NBC’s TodayThe morning news program, which began more than 70 years ago, has received this year’s Peabody Institutional Award, the group announced Wednesday.
The honor, selected by the Peabody Board of Jurors, recognizes “institutions and organizations, as well as series and programs, for their enduring work and iconic impact on both the media landscape and the public imagination.”
The NBC News program joins recent Institutional Award winners including Fresh Air with Terry GrossArray by Ava DuVernay, The Simpsons, 60 Minutes, Sesame Street, The Daily Show with Jon Stewartkartemquin movies, front linee and ITVS.
Today, which premiered on January 14, 1952, currently features a cast led by Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, Al Roker, Craig Melvin and Carson Daly on the main show, with additional hours including Jenna Bush Hager, Dylan Dreyer, Sheinelle Jones and with Willie Geist on Sunday.
“Almost three quarters of a century Today has been a morning staple for millions of Americans and an enduring cultural touchstone of deeply moving human stories, groundbreaking news and everyday joy,” said Peabody Executive Director Jeffrey Jones. “We are thrilled to recognize the program not only for its decades of outstanding reporting and storytelling, but also for its undeniable influence on culture and an informed audience.”
This year’s Peabody nominees in the entertainment, documentary, news, podcast/radio, arts, children’s and youth programming and public service programming categories will be announced on April 11 and 13, along with the Trailblazer Award and Career Achievement Award winners. announced on April 20.
The 83rd annual Peabody Awards will be presented on June 11 in Los Angeles.
Source: Deadline
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