January 14, 1952-Present. First early-morning network program and longest-running daytime series. Created by Sylvester "Pat" Weaver. Telecast Monday thru Friday, 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM, the broadcasts have maintained a format including a News Summary, segments related to Sports, Weather, Interviews, and Features. Throughout its long run, hosts of "The Today Show" have included Dave Garroway (1952-1961), John Chancellor (1961-1962), Hugh Downs (1962-1971), Frank McGee (1971-1974), Jim Hartz (1974-1976), Tom Brokaw (1976-1981), Jane Pauley, Bryant Gumbel, Chris Wallace, Katie Couric, and others.




A look at the recently concluded 1976 Presidential race won by
Governor Jimmy Carter of Georgia. 

Host: Tom Brokaw. This program is a 75-minute excerpt. 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

Barbara Walters interviews Jimmy Carter, Rosalynn Carter, and, Barbra Streisand on this first Barbara Walters special for ABC.                       

Host Barbara Walters interviews President-Elect Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn Carter.                                      

President-Elect Jimmy Carter holds a press conference to announce the naming of his cabinet. Tom Brokaw reports.         

October 21st, 1974- 1980. 

Ninety-minute talk show in most markets hosted by Dinah Shore. The show was seen during the daytime in most cities. In 1979 the show was retitled "Dinah and Friends" and had a co-host.

35-minute excerpt.



                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

January 14, 1952-Present. First early-morning network program and longest-running daytime series. Created by Sylvester "Pat" Weaver. Telecast Monday thru Friday, 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM, the broadcasts have maintained a format including a News Summary, segments related to Sports, Weather, Interviews, and Features. Throughout its long run, hosts of "The Today Show" have included Dave Garroway (1952-1961), John Chancellor (1961-1962), Hugh Downs (1962-1971), Frank McGee (1971-1974), Jim Hartz (1974-1976), Tom Brokaw (1976-1981), Jane Pauley, Bryant Gumbel, Chris Wallace, Katie Couric, and others.




Hymn singing and prayer service at the Lincoln Memorial celebrating President-elect Jimmy Carter's inauguration.  

Host: Tom Brokaw. This program is a 90-minute excerpt. 


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

NBC news correspondent John Chancellor examines a Presidential day in the life of President Jimmy Carter.