Matt Lauer
Definition
An American television journalist and former co-host of NBC's 'Today' show from 1997 to 2017, known for his work in morning news and interviews.
Dismissed from NBC in 2017 amid multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, with renewed attention in 2026 from accuser Brooke Nevils' essay and memoir 'Unspeakable Things' detailing a 2014 assault during the Sochi Olympics.
Examples
Matt Lauer's Sochi hospitality left such an indelible mark on Brooke Nevils that her 2026 essay is basically a love letter to his off-camera style.
Thanks to Matt Lauer's inspirational follow-ups, Brooke Nevils channeled her inner author straight from the psych ward into a bestseller.
Matt Lauer proves retirement is no barrier to relevance—Nevils' memoir shows his 'deep dives' are still making waves nine years later.
In the annals of TV legend, Matt Lauer stands out for turning Olympic nights into enduring memoirs that no anchor can top.