 2017, 02:51 PM
FakeNoose (23,762 posts)
14. I want to suggest someone OTHER THAN Megyn Kelly
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It's gonna be her unless we start something right now.
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Response to FakeNoose (Original post)
Wed Nov 29, 2017, 02:41 PM
Arkansas Granny (30,493 posts)
4. I'm not familiar with their line up, but maybe they should consider a woman.
Response to Arkansas Granny (Reply #4)
Wed Nov 29, 2017, 02:46 PM
FakeNoose (23,762 posts)
9. Are you suggesting that Megyn Kelly would be better?
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For all we know, that could be Andrew Lack's plan. (Maybe this has been in the works for 6 months.)
I'd like to get people interested in somebody other than Megyn Kelly.  |
Response to FakeNoose (Reply #9)
Wed Nov 29, 2017, 02:48 PM
brooklynite (78,451 posts)
11. Given her ratings? I'm guessing "no"
Response to brooklynite (Reply #11)
Wed Nov 29, 2017, 02:54 PM
FakeNoose (23,762 posts)
19. OK then why did Andy Lack hire her?
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I'll bet he's been planning this for a while. She's getting the host spot unless we say something really fast.
Actually I don't know it for sure, but it looks that way. |
Response to FakeNoose (Reply #19)
Wed Nov 29, 2017, 03:12 PM
librechik (30,268 posts)
34. sop to his RW rich buddies. I'm sure they were pleased.
Response to FakeNoose (Reply #9)
Wed Nov 29, 2017, 03:17 PM
Arkansas Granny (30,493 posts)
39. I'm just suggesting that women don't seem to be plagued with the inappropriate conduct that
Response to bathroommonkey76 (Reply #5)
Wed Nov 29, 2017, 04:05 PM
LisaM (26,462 posts)
51. I don't really have a horse in this race, but.....
Response to bathroommonkey76 (Reply #69)
Thu Nov 30, 2017, 02:29 AM
LisaM (26,462 posts)
70. l like a good laugh.
Response to FakeNoose (Original post)
Wed Nov 29, 2017, 02:41 PM
Kingofalldems (35,472 posts)
6. No. Shifts with the wind.
Response to snooper2 (Reply #7)
Wed Nov 29, 2017, 02:47 PM
FakeNoose (23,762 posts)
10. I'd LOVE Jon Stewart
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Is he willing?
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Response to PJMcK (Reply #8)
Wed Nov 29, 2017, 02:48 PM
FakeNoose (23,762 posts)
12. If we don't say anything, it's gonna be Megyn Kelly
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Is that who you want? I don't!
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Response to FakeNoose (Reply #12)
Wed Nov 29, 2017, 02:54 PM
PJMcK (17,909 posts)
18. Actually, I don't care about The Today Show
Response to FakeNoose (Reply #12)
Thu Nov 30, 2017, 02:54 AM
cwydro (46,048 posts)
72. You need to look up her ratings.
Response to FakeNoose (Original post)
Wed Nov 29, 2017, 02:50 PM
Justice (6,870 posts)
13. Why not two women?
Response to Justice (Reply #13)
Wed Nov 29, 2017, 03:00 PM
FakeNoose (23,762 posts)
22. That's what it will be
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Megyn and Savannah, unless we start something right now.
Like a groundswell of hatred for Megyn Kelly, that would be nice.   |
Response to FakeNoose (Original post)
Wed Nov 29, 2017, 02:52 PM
madaboutharry (37,976 posts)
15. Why not just leave it to Savannah and Hoda?
Response to madaboutharry (Reply #15)
Wed Nov 29, 2017, 02:58 PM
FakeNoose (23,762 posts)
21. Hoda already has a show
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Plus she's all over filling in on talk shows when somebody else is out.
I like Hoda but they're over-using her.  |
Response to EffieBlack (Reply #25)
Wed Nov 29, 2017, 03:11 PM
FakeNoose (23,762 posts)
33. Hoda has the show with Cathy Lee Gifford
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Maybe you don't watch during the daytime, but her show has been on for at least 10 years, maybe longer.
If Gifford is retiring, then maybe Hoda would be looking to do something else. I agree with you that Hoda is exceptional as a talk show host, but I would consider her a lightweight on hard news. Maybe that's not fair, I've never seen her do hard news. (?)  |
Response to mainstreetonce (Reply #16)
Wed Nov 29, 2017, 03:04 PM
FakeNoose (23,762 posts)
26. Neither did Matt Lauer
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He never appeared by himself - he always had at least 2 or 3 co-hosts on every show.
That's their regular format, and I'm sure it won't change no matter who replaces him.   |
Response to FakeNoose (Original post)
Wed Nov 29, 2017, 02:55 PM
Moostache (9,482 posts)
20. John Fulgesang or no one... (n/t)
Response to Moostache (Reply #20)
Wed Nov 29, 2017, 03:15 PM
librechik (30,268 posts)
38. I like your spirit. Spelling however is off. " Fugelsang"
Response to Moostache (Reply #20)
Thu Nov 30, 2017, 09:16 AM
spooky3 (29,547 posts)
80. Hed be excellent!
Response to FakeNoose (Original post)
Wed Nov 29, 2017, 03:01 PM
23. I liked his Dad on CBS Sunday Morning.
Response to maveric (Reply #23)
Wed Nov 29, 2017, 03:06 PM
FakeNoose (23,762 posts)
28. Willie has been doing the Sunday morning show for NBC
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It's the weekend version of the Today show, he's been the host for a couple of years I think.
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Response to maveric (Reply #23)
Wed Nov 29, 2017, 03:14 PM
36. He's been a quasi-host on Morning Joe for a decade. And subbed on NBC shows as host.
Response to FakeNoose (Original post)
Wed Nov 29, 2017, 03:01 PM
TexasBushwhacker (18,052 posts)
24. Lester Holt would be my choice
Response to TexasBushwhacker (Reply #24)
Wed Nov 29, 2017, 03:05 PM
madaboutharry (37,976 posts)
27. Going from Nightly News Anchor
Response to TexasBushwhacker (Reply #24)
Wed Nov 29, 2017, 03:18 PM
40. He's good and well liked. Don't know if his personality is light enough to do the human interest
Response to FakeNoose (Original post)
Wed Nov 29, 2017, 03:09 PM
30. He probably will be. A way to become a very very rich guy.
Response to FakeNoose (Original post)
Wed Nov 29, 2017, 03:10 PM
underpants (169,632 posts)
31. Don't care. Haven't watched Today in years. Geist is just a space filler anyway
Response to FakeNoose (Original post)
Wed Nov 29, 2017, 03:11 PM
Tanuki (13,587 posts)
32. I vote for Tamron Hall
Response to Tanuki (Reply #32)
Wed Nov 29, 2017, 03:14 PM
FakeNoose (23,762 posts)
37. ME TOO if they can get her
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But I'm pretty sure Andy Lack has already decided on Megyn Kelly.
Remember when they made the announcement that Kelly got a big contract with NBC? Tamron Hall was quietly gone almost immediately. It broke my heart because I thought she was great. |
Response to Tanuki (Reply #32)
Wed Nov 29, 2017, 03:19 PM
41. They need a man. They already have two females for the morning show. Diversity. nt
Response to Honeycombe8 (Reply #41)
Wed Nov 29, 2017, 03:22 PM
FakeNoose (23,762 posts)
42. That's why I'm suggesting Willie Geist, who fits right in
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Unless maybe you have a better suggestion?
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Response to FakeNoose (Reply #42)
Wed Nov 29, 2017, 03:28 PM
43. No. Geist fits the bill. I was responding to the post suggesting Tamron Hall.
Response to Honeycombe8 (Reply #43)
Wed Nov 29, 2017, 03:35 PM
FakeNoose (23,762 posts)
44. On another thread people are saying
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...they should get back Ann Curry. Get back Natalie Morales, or Tamron Hall. Believe it or not, some of the old NBC show hosts have fans who remember them from years ago. I even saw Katie Couric's name mentioned.
The person making the decision is Andrew Lack, and he has to justify the huge salary he's paying Megyn Kelly. Guess what? He's been planning this for a while I think, and most of us would be very unhappy if the job goes to Kelly. I know I'll stop watching Today Show if she gets it. |
Response to FakeNoose (Reply #44)
Wed Nov 29, 2017, 05:29 PM
61. I don't think Kelly will get top spot. She's not doing well. I think they'll go with a man.
Response to FakeNoose (Original post)
Wed Nov 29, 2017, 03:46 PM
GoCubsGo (28,899 posts)
48. I hope they'll give it to Craig Melvin or Sheinelle Jones.
Response to FakeNoose (Original post)
Wed Nov 29, 2017, 03:49 PM
49. I'm a fan of Willie's and Tamron Hall, but
Response to FakeNoose (Original post)
Wed Nov 29, 2017, 04:39 PM
53. Sorry...
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...there are many, many others I like better. I don't watch the show, but it must be a huge paycheck.
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Response to FakeNoose (Original post)
Wed Nov 29, 2017, 04:46 PM
MineralMan (143,650 posts)
56. Too Frat-Boyish for my taste.
Response to MineralMan (Reply #56)
Wed Nov 29, 2017, 05:10 PM
FakeNoose (23,762 posts)
57. Maybe so, but his college days are long over
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I think Willie Geist seems like a nice guy - probably nicer than Matt Lauer ever was. He does well in the talk show format, and he also handles the hard news well, when he's asked to step in.
Don't forget that when Matt Lauer came to the Today show, he was Katie Couric's co-host, because she was making way more money. He started out as a news reader and talk show co-host on early morning shows. I think he did some radio news too. My point is that Lauer's and Geist's background experiences are very similar. Willie seems to have a good rapport with his female co-hosts, something that Lauer was never very good at.  |
Response to FakeNoose (Original post)
Wed Nov 29, 2017, 05:14 PM
ecstatic (29,753 posts)
58. He seems stiff, but I'm not one to judge. nt
Response to ecstatic (Reply #58)
Wed Nov 29, 2017, 05:33 PM
obnoxiousdrunk (2,671 posts)
63. That could
Response to FakeNoose (Original post)
Wed Nov 29, 2017, 05:16 PM
59. Weird Al Yankovich would bring nuance.
Response to Sneederbunk (Reply #59)
Thu Nov 30, 2017, 09:15 AM
spooky3 (29,547 posts)
79. Seriously, hes a very smart guy.
Response to FakeNoose (Original post)
Wed Nov 29, 2017, 05:20 PM
Hortensis (51,787 posts)
60. Why not Rush Limbaugh? Joe's little sidekick's just a pale shadow,
Response to FakeNoose (Original post)
Wed Nov 29, 2017, 05:30 PM
cwydro (46,048 posts)
62. I like Lester Holt.
Response to cwydro (Reply #62)
Wed Nov 29, 2017, 05:58 PM
FakeNoose (23,762 posts)
64. Yes I like him too
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He's already got a better job on the NBC Nightly News. I'm not sure if he'd want to give that up for a job where he has to get to the office at 4 in the morning.
The Today Show is less "hard news" now and more of a morning talk show. Maybe it's not the right fit for him, but I wouldn't know. 
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Response to FakeNoose (Original post)
Wed Nov 29, 2017, 07:21 PM
mentalsolstice (4,261 posts)
65. I have always liked Willie and I also like Craig Melvin.
Response to mentalsolstice (Reply #65)
Wed Nov 29, 2017, 07:37 PM
FakeNoose (23,762 posts)
66. Yes - agreed on all counts
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Thanks for the support.
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Response to FakeNoose (Original post)
Wed Nov 29, 2017, 07:41 PM
67. Willie was Tucker Carlson's smarmy sidekick on MSNBC
Response to RandiFan1290 (Reply #67)
Thu Nov 30, 2017, 01:34 AM
FakeNoose (23,762 posts)
68. Started out as a sportscaster
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But he's moved into bigger and better things.
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Response to RandiFan1290 (Reply #67)
Thu Nov 30, 2017, 08:32 AM
OnDoutside (18,953 posts)
74. And he's the smarmy sidekick on MJ now. "Tim, nice but dim" He'd be ideal for Today - plastic.
Response to FakeNoose (Original post)
Thu Nov 30, 2017, 08:37 AM
Ghost of Tom Joad (1,300 posts)
75. Not only no
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but hell no
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Response to FakeNoose (Original post)
Thu Nov 30, 2017, 09:15 AM
spooky3 (29,547 posts)
78. I nominate Keith Olbermann!
Response to spooky3 (Reply #78)
Fri Dec 1, 2017, 11:25 AM
FakeNoose (23,762 posts)
81. Yep I'll agree with that
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KO would be great for those of us who like him and the liberal viewpoint. But I'm afraid he'd turn off a lot of people too. The thing about KO is that he's never "middle of the road." But I do find him interesting and enjoyable.
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Response to FakeNoose (Original post)
Fri Dec 1, 2017, 11:47 AM
Fla Dem (19,369 posts)
82. He's actually the first one I thought of to fill the position.
Response to Fla Dem (Reply #82)
Fri Dec 1, 2017, 12:05 PM
FakeNoose (23,762 posts)
83. To me Willie would be a "safe bet" for NBC
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They can't take a chance on the wrong person for the Today show. If NBC were to goof on this they could lose their market dominance which translates into big bucks. After the Anne Curry fiasco a few years ago, the Today show lost its 1st place standing that it had for probably 50 years. It was hard work getting back on top, and I'm sure they want to be careful to stay there.
Somebody up the thread mentioned Jon Stewart, who would be great IMO but maybe only for us liberals. I think people could be turned off by him once they find out how liberal (anti right-wing) he really is. That's fine for all of us because we are too. But middle America isn't and they'd change channels immediately, I'm afraid. Whoever takes over for Matt Lauer has to be seen as a talk-show host with no political agenda, so the conservative fans don't feel threatened. |
