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From Tom Shales

"Today's" numbers have declined, too, from glory days of the past. TV blogs are saying that, among other demographical unpleasantries, "Today" is down 16 percent in women 25 to 54 from a year ago, and at least one blogger blames it on Vieira, the classy and accomplished co-anchor who replaced Katie Couric. This seems unthinkable because Vieira, though different in style from Couric, can do anything "Today" calls upon her to do.

If viewers haven't hugely warmed up to Vieira, then part of the reason may be misbehavior by her hammy co-host. Repeatedly and perhaps vindictively, Matt has seemed intent on tripping Vieira up on the air-interrupting, hogging the spotlight, cold-shouldering her, subtly putting her down. Matt perhaps doesn't want to be outshone by a woman once again.

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#82 Comment from librco
1/24/07 9:42 AM | Permalink

Viera just doesn't have the appeal that Katie had. I personally switch back and forth between GMA and Today. Without katie's great personality, the show can be flat. I do like Matt - a lot - but the chemistry is gone. And also, with due respects to Katie, her news show doesn't compare to Williams or Gibson. To bad she moved -- a lose, lose situation. Gloria Dinerman
#81 Comment from egregsone
1/23/07 12:44 PM | Permalink

Meredith Viera got me watching NBC the second cupie doll Couric left. All Lauer does is show is a frustration of his private life, and his waning hairline, about which he comments regularly. He is quite simply a bore, and not a professional like Meredith.
She outshines him, and he knows it. Let's get rid of him, and while we're at it, dump the bypass chatty weatherman and bring back fatso, who. at least, had a genuine sense of humor.
#80 Comment from spenjmsp
1/23/07 11:47 AM | Permalink

When Couric was top banana on "Today" she made it all too clear that Matt Lauer was ONLY the second banana in the bunch. NOW, Matt is trying to do the same thing. The only problem is that though I like Matt, I am beginning to like him less and less over time. Meredith Viera has more class and real news background than Matt will ever have and the women know it. Matt wants to be number one and if he believes, as I think he does, that sniping at Meredith will do it then I am afraid as #1 he has to shoulder the blame for declining ratings. I was never a real Couric fan, was happy when she left and thrilled with her replacement. But, I am not so happy with Matt. Maybe his attitude contributes to his marital woes but if he continues "Today" will not stay #1.
#79 Comment from grandmasuziq1
1/23/07 11:19 AM | Permalink

As a football fan I watched O.J. succeed, and in my heart I don't want to believe he commited this crime. But, the evidence points to the fact that he did, and I still don't want to believe it. He was aquitted, all the evidence either tamper with, or circumstantial, fit but didn't fit. Just like the glove, we all know leather when wet will shrink in size when dry. He was stripped of his Football Hall of Fame, had to sell most everything he owned. Lost his job, was a fallen angel in the public eye.
God Bless you O.J. Simpson, may the sun be shining in your yard, and the Blessing of our Lord be with you.
#78 Comment from bpcorn48
1/23/07 11:16 AM | Permalink

WHY DO SHE GET A LIFE, IF SHE CAN'T TAKE IT GET OUT...... MATT IS THE GREATEST AND MAKES THE SHOW WITH THE REST OF THEM,

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