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Lauer also appeared in the [[Season 37|37th season]] of ''[[Sesame Street]]'' ([[episode 4115]]), confronting [[Cookie Monster]] about the rumors that he was giving up cookies and becoming a "Fruit Monster". Cookie Monster [[Cookie Monster: A Cookie Is a Sometime Food|refuted the rumor]], and blamed the media for blowing everything out of proportion. |
Lauer also appeared in the [[Season 37|37th season]] of ''[[Sesame Street]]'' ([[episode 4115]]), confronting [[Cookie Monster]] about the rumors that he was giving up cookies and becoming a "Fruit Monster". Cookie Monster [[Cookie Monster: A Cookie Is a Sometime Food|refuted the rumor]], and blamed the media for blowing everything out of proportion. |
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| − | Lauer and his daughter, Romy, appeared in 2006 [[Sesame Beginnings]] DVD ''[[Exploring Together]]''. |
+ | Lauer and his daughter, Romy, appeared in the 2006 [[Sesame Beginnings]] DVD ''[[Exploring Together]]''. |
On January 5, 2007, Miss Piggy appeared on ''The Today Show's'' celebration of Lauer's 10th year as anchor of the show. Popping out of a cake, Piggy sang a flirtatious "Happy anchor-versary to you". Lauer responded by kissing Piggy on the cheek, and thanking her for making so many appearances on the show: "You've really brightened our days." Piggy confessed, "You know, I have had a crush for you all of these years, and I would love nothing more than to run my fingers through your hair. ''But...''" Lauer chuckled, and admitted, "You're about five years too late." {{youtube|CV6TYifjM3w}} |
On January 5, 2007, Miss Piggy appeared on ''The Today Show's'' celebration of Lauer's 10th year as anchor of the show. Popping out of a cake, Piggy sang a flirtatious "Happy anchor-versary to you". Lauer responded by kissing Piggy on the cheek, and thanking her for making so many appearances on the show: "You've really brightened our days." Piggy confessed, "You know, I have had a crush for you all of these years, and I would love nothing more than to run my fingers through your hair. ''But...''" Lauer chuckled, and admitted, "You're about five years too late." {{youtube|CV6TYifjM3w}} |
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Lauer took part in the 2008 special episode, "[[The Muppets Take Over Today]]", and appeared in [[Muppet Whatnot]] form, performed by [[Joey Mazzarino]]. |
Lauer took part in the 2008 special episode, "[[The Muppets Take Over Today]]", and appeared in [[Muppet Whatnot]] form, performed by [[Joey Mazzarino]]. |
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| − | He is among the celebrities in the 2008 on "[[Just Ask The Locals]]" ad campaign in [[New York City]], which also features Big Bird and Elmo. He has co-hosted multiple broadcasts of the [[Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade]] on NBC. |
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Revision as of 01:11, 2 January 2009
Matt Lauer (b. 1957) has hosted NBC's morning TV program The Today Show since 1997 and has featured during several guest spots with the Muppets. In one of the segments which aired on New Year's Day, 1998, Miss Piggy told Lauer that the New Year's Eve date that they'd just had would be their last.
Lauer contributed a "Boston Lettuce Salad" recipe for Miss Piggy's 1996 cookbook, In the Kitchen with Miss Piggy.
Lauer also appeared in the 37th season of Sesame Street (episode 4115), confronting Cookie Monster about the rumors that he was giving up cookies and becoming a "Fruit Monster". Cookie Monster refuted the rumor, and blamed the media for blowing everything out of proportion.
Lauer and his daughter, Romy, appeared in the 2006 Sesame Beginnings DVD Exploring Together.
On January 5, 2007, Miss Piggy appeared on The Today Show's celebration of Lauer's 10th year as anchor of the show. Popping out of a cake, Piggy sang a flirtatious "Happy anchor-versary to you". Lauer responded by kissing Piggy on the cheek, and thanking her for making so many appearances on the show: "You've really brightened our days." Piggy confessed, "You know, I have had a crush for you all of these years, and I would love nothing more than to run my fingers through your hair. But..." Lauer chuckled, and admitted, "You're about five years too late." (YouTube)
Lauer took part in the 2008 special episode, "The Muppets Take Over Today", and appeared in Muppet Whatnot form, performed by Joey Mazzarino.
