Tag: Television Broadcasting
NBC Announcers Address Savannah Guthrie, Family During Olympic Opening Ceremonies Coverage
NBC announcers Terry Gannon and Mary Carillo sent heartfelt messages to Savannah Guthrie and her family during the 2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony broadcast.
Guthrie, who was originally scheduled to co-host the event in Milan on Friday, Feb. 6, stepped away to focus on her family as the search continues for her missing 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie.
During the broadcast, Gannon and Carillo acknowledged Guthrie’s absence, calling her a vital part of the NBC team. “We send our love, prayers, and positive energy to Savannah and her family during this difficult time,” Gannon sa…
NBC Names Popular Westport Anchor Craig Melvin To Replace Hoda Kotb On 'Today' Show
The "Today" show didn't have to look far to find a replacement for Hoda Kotb, who is retiring early next year.
The show announced on Thursday, Nov. 14, that Craig Melvin who has been with "Today" since 2018, would do double duty and co-chair the news from 7 to 8 a.m. beginning early next year, NBC News said.
The 45-year-old Melvin lives in Westport, Connecticut, with his wife, sports broadcaster Lindsay Czarniak, and their two children, Delano, 10, and Sybil, 8. He's worked with NBC News for 14 years.
“I am beyond excited and grateful,” an emotional Melvin said, flanked by "Tod…
