I think Brian Williams must have been on assignment. (My vote for most perfect man alive) He did say a good-bye to Meredith earlier in the show. GREAT rendition but I think they stole the idea from Mary Hart's farewell show of Raise Your Glass by Pink. Regardless, I loved the Journey song and all the guest appearances. I think Lester was superb; one of my favorites. Way to go!!!
i love meredith and the today show is the best. i will miss her, the funny, sincere, unpretentious and intelligent woman who was not at all scared to say goodbye to the limelight.
I too was crying. I didn't watch it too much, but love Meredith! She is such a lovable woman! It really does show how much she is loved! What a great way to end a career! Congrats Meredith! Don't be a stranger! Enjoy life, love and happiness!
Great choice of song.... and it's Steve Perry singing it...... Not the new little Karaoke singer they now have for a lead singer. Goodbye and goodluck in what you go off to do Meredith.
@kimberlywelsch1980 Well the little Karaoke singer was selected off YT here. He was in a Tribute band...covering other bands as well as Journey. He was picked off YT by Neal Schon of Journey BECAUSE he sounded like Steve Perry. So he was choosen because he IS a little Karaoke singer!!!!!
I am crying and I don't even watch the Today show! Just by seeing the great lengths they went to send her off proves how much of a influence she was and how adored she was. Props to the Today show for this fantastic finale to her career on the Today show. Nothing like running with Journey!
it was epic! now i know how the set connects with the rest of the studio inside..i always see the area Hoda and Kathie Lee were coming out from but not the stairs and the stairs within the building which leads to where the beginning..all in all it was fitting sendoff! props to Jimmy Fallon making a cameo too!
The Today Show will not be the same without Meredith...she was smart, funny, spontaneous, and I loved her rapport with Matt... so sorry to see her leave;((
@minivanmom36 Thank you very much. I kinda thought that was her. Even though its a little blurry, The last video like this she was also right before KLG & Hoda.
I liked the video, but at the end Lester seemed a bit too into it. lol And did they teleport Abe Vigoda to the end or something? He met up with them pretty quickly considering how slowly he moves.
@chifan7 yea they must've planned this out for a long time, just wished the sun wasn't glaring so bright at the card flipping moment at the area where the ice rink was...couldn't make out what the top part of it was..i just see <3 meredith.
Wow our city of Grand Rapids did a lipdub a couple weekends ago and did thee exact same thing for our city. I guess Grand Rapids is up and coming for TODAY to follow Rob Bliss's idea for Meredith. Meredith farewell, you are an awesome individual
Love it -it's sad- its obvious that she looked too old with Matt - that is why that other gal is there now
annajeehee 3 months ago
We, the tread-upon, will hold you responsible. The Anonymous.
laaxe 4 months ago
Why Abe ?
annajeehee 5 months ago
all my tears ALL MY TEARS
sinktoob 7 months ago
why can't i hear the audio
AmyPinkAmy 7 months ago
Loved this tribute when it happened, but why is the vid quality so awful?
elfinmajictime 7 months ago
THIS WAS SO GOOD.....ABE GOT TO ME!
quintessance5 8 months ago
jimmy fallon!!
gwoww50 8 months ago
Great
annajeehee 8 months ago
We love you meredith!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
blutifulworld2626 8 months ago
What is Abe doing there -don't get it
annajeehee 8 months ago
@annajeehee I think that's her favorite actor..I asked the same question lol
XSidSChikX 8 months ago
Great,
annajeehee 8 months ago
I think Brian Williams must have been on assignment. (My vote for most perfect man alive) He did say a good-bye to Meredith earlier in the show. GREAT rendition but I think they stole the idea from Mary Hart's farewell show of Raise Your Glass by Pink. Regardless, I loved the Journey song and all the guest appearances. I think Lester was superb; one of my favorites. Way to go!!!
mamaslowak 9 months ago
i love meredith and the today show is the best. i will miss her, the funny, sincere, unpretentious and intelligent woman who was not at all scared to say goodbye to the limelight.
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mr050462 9 months ago
i love meredith and the today show is the best
mr050462 9 months ago
Fantastic Farwell to a great lady. She's AMAZING!!! <3
lovecarrie100 9 months ago
A great farewell to a great lady! I'll miss you.
steigely1909 9 months ago 3
Man, Where was Brian Williams in this? He should have been there. Did he even say anything?
guy2008rules 9 months ago
@guy2008rules yes, he made a video comment expressing he is going to miss her.
Malice513 9 months ago
Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaa I'm too sad
hannahhaven 9 months ago
I cried the whole time. I woke up everyday to watch Matt and Meredith. She will be missed. The whole sendoff was lovely.
80sfreak1979 9 months ago 2
Thumbs up!!!!!!
ollafed 9 months ago
whoever thought of this was a genius
JKMneutron 9 months ago
I too was crying. I didn't watch it too much, but love Meredith! She is such a lovable woman! It really does show how much she is loved! What a great way to end a career! Congrats Meredith! Don't be a stranger! Enjoy life, love and happiness!
firenat22 9 months ago
That was a really nice send off. I luved it!!
codeking32 9 months ago
Nothing Sweeter than hearing Steve Perry sing on the Today Show! Jimmy Fallen, you Rock!All the Best Meredith!
gupper83 9 months ago 3
Jimmy Fallon's surprise appearance made this even more memorable.
CaliCriticReviews 9 months ago
Makes me cry.
mare273 9 months ago
Meredith will be missed! Fitting end to an awesome lady.
easteastside 9 months ago
Great choice of song.... and it's Steve Perry singing it...... Not the new little Karaoke singer they now have for a lead singer. Goodbye and goodluck in what you go off to do Meredith.
merrypeary 9 months ago
@merrypeary Come on.that "little karaoke singer" got a voice. otherwise he would not be selected by par. anyway, thats just your penny thought..
kimberlywelsch1980 9 months ago
@kimberlywelsch1980 Well the little Karaoke singer was selected off YT here. He was in a Tribute band...covering other bands as well as Journey. He was picked off YT by Neal Schon of Journey BECAUSE he sounded like Steve Perry. So he was choosen because he IS a little Karaoke singer!!!!!
merrypeary 9 months ago
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@merrypeary Come on.that "little karaoke singer" got a voice. otherwise he would not be selected by par. anyway, thats just your penny thought..
kimberlywelsch1980 9 months ago
I am crying and I don't even watch the Today show! Just by seeing the great lengths they went to send her off proves how much of a influence she was and how adored she was. Props to the Today show for this fantastic finale to her career on the Today show. Nothing like running with Journey!
meriland19 9 months ago
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Great job by the producers to execute this. When she's runnin with Al it hits hard.Miss you Merideth
Great job camera man
lvillesluger1 9 months ago
Great job by the producers to execute this. When she's runnin with Al it hits hard.Miss you Merideth
lvillesluger1 9 months ago
it was epic! now i know how the set connects with the rest of the studio inside..i always see the area Hoda and Kathie Lee were coming out from but not the stairs and the stairs within the building which leads to where the beginning..all in all it was fitting sendoff! props to Jimmy Fallon making a cameo too!
video752 9 months ago
lester holt was funny
musicaljones11 9 months ago
The Today Show will not be the same without Meredith...she was smart, funny, spontaneous, and I loved her rapport with Matt... so sorry to see her leave;((
EmmaRose473 9 months ago 12
Thank you, Meredith.
shetaz905 9 months ago
LOVE IT AND LOVE YOU MEREDITH!!!! BLESS YOU!!!!
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DMBBG 9 months ago
What a class act.....
MrMSF7 9 months ago
This was great!!!
Micheladelfina 9 months ago
Jimmy!
FrEricT 9 months ago
Great video!
bornblond9gb 9 months ago
Was Sara Haines in this video ? If so tell me where please. And goodbye to Merideth.
AnimalLover1977 9 months ago
@AnimalLover1977 Sara is at 1:32 in the ponytail and head band. She leads Meredith to KLG and Hoda.
minivanmom36 9 months ago
@minivanmom36 Thank you very much. I kinda thought that was her. Even though its a little blurry, The last video like this she was also right before KLG & Hoda.
AnimalLover1977 9 months ago
I liked the video, but at the end Lester seemed a bit too into it. lol And did they teleport Abe Vigoda to the end or something? He met up with them pretty quickly considering how slowly he moves.
FKatzenjammer 9 months ago 6
I loved it!
sahunt1973 9 months ago
@sahunt1973 ikr, i can watch this over and over..was one of the highlights of her sendoff 1/2 hr this morning.
video752 9 months ago
Great video tribute to a great woman. There was obviously a lot of planning and coordination that went into this video.
Cadet985 9 months ago 2
Loved this video, happy tears to Meredith ! :)
ellen3t 9 months ago
Just a Wonderful and Super video. Yes, kudos to the cameraman for shooting this in One shot! Thanks so much.
chifan7 9 months ago
@chifan7 yea they must've planned this out for a long time, just wished the sun wasn't glaring so bright at the card flipping moment at the area where the ice rink was...couldn't make out what the top part of it was..i just see <3 meredith.
video752 9 months ago
@video752 I think there was a Today Show symbol at the top so it says Today Show <3 Meredith!
grapesofwraith1066 9 months ago
Wow our city of Grand Rapids did a lipdub a couple weekends ago and did thee exact same thing for our city. I guess Grand Rapids is up and coming for TODAY to follow Rob Bliss's idea for Meredith. Meredith farewell, you are an awesome individual
MarcosAntonioValdes 9 months ago 2
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mtony1040 9 months ago
That looks fun
midnitesangel 9 months ago