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Bring Back Long Tooth

July 13, 2016 Blind Gossip

woman big mouthSOLVED!

[Blind Gossip] The Executive Producers of this successful TV show with that domineering Male Star are now talking about a possible new cast member… who is actually an old cast member!

They are considering making an offer to his original female costar from years ago! She may be a bit long in the tooth, but people have always loved her. It’s good timing, too. Her last couple of jobs have flopped, she is ripe for the picking, the location is perfect… and they don’t have to worry about her sleeping with or getting stabbed by the Male Star!

Similar: He’ll Stab You In The Back

TV Show:

Male Star:

Original Female Costar:

[Optional] Bringing her back: good idea or bad idea?

SOLVED!

TV Show: Today

Male Star: Matt Lauer

Original Female Costar: Katie Couric

Last year, Matt Lauer and the producers at Today were looking for a new co-host.

The exits of Amy Robach, Ann Curry, and Natalie Morales had all been messy and dramatic. Lauer was not very excited about being paired with Savannah Guthrie. She was a nice person and competent enough at her job as the host of the third hour of Today, but she just didn’t have the chemistry with Matt, nor the star power to pull an audience.

“Competent” simply wasn’t good enough for NBC’s huge $500 million Today franchise. So they started looking to replace Savannah.

Matt had always had great chemistry with Katie Couric, who was Matt’s co-host from 1991-2006. Her ability to pair well with Matt would be a “sure thing.”

After leaving Today, Katie had had a few career missteps. A failed talk show called Katie, an ineffective stint at Yahoo, and a low-rated gig as anchor of the CBS Evening News left her looking for a new opportunity.

There was some debate among Today producers as to whether Couric was now too old (she is currently 60), whether she would be interested, how much they would need to pay her, etc. Long story short, they were never able to close the deal with Couric for her return.

Much later, Today producers made the offer to Fox’s Megyn Kelly for her star power. Savannah Guthrie was kept in place at Today, and Tamron Hall got booted from the third hour of Today, while Megyn Kelly got her feet wet in morning TV and tried to develop an audience of her own.

Now that Matt Lauer is gone, everything is up in the air.

Who will replace Matt Lauer?

Will they keep Savannah Guthrie as the co-host of Today?

Will they move Megyn Kelly to the first hour?

Will producers reach out to Katie Couric again?

And… what about Ann Curry and Tamron Hall and Natalie Martinez and Josh Elliott and everyone else that Matt Lauer pushed out? Now that Mr. Evil is gone, all sorts of possibilities open up!

This could get interesting!

Congratulations to Themomica for being first with the correct response!

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  1. JennyJustice says

    July 18, 2016 at 11:22 am

    Please just get rid of Matt Lauer. He’s a total * in real life and I can’t stand looking at him on T.V. I want to believe he’s the journalist in the newer blind item that likes menstruation war painted on his face. He’s bald too, so it would be easier to clean up. Eeeew!!

  2. scumby says

    July 14, 2016 at 11:08 am

    Couric is a disgraced failure. Caught lying and editing her reports.

  3. charleyc says

    July 14, 2016 at 9:43 am

    Nicholas Cage

  4. lepidoteran says

    July 14, 2016 at 9:35 am

    “Long in tooth” is definitely a hint for Katie Couric who’s been known for her gummy smile.

  5. Nataliexyz says

    July 14, 2016 at 8:02 am

    Matt Lauer and Katie Couric

  6. copssister says

    July 14, 2016 at 8:01 am

    TV Show: Today

    Male Star: Matt Lauer

    Original Female Costar: Katie Couric

  7. Germanicus says

    July 14, 2016 at 8:00 am

    Today Show
    Matt Lauer
    Katie Couric

    Optional. They both nauseate me. Evil to the core.

  8. meg412 says

    July 14, 2016 at 7:45 am

    Today Show/Matt Lauer/Meredith Viera or Katie Couric?

  9. Buckskinlady says

    July 14, 2016 at 7:15 am

    Nathan Fillion

    Gina Torres

  10. biph7473 says

    July 14, 2016 at 7:09 am

    Today

    Matt Lauer

    Katie Couric

  11. NativeAtlantaGirl says

    July 14, 2016 at 7:00 am

    Today Show
    Matt Lauer
    Katie Couric

  12. Tequila Mama says

    July 14, 2016 at 6:59 am

    TV Show: the Today Show

    Male Star: Matt Lauer

    Original Female Costar: Katie couric

    [Optional] Bringing her back: good idea or bad idea? Bad idea, she’s better than that.

  13. sonoviva says

    July 14, 2016 at 6:49 am

    TV Show: Today

    Male Star: Matt Lauer

    Original Female Costar: Katie Couric

    [Optional] Bringing her back: good idea or bad idea? Good idea! People do love her.

  14. Barkingteacup says

    July 14, 2016 at 5:30 am

    Today Show

    Matt Lauer

    Katie Couric

    Good idea

  15. Pearlie says

    July 14, 2016 at 4:49 am

    Katie and Matt together again
    The Today Show

  16. Shamrox says

    July 14, 2016 at 3:59 am

    Today
    Matt Lauer
    Katie Couric

    Don’t care?

  17. kermit1969 says

    July 13, 2016 at 10:40 pm

    Today Show
    Matt Lauer
    Katie Couric

    Good idea

  18. Tpau1970 says

    July 13, 2016 at 10:07 pm

    Please let this be Ann Curry !!! I loved her and I’d love her to give Matt a run for his money . Or get him fired !!!

  19. lazyninja says

    July 13, 2016 at 10:05 pm

    TV Show: The Today Show

    Male Star: Matt Lauer

    Original Female Costar: Katie Couric

    Optional: Especially after the recent gun documentary scandal, I’d say it’s a good idea for her. She was America’s Sweetheart when she was on that show, so hopefully it would help out her rep to return. However, I won’t be watching either way.

  20. spaceship says

    July 13, 2016 at 9:58 pm

    Today Show
    Matt Lauer
    Katie Couric

  21. Martini says

    July 13, 2016 at 9:23 pm

    Katie Couric?

  22. Shameless says

    July 13, 2016 at 8:53 pm

    Show: Today
    Male Star: Matt Lauer
    Original Female Star: Katie Couric

  23. ivyleaguer says

    July 13, 2016 at 8:51 pm

    TV Show: the today show

    Male Star: matt lauer

    Original Female Costar: Katy Couric

    [Optional] Bringing her back: good idea or bad idea? if NBC can afford both salaries why not?

  24. CaliBeat210 says

    July 13, 2016 at 8:30 pm

    Castle?

    Nathan Fillon?

    Gina Torres?

  25. MomofSydBlake says

    July 13, 2016 at 8:24 pm

    Today show

    Matt Lauer

    Katie Couric

  26. mm58 says

    July 13, 2016 at 8:24 pm

    TV Show: Today show

    Male Star: Matt Lauer

    Original Female Costar: Katie Couric

    [Optional] Bringing her back: good idea or bad idea? terrible idea.

  27. Vidalia Q Intrigue says

    July 13, 2016 at 8:12 pm

    Show: Today

    Male Star: Matt Lauer

    Original Female Costar: Katie Kouric

  28. ollie15 says

    July 13, 2016 at 8:08 pm

    Today Show
    Matt Laur
    Katie Couric

  29. lagally says

    July 13, 2016 at 7:40 pm

    Ugh
    Matt Lauer and katie Couric
    Which is more despicable? Toss up !
    I watch The money honey on fox business

  30. ivy3499 says

    July 13, 2016 at 7:14 pm

    Matt Lauer and Katie Couric

  31. LivDizzly says

    July 13, 2016 at 7:13 pm

    The Today Show
    Matt Lauer
    Katie Couric

  32. Buttercream says

    July 13, 2016 at 7:09 pm

    Today Show – Matt Lauer
    Long in the tooth – Kate or Meredith

  33. kelno19 says

    July 13, 2016 at 6:59 pm

    Today, Lauer, Katie Couric. Bad idea, she’s annoying

  34. Kerengende says

    July 13, 2016 at 6:58 pm

    TV Show: Today
    Male Star Matt Lauer
    Original Female Costar: Natalie Morales.

  35. victoriasecretmodel says

    July 13, 2016 at 6:50 pm

    Katie Couric FTW when Savannah is out on maternity leave.

    This won’t sit right with the staff. She’s a total b*tch!

  36. naptowngirl says

    July 13, 2016 at 6:44 pm

    today show
    matt lauer
    katie couric

  37. ccattwood says

    July 13, 2016 at 6:43 pm

    Today show
    Matt lauer
    Katie couric
    Ok idea but better would be to get rid of him

  38. elphie says

    July 13, 2016 at 6:28 pm

    Today Show… Katie Couric ….

  39. tell me more says

    July 13, 2016 at 6:07 pm

    Today
    Matt laur
    Katie couric

  40. hwkgirl1 says

    July 13, 2016 at 6:03 pm

    TV Show: Today

    Male Star: matt lauer

    Original Female Costar: katie couric

    [Optional] Bringing her back: good idea or bad idea? Well he is getting everyone else fired so…

  41. Realistic says

    July 13, 2016 at 5:56 pm

    Today
    Matt Lauer
    Katie Couric

  42. schmoo says

    July 13, 2016 at 5:56 pm

    I’m guessing Katie Couric for the Today Show. I can’t imagine they’d have the balls to ask back Ann Curry.

    Might be good. I would love to see KC put Lauer in his place. He’s such a *.

  43. aquamarine says

    July 13, 2016 at 5:47 pm

    Today Show

    Gross Matt Lauer

    Meredith Veira

    Great idea! Love Meredith! Get rid of Matt maybe???

  44. gingercat says

    July 13, 2016 at 5:44 pm

    TV Show: Today SHow

    Male Star: Matt Lauer

    Original Costar: Katie Couric

  45. sanctuary says

    July 13, 2016 at 5:37 pm

    Today
    Matt Lauer
    Katie Couric

  46. Quasar1022 says

    July 13, 2016 at 5:36 pm

    Meredith Vieira

  47. stanton says

    July 13, 2016 at 5:30 pm

    Katie Couric
    Matt Lauer
    TODAY SHOW

    Her CBS NEWS ANCHOR JOB was a bust
    Her Talk show was a bust

  48. odoylerules says

    July 13, 2016 at 5:28 pm

    Katie couric

  49. JuiceBoxHero says

    July 13, 2016 at 5:18 pm

    Today
    Matt Lauer
    Katie Couric

  50. dawnyw says

    July 13, 2016 at 5:07 pm

    Today show
    Matt Lauer
    Katie Couric

  51. ccrider says

    July 13, 2016 at 5:03 pm

    Oh Good Lord… NO!
    Today Show
    Lauer
    Couric

  52. brendles says

    July 13, 2016 at 5:00 pm

    The Today Show
    Matt Lauer
    Katie Couric
    Bad idea unless she can really put him in his place–I’d pay money to watch that!

  53. terry123 says

    July 13, 2016 at 4:56 pm

    Hmm, Matt Lauer and Katie Couric?

  54. kikifabulous says

    July 13, 2016 at 4:46 pm

    Today
    Matt Lauer
    Meredith Viera

  55. yourPRisajoke says

    July 13, 2016 at 4:37 pm

    TV Show: Today Show

    Male Star: Matt Lauer

    Original Female Costar: Katie Couric

    [Optional] Bringing her back: good idea or bad idea? Good idea. And once she’s settled in, time ot replace him.

  56. MizGrandma says

    July 13, 2016 at 4:34 pm

    Today Show, Matt Lauer, Katie Couric. Great idea, because I could again watch the show.

  57. monorail says

    July 13, 2016 at 4:31 pm

    Katie Couric and Matt Lauer

  58. Estrogen says

    July 13, 2016 at 4:29 pm

    Today
    Matt Lauer
    Katie Couric

  59. I Am PunkA says

    July 13, 2016 at 4:25 pm

    Today Show
    Matt Lauer
    Katie Couric

    No way. Do not bring her back. Should have dumped Savannah and promoted Natalie to her position, but they keep getting it wrong at Today.

  60. Westie says

    July 13, 2016 at 4:16 pm

    TV Show: Today

    Male Star: Matt Lauer

    Original Female Costar: Katie Couric

    Must be Matt Lauer Day.

  61. GeorgiaR says

    July 13, 2016 at 4:15 pm

    Today, Matt Lauer, Katie Couric. Good idea because she is probably the only person who could rein him in, and there is no way he would try to stab her in the back. Plus there is little likelihood that they would have an affair because they are like brother and sister and she is happily married. Bad idea for her though, because she’s been there, done that.

  62. oyevey says

    July 13, 2016 at 4:12 pm

    Today Show with Matt Lauer and Katie Couric.

  63. TX1961 says

    July 13, 2016 at 4:05 pm

    TV Show: Today Show
    Male Star: Matt Lauer
    Original Female Co Star: Jane Pauley or Katie Couric

  64. discod says

    July 13, 2016 at 3:59 pm

    Matt Lauer and Katie Couric, GMA

  65. marymc says

    July 13, 2016 at 3:48 pm

    Matt Lauer
    Ann Curry

    Please bring her back!

  66. sassygurl1987 says

    July 13, 2016 at 3:47 pm

    TV Show: The Today Show
    Male Star: Matt Lauer
    Original Female Costar: KATIE COURIC

    It’s a good idea! Katie is very popular and still respected. The Today Show really needs a reboot right now!

  67. bostonbratt says

    July 13, 2016 at 3:46 pm

    TV Show Today
    Matt Lauer
    Katie Couric

    Noooooo! We have Savannah who is annoying enough. Why bring this one in to?

    • tellmemore says

      July 14, 2016 at 10:15 am

      Maybe she’ll push Savannah out. I used to like her, but she really annoys me, too, now.

  68. Ghoulia Louise Dreyfus says

    July 13, 2016 at 3:42 pm

    Today Show
    Matt Lauer
    Katie Couric

  69. True007 says

    July 13, 2016 at 3:41 pm

    Today
    Matt Lauer
    Katie Couric

  70. jenn71 says

    July 13, 2016 at 3:39 pm

    Today
    Matt
    Katie?!

  71. carriebradshaw says

    July 13, 2016 at 3:36 pm

    Today/Matt Lauer/Katie Couric

  72. PrincessConnie1 says

    July 13, 2016 at 3:36 pm

    Today Show
    Matt Lauer
    Deborah Norville

  73. nuthinshort says

    July 13, 2016 at 3:36 pm

    Matt Lauer
    Meredith Vieira
    The Today Show – Natalie Morales is leaving….

  74. gc02ef says

    July 13, 2016 at 3:33 pm

    Today show
    Matt Laurer
    Katie Couric

    Meh, would prefer Rosie O’donnell or someone to spice up the set and make more laughs.

  75. AtlKayak says

    July 13, 2016 at 3:28 pm

    TV Show: The Today Show
    Male Star: Matt Lauer
    Original Female Costar: Katie Couric
    [Optional] Bringing her back: good idea or bad idea? Bad. Too much too late. They have lost their ratings and doubtful they can get it back.

  76. fishfish123 says

    July 13, 2016 at 3:20 pm

    Today Show
    Matt Lauer
    Katie Couric

  77. Pink Floyd says

    July 13, 2016 at 3:16 pm

    This sounds like the Today show.

    Tv show: Today show

    Male star: Matt Lauer

    Original Female Costar: Katie Couric or Meredith Viera they both flopped in their post Today show jobs but Meredith seems devoted to her husband to want be committed to those hours again. Katie Couric is probably desperate for a job, Yahoo let her out of her contract so she is slithering for another big time job.

    Bad idea and another desperation attempt for Matt Lauer to try to renew his contract.

  78. PriveNom says

    July 13, 2016 at 3:09 pm

    Show: The Today Show

    Male Star: Matt Lauer

    Original Female Co-Star: Katie Couric

  79. scooby says

    July 13, 2016 at 3:06 pm

    The Today Show

    Matt Lauer

    Katie Couric

    Yeah bring her back I might start watching again

  80. spunkie brewster says

    July 13, 2016 at 3:05 pm

    Good Morning America
    Matt Lauer
    Katie Couric

    • spunkie brewster says

      July 14, 2016 at 8:14 am

      Today Show, not GMA

  81. slappyjr69 says

    July 13, 2016 at 2:54 pm

    Today Show Lauer Katie Couric

  82. shelaur22 says

    July 13, 2016 at 2:53 pm

    Today Show, Katic Couric

  83. themomica says

    July 13, 2016 at 2:52 pm

    Today
    Matt Lauer
    Katie Couric

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