|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
 |
|||||
 |
 |
|
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2008 AT 9:55 AM
When I interned at Saturday Night Live during my college days, I never thought I would be back at 30 Rockefeller Center to be a guest on the world famous Today Show. Seeing such a highly produced piece of television this close gives you a greater appreciation for the hundreds of staff and technicians who make a production like this appear so effortless as we all watch from home. Saturday Night Live was one thing, but this happens every single day! The dedication of the staff on these shows is a wonder to see first hand. And the on screen talent couldn't appear more relaxed during the whole lead up to the show. Clearly, years in front of the camera really prepare you for the challenges live television presents. The View has a bit of a different approach since they're tape delayed, but I enjoyed meeting the ladies and crew just as much. It was especially helpful to have such a supportive audience during the interview. It was an enormous honor to meet the Today Show and View crews and I'm glad these were my first stops on the book tour.
Song of the Day: "Ooh La La" by Goldfrapp 
Walking through the lobby at Rockefeller Center.
Shannon donned a green cap for the "green room."
Mark and Paul from Simon and Schuster.
Frank strikes a pose.
Shannon always loves seeing the backstage antics we pull.
I met Ann Curry before the show began.
Al Roker looking relaxed and dapper.
The main set from afar.
Getting set up for the interview.
Having a word with Meredith.
Watching the title graphics test.
Waiting for our segment.
Watching Matt Lauer during the morning's top stories.
Giving Meredith a look at the book.
Seconds from being on air.
During the interview.
Right after the interview.
Doing a post-interview for NBC.
Signing some books before we leave.
And off to The View we go!
Judge Judy was also a guest that morning.
I autographed a copy of the book for her.
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
 |
|
|||
"The Today Show and The View"