Savannah Guthrie returns to the 'Today' show after mother's disappearance
AP News • • general
Key Points:
- Savannah Guthrie returned to NBC’s “Today” show after more than two months away following the disappearance of her mother, Nancy Guthrie, who has been missing since February 1 in Arizona.
- Despite the ongoing investigation and no new leads, Guthrie maintained a professional demeanor on air, choosing not to mention her mother’s case during her return and focusing on normal show content.
- Nancy Guthrie, 84, is believed to have been abducted from her home, with authorities finding blood evidence and surveillance footage of a masked man; a $1 million reward has been offered for information.
- The “Today” show has experienced a ratings increase during Guthrie’s absence, surpassing ABC’s “Good Morning America,” though it is unclear how much the missing person case influenced viewership.
- Savannah Guthrie has expressed the emotional difficulty of moving forward without answers and acknowledged feeling changed by the experience, emphasizing her commitment to returning as part of her professional family.
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