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(42,273 posts) Wed Nov 29, 2017, 02:35 PM Nov 2017

Willie Geist - rec if you think he should be the new Today Show host [View all]

By now everybody probably knows that Matt Lauer is out after 20+ years as the host of NBC's iconic Today Show.

So who's going to replace Matt Lauer? Maybe Willie Geist, who has been a frequent fill-in host while Matt or somebody else was out on vacation. Also he's been a regular on MSNBC for several years. Maybe Willie deserves the nod to be the permanent replacement on Today?

Rec if you think YES - or post your suggestion below.

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Willie Geist - rec if you think he should be the new Today Show host [View all] FakeNoose Nov 2017 OP

Do not like. WinkyDink Nov 2017 #1

Nooooo SummerSnow Nov 2017 #2

turning to the nearest male to solve the problem. NOT. librechik Nov 2017 #3

I want to suggest someone OTHER THAN Megyn Kelly FakeNoose Nov 2017 #14

No way. cwydro Nov 2017 #71

I'm not familiar with their line up, but maybe they should consider a woman. Arkansas Granny Nov 2017 #4

Are you suggesting that Megyn Kelly would be better? FakeNoose Nov 2017 #9

Given her ratings? I'm guessing "no" brooklynite Nov 2017 #11

OK then why did Andy Lack hire her? FakeNoose Nov 2017 #19

sop to his RW rich buddies. I'm sure they were pleased. librechik Nov 2017 #34

I'm just suggesting that women don't seem to be plagued with the inappropriate conduct that Arkansas Granny Nov 2017 #39

He's a douchebag. bathroommonkey76 Nov 2017 #5

I don't really have a horse in this race, but..... LisaM Nov 2017 #51

Geist seems like the type of guy who wallowed in the fraternity lifestyle while bathroommonkey76 Nov 2017 #69

l like a good laugh. LisaM Nov 2017 #70

No. Shifts with the wind. Kingofalldems Nov 2017 #6

Jon Stewart snooper2 Nov 2017 #7

I'd LOVE Jon Stewart FakeNoose Nov 2017 #10

Negative PJMcK Nov 2017 #8

If we don't say anything, it's gonna be Megyn Kelly FakeNoose Nov 2017 #12

Actually, I don't care about The Today Show PJMcK Nov 2017 #18

It won't be Megyn RockaFowler Nov 2017 #50

You need to look up her ratings. cwydro Nov 2017 #72

Why not two women? Justice Nov 2017 #13

That's what it will be FakeNoose Nov 2017 #22

Why not just leave it to Savannah and Hoda? madaboutharry Nov 2017 #15

Hoda already has a show FakeNoose Nov 2017 #21

Shes been a great, dependable and loyal utility player EffieBlack Nov 2017 #25

Hoda has the show with Cathy Lee Gifford FakeNoose Nov 2017 #33

I think shed be willing to give that up to host the Today Show EffieBlack Nov 2017 #35

No mainstreetonce Nov 2017 #16

Neither did Matt Lauer FakeNoose Nov 2017 #26

No. I like Willie but... ButSeeYa Nov 2017 #17

John Fulgesang or no one... (n/t) Moostache Nov 2017 #20

I like your spirit. Spelling however is off. " Fugelsang" librechik Nov 2017 #38

That would be a dream come true. Dave Starsky Nov 2017 #54

Hed be excellent! spooky3 Nov 2017 #80

I liked his Dad on CBS Sunday Morning. maveric Nov 2017 #23

Willie has been doing the Sunday morning show for NBC FakeNoose Nov 2017 #28

He's been a quasi-host on Morning Joe for a decade. And subbed on NBC shows as host. Honeycombe8 Nov 2017 #36

Lester Holt would be my choice TexasBushwhacker Nov 2017 #24

Going from Nightly News Anchor madaboutharry Nov 2017 #27

He's good and well liked. Don't know if his personality is light enough to do the human interest Honeycombe8 Nov 2017 #40

No Me. Nov 2017 #29

He probably will be. A way to become a very very rich guy. Honeycombe8 Nov 2017 #30

Don't care. Haven't watched Today in years. Geist is just a space filler anyway underpants Nov 2017 #31

I vote for Tamron Hall Tanuki Nov 2017 #32

ME TOO if they can get her FakeNoose Nov 2017 #37

Lmao! Megan Kelly??? Tipperary Nov 2017 #76

They need a man. They already have two females for the morning show. Diversity. nt Honeycombe8 Nov 2017 #41

That's why I'm suggesting Willie Geist, who fits right in FakeNoose Nov 2017 #42

No. Geist fits the bill. I was responding to the post suggesting Tamron Hall. Honeycombe8 Nov 2017 #43

On another thread people are saying FakeNoose Nov 2017 #44

I won't watch if it goes to Kelly mainstreetonce Nov 2017 #47

I don't think Kelly will get top spot. She's not doing well. I think they'll go with a man. Honeycombe8 Nov 2017 #61

meh TeamPooka Nov 2017 #45

Hell No lame54 Nov 2017 #46

I hope they'll give it to Craig Melvin or Sheinelle Jones. GoCubsGo Nov 2017 #48

I'm a fan of Willie's and Tamron Hall, but OldHippieChick Nov 2017 #49

No happy feet Nov 2017 #52

Sorry... Mike Nelson Nov 2017 #53

Likely will be... D_Master81 Nov 2017 #55

Too Frat-Boyish for my taste. MineralMan Nov 2017 #56

Maybe so, but his college days are long over FakeNoose Nov 2017 #57

He seems stiff, but I'm not one to judge. nt ecstatic Nov 2017 #58

That could obnoxiousdrunk Nov 2017 #63

Weird Al Yankovich would bring nuance. Sneederbunk Nov 2017 #59

Seriously, hes a very smart guy. spooky3 Nov 2017 #79

Why not Rush Limbaugh? Joe's little sidekick's just a pale shadow, Hortensis Nov 2017 #60

I like Lester Holt. cwydro Nov 2017 #62

Yes I like him too FakeNoose Nov 2017 #64

I have always liked Willie and I also like Craig Melvin. mentalsolstice Nov 2017 #65

Yes - agreed on all counts FakeNoose Nov 2017 #66

Willie was Tucker Carlson's smarmy sidekick on MSNBC RandiFan1290 Nov 2017 #67

Started out as a sportscaster FakeNoose Nov 2017 #68

And he's the smarmy sidekick on MJ now. "Tim, nice but dim" He'd be ideal for Today - plastic. OnDoutside Nov 2017 #74

too creepy yortsed snacilbuper Nov 2017 #73

Not only no Ghost of Tom Joad Nov 2017 #75

Jesus Christ NO! Jules Hey Nov 2017 #77

I nominate Keith Olbermann! spooky3 Nov 2017 #78

Yep I'll agree with that FakeNoose Dec 2017 #81

He's actually the first one I thought of to fill the position. Fla Dem Dec 2017 #82

To me Willie would be a "safe bet" for NBC FakeNoose Dec 2017 #83