All Episodes Talk: Orange is the New Yuck!

[Glitches]

Last week, Vicky Nguyen was advising how to book cheaper flights for a family. One of her recommendations was to book each seat separately. Then she said if you couldn’t get seats together advise the airline that you would need to be moved so that everyone can sit together. This method of booking seats is disrespectful to people who booked in advance and possibly paid extra for their preferred seats. Asking, or telling, someone to move to accommodate you getting cheaper seats is irresponsible when you have small children and rude to the rest of the world. 

[mostlylurking]

Did anyone catch yesterday’s show when they were interviewing those cruise ship passengers that got stranded?  Awful story, but can we talk about the art in the background….like they couldn’t find ANY OTHER PLACE to sit?!  The camera guy was trolling too….its like they placed the camera a certain way so we wouldn’t miss it. When they came back to the live shot they went to Craig for a different story and he couldn’t help but giggle. Steph Gosk was chuckling as well.

 

[Glitches]

Did anyone else notice this morning that when Hoda was introducing a story, she stuttered, Ba-Ba-Biden? If this was not intended to be an imitation of Trump’s moronic mockery, the gaff should have been removed in post-production before rebroadcasting for the west coast. 

[Dakisela]

6 hours ago, Glitches said:

Did anyone else notice this morning that when Hoda was introducing a story, she stuttered, Ba-Ba-Biden? If this was not intended to be an imitation of Trump’s moronic mockery, the gaff should have been removed in post-production before rebroadcasting for the west coast. 

Fire her IMMEDIATELY!!!

[Kimmmmmm]

On 6/7/2024 at 5:38 PM, Dakisela said:

Fire her IMMEDIATELY!!!

And Jenna along with her!!!

[EtheltoTillie]

I don’t watch the show regularly as it’s become so inane.  But yesterday I was stuck in a doctor’s waiting room, and they had some very long segments with Jennifer Garner and her mother.  Why?  Why were these people given this platform?  The adoration of the hosts. Apparently Jen has a fake cooking show in Instagram. It went on and on!  

[Crashcourse]

And I'm sorry, but Jen's mother looks too frail to be on tv trying to cook.  

[EtheltoTillie]

17 hours ago, Crashcourse said:

And I'm sorry, but Jen's mother looks too frail to be on tv trying to cook.  

My friend and I were speculating that Jen Garner was trying to divert attention away from her ex-husband and his other deteriorating marriage LOL. 

[BuckeyeLou]

This is in regard to a story Hoda told last week,  I thought it was very inappropriate:  She had gone to a friend's house with her girls, the friend had a pool, so Hoda & her girls went skinny dipping, while the friend & her husband covered their eyes.  Maybe I'm a Prude, but I did not think this is something Hoda should be telling nationwide...

 

[Dakisela]

2 hours ago, BuckeyeLou said:

This is in regard to a story Hoda told last week,  I thought it was very inappropriate:  She had gone to a friend's house with her girls, the friend had a pool, so Hoda & her girls went skinny dipping, while the friend & her husband covered their eyes.  Maybe I'm a Prude, but I did not think this is something Hoda should be telling nationwide...

 

Not to mention "Who the hell does she think she is?" Friends had to cover their eyes at their own home?  At who's request?  Entitled much?  She's got some weird social behaviors!!!

[Glitches]

I was away from the television this morning at 9:50 AM when, after a commercial break, I heard a female voice ask someone to please be quiet while they were introducing the exercise segment. Can anyone tell me who said this to whom? I’m really curious.

[Haleth]

I was rushing around and may have this wrong but Craig was bouncing a basketball and (I think) Shenielle shushed him. 

[Glitches]

8 hours ago, Haleth said:

I was rushing around and may have this wrong but Craig was bouncing a basketball and (I think) Shenielle shushed him. 

Thank you. 

[mostlylurking]

On 6/28/2024 at 2:26 PM, BuckeyeLou said:

This is in regard to a story Hoda told last week,  I thought it was very inappropriate:  She had gone to a friend's house with her girls, the friend had a pool, so Hoda & her girls went skinny dipping, while the friend & her husband covered their eyes.  Maybe I'm a Prude, but I did not think this is something Hoda should be telling nationwide...

That is hella weird!  I saw that story somewhere and only read the headline so I thought it was cute, like skinny dipping with your kids at night in your OWN, PRIVATE, pool.  I know my daughter would think that was hysterical.  I had no idea they were at a friends house, and even worse said friends were right there?!  Strange.

[rcc]

The more I read and hear about Hoda the less I like her.

[Rickster]

I’ve seen a BMW commercial with Al Roker playing a weatherman. I thought that sort of thing was forbidden for network “news personalities”. I guess not anymore.

[Baltimore Betty]

40 minutes ago, Rickster said:

I’ve seen a BMW commercial with Al Roker playing a weatherman. I thought that sort of thing was forbidden for network “news personalities”. I guess not anymore.

I was confused by the whole commercial, it took me a few times to figure out they were selling a car.

[Glitches]

Today NBC interrupted The Today Show because Kamala Harris was speaking at the White House. The substitute anchor woman spoke through just about the entire segment. I was channel surfing to see if I could catch any of Kamala words, but ABC had nothing and CBS was doing mostly the same thing. Why cover a conference or a speech or a current event and not let the event speak for itself?

[Baltimore Betty]

56 minutes ago, Glitches said:

Today NBC interrupted The Today Show because Kamala Harris was speaking at the White House. The substitute anchor woman spoke through just about the entire segment. I was channel surfing to see if I could catch any of Kamala words, but ABC had nothing and CBS was doing mostly the same thing. Why cover a conference or a speech or a current event and not let the event speak for itself?

It was the same on whatever channel I was one too, whatever Kamala said was not not earth shattering news, it was a few kind words about Biden during a school sports thing during which one of the kids decided to stand directly behind Kamala like he was her shadow, that made me giggle.

[Bugaboo]

What has happened to Dylan? She is rarely on anymore.

[debbie311]

Dylan posted on IG that she was on vacation with her family. It seems like they ALL are off a lot.  Today both Hoda and Savannah are off.  Truthfully I am losing interest in Today.

[Glitches]

18 hours ago, debbie311 said:

Truthfully I am losing interest in Today.

I started watching GMA during the Olympics because The Today Show was one long promotion for same. I previously watched CBS in the morning. Wish I had access to other morning news shows. News being the operative word, which is the thing all the networks seem to lack. 

[ByaNose]

The Today Show in turning into ESPN with their constant talk about football in their A block. You would think they are hosting the Super Bowl. Nope! That would be CBS. It’s not to say that I'm not a football fan (Philadelphia Eagles) but last year and this past week it’s so OTT. I know NBC airs the Sunday game but I like news in my first half hour. 

I was watching the US Open over the weekend and saw (I believe) Savannah and Jenna siting together. I also saw Al and his wife sitting in the Presidents box. Rich people problems. LOL!!!! I’m sure Hoda will be doing the passive aggressive no one asked me to go shtick.   

[BuckeyeLou]

On 9/8/2024 at 7:08 PM, ByaNose said:

The Today Show in turning into ESPN with their constant talk about football in their A block. You would think they are hosting the Super Bowl. Nope! That would be CBS. It’s not to say that I'm not a football fan (Philadelphia Eagles) but last year and this past week it’s so OTT. I know NBC airs the Sunday game but I like news in my first half hour. 

I was watching the US Open over the weekend and saw (I believe) Savannah and Jenna siting together. I also saw Al and his wife sitting in the Presidents box. Rich people problems. LOL!!!! I’m sure Hoda will be doing the passive aggressive no one asked me to go shtick.   

They always seem to have some 'trend" they go on & on about.  Meanwhile, Hoda did attend the US Open with Jenna & Savannah...they showed a photo of the 3 of them during the "Hoda/Jenna" hour

[Rickster]

10 hours ago, BuckeyeLou said:

They always seem to have some 'trend" they go on & on about.  Meanwhile, Hoda did attend the US Open with Jenna & Savannah...they showed a photo of the 3 of them during the "Hoda/Jenna" hour

Which is funny since Hoda referred to Jannik Sinner taking two sets to beat Taylor Fritz when they interviewed him on the plaza yesterday. He corrected her, but I would think anyone interested enough to go to the Open would know the men play a minimum of three sets.

[ByaNose]

So Hoda is leaving after 17 years. In a sense I don’t blame her. She’s a little older (I’m the same age) but she has young kids. She has the money and doesn’t need to be getting up at 4 am for goodness sakes. LOL!!!! I guess Craig will take over. There is no way they could pass him over. That said, I don’t think he screams star like Hoda did. Also, his scratchy voice has always annoyed me.

[debbie311]

I wonder what will happen to the 4th hour - Hoda and Jenna.  I think Hoda carries that program.  I wondered when Hoda bought a house and moved to the suburbs how that was going to work. I can understand her reasoning.  She is older, has two young children she is basically raising by herself. 

[Haleth]

I’m guessing she will continue her podcast but that takes far less time than the TS.  And writing.  Yeah, the 4th hr needs someone with a bigger personality than Jenna. 

[ByaNose]

14 minutes ago, Haleth said:

I’m guessing she will continue her podcast but that takes far less time than the TS.  And writing.  Yeah, the 4th hr needs someone with a bigger personality than Jenna. 

And, someone who can speak proper English. How ever Jenna was a teacher is beyond me. She can’t even pronounce her T’s. Good lord. Maybe, they’ll give it to Shenelle who I think Jenna likes but NBC might want a bigger name. 

[mostlylurking]

Hoda never really bothered me.  She can walk that line of being goofy but also being able to tone it down and do straight news.  Not everyone can do that.  She’s making the right decision.  As others have said, she has young children and she’s an older mom, so it makes sense she would want to spend more time with them now.

I don’t think she’s looking to be a full timer but I always like when Bobbie Thomas does segments.  She would be a good host for the fourth hour.

[Rickster]

2 hours ago, ByaNose said:

So Hoda is leaving after 17 years. In a sense I don’t blame her. She’s a little older (I’m the same age) but she has young kids. She has the money and doesn’t need to be getting up at 4 am for goodness sakes. LOL!!!! I guess Craig will take over. There is no way they could pass him over. That said, I don’t think he screams star like Hoda did. Also, his scratchy voice has always annoyed me.

I find Craig’s voice extremely annoying too. I do think they could pass over him if they decide to go with another woman, like Laura Jarrett. 

[ByaNose]

12 hours ago, Rickster said:

I find Craig’s voice extremely annoying too. I do think they could pass over him if they decide to go with another woman, like Laura Jarrett. 

She’s good but not a “star”. I’m pretty sure they’ll go with Craig. That said, if it’s up to the nextwork or input from Savannah it could be anyone currently on staff or on the outside. Whomever it is they’ll be announced by end of December or January. It appears she’s done in 3 months or so after the election and the holidays when they barely work anyway. 

Edited September 27 by ByaNose

[Crashcourse]

6 hours ago, ByaNose said:

That said, I don’t think he screams star like Hoda did. Also, his scratchy voice has always annoyed me.

So, It's not just me who's annoyed hearing him!  I first saw him when he was an NBC anchor in DC, and I couldn't understand how he even got the job with that voice.  Then he gets the Today show gig, which left me scratching my head even more.  

[Love2dance]

I really like Craig, and have no problem with his voice. It’s interesting how different things bother us. And I really enjoy his personality.

[Crashcourse]

Yes, it really is interesting how different things bother us, because I cannot stand his screeching.  Too bad, because he seems like a nice guy.

[debbie311]

I thought Jenna looked pretty upset during the announcement.  I am sure she is going to miss Hoda like all the rest of them, but I have to wonder if she is worried about her position now. She absolutely cannot carry the show. I like Dylan but i can't see her taking Hoda's place.  I also notice, like today, that Craig is joining Savannah and Hoda at the desk regularly, maybe they are trying him out or just prepping people for him taking Hoda's place.

[BuckeyeLou]

I felt badly for Jenna, she was so emotional & crying real tears.  I think Jenna knows she is lucky that she worked with Hoda who seemed to enjoy Jenna's silliness.  I wonder if Hoda's one daughter, who was in the hospital, is sick again & Hoda wants to have time to care for her.  I would like one of the new young reporters to take over Hoda's chair with Jenna...a young person would be "hip' with all the new trends & such.

[Rickster]

On 9/27/2024 at 5:02 PM, debbie311 said:

I thought Jenna looked pretty upset during the announcement.  I am sure she is going to miss Hoda like all the rest of them, but I have to wonder if she is worried about her position now. She absolutely cannot carry the show. I like Dylan but i can't see her taking Hoda's place.  I also notice, like today, that Craig is joining Savannah and Hoda at the desk regularly, maybe they are trying him out or just prepping people for him taking Hoda's place.

Agree about Jenna (although I've never seen that hour, only clips).  The normal practice on Today for at least the past couple of years, at least while everyone is in the studio, has been for Savannah and Hoda to start off and Craig to join after about the first 10 minutes, so it's not that new.. It does though seem to position him to be moved up.

Edited September 29 by Rickster

[Haleth]

10 hours ago, BuckeyeLou said:

I would like one of the new young reporters to take over Hoda's chair with Jenna...a young person would be "hip' with all the new trends & such.

I'm not sure I could watch that, especially if it's Donna or Allie Love.  They are both nice young women but I can only take them in small doses.

[HyeChaps]

IMO, Halloween was meh, except for Luke Wilson.