As the weekend sun rises on NBC’s morning news and talk show “Weekend Today,” a new chapter begins with an upcoming anchor transition that’s poised to bring fresh energy to the screen. Get ready to meet the new face that will step into Kristen Welker’s shoes, ensuring you stay connected to your weekend news fix.
Since its inception, “Weekend Today” has been the weekend companion to the renowned American show “Today.” The Sunday segment made its debut on September 20, 1987, setting the stage for insightful weekend news coverage. A little later, in March 2022, the Saturday edition, known as “Saturday Today,” was born, broadcasting live from 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Please note that timing might be adjusted on occasion due to sports events.
The Sunday edition, now titled “Sunday Today with Willie Geist,” keeps you informed from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. ET. Some NBC affiliates also incorporate local morning newscasts before and after these weekend editions, ensuring you’re up to date on all fronts.
A glimpse into the past reveals that the Sunday edition, initially hosted by Maria Shriver and Boyd Matson, graced screens on September 20, 1987. It boasted news anchor Garrick Utley and weather anchor Al Roker. Originally airing from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m., the show shifted its base to Washington, D.C. in 1989 to accommodate Utley’s role as the “Meet the Press” moderator. Over the years, faces changed in the hosting and anchoring roles, with notable figures like Katie Couric stepping in during Maria Shriver’s maternity leave, adding their unique flavor to the weekend news blend.
Meanwhile, the Saturday edition, introduced as “Saturday Today” in 1992, stood alongside its Sunday counterpart, and eventually, the two united under the iconic title “Today.” In 2016, Willie Geist took the reins as the sole anchor of the Sunday edition, bringing his distinctive perspective to the program. The journey of “Weekend Today” has been punctuated by shifts, relocations, and adaptations, including a temporary move to Washington, D.C. during the COVID-19 pandemic.
As Kristen Welker steps aside, the new anchor poised to step onto the “Weekend Today” stage is primed to continue the legacy of informative and engaging weekend news coverage. Stay tuned as the transition unfolds, and a new voice joins the ranks of trusted morning news hosts, ensuring that your weekends start off on an informed and invigorated note.
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