Article: Matt Lauer.(National Broadcasting Company Inc. NBC News)

Allison Romano

From "extreme underemployment" to the top of the morning at Today

On weekday mornings, when Matt Lauer signs on to NBC News' Today show, his confidence radiates from the screen. But even after 11 years as co-anchor, the star of America's most-watched morning show says he never takes his seat on the Today couch for granted.

"I'm never wanting for interviews or stories," Lauer says. "That is the incredible gift that this show gives you."

With its deep bench of talent, top ratings and NBC's vast newsgathering resources, Today almost always lands the "get" interviews and exclusives. Lauer is key to keeping Today on top. He ...

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