Followed by
"Weekend Today" (1987)
Edited into
The N Word (2004)
Nancy LaMott: I'll Be Here with You (2008) (V)
Spin off
"Early Today" (1999)
"Later Today" (1999)
Referenced in
I Call First (1967)
- J.R. mentions The Today Show
"Saturday Night Live: Christopher Lee/Meat Loaf (#3.15)" (1978)
- Mentioned during the cold opening
"Saturday Night Live: Kate Jackson/Delbert McClinton (#4.13)" (1979)
- Referenced in Fred Silverman sketch
Ernie Kovacs: Television's Original Genius (1982) (TV)
Say Goodnight, Gracie (1983) (TV)
Chances Are (1989)
- Mentioned by Corinne while preparing the first ladies' exhibit
Captain Ron (1992)
"Saved by the Bell: Screech's Spaghetti Sauce (#4.3)" (1992)
- Zack refers to the student TV show as "the 'Today' show, but for teenagers."
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Atomic Brain (#6.18)" (1993)
- Mike: (as an old lady) Willard Scott's gonna read my name on TV.
Reality Bites (1994)
Quiz Show (1994)
Jupiter's Wife (1995)
- The narrator talks about trying to find a clip of the Today Show from 1969 when the title character of "Jupiter's Wife" was interviewed by Hugh Downs.
Ayn Rand: A Sense of Life (1997)
"The Nanny: The Nose Knows (#4.15)" (1997)
- Fran and Niles watch Bryant Gumbel's last episode of The Today Show and discuss his and Deborah Norville's leaving.
"The Nanny: Fair Weather Fran (#5.8)" (1997)
- Fran auditions for the show for Bryant Gumbel.
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: Boggy Creek II: And the Legend Continues (#11.6)" (1999)
- "You Kidnapped Gene Shalit"
"The West Wing: Lies, Damn Lies and Statistics (#1.21)" (2000)
- Bartlet mentions the show in a conversation with C.J.
"The West Wing: In the Shadow of Two Gunmen: Part 2 (#2.2)" (2000)
- Carol tells C.J. to phone Debbie about the show.
"The West Wing: Ellie (#2.15)" (2001)
- C.J. tells Josh that the show will lead with the surgeon general's statement.
Someone Like You... (2001)
"Family Guy: Family Guy Viewer Mail #1 (#3.21)" (2002)
- Peter turns into Today movie critic Gene Shalit
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002)
Undercover Brother (2002)
- Al Roker's "Here's what's happening in your neck of the woods" line is mentioned.
Phone Booth (2002)
Late Night with Conan O'Brien: 10th Anniversary Special (2003) (TV)
- Andy shows up naked on the Today show
"South Park: Quest for Ratings (#8.11)" (2004)
- Token, as the meteorologist, is the only black person in the news crew (like Al Roker on "The Today Show"), he is told to speak "more white"
Family Guy Presents Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story (2005) (V)
- Stewie references the time Peter got on the Today Show.
"Gilmore Girls: Welcome to the Dollhouse (#6.6)" (2005)
- While calling Rory to breakfast, Emily tells her that she is missing Katie Couric.
"Jeopardy!: (#22.55)" (2005)
- referenced in clue in "Spice Girls (and Boys)" category
"Gilmore Girls: Just Like Gwen and Gavin (#6.12)" (2006)
- Lorelai mentions watching Katie Couric and Matt Lauer.
"Howard Stern on Demand: P. Diddy and Jenna Jameson" (2006)
- Diddy mentions he going on the show
Kathy Griffin: Strong Black Woman (2006) (TV)
"Pepper Dennis: Pepper Dennis Behind Bars: Film at Eleven (#1.11)" (2006)
- After telling Pepper that he is giving her her own morning show, Les says that Katie Couric will be "screaming in terror", a reference to Couric's hosting The Today Show.
"Pepper Dennis: Star Anchor Weds Colleague: Film at Eleven (#1.13)" (2006)
- Les wants Pepper and Charlie to go on the show to announce their plans to marry.
Unaccompanied Minors (2006)
- mentioned that Al Roker said it would snow today
World of Compulsive Hoarders (2007) (TV)
- Referenced by name
Kathy Griffin: Everybody Can Suck It (2007) (TV)
- Mentions her appearance on the show.
"30 Rock: SeinfeldVision (#2.1)" (2007)
- Jack mentions this show by name
"30 Rock: Rosemary's Baby (#2.4)" (2007)
- Rosemary asks if everyone still does blow in Joe Garagiola's office
"South Park: Canada on Strike (#12.4)" (2008)
- mentioned that Butters is invited on this show
"The O'Reilly Factor: (2008-05-07)" (2008)
- This show is referenced during the Barbara Walters interview.
"Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: (#7.26)" (2008)
- Meredith Vieira mentions guest expert Dave Karger's appearances on "Today"
Strongbad_email.exe: Disc Six (2008) (V)
- In "4 Branches", the sun logo for The Show AM echoes the sun logo for this show
"Saturday Night Live: Steve Martin/Jason Mraz (#34.14)" (2009)
- Mentioned on Weekend Update
"Late Night with Conan O'Brien: The White Stripes (#17.30)" (2009)
- in a clip of a practical joke, Andy Richter is sent naked onto the "Today" show set
"30 Rock: Larry King (#3.12)" (2009)
- Tracey is a guest on the show
"30 Rock: The Bubble (#3.15)" (2009)
- Jenna appears on this show
"30 Rock: Kidney Now! (#3.22)" (2009)
- Liz is invited to appear on the seventh hour of the "Today" show
"Saturday Night Live: Will Ferrell/Green Day (#34.22)" (2009)
- Mentioned by Alex Trebek on Celebrity Jeopardy!
"The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: (2009-05-29)" (2009)
- Conan O'Brien mentions watching the show
Land of the Lost (2009)
- Dr. Marshall is a guest on the Today Show with Matt Lauer
Funny People (2009)
- images seen (verified in end credits)
"Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: (#4.3)" (2009/I)
- incorrect answer to a $4,000 question
"The Jay Leno Show: (#1.1)" (2009)
- Jerry Seinfeld says that "The Jay Leno Show" comes on right after "Today"
"Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: (#8.27)" (2009)
- Included in a $5,000 question
"The Jay Leno Show: (#1.24)" (2009)
- Matt Lauer talks about working on the show
"The Jay Leno Show: (#1.35)" (2009)
- Jay mentions that Matt Lauer dressed as Luke Skywalker on the show for Halloween
"The Jay Leno Show: (#1.37)" (2009)
- Jay says that the new version of "Where in the World Is Matt Lauer" will have Lauer flying on Northwest Airlines
"The Jay Leno Show: (#1.38)" (2009)
- Jenna Bush Hager talks about being a correspondent on the show
"Jeopardy!: 2009 Teen Tournament Finals: Game 2 (#26.45)" (2009)
- Subject of a $600 clue in the category "Wake Up!"
"Jeopardy!: (#26.51)" (2009)
- Reference in a $1,000 clue in the category "'SNL' Celebrity 'Jeopardy!"
"Saturday Night Live: Blake Lively/Rihanna (#35.8)" (2009)
- Mentioned during Weekend Update
"Late Night with Jimmy Fallon: (#1.163)" (2009)
- Fake segment featuring "The Real Housewives of Late Night" with Kathie Lee and Hoda
"Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: (#8.72)" (2009)
- Subject of a $7,500 question
SNL Presents: A Very Gilly Christmas (2009) (TV)
- After a character makes a comment about the snowy weather, someone else says, "Al Roker just showed up!"
"Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: (#8.75)" (2009)
- Subject of a $5,000 question
Featured in
Poltergeist (1982)
- On TV during breakfast
Mermaids (1990)
The Panama Deception (1992)
- A clip is shown.
The Dark Half (1993)
Spin (1995)
- Various clips are shown throughout the film.
Magnolia (1999)
Annie Goes to Hollywood (2001) (TV)
TV Guide 50 Best Shows of All Time: A 50th Anniversary Celebration (2002) (TV)
"American Masters: None Without Sin" (2003)
- A 1988 interview between Jane Pauley and Elia Kazan is shown.
Word Wars (2004)
- The winner of the Scrabble championship is seen in clips from "The Today Show."
101 Biggest Celebrity Oops (2004) (TV)
- Deborah Norville replaces Jane Pauley on The Today Show
Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004)
- clip
"I Love the '90s" (2004)
- Footage from this daily news show was edited into this mini-series.
The Real Da Vinci Code (2005) (TV)
- Features part of a 1982 episode: an interview with Henry Lincoln.
Maxed Out: Hard Times, Easy Credit and the Era of Predatory Lenders (2006)
- clips
Stardust: The Bette Davis Story (2006) (TV)
- excerpt
"30 Rock: Cleveland (#1.20)" (2007)
- Anchor Lester Holt speaks to Tracy through the TV.
Brando (2007) (TV)
- clips
World of Compulsive Hoarders (2007) (TV)
- Clips are shown
Constantine's Sword (2007)
- Clip of James Carroll interview.
Heckler (2007)
- clip
"30 Rock: Greenzo (#2.5)" (2007)
- Greenzo is booked on and appears on this show
I Am Legend (2007)
- A replay is seen in Will Smiths apartment
Bigger Stronger Faster* (2008)
- Brief clip of steroid discussion
"The O'Reilly Factor: (2008-04-03)" (2008)
- Clips of the 2/14/2008 show are featured with guests Jane Fonda and Eve Ensler.
"The O'Reilly Factor: (2008-04-16)" (2008)
- Clips from the 4/16/2008 show featuring women of a polygamist sect were featured.
"The O'Reilly Factor: (2008-04-24)" (2008)
- Clips of the 4/21/2008 show were featured with Willard Scott and a polygamist sect.
"30 Rock: Generalissimo (#3.10)" (2009)
- seen in background
Muppets 201: Rarities from the Henson Vault (2009)
- a clip of Dave Garroway introducing a performance by Jim and Jane Henson is shown
The Men Who Stare at Goats (2009)
- Bob watches the May 19, 2003 episode for his story
"The Jay Leno Show: (#1.2)" (2009)
- Brief clip of Matt Lauer
"The Jay Leno Show: (#1.9)" (2009)
- an altered clip of the Dalai Lama from the show is shown
"The Jay Leno Show: (#1.15)" (2009)
- a clip is shown during the monologue
"The Jay Leno Show: (#1.17)" (2009)
- clips of Meredith Vieira's early career and a failed bungee jump are shown
"The Jay Leno Show: (#1.23)" (2009)
- an altered clip is shown during the monologue
"The Jay Leno Show: (#1.26)" (2009)
- an altered clip of Meredith Vieira picking grapes is shown
"The Jay Leno Show: (#1.39)" (2009)
- a clip of a dog who can paint is shown during the monologue
"The Jay Leno Show: (#1.42)" (2009)
- a clip of Paula Deen on the show is shown
"The Jay Leno Show: (#1.46)" (2009)
- a clip of a returning soldier being greeted by his dog is shown
"The Jay Leno Show: (#1.50)" (2009)
- Jay shows a clip of screaming "Twilight" fans
Spoofed in
"The Critic: The Pilot (#1.1)" (1994)
- Gene Shalit reviews a restaurant in the style of his movie reviews on the show
"Beavis and Butt-Head: Dream On (#5.22)" (1995)
- The two moronic metalheads watch lame banter between Matt Lauer, Katie Couric and Al Roker
"The Critic: Frankie and Ellie Get Lost (#2.8)" (1995)
- a giant gumball rolls through the show's studio
"Saturday Night Live: David Duchovny/Puff Daddy/Jimmy Page (#23.20)" (1998)
- Spoofed in Mango skit
Shark Tale (2004)
- There's a Katie Couric spoof in Shark Tale.
"Robot Chicken: Toyz in the Hood (#1.5)" (2005)
- 'bloopers' sketch
"Saturday Night Live: Neil Patrick Harris/Taylor Swift (#34.12)" (2009)
- Spoofed in Today sketch
"Saturday Night Live: Bradley Cooper/TV on the Radio (#34.15)" (2009)
- The fourth-hour segment of the Today Show is spoofed
"Saturday Night Live: Zac Efron/Yeah Yeah Yeahs (#34.20)" (2009)
- Spoofed in Today sketch
"Saturday Night Live: January Jones/Black Eyed Peas (#35.6)" (2009)
- Spoofed in Today show sketch
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