How the Other Morning Shows Covered Savannah Guthrie's 'Today' Return
The Hollywood Reporter • • general
Key Points:
- Savannah Guthrie returned to the Today show on April 6 after a two-month absence, marking a low-key but emotional comeback highlighted by her professionalism and grace.
- Her return was acknowledged by co-anchors and featured an outdoor greeting with the team at Rockefeller Plaza, showcasing a mix of emotion and composure.
- Coverage of Guthrie’s return varied among competing morning shows, with CBS Mornings and MSNBC giving some attention, while Good Morning America did not mention it on the day.
- Fox News and local Fox affiliates highlighted Guthrie’s emotional Easter message and her mother Nancy’s ongoing disappearance, which has been unresolved for 65 days.
- Guthrie’s mother, Nancy, 84 with a heart condition, was abducted from her Tucson home on February 1, and despite ongoing investigations, no suspects or proof of life have been found.
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