Today
Lacey Chabert
Season 2024, Episode 181 · Aired 2024-09-09

Synopsis
Thousands of people have been forced to evacuate their homes as the Line Fire in the San Bernardino National Forest spreads quickly to more than 20,000 acres. NBC's Dana Griffin reports and TODAY's Al Roker tracks the latest forecast. The Paralympics closing ceremony honored a historic two weeks in the City of Light with electrifying performances and a dazzling light display — all in the pouring rain. NBC's Emilie Ikeda reports for TODAY on Team USA's medal count. In a social media post over the weekend, former President Trump suggested he may imprison his political opponents if he wins the 2024 election, writing in a social media post Saturday "Anyone believed to have cheated will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law." NBC's Hallie Jackson reports for TODAY. On his way to the game, Miami Dolphins star wide receiver Tyreek Hill was detained in cuffs near Hard Rock Stadium and accused of reckless driving. Hill was released in time to lead a comeback to beat the Jaguars. NBC's Kaylee Hartung reports for TODAY.
In the series
This episode is part of Today (1952–present) on NBC.
Garroway, J. Fred Muggs, and the invention of waking up with television.
Key cast
- Dave Garroway as Host
- Jack Lescoulie as Announcer / co-host
- Frank Blair as Newsreader
- J. Fred Muggs as Mascot