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Today Show Marks NBC's 100th Anniversary with Halloween Costumes and Special Guests

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Today Show Marks NBC's 100th Anniversary with Halloween Costumes and Special Guests

Analysed 30 Oct 2026·2 sources analysed·Boise, Idaho, United States·Entertainment
Today Show Marks NBC's 100th Anniversary with Halloween Costumes and Special GuestsPreviousNext

The Today show celebrated NBC's 100th anniversary with a special Halloween event on October 30, featuring hosts dressed as iconic characters from NBC's history. Savannah Guthrie and Jenna Bush Hager notably portrayed Friends characters Rachel Green and Phoebe Buffay, with Bush Hager performing "Smelly Cat." The celebration included sketches referencing NBC's early broadcasts and appearances by guests like Martha Stewart and Jack McBrayer, highlighting the network's legacy through costumes and humor.

Sentiment
78%
TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 2 sources

We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (78/100). Lens Score 32/100.

Outlets measured: economictimes, economictimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.

AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 30 Oct 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Sentiment — Positive (78/100)

Sentiment was consistent across outlets (78–78/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.

Coverage timeline

economictimes broke this story on 30 Oct, 03:40 pm. Other outlets followed.

30 Oct, 03:40 pm2 sources · 49 min30 Oct, 04:29 pm
AI analysis by the TBN Bias Engine · beat methodology byAniket Awate· Culture & Digital Media Writer· editorial standards byOjas Kale
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economictimes30 Oct, 03:40 pm
Today Show Halloween 2026: Savannah Guthrie, Jenna Bush Hager surprise fans with iconic NBC transformations
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    economictimes30 Oct, 04:29 pm
    Today Show Halloween 2026: Today Show celebrates Network's centennial with Halloween costumes inspired by Friends, SNL and more
  • Who's involved

    Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

    Corporate
    National Broadcasting Company

    Story context

    Category
    Entertainment
    Location
    Boise, Idaho, United States
    Sources analysed
    2
    Last analysed
    30 Oct 2026
    Key entities
    Today (American TV program)Craig MelvinJenna Bush HagerSavannah GuthrieMartha StewartAl RokerSaturday Night LiveHalloweenFriendsSitcomNBCJack McBrayer