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Has Ann Curry Lowered The Ratings For The Today Show?

Posted on August 1st, 2011 at 1:16 pm
- richard@rumorfix.com
Fixed

 

The New York Post has a headline reading: “‘GMA‘ narrows gap with Ann”

The newspaper is reporting that the Today Show is “in disarray” behind the scenes because Good Morning America is closing the gap this month since Ann Curry took over for Meredith Vieira.

The newspaper goes on to report that the viewer gap between the shows is 416,000 viewers — the smallest in four years.

Well, well, well our RumorFix staff dove right into this rumor to check it out.

First of all Today’s rep fired off this response to us:

“Since Ann has started, Today has not only widened it’s A25-54 (the key demo) lead over GMA, but Today has also increased the total viewer and key demo audience year over year. Ann’s transition couldn’t have been more successful. The numbers don’t lie — Today has gained viewers since she started and remains a solid number one.”

So there you have it.

GMA is claiming they are closing the gap and Today is claiming they are gaining audience in the key demo.

Who’s right? They both are actually.

RumorFix analyzed ratings for the five months.  And here’s what we found — at it’s peak in March, Today Show had 1.5 million more overall viewers than GMA, and as of the week of July 28th, Today Show had 416,000 overall viewers than GMA. So the Today Show’s lead in overall viewers is lower.

But anyone in television will tell you that adults 25-54 — the key demo — is what advertisers buy and yes, the Today Show has gained viewers in that demo!

So both camps have a success story they can brag about!

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    • Lori

      So let me get this straight … You credit Ann Curry for maintaining the show’s ratings? I disagree. The Today Show is a fixture. I’d watch it even if Lassie were the co-host.

    • IZZYASH

      Ann Couric should have been NBC’s last choice as a female host. How about the one only best host that is on Sunday Morning..HELLO

      • LAXL

        Ann Couric?  You mean Ann Curry!  The only Couric in the news is Katie.

    • LAXL

      Ann is a nice lady but her interview style is like nails on a chalkboard.  I can’t stand to watch the show ever since she “replaced” Meridith Viera.  Don’t really like Good Morning America, but it’s better than listening to Ann.  Today should have given the job to Natalie Morales instead of Ann.

      • Lovetta pickens

        I agree that Anne Curry is a very nice lady but she is not the right person as co-host.on the Today Show… Something is missing ! !  Her interviewing style is cold and appears rehearsed rather than natural…. She doesn’t seem to  gel well with the other cast members as co-anchor either. She was better in the position prior to this co-anchor job. I respect the producers in giving Ann a chance but she’s not a keeper..I am now watching GMA and The Early Show but my number one choice use to be The Today Show. I too agree that Natalie Morales would have been a better choice. 

      • jeliza

        Please put Natalie in the job….. your ratings will soar.  Ann is so hard to relate to and Natalie could totally be a girlfriend of mine.

    • Vera_beach

      ann curry on today show and laura spencer on gma – two worst interviewers on TV

    • ka

      I am not a fan of Ann Curry as the person to sit next to Matt.  I think NBC made a mistake when they didn’t put Natalie Morales in Meridith Viera’s spot!  Natalie has such a genuineness about her. The BIGGEST mistake the Today Show EVER made was putting Savannah Guthrie in the mix!  She is one of the rudest interviewers I’ve ever listened to!!!  She is so condescending to the people that she interviews.  It seems she wants to always prove the  point to the interviewee how smart she is and how dumb they are.  Matt is the classiest guy at how he conducts himself when he interviews someone.  Take some lessons from him Savannah!!    

    • DMD

      Ann is not a successful choice for replacing Meridith.  She seems so uncomfortable and it makes me uncomfortable when I watch her.  Her tone of voice makes everything seem sad, even if it is a happy story. She messes up everyday in what she says and always seems like she is searching for words.  Natalie Morales is so much more likable and seems a better fit for co-host. You should really consider putting Ann back at her other position, which she was good at. My family used to start everyday with Today and even my young children (15,13,11) have not watched very much since Ann has taken over, and realize it is a bad fit. I find we are watching Today  less and less and watching other news shows more in the morning. 

      • Oceancasa

        I miss Ann and do not watch the Today show anymore.

    • Werner_stephen

      Cannot stand Ann Curry.  She has no sense of humor or chemistry with her co-hosts.  Katie ruled, Meredith was alright, but now the Today show has reached a new low.

      • guest222

        I agree…. Katie was the best!  Meredith was good and I still watched but I just can’t watch Ann… It’s sad because I’ve tried to watch but it’s just uncomfortable and I find myself feeling embarrassed and anxious for her.  The aww’s and umm’s are so uncomfortable.  PLEASE put Ann back on the news desk and put Natalie or Savannah in the spot.  

    • Ogilvyadams

      Ann hit an all time low today…her interview with Mom’s re: sperm donors was so painful I immediately jumped on line to see if anyone has started a ‘Ann is no Co-Host’ website yet.  Anyone know?  I’d MUCH prefer Savannah Guthrie (adorable last week with the frogs) or Natalie Morales.

    • Torose

      Leave Ann Curry on assignment. She is not good as a co-host. She seems to even make Matt uncomfortable and I am concerned he will leave at the end of his contract. While I admire NBC’s ‘family” feeling, this isn’t working. There has even been talk about it on talk radio.

      • Fe

        I agree 100%.  I’d rather see Savanah in the co-chair, and I am tired of watching Ann stare at Matt.

        • Jana

          I agree also… please don’t loose Matt over this!  

    • OK Rancher

      I think we all need to remember to look at all of the personalities on both Today and GMA.  GMA has beefed up its team with Josh Elliot and Lara Spencer, who are, I believe, good additions to that team.  Today lost Meredith and perhaps made a poor choice with Ann, but don’t blame the closing of the margin in viewers simply on Ann’s arrival as co-host.  Both shows have made recent changes. 

    • scombs4

      Please, please, please move Ann back to the news desk. She is great reporter but not a great co-host. I can’t stand to watch her interview; in fact, I have to switch channels. Natalie is such a better choice for co-host. Matt please don’t leave!!!

    • AdamB

      Ann tries too hard to be sympathetic that it comes off as phony.

    • Lisa C.

      Ann Curry is so painful to watch…her one-on-one interviews are terrible…if I hear one more hmmm and awww…and when she lowers her voice in a serious interview, trying to be sympathetic…….she is soo uncomfortable to watch. She doesnt listen to what people are saying and then responds with a hmmmm, She does not have the rapor with her co-hosts that makes us laugh…instead we cringe.  I walk away every time she has an interview to do..and frankly, I change the channel. She needs to go back to the news desk.

    • Ejay

      I’m finding it more and more painful to watch this woman each morning. I like her but not as a co-anchor or interviewer. This morning’s interview with President Bill Clinton was an embarrassment. You could see his discomfort, and he’s pretty good at keeping a straight face.

      I have been a Today show fan for almost 30 years and am ready to bail. What I do most mornings is tape the first hour and try to fast forward through Ann. Savannah Guthrie made mincemeat of her when she subbed last week. Does anyone else notice how uncomfortable Matt and Al seem when Ann ad libs? I hold my breath.

      Rescue this fine woman. This is a misfit.

      • DD

        I couldn’t agree with you more!

      • Betti

        Amen! I have been watching since the Jane Pauley / Byant Gumball (my nickname for him) days. I find it increasingly painful to watch Ann stumble through interviews.. And yes, you never know what’s going to come out of her mouth. She does seem like a nice enough woman but this is not where she belongs as a journalist. I would love to see Natalie, Savannah or even some outsider take that position. Please NBC, listen to your viewers!

        • jana

          Please NBC listen to your viewers!  Ann seems like a nice enough person however I’m embarrassed for her and find myself cringing while watching her interview guests.  Natalie Morales has such a personable presence that makes viewers want to watch her.   People love Natalie and she seems to have a natural chemistry with Matt and Al. Where as Ann and her co-hosts have NO natural chemistry.  

      • Pmac345

        Ann had very LARGE shoes to fill…. and she was great at the news desk, but she is indeed miscast here..  I  totally agree with your assessment of her trying to banter with the guys.  She is painfully awkward and I can sense that they are feeling it also.  Meredith was a natural and Savannah also makes Ann look like she’s struggling.  It is painful to watch and it must be hell for her.  I used to look sooo forward to Matt/Al/Meredith……. it was genuniely candid and fun to watch.     

        • Ach1952

          You hit the nail on the head, bravo!

    • Dee

      Natalie Morales would have been so much better of a choice to replace Meredith. Natalie’s on-camera presence is so much more personable than Ann’s. Ann tries to hard and her timing is so off. She is hard to watch! Glad I have TIVO!

    • Guest

      David Gregory is bad on Today but Ann Curry is unwatchable.  Have watched forever but now I channel surf to avoid Ann, and after first hour I’m completely 
      gone.  Nice lady probably, but idiotic at interviewing.   

    • McMannamy316

      Ann Curry has no personality, Matt, Meredith and Al all joked around and they were so much fun to watch first thing in the morning.  Ann reminds me of that that teacher you hated to go to first thing in the morning, sitting at her desk with a schowl on her face.  Matt and Al joke around and there is Ann with a look of why am I here standing next to these losers, I’m so much better then everyone else.  Natalie should of been the first choice.  I loved the where in the world is Matt Lauer, Ann would sit on the couch with a phony smile going, that should be me not him, I’m so much better,  sorry Ann you stink, Bring back Meredith, it was great to see here this morning, and you could tell by the glow of everyone on the set too, they were very happy to see her. 

      • Challfuture

        Agreed. Nice lady but got to go

    • Leah

      I am wondering how long Ann’s contract is for. Susanna Guthrie is WAY better at hosting with Matt. There is ZERO chemistry when her and Matt are together. It is painful to watch. I am always cringing, especially when she gets all touchy and emotional with the guests.

    • CJWB

      Agree, Ann is a pain to watch. Her artificial dramatic
      low tone of voice during serious segments is annoying. Her fake smile during always
      spoils the vibe of lighter segments. And worse, her lack of a sense of humor
      and badly timed ad libs will kill any joke All or Matt throw in. In fact, Ann’s
      awkward interviews are the joke. I just love Savanah. Natalie is great, too.
      They both come across as actual people with personality. Besides being great
      journalists, they are simply nice and likeable – indispensable while waking up.

      So, please move Ann to the third hour or dump her all
      together. Let Savanah and/or Natalie pick up where Meredith took off!

      • Phyllo

        She is so phony, this morning she gushed to Al for giving the weather, “THANK YOU SOOOOOOOOOO MUCH AL”.  Ughh

    • Moe

      Ann Curry needs to go….those sounds she adds when speaking are just so annoying. She seems like she tries way too hard and it definitely is not working for her to replace Meredith. Natalie or Savanah are better choices. If Ann stays and Matt leaves, I start watching another morning news program.

    • Vanhuisen

      I’ve been a long time viewer of TTS but Anne is running me off too. It’s such a part of my morning routine it’s really screwing up my day. I find her insulting and rude on interviews. Her phony sympathy and her fake laughter makes me cringe. I can only assume the execs are strapped for money or they’ve made some kind of deal they can’t get out of. Bite the bullet pay her off just like you would do with a poor choice of a football coach. It’s called the Peter principle, Anne was fine where she was at and she collapsed when you promoted her. To tell the truth she was tolerable before you moved her up.

    • Vanhuisen

      I totally agree with Natalie Morales for the job. In fact that’s so terribly obvious I question the execs behind the today show? If someone starts a web site dedicated to un-seating Anne, I’m in. Let’s ban together as loyal viewers and get her off this host spot. I almost think that Anne has enough pride and self-respect to realize she’s been casted in the wrong spot. I was further blown away when I looked at her earnings of 2 million a year. As I said I question the people at the top. This is such an obvious mistake there seems to be no logical explanation.

    • http://www.facebook.com/people/Linda-Locke/1156874436 Linda Locke

      Ann Curry is terrible. So fake and phony..

    • http://www.facebook.com/people/Linda-Locke/1156874436 Linda Locke

      Ann Curry is so phony.

    • Vanhuisen

      Tried to watch again today, had to change channels at the live forever segment. The producers had her right in the middle on the sofa trying to steal the show with her fake laughter and childish sense of humor. Matt brushed her off and I change channels.

    • LuLu

      After many years of watching the Today Show, we have switched to GMA, we can longer listen to Ann Curry yell, shout and scream over everyone, Matt, Al, Savannah, Natalie, guests and chefs. Her frantic “ME, ME, ME, ALL ME” attitude was wearing us out, we would spend the mornings shouting at the TV, “SHUT UP ANN”.  There is no reason for a guest to show up for an interview, Ann asks and answers her own questions and is very obviously not listening to them even if they manage to get a word in edgewise, because she just asks them some prepared question instead of following up of their statements. Last week when she was “interviewing” Charlize Theron, Ann was telling Ms. Theron all about her movie and her movie character and when Ms. Theron was finally given a chance to speak, she responded “Well, that about sums it up.”  Please put her back behind the news desk or take away the caffeine and put her in a cage and if she threatens to quit (again), PLEASE NBC do us a favor and LET HER.  I definitively won’t go back to the Today Show if trash show talk show guru Ryan Seacrest is named as Matt Lauer’s replacement. 

    • Lhflowers

      we need to take a lesson from HOW I MET YOU MOTHER,  news viewers on this show took a drink every time they heard Robin say, “BUTUM” … So I started taking a drink of coffee every time Ann does something silly, go through a 12 cup pot in a half hour…..

    • Steve Truitt

      The numbers won’t last and Ann curry MUST go.  She is simply too bad as a broadcaster to be the co-host of the #1 morning show in America.  Give her a deal that makes her a ‘special correspondent’ or something, but for goodness sakes, she’s not even good enough to make the first round of auditions for local news in a small market.  I LOVE the Today show and have watched for years, but I’m going to stop watching if Ann stays and Matt leaves.  Guarantee it.  And yes… Natalie is perfect for the job.

    • Mchasson

      I thought I was the only one….Anne is probably a nice person, but I can’t take watching her anymore… so fake and phony.

    • Annie

      I agree with everyone.  I
      Anne is not comfortable in front of the camera. She has no real sense of humor and is not natural.  Even when she laughs I get the feeling it’s fake.  It’s all about her. I am actually uncomfortable watching her. I think Matt is too.
       I LOVE Natalie. She is super intelligent, fun and at ease.She can handle any situation.
      My opinion for what it’s worth…

    • Lindasuesz

      Ann is great at the news desk, but she is too dull to be a main anchor —–she has no charisma with Matt or anyone else.

    • Guest

      Ann is clearly the worst person on network news. She has no chemistry with Matt. She’s a poor, stumbling interviewer. She just wants to talk fast and go home. Her mouth is weird and she always makes strange faces. It seems the other anchors and reporters are uncomfortable around her. Time to go…

    • Vanhuisen

      I started the New Year with Today- ooops, big mistake. I tuned in right in the middle of Ann’s Open Mouth Fake Laughter,. She was even doing the George Bush sholder dance with arms waving and co-anchor ducking with not so happy look on his face. Tried to e-mail NBC direct but got channeled into filling out one of there short surveys first. I quit on the 5 th page because all I really wanted to do was watch the news. Went to CNN and got some real news and some actual spontainiuse laughter related to actual news. Bottom line NBC won’t change this absolute mistake or even admitt there mistake in promoting this B rated news caster until we tune out.

      • Vanhuisen

        Your absolutely correct. TUNE OUT. I have wasted my time like the rest of you viewer’s that are in shock over This Pink Elephant. TUNE OUT. I have been adding complaints to this site for months only to see these BS exec’s post a arrival there ratins have actually gone up. Well TODAY they went down 1 for sure.

        • Vanhuisen

          Sorry for the typeO’s- I get so upset over this whole issue. She has ruined my mornings.

    • lori

      I have discovered that GMA and CNN have good morning shows because I refuse to watch Ann.  Her interviews look more like counselling  sessions, holding hands, breathless voice, almost sobbing.  Also, please, this show is in New York!  The fashion capital of the world.  What is up with polka dot and flower dresses….is there a stylist in the house  I enjoy Lester, Amy, and Jenna on the weekends, but Monday through Friday it’s GMA and CNN.  

    • Rowlingj3

      Cant watch the Today show anymore. the ratings have to be lower with ann curry. can’t stomach ann curry.  she seems so fake. so insincere. so self absorbed. she talks way too much. her questions go on – they seem like speeches. she  appears to be trying way too hard to be the center of attention. She’s harsh, brassy, really unpleasant. Loved Meredith Vierra, Loved Katie Couric. There’s a good reason Ann Curry was overlooked for promotions in the past in my opinion.

      • Super772001@yahoo.com

        I soooooo agree Ann is just terrible and actually makes the show uncomfortable to watch. So much so I actively seek out alternative stations when ever she is on camera.In her attempt to be EARNEST she comes across as sickening and insincere! NBC had better see the error of their ways or they will permanently lose avid and long term viewers. It is clear their is NO chemistry with Matt so DO SOMETHING before it is too late!!

    • Sandrawilentz

      Along with millions of others have been watching The Today Show for more decades than I care to remember. I have a special place in my heart for just about everyone on this show: those who have come and gone and even those behind the camera. But I have to pipe up about this one, because it is PAINFUL to wach; ANN CURRY. She is by far the most annoying person on television, she is unconscious of how rude she is by invading people’s personal space when she clutches them and will not let them go, as she did to a guest this morning and then proceeding to move the show along with her never-ending gung-ho by overriding the brilliant, lovable, elegant Natalie Morales (who should definitely have been the first choice to replace Meredith Viera). Everytime she touches someone I cringe. I hear her syrupy voice and watch her holier than thou reports and actually for the first time am finding myself changing channels. Sure she’s an accomplished journalist but should stick to writing rather than torturing so many of us watchers…. BACK OFF Ann, you’re making me claustrophobic, and while you’re at it, work on that POSTURE, for crying out loud!

    • guest

      I watch Today 60th Anniversary program this morning and was reminded why I have watched Today for so long.  Ann is running me and others away.  I have found myself nearly everyday yelling at the tv “SHUT UP ANN!!!!!!”  Today Natalie had to interupt her to shut her up and stop her from her embarrassing ramblings.  She is painful to watch and has NO chemistry with the rest of the cast and co-hosts.  Even Matt seem irritated with her.  Savanah is great, and would make a great replacement.  PLEASE NBC wake up before it’s too late

    • Mulligan Diane

      I had to finally change the channel. So painful to watch Ann Curry. The final cringe was when she introduced “two Huge stars – well, not huge” gesturing to her body/breast area- Dolly Parton and Queen Latifah. Horrible and embarrassing. What is wrong with her?

    • Golfergirl

      I agree with all of the comments I have read about the difficulty in watching Ann Curry…truthfully, I have felt this from back when she started as newsreader. I have also written about this years ago.  She has no rapport with Matt or others, interviewing stinks and I believe she is socially inept.  Some of the things and comments she makes are dumb and truly uncomfortable for people to watch.   I am from the “senior” watchers and devotees to your show for most of the 60 years but I have been channel surfing to the other morning shows lately, something I NEVER did before.  I recognize the seniority of her “promotion” but after this much time, it is NOT ever going to work. She never “slipped” into the chair as Meredith did. Natalie or Savannah  surely would have been better suited for co-anchor with Matt, I agree.  While her “off campus” reports are just okay, perhaps she is a better person for those away assignments….please!  I think she is somewhat “simple” and naive and how bad is she at any of the question and answer games…almost, and I HATE this word….stupid.  I think Matt is terrific and if it weren’t for him and Al, I’d be long gone.  Sorry to sound so harsh and even though your ratings have been okay, the show has lost a lot of its luster.  I cringe too much!  Thank you for 60 years of greatness….

    • Ginnie

      I watch the Today Show everyday. After the past few months with Ann in the main seat- it has been difficult for me to keep on watching. I think Matt and Savannah would be a great team- they are relaxed and good at interviewing. It seems as if Ann really likes the job SHE does and wants to come off as a warm and caring journalist – I just do not buy it! As a loyal viewer- please NBC – give Matt a better- more rounded co-host – before time runs out. 

    • Phil

      I think Ann is a very sweet person but she is just not very good in this role. She has trouble reading the cue cards and once she makes one mistake more are sure to follow. If you watch the opening of the program she will barely make it through 3 sentences before making a mistake. By contrast, I noticed that she didn’t make any mistakes when doing taped interviews. Then it occurred to me that she does retakes of her questions after the interview so she can edit out the mistakes. Like others, after many years of watching nothing but the Today Show I have moved on. I’m actually really enjoying the new CBS show with Charlie rose. Talk about a great interviewer! I also like that this show has cleaned up the segways between hosts. No more ” and now here’s Matt” , “thanks Ann” silliness.

    • Donewithtodayshow

      I can’t watch the Today Show anymore. Ann Curry is aweful. This mornings “interview” with Newt Gingrich was deplorable. Someone should teach her interview skills. Loudly interupting the guests response to an obviously biased question, eg. “race card” ex-wife bombshell” is not good journalism. Im done with that show. 

    • Jenjakiel

      ugh, I can’t stand her…she is so sappy with emotional interviews and she asks the most ridiculous questions that last forever and usually include her basically telling the entire story in one mouthful…she is not funny and has no personality when it comes to off the cuff banter with Al or Matt…she stinks!  They should have promised to double Meredith’s salary to keep her from leaving–I can’t stand to listen to Ann anymore…I don’t care what the numbers say…

    • Stednagig

      I am so glad to find other people that feel the same way I do….I thought maybe it was me!! Ann Curry is by far the worst interviewer I have ever seen.  I can not stand it anymore.  I actually have to mute the sound when she is interviewing.  She is not only rude but is a TERRIBLE interviewer.  I do get the feeling at times – from body language and responses – that the other anchors feel the same way.  I am hoping NBC wises up and puts Ann back at the news desk.  

    • Lepley_barbara

      Please remove Ann to a place where she will fill comfortable…reading the news.  That is IF she hasn’t lost her ability to focus on the prompter (she seems to have lost this as well).  She doesn’t interview-she TELLS and then cuts people off; invades the  personal space of her guests and her fake laugh, horrible faces and lack of chemistry with hee co-hosts equal a very BAD show……

    • Nancy

      Ann seems very nice buuuut………..not a good fit for this position.  Savannah would be great!
      Ann is an awful interviewer bc she constantly interupts.  Also, she adapts a soft low voice to convey empathy while reaching out to touch people and it’s is just annoying bc it comes across as phoney.  She laughs too hard at her own bad jokes.  It’s like she’s trying too hard to entertain and it’s uncomfortable to watch.  Her over the top sucking up to celebrities is also cringeworthy.  I find myself thrilled when she’s on assignment and flipping channels when she’s not.

      • Maryjopooh

        I thought I was alone in finding her so irritating.  She is very condescending and I hate to admit but as much as I love the show, I turn it to another channel when she is interviewing.

      • Mad

         I completely agree!!!!!!   I am uncomfortable watching Ann in the morning and am delighted when she’s on special assignments.  Natalie and Savannah are both way better than Ann!   Watching Ann lead a cooking segment is awful. You can tell she’s never cooked a meal in her life and the questions she asks are so elementary.  In interviews, she stumbles over her words and she talks over and laughs louder than others.   She really needs to be replaced immediately!

    • nano

      We have moved to CBS….This Morning! I cannot stand Ann Curry one minute longer.  She can’t interview,  fake, invades peoples space,  can’t even read the teleprompter.  I CAN”T stand it.
      She does not have the umph with Matt or the rest of the crew.  Matt is so unhappy and it shows.
      She is so rude with interviews how she interupts people and touches people.   UGH!
      Guys at the Today show wake up!    More and more people are leaving the shoW!

    • http://www.facebook.com/people/Lyn-Chatt/100003166032370 Lyn Chatt

      She should say bye bye because everyone cannot stand Ann Curry!!!!!

      • Dwfrayer

        The rating could have been down for other reasons, perhaps, it was not Ann, it was Matt.  Frankily, it was very dirty how NBC treated Ann.  I watched The Today Show for years, but now I am not really interested in watching.  Even if so many of you thought that Ann was not a good fit for The Today Show, why do you have to degrade her with such hateful and mean spirited comments?  That’s not necessary.  When you use words to degrade someone, that says a lot about who you are.  Ann is an intelligent and a smart woman and no one can take that a way from her not NBC and not all this negativy spoken against her.  I would say to Ann, “Keep your chin up, remember that everyone who pretends to be your friend is not.”  As my grandmother used to say, you treat those kind folks with long handled spoon (from a distance).”  Hang in there, keep your head high, because they are viewers who support you!

    • Chrisstaff50

      Ann is very annoying the way she interrupts while interviewing guest!!!!! I just DON’t want to lose Matt!!! He always looks sad now compared to the way he was with Katie and Meredith. Make changes or he will leave and so will most of your so called higher numbers!! But be nice and put her on night time news!

    • Atticus Grinch

      I have been a loyal TODAY SHOW viewer for decades, but I refuse to watch Ann Curry any more.  She is in over her air-filled head.  Sorry, Ann.  I’m sure you are a wonderful person, but this ain’t your thing!  No more TODAY SHOW for me.  Good bye, NBC.  

      • Deezlunarsun

        same here, im long time watcher and she is getting on my nerves

    • Simpson5togo

      I feel like I have found a support group with this thread–I am going nuts with Ann Curry. I have been a 15+ year regular devoted watcher of TTS and every morning is a finger nails on chalkboard experience. I’m slowly beginning to surf away. I’m sure Ann is a fine person, but as an interviewer–THE WORST! Her ramblings are ridiculous and I cannot believe she is holding on to this job. Are the execs at NBC blind, deaf and dumb? You may be holding on to your ratings but where is your self-respect? Put someone in that chair that doesn’t make your fans cringe over their coffee. If Matt goes I will surf off into the sunset!!!

      • Ach1952

        I feel the same way, finally viewers with the same opinion as mine about Ann Curry. She should have stayed at the news desk. I hope NBC reads these comments.And every time she says “And just do you want to say….” I cringe. Nice lady just not a good fit at the Co-anchor desk. And her fashion sense, oh let’s not go there.

    • Conrad5158

      Hard to believe with someone as competent as Natalie Morales on the staff that they would give Ann Curry the anchor job. There is a reason why she was on for so long without getting promoted. She is a bumbling idiot. She can’t string a sentence together without tripping over her words. She has absolutely NO chemistry with Matt. That was the fun of watching the Today show, the chemistry with Matt and Katie/Meredith. You could tell that they generally liked each other. Don’t see that with Ann Curry.

      • Inkyboutique

        Natalie should definitely be in Ann’s spot!! Ann is annoying….pretty, but annoying!
        (sorry Ann)

      • Deezlunarsun

        matt hated Meredith and her himn

    • babs

      I can’t beleive the Today show is doing better with Ann on it. Like Nancy said she seems nice, but she is better off giving the News rather than Co Anchor. She is sicken in interviews, thinks she is funny, she is so bad, i find myself going to CBS, and i hate that. I just can’t stand Ann.She seems so fake, or trys to hard, cant’ put my finger on it, just no she is no Katie. 

    • Sweetjam612

      I donn’t watch because I can’t stand Ann! She gives me a headache.

    • Kay

      CAN’T STAND ANN CURRY – NATALIE, SAVANNAH ARE GREAT AND THEY REALLY SEEM TO ENJOY WORKING WITH EACH OTHER.  YOU CAN TELL HOW DISGUSTED AND ANNOYED MATT, NATALIE AND SAVANNAH ARE WITH ANN.  SHE CONSTANTLY INTERRUPTS AND STUTTERS AND SHE IS NOT FUNNY LIKE SHE THINKS SHE IS.
      TIME TO REPLACE HER BEFORE MANY OF US CHANGE CHANNELS.  I THOUGHT KATIE C. WAS AN ATTENTION SEEKER TOO………..MEREDITH V. WAS THE BEST….SO DOWN TO EARTH.  ANN AND KATIE SHOULD FOLLOW HER EXAMPLE.  NATALIE AND SAVANNAH ARE GREAT – CLASS AND INTELLIGENCE.

    • Vanhuisen

      Could someone figure out how to mail Ann Curry these reviews. Perhaps she has enough dignity to just walk away and be humble. You got a chance, you tried, you failed. We are all sorry and wish you well. Thank you in advance for giving us back out morning show and life.

    • Inspirelm

      Anyone know who makes the blue and white polka dot dress she is wearing this morning (3-20)? 

      • Rbrtptt4@gmail.com

        I have read these postings and cannot believe what I have read. Ann Curry has for all these years been a classy, intelligent journalist. These people who have written such vicious, cruel and hurtful comments have obviously been watching the Today show for a good many years ,make me think that perhaps they do not exist. It sounds as though these are possibly plants put in by NBC, as are bad restaurant reviews put in by a restaurants competitors. in any case her departure has increased not only the ratings for ABC but also for CBS. Thank God these mean spirited individuals (if they exist) are in a minority as proven by the drop in the Today Shows ratings. To all of you try a little kindness as you go through life. Tennessee Williams said it best. “Some things are not forgivable, deliberate cruelty is not forgivable”.

    • tromba

      Here’s an idea.  Get Robin Meade from HLN. 

    • NZippy1

      Love Ann Curry. and all today people however Natalie does not have Ann’s journalism experience. Love ann..she is professional, gracious and a great interviewer. Don’t understand all these negative reviews. The only right thing to do was to give Ann Meredith’s position. Meredith did not fit in the first place…Did not like Meredith at all ever in that position.

    • Ann

      I cannot stand Ann Curry.  I think Matt is great.  AND I CANNOT BELIEVE YOU EVEN PUT ON SARAH PALIN>. GOOD LORD — WE GOT MORE THAN ENOUGH OF HER   DURING THE LAST CAMPAIGN.  IN FACT IF I SEE SARAH PALIN ONE MORE TIME I”M  THROWING AWAY MY TV AND MOVING TO  the top of a mountain. ARE you crazy?  Matt is great. Give him someone to work with that doesn’t  fake everything  said.  HOw about Natalie?  How about Savannah?  GOod heavens even I could do better than Ann Curry and I’m in my 80s. Dave Garroway has probably  flown himself to the depths of  frustration at what you have done to this once great morning show.

    • Irish131

      Ann Currie needs a stylist. She has no sence of style and most times dresses like and old lady going to church. I think she was the wrong choice, although I am in favor of hiring from within this was a poor choice. Her interviewing skills make me cringe, I almost feel sorry for her because what can she do? She could go back to the news desk, but she wasn’t any better there either. I only watch till Kathie Lee comes and then I have to go.

    • Helen

      I never thought it would come to this ~ I am saying farewell to The Today Show!  I am 70 years old, active, write two blogs, keep up with what’s happening in the world.  The reason I am leaving?  Simple .. Ann Curry.  I think I’ve given her a fair shot, yesterday when she continued to interrupt the person she was interviewing I (as many of the comments reflected) screamed at my television – ANN SHUT UP.  I’ve never screamed at my TV.  Please bring in a new co-anchor for Matt.  It would be quite uncomfortable for everyone if you simply promoted Savannah or Natalie .. please just do it! 

    • Patti

      I was a loyal Today Show watcher since a was a young girl, but that  Ann Curry is the anchor I have changed to Good Morning America.  Ann Curry does not have the finesse to sit next to Matt Lauer.  He must just hate her being there. Please bring in a new person , Savannah would be 1000 time better.. and a lot more stylish. Ann is boring and  she has a phony laugh. She is not pleasant to watch/

    • Stednagig

      Did anyone else notice how happy Matt seems today? The show has a totally different vine without Ann. MUCH MUCH MUCH better. I can watch without cringing.

    • HP

      I like Ann, but not as cohost.  No chemistry between Matt and Ann.  Savannah would be great.

      • Ach1952

        I agree completely, there is NO chemistry between Matt and Ann. Savannah is the up and coming star on the Today show.

    • Daviduhrinek

      Ann has a comes across as being phoney… that low sad voice she puts on is just horrible !
      and don’t get me started on how fake she is on the cooking segments when she pretends to actually like food..

    • ibshaw

      With Matt Lourer and Rosie O’donnell -you are wondering why the NBC show ratings have dropped-get real.  Replace them and watch the show grow and blossom

    • Stagestosell

      NBC has to listen, be aware and pay attention to the fact that Ann ( a nice person no doubt) but the WORST co-host, is going to kill one of the best rated morning shows ever. People are changing channels and moving away because she is simply cringe worthy.  Her mannerisms, style, interviewing techniques, overly syrupy iriitating voice, lack of spontaneous wit makes her the singular ingredient for low ratings and lost viewership. Wake up NBC.

      • Mjo

        You have just said everything I have been thinking about her for months. She seems so awkward and cold. I do not enjoy watching her at all in the mornings. She should only do interviews on a prime time program.

    • Dale Baur

      They “shoot horses don’t they?” Ms Curry needs to be put out of her misery thereby ending ours. She is a miscast disaster. A bubble headed automaton. Mono-toned voice, no gravitas, absent rudimentary interviewing skills, stilted, stale, and contrived. Quite frankly, she might make a passable “weather girl” but as a morning TV host she has me choking on my cornflakes. .

    • Rosita602

      Ann Curry is the best thing that ever happened to the Today show. Savannah should get a life. Her face is on everything and everywhere. Give someone else a chance to shine. If it weren’t for Matt (?), Ann, and Natalie, I would change to GMA.

    • Slr317

      When Katie Couric left the show, I was ready to throw in the towel but decided to give Meredith a try and liked her a lot.  I was shocked when Ann Curry took that spot but the Today was my morning show so I tried to stick with it – can’t do it.  Ann can’t even read the news, let alone co-achor the show.  Her interviews are so bad I’m embarassed for the interviewees who have to endure them.  I agree with the other comments that she is fake and phony and just plain not qualified for the job.  Get Ann off of the Today show if you want the show to survive.

    • Lindaliston

      Ann has her faults and I didn’t care for Meredith either.  But Katie got way to much credit, I found her very annoying….  Hopefully, they will find a good fit..

    • lois steelman

      Has Anne really been given a fair shake by Matt and Natalie and the rest of the team ? She is not not Katie nor Meredith. If they were so important for NBC RATING Then why did they not try to keep them.  Is Matt happy with any co anchor that he has worked with. It is not all about Matt and who gets along with him. We will watch ABC  because of the way they have treated ANN.  Matt needs to know it is not all about him and his likes or dislikes.

    • Walshma1

      Ann is too good for NBC. She’ll go elsewhere and shine!

    • chris

      They should also fire the idiot that hired her in the first place.  I wouldn’t give her a job as my cleaning lady.

      • Annfan

         I hope they kick YOU to the curb after years of service for whatever you do, because I wouldn’t hire YOU either….

    • Lindaatvintage

      The powers that be are STUPID, ann is a classy, brilliant lady.  glad i moved over to GMA.  maybe its matt lauer thats bringing down the show

      • tromba59

         Ann does some things very well.  Hosting this show ain’t one of them.

    • viewer

      please nbc let Ann go,she is lowering the ratings.

      • honeydue

        not true one person does not do that to the ratings

    • Magnolia Moon

      Ann Curry is NOT the problem at NBC Today show.  I refuse to watch it because of their liberal bias and and questionable “facts”.  When they refuse to report on all the news they lost my viewership and loyalty to their advertisers.   If you like joking around in the morning and faux news, instead of professionally reported facts, then hang in there with Matt Lite.

      • tromab59

         That “liberal” bias thing is getting tired and is a load of crap.  Stick your nose up Shaun Hannity’s butt and shut the hell up.

    • Normaknuffer

      We have stopped watching the “Today” show, because Ann Curry usually takes over the interviews, instead of letting other people speak.

    • Christine

      Hate to break the real news to u haters, but Ann is the bomb and maybe they should get rid of Matt and hire Elmo to host with Ann. Much better duo!!! Ann’s not fake, she’s sincere.

    • patty

      Ann Curry is great ! I love waking up in the morning and seeing her smiing face.  She brings civility and class to the show. Keep Ann Curry

    • Fmhatcher3

      nbc dumped Letterman, Conan, and now Ann.  its all about money with them.  she was the only reason i waatcched the today show.  i hop lauer leaves too. kathy gifford needs to be let go.  her on air slip ups with martin short was unforgiveable.

    • http://profile.yahoo.com/2NY4TOIUGBN7QFWVFYS3PN532Q Sharon W

      And I thought I was the only one that finds Ann annoying!  I actually wrote to NBC when it was rumored she was the choice to replace Meridith, begging them to reconsider.  I’m also happy to know that I’m not the only one that yells “SHUT UP ANN” just before flipping the channel.  Ann, you are the reason for the low ratings and please, just bow out gracefully and go back to field reporting.

    • marshbuddy

      The problem is not the people, it is the format. TODAY spends as much time promoting what is coming as the actual content. Further, every guest is so rushed to get their 3 minutes in that there is no depth to anything, GMA does not rush through interviews and their promos are much quicker.

    • nc

      Get rid of Matt Lauer…15 years is too much and who cares “where in the world he is?”  Get some new blood on the show but don’t recruit anyone from KTLA morning in LA.  They are tops!!!  nc  

    • DJ

      Shame on NBC. I almost wondered if this was a real site with its one-sided bias against Ann.  After the very first positive comment, this site is loaded with negative ones. This doesn’t appear credible.  Our society has more diverse views than what are shown here.  Constructive criticism is one thing…calling for someone who has made a positive contribution to be fired is another.  ABC has launched some effective & innovative changes for Good Morning America. Give them credit!  To put this all on Ann is unbelievable.  To replace her on Dateline because of Today Show responsibilities & then rip that away from her is incomprehensible. Give her credit for KEEPING viewers for her credible delivery of the news for years.  Any awkwardness for Al & Matt more likely comes from being caught in the middle between friend,coworker, employer, and their own livelihoods.  I’d say Ann’s doing a good job of persevering during this bandwagon attack on her.  Comments here aren’t that different than the bullying video against the bus monitor. Where is your sense of decency & compassion? Acceptance makes for a better world.  

    • Sdnog2

      I think Ann was one of the best decisions NBC made.  I never liked Meredith.  I couldn’t figure out why they put her as co.  Ann brings a grace and personality to the show.  The execs need to look at the format.  I hate all the advertisement pieces.  Showing what the current hair trends, color trends, home decorating trends.  They rush the format too fast.  There is not enough time for a food segment.  Hoda and KL are funny but a lot of their segments are useless.  How can you show them drinking that early in the day.  Sets a bad example.  Tired of all the Hollywood stuff.  ANN IS NOT THE PROBLEM.  It is the execs.

    • Just Jude

      Finally!!  NBC wised up and put Ann Curry where she should have been after Katie Couric.  Now I hear rumors she will be replaced.  Come on exec’s…where is your brain?  Meredith Viera was the reason I stopped watching Today.  Her comments on the View in the early days,  revealing  that she did not wear any underwear under her clothes was disgusting.  Did I need to know that?  Definitely not, and why I stopped watching the View….Ann is a very classy lady, and if those powers to be are smart, they will keep her right where she is.  She doesn’t deserve to get the boot so a Natalie Morales can take her place.  If she goes, so does my loyalty to NBC!!!

    • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000192555172 Nancy Goecke

      well tell matt to change he is getting boring put the boring were it belongs and good moring american is better

    • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000192555172 Nancy Goecke

      i have to admit that both of them are a little dry  together

    • Kitkaren

      You mean I won’t have to hear that loud cackling of hers anymore??!!  Yahoooooo!!

    • Verlie

      Thought Today Show was supposed to be a morning news program….5 minutes of news and then off and running on what’s new with the Hollywood stars, fashion…nothing really important.
      It’s not Ann, it’s the whole programming these days and I had been a Today show lover for many years. Guess I’ll just get news updates somewhere else each am.  Can’t say Savannah or Natalie will be any better.   Ann deserves a better position in journalism.

      • Daiz

        I totally agree.  This show is supposed to be a NEWS show.  It’s too bad people just want simple entertainment these days.  Ann Curry is one of my favorite things about the show and always has been.  She is a great role model for girls and other women.
        I am 36 years old and have enjoyed watching Ann’s segments for many years.  She is bright, beautiful and articulate.  Folks, if you want entertainment only, there are plenty of reality shows out there for you.  

    • Sandy

      A cleaning lady, cold, think again idiots, Ann curry is the one of few that showed she is a woman of class just by the way she spoke, carried herself and dress modestly on the show.You didn”t see her showing her body on tv just for rating, there come a time when woman need to realize that their own family could be watching.( like the latest females on the show) So sit back and enjoy her last show and see what NBC and million of others will be missing, Lessons on how to be a, “ Real Lady”.

    • Viewer no more

      I think they need to take a look at the whole show – including Matt Lauer.  He is boring.  And I STILL miss Katie Couric – I loved how she gave Matt a hard time!   To me, the show has gotten less and less interesting since Katie left!  It seems to me Matt is a control freak and Katie put him in his place – it was SO funny!

    • maryann westhouse

      there was no reason for Ann to leave the show you cant just blame one person if the ratings are low is because the show itself needs to change and taking Ann off will not help it all

    • ciw

      they should bring her back. she was great on the show. Ann , Matt and Al make the show. whoever left her go should be fired

    • Dberneard

      Roker and Laurer just don’t have chemistry with Ann!!!

    • Frankjatkinson

      Ann Curry is a great lady…… She is a main reason why i would search out NBC in the morning on my travels,,,, certainly not to look and listen to a pompus Matt Lauer……
      It is suppose to be a news show and all the other stuff they have on there makes no sense..I am watcheing ABC as we speak this AM,,,,,

    • Care

      The problem is not ann curry !! I have watch the today show for years…I have watch ann for years, “she has a big heart and thats what I love about her” This is something in today world we lack, we have lost compassion !!!  Recently I’ve had to have surgery and had to be home from work. when I turn on the today show it was like coming home to see faces I knew, like Ann… Here your problem !!  I cannot beleive how you rush and push people who are on your show through..”its hurry up we got to keep moving” You have put to many things on your show in a short time. We cannot enjoy it !  Many times I have change the channel only because of that. And before I knew Ann was going to leave I thought of writting the today show to let you know this!  Ann you will be miss, best wishes to you and lots of love..and Thank You for the years.PS..never change !!

    • helen

      I am one of those viewers (and commenters) who has shouted ‘shut up Ann’ at our television.  It was never a comfortable pairing of anchors for me.  They just didn’t mesh.  Today needs an overhaul … I don’t believe Savannah is the answer either!  I wish Ann well … there is value in her experience and in her unique abilities.

    • Mary

      I will switch to Good Morining America now.  Ann should have had the job when Katie quit.  But, no your network hired someone from the outside.  Poor judgment.  Rating always drop slightly when someone new is brought in…as it did with Meridith.  Ann is the  best thing that ever happened to your network.  Savannah is the worst thing that has happened to your network along with Kathie Lee.  I hate the experts that you have hired.  Keep to the original ideas that has made your show the top rated morning show.  Hoda is great but Kathie Lee has a big mouth and always has had one.  I turn your show off at 10:00 a.m. because of Kathie.  Bring Ann back and treat her like she deserves to be treated.  Get rid of the new young ladies that look like they are ready to stab someone in the back if they get a chance.  BRING ANN BACK….PAY HER DOUBLE IF NECESSARY….AND GET RID OF ANYONE WHO  GOT HER FIRED IN THE FIRST PLACE.  WHO WILL BE NEXT…I HOPE NOT AL?????
      Until you bring Ann back to her position as co-host I will be watching Good Morning America.

        

    • James18

       bye Ann,    don`t hurry back

    • helen

      Has anyone noticed the Today show’s excessive use of the words 
      EXCLUSIVE / EXCLUSIVELY …Driving me batty.  Enough with the exclusive … who cares? 

    • helen

      Has anyone noticed the Today show’s excessive use of the words 
      EXCLUSIVE / EXCLUSIVELY …Driving me batty.  Enough with the exclusive … who cares? 

    • Bianca

      I think Ann shoud have stayed with the Today Show.

    • Gg32066

      Ann was not your problem……too much entertainment, not enough about important issues

    • Nancy V.K.

      We do not care to watch The Today Show any longer.The way Ann Curry was let go and blamed for the loss of viewers was a dumb move on the part of the network.And why is the later show called Kathie Lee and Hoda instead of Hoda and Kathie Lee?Hoda was there long before Kathie Lee.Ann should have been co-host years ago or Hoda.I will watch ABC ALONG WITH MANY OTHERS.

    • http://profile.yahoo.com/ZXI7VMTNC5CSNUJZCH5E4IJ5EA MCM

      Ann Curry is refreshing breath of air, and real commentary that when she talks you feel like she cares. I am so sorry to see her not on the show and Savannah does not compare. You feel like she is trying to be Katy Couric or someone else not herself. What a mistake to remove Ann, please believe the today show does not have the support they used to have or the same matter of respect.

    • Ron

      I am do mad about what NBC did to Ann Curry. I have watched the Today show for years. I switched to CBS after they let Ann go. She did not deserve how she was treated!!!!! Ridiculous.