@@nothwestmovieslike yes he did. In the foul mouth adolescent boys club that was a big part of the Today show, Matt Lauer certainly mocked her to her coworkers, especially behind the cameras.
Of course, they did. Everyone in the Media in NYC knew about Matt and knew about Charlie and others. They all knew Vargas was a drunk also. Everyone in Hollywood knew about Cosby and Weinstein, others. Every politician in Washington knows about each other skeletons, etc,. It is like any workplace in America. They all know about each other dirty laundry, skeletons, etc,. unless they are exposed they keep ongoing or woking like nothing going on. good or bad. otherwise, they will protect each other. usually to get ahead.
Everyone knows about the high powered men behaving inappropriately at their workplace. There is no way she did not know and I think she was more focused on her own survival rather than the safety of the other women.
On the contrary, that was a magnificent smackdown by Katie, and all Savannah could do was change the subject to detract from the hypocracy of Savannah's interrogation.
How funny is it that two people who knew exactly what was going on and really didn't care now have to pretend care for sake of the public who never cared either?
The lack of nuance in these comments. The way y'all judge people with such a black/white perspective is so odd. Critical thinking is a good thing, guys.
"Kind and generous and considerate" (according to Katie Couric); yet, she didn't notice when he seemed to throw Ann Curry under the bus. Nobody thought it was allegedly disgusting when he was callous toward Ann Curry. These people look the other way and maintain a "friendship" with the powers-that-be until association with that person makes them look bad. Unless Katie plans on putting the money from that book toward the pain and suffering and lost wages of Ann Curry, then that book needs to be recycled.
As if Katie's responsible for Matt's treatment of Ann! Whether or not Matt was "disgustingly" "callous" toward Ann, he was ultimately fired for (allegedly) raping someone - and there's no reason to assume that Katie knew about that. If Ann wants money to assuage her personal "pain & suffering", she can write a book of her own... or perhaps you can set up a GoFundMe account and donate to her yourself.
@@justintime1343 Both are good examples of how to be crappy at work. Ann Curry is a sterling human and financially stable. She was treated poorly by NBC
@@juliesmith9949 opines: *"Both are good examples of how to be crappy at work."* "Both" who? Katie & Ann? Matt & Katie? Ann & Matt? Julie Smith continues: *"Ann is a sterling human and financially stable."* Unclear what "financially stable" has to do with being a "sterling human", but if "financially stable" = "sterling human", then Katie, at $100 million net worth, is *TEN TIMES* more "sterling" than Ann, at $10 million net worth.
@@justintime1343 Someone made the claim that Ann spoke out because she needed $. If I am mistaken, I stand corrected. No one has accused Ann Curry of an unkindness. In her career choice that’s sterling. Couric’s book has been described as a “ scorched earth “ memoir , so she’s attempting to settle scores. She’s admitted to unprofessional behavior with Ashley Banfield, and others. Matt Lauer was fired. Matt and Katie seem to win the race to the bottom.
One callous person can’t call another callous person out. She has no high ground. Trying to save her book. She knew what Matt was like. Everyone did. Both have tremendous egos and are arrogant.
Sometimes it’s better to zip your lips on a topic you have no knowledge of. Unless you are a personal acquaintance or ‘friend’, you can only be presumptuous in your insight and that becomes slanderous. Making assumptions based solely off of unfounded ideas and perhaps, personal baggage, is alarming.
Everyone commenting here needs to ask themselves if they have always reported everything they heard rumors about or anything they felt wrong about at work. The reality is that work environments just don’t function that way and that much more the case 15 years ago. I think it is also a little odd to have Guthrie asking these questions of Couric. She enjoyed the same position as Couric, working next to Lauer for years but in a more enlightened era.
Lauer didn't like Ann because she didn't play along with his "other side." Too classy and professional and moral. Meanwhile, Katie giggled on Andy Cohen's show (prior to #metoo and Lauer's firing) that Lauer "smacks my @$$ a alot" when Cohen asked her what her and Lauer's relationship was like off the set.
Matt's office had a switch (under the desk) that could be used to lock the door remotely. Who installed that switch? He certainly didn't do it himself. And why would he need such a switch? LOTS of people at NBC knew he was doing shady stuff. But he delivered ratings for the network so they looked the other way.
this is identical to Bill Cosby during the Cosby Show era (1984-1992)-Cosby would hire female extras with the promise of a role on the show and was in most cases assaulting them--NBC knew this was going on (Cosby's own personal assistant admitted as much) and yet because the Cosby Show was such a "cash cow" for the network they looked the other way
@@bufnyfan1 Yes. The Cosby Show kept NBC afloat, so the execs didn't dare say a word. The documentary on Cosby gives details regarding how he got away with it for so long.
Folks think just because you rub elbows with someone everyday at work, means you know EVERYTHING about them! Why do you think people are shocked when their former coworkers comes to the job and shoots the place up? You just NEVER KNOW about someone
I feel like there are always signs though. People just brush them off as if those signs don't mean anything. More than likely he was flirty in a playful way and folks were probably like 'Oh that's just Matt'. Not saying that is exact but a lot of times we people just blow off a little temper tantrum or a flirtation personality. Just saying.
Exactly, instead of pointing fingers people should realize that people can be backstabbers like Matt, He stabbed most of the crew in their back by doing this because the crew lost a good friend, co-worker and now people are putting blame on them.
He was flamboyant and thought he could keep up his perverse behavior. I’m betting that the public never heard the more crude situations he engaged women in. Creep!
Not so. I am sure selling a book is not going to make her a millionaire. This is HER story and she spent a lot of time on Today Show and I am sure has interesting stories (of other things).
@@juliesmith9949 Not sure where you're going with this, but Matt Lauer in my book is a sexual deviant. I just offered what I thought about Couric and her 'holier than thou' attitude.
@@surlespasdondine Couric was perfectly find being called America’s sweetheart and utilized it to the fullest to fill her pockets, so don’t bring that feminism crap to my comment.
Hey Miss Katie couric my name is Anthony Brown I'm from St Louis Missouri I have nothing but respect for you you always been a beautiful person in spirit and very respectful
Surprised about all the hate against Katie on these comments. Whatever anyone says, she was a better host than Savannah. Sorry, Savannah. Just my opinion.
And on morning show right now Jen Aniston Character (Alex Levy) is writing and book and saying she she knows nothing. I wonder if the players/writers/producers learned via industry talk that Katie was writing a book and they integrated that in. That show nearly predicts the future in there scenarios
Katie Couric, where is your journalistic integrity? You were lead host or anchor, when Matt Laurer became co-host! Ann Curry, most likely bound by a non-discloser-agreement as well and forced to leave but made it so clear, so visible and still didn’t break her NDA-clause! Someone I am all in awe of! There is a difference between a newsreader and a journalist.
I knew he was icky they day he put his feet on the coffee table, in loafers and no socks, on national tv. I knew then he was feeling himself a bit too much. His sense of entitlement was showing, and so was his lack of propriety. I wonder if we looked back and noted the date of that show we might find it was one of the days he assaulted someone. He reeked of icky that day, I could feel it through the tv screen.
Ashton and Mila really need to see this interview. How a good friend and colleague can be with you one way, and have another side to them. I commend Katie (she is a journalist) for seeking the truth. It must be so weird for journalists when they are the news.
Why do people think “Katie knew”? I don’t believe that. I think Katie sees the best in people. She makes it clear how unsettling it was when she learned the full extent and how they are no longer friends. Anne has a no BS attitude that Lauer was afraid of and he knew she was on to his BS. That’s why he wanted her outta there. He wanted someone who veers on the side of SWEET so he can have control in the “partnership”. Anne Curry is many wonderful things - and she is also a hardass who was able to see his motivations and intentions. Some of the stuff he said on air-- interviews. I mean…if he was flagrant about that, what was he hiding beneath the surface??
Most the time they chose who to show the bad sides to. That usually someone who is either lower ranking, subordinate, weaker, no authority, new, no presentation and etc. He is not gonna do that to people like Katie or already famous. People like him like to be in control.
It is still hard me to understand today too. Matt was so smart and seemed to get on with everyone so well. Was he an actor? Why did he behave that way at work? He must have been in a very low place in his personal life. Screaming on the inside. Shame, he let it consume him. A couple of visits to a counselor may have helped. I do'n't know. He isn't the first and will not be the last male to misbehave.
You're always respectful in the city of St Louis carry yourself like a strong woman I respect you so much and it don't matter but I am a black man you always care with yourself a real respect
I remembered Matt threw Ann Curry because she was Asian under the bus so he could be more popular. All of them knew even Al. Katie stop it, you are trying to sell your book now!
"There was a Side I Never Knew." ???? Come on Katie, everybody at the studio knew. Matt Lauer crapped on Ann. You knew it. Savannah knew it. Matt victimized so many young women. You and your type kept quiet because you wanted your big fat paychecks to keep rolling in.
Katie Couric is simply one of a kind lady. For me, I Ioved her and now she's back talking with Savannah Guthrie on NBC's long-running news program, "Today" and I'm very proud she's talking about her memoir "Going There" with Savannah for the first time about Matt Lauer's firing and so on.
My most favourite morning show, NBC’s the today show. I believe not all former hosts have yet felt or tried to make good! Savannah Guthrie tried but was most likely ordered to stop! Her earpiece that made her shut up. A voice from the control room! Katie Couric to this day escaped any responsibility or consequence!
I used to watch her. I can’t believe she said the things she said today so everyone has their opinion now I would never watch anything on TV for a lot of people that I watch on TV anymore and she’s one of them.
One would think that a person who made her living expressing her thoughts (more likely her producer’s thoughts) on television would place some value on grammar and diction. If we could dispense with all the “so, ya know, like” and worst of all “right” there might be time on the airwaves to inform us with original ideas and meaningful thoughts. So, ya know, like, am I right? Right!
@@johnnydeano2288 Thank you for your comment. I have noticed it has become more prevalent. I watch a lot of book tv. It is maddening when the speaker says “um” and “uh” multiple times during a speaking engagement. I am not sure why the individual is unaware.
LIAR!!! There is no way she didn't know the other side of Matt. His wife had been trying to divorce him for years because of this "other side!!!" And Katie was there most of that time.
"He was kind and generous, but then I heard unsubstantiated rumors, and now I am writing him off publicly. Even though he never behaved that way toward me." Got it.
Dear Lord why all the hate towards Katie?? None of you haters were there...None of you have ever been on the set of the show....None of you have worked for a network... Yet all of you are so certain Katie knew everything...Wow.... Here's a question?? How many of you have kept something from your wife or husband?? I'd say most of you... My point is then why couldn't Matt keep this from Katie ?? STOP THE HATE...
Excellent comment. The same people making these comments so easily forget how many, many, many have either been married to, related to or friends with someone that ended up murdering their entire family when they thought all was peachy in the world. If there is a person old enough that hasn't been fooled or shocked by someones behavior that they “thought” they knew then id almost say something is wrong with them.
Savannah actually is stopped by nbc not to react or give her personal thoughs. Katie Couric asked her in the part but Savannah switched to a new question. I feel we'll learn more revelation in Savannah's book after she's goon from today..
She was part of the boys club. And stepped on any on-air female talent when she felt threatened. What a horrible human being. She even treated her nanny like garbage. Nobody is buying her BS! Go away, please. You’re time’s up!
Why did Katie end up with the breaking news about a plane impacting the WTC? Matt was notified while doing an interview and then asked " do we have it ...No we don't ... but we will return etc. Then there were several minutes of advertising and Katie was at the helm with Matt sitting beside her. First witness, Jennifer Oberstein, saw an explosion, but Katie interrupted and asked her what kind of plane it was. Isn't that a leading question?
Having a colonoscopy on TV because no one cares and now she’s on TV. It’s like two years ago so I don’t care she’s just full of BS. Never thought I would say that about Miss Hightower at one time. Wow but everyone has the opinion.
She’s a liar. She knew and watched silently as they tried to destroy Ann Curry. She covered for Matt and waited to speak out until she saw if he was going to be shunned or back in TV. When she saw he was going to be shunned she spoke out. Yuck.
Didn't Katie Couric just admit to altering Ruth Bader Ginsburg's statement about National Anthem kneelers? Yes that's right RBG disapproved of Anthem kneelers and Katie Couric omitted RBG's comments in her reporting of her interview with RBG. Having a hard time trusting anything Katie Couric says now.
Katie Couric is an amazing News Anchor. She set the standard. I love her mean-ness...which is really NOT mean-ness--its just confidence and no apology approach. Men do it. What the heck!
