Kathie Lee Gifford: Matt Lauer’s Dismissal Is ‘Very, Very Sad’ | TODAY

Kathie Lee Gifford says the news that Matt Lauer has been dismissed from NBC News after a complaint from a colleague about inappropriate behavior in the workplace is “very, very sad.” Hoda Kotb agrees that it is a difficult day at NBC News.

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Kathie Lee Gifford: Matt Lauer’s Dismissal Is ‘Very, Very Sad’ | TODAY

[allibystarDN]

WTF Kathie. What about those WOMEN he harassed? Screw thissss

[XxTennisFanxX]

Justice for Ann Curry. NBC finally got rid of a pariah.

[DaciaProject]

Somewhere Ann Curry is making her morning orange juice into a mimosa.

[liammcclure]

Matt Lauer needs to be taught a lesson. Does anyone agree?

[jimtidwell]

Laurer is a bully, always has been, always above the law!! Gotcha Lauer

[craighardie]

If you happened upon this clip and watched the chat between Hoda and Kathie-Lee, you would think Matt Lauer was the victim of something, rather than an alleged serial sexual harasser. Not a great look from either of these ladies there.

[villagefilm]

Kathie, what are you talking about?

I quit my job five years ago because of bad behavior from my boss. I told HR and they stood by him because he's important to the company. Now, I can't find a job in my field without a reference, as they relayed this information to him. I hope it is a different time now. This is good news. I doubt NBC would have fired Lauer without evidence. I have no sympathy for Lauer. There hasn't been much sympathy for me or other women like me until now. I don't want sympathy. I want respect. Why should we be sympathetic for this man?

[coreymorrell]

I’ve always felt he was smug and arrogant. I’m not surprised by this at all.

[hottiemplsmn]

Yes Kathy Lee, we are all lowly humans needing forgiveness. However, Matt Lauer is a grown man and allegedly had a "way of life" living in this sort of behavior. Predators come in all shades, sizes, and roles.
I personally hold people in powerful or leadership positions to a HIGHER standard. If anyone is innocent--- the truth will show itself. Those who have nothing to hide--- will remain standing in the light.
Thank you

[rustedgreen]

Why are people sad? Why should Lauer deserve sympathy?

[pegsimek]

How can you say it’s a sad day! He was terminated for sexual harassment! You would be having heads roll if it was someone else. Shame on you! No one cares if you are saddened. This has got to stop!

[newengresearch]

Sad that women have had to deal with pigs in the workplace all these years.

[goodliving]

Umm what about the woman he allegedly harassed. I am sure her life is altered as well

[Dawn-iunx]

I always thought Matt Lauer was a creep. I was shocked with the garbage he got away with--like the Trump/Clinton town halls during the campaign. He was so ingratiating to Trump and so disrespectful and misogynous toward Clinton.

[ChrisZ]

I remember watching "Today" once, over 20 years ago, when Matt Lauer made a remark that I thought was really inappropriate. He said Katie Couric wanted naked pictures of Mel Gibson but has to settle for Joe Witte (a meteorologist for "Today" at the time). Couric just kind of shook her head and tried to "haha" it off, but I couldn't believe it. That was an out-of-the-blue sexually tinged comment that embarrassed a young, undeserving Katie Couric, who had in no way provoked it even as "banter". I thought it was really inappropriate and weird and it's stuck with me for 20-25 years (must have been early '90s).

[lindablueyes]

Koda, Kathy, savanna we are disgusted with your coddling words about Matt. You are off base. Too much talk about Lauer and your friendships. Let's address why he fired. NO Pass. #nopass

[gabrielagallegos]

Sad day?? He’s a predictor a man that took advantage of a fellow colleague be sad for her. I really believe that they knew this about him,

[paulabarrows]

Sorry but he always seemed arrogant, creepy and a bully. Well done NBC

[georgemusicallseasons]

Why a sad day? Are you serious this guy Matt made 25 million a year and felt he could bother women in such a degrading way!!!! What is there to be sad about your dear dear friend is set for life. How about the individuals he bothered? Everyone in the news station knew this about matt.

[marsharadabaugh]

Kathie Lee, you are truly a wonderful person. Your commentary on this sad story was truly Spirit-filled. More people need to go to Church. God Bless You!