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May 31, 2021 · After McGee's untimely departure, NBC finally named Barbara Walters as co-host of " Today ," making her the first female co-host of the program. Walters was already acting in the capacity for several years prior. Walters left in 1976 to co-anchor the " ABC Evening News ." Jim Hartz (1974 to 1976)
Apr 4, 2024 · The daughter of former president George W. Bush and first lady Laura Bush, and granddaughter of former president George H. W. Bush, Hager co-hosts the fourth hour of TODAY, known as Hoda & Jenna ...
Apr 23, 2021 · American television journalist Katie Couric was the co-host of 'Today' throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, and in 2006, became the first woman to anchor 'CBS Evening News' alone. Photo: Roy...
- Dave Garroway, 1952-1961. Dave Garroway was the founding host and anchor of NBC's Today and held the position for nine years. Garroway's broadcasting career began as an NBC page in 1938.
- John Chancellor, 1961-1962. John Chancellor took over as Today host for Dave Garroway when he retired in 1961, and was host for just over one year. Prior to Today, he was a popular personality on NBC Nightly News, which made him a considerable candidate to fill Garroway's position.
- Hugh Downs, 1962-1971. Hugh Downs was host of Today for nine years. Prior to becoming a Today anchor in 1962, Downs was known as a popular news anchor, author, music composer and even served as host for the popular gameshow Concentration from 1958 to 1969.
- Frank McGee, 1971-1974. Frank McGee was host of Today for two years. Prior to that, he was a co-anchor on NBC Nightly News alongside John Chancellor and David Brinkley.
May 16, 2014 · Broadcast journalist Barbara Walters was best known as the 11-year star of the Today show and for being the first female co-anchor of a network evening news program.
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May 14, 2024 · Katie Couric, American broadcast journalist best known as the longtime cohost of the Today show and as the first solo female anchor of a major network (CBS) evening news program. Learn more about Couric’s life and career, including her other assignments and her awards.
Apr 5, 2019 · Jenna Bush Hager has always gone her own way: Take a look back at her years as First Daughter, her work as a teacher and mom and now Today co-host.
