This is something that these kinds of shows always worry about, but it never makes very much difference. When Bryant Gumbel left, everybody thought Matt Lauer was a lightweight. He's done well. Meredith is obviously very bright, and she has good reporting experience. ... The 'Today' show will be fine.

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