Savannah Guthrie Leaves 'Today' For Weeks To Film NBC's Wordle Show
Jimmy Fallon executive produces the show for the New York Times, which owns Wordle, ahead of its 2027 NBC premiere.
- Guthrie said on-air July 16 she is shooting the entire season over the next few weeks.
- Teams of three avid Wordle players compete head-to-head for a cash prize on the show.
- The New York Times, which owns Wordle, co-produces with Fallon; NBC plans a 2027 premiere.
Why it matters: A morning news anchor stepping away to front her own network's product is advertising, not news.
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