The economy has dealt a vicious blow to one of Matt Lauer’s coolest perks.
No more gallivanting around the world during the Today Show’s annual “Where in the World Is Matt Lauer?” promotion. It’s been axed by producers who say the extravagant trip sent the wrong message in today’s tough economy.
The new plan calls for Lauer to spend five days trudging around “affordable” vacation spots in the United States.
If the Today Show really wants to save money, here’s another idea: Have Lauer stay right in New York and broadcast directly from his home.
Instead of lounging on the beach in the Seychelle Islands, he can lounge on his couch. Instead of dining at fine restaurants in Paris, he can eating pork and beans out of the can while standing at the kitchen sink. Instead of sleeping in five star hotels, he can catnap in a La-Z-Boy recliner in his den. Instead of interviewing exotic foreigners, he can interview his illegal Guatamalan housekeeper.
That’s what Hollywood types call riveting TV.
Source: Breitbart.com
