TODAY Recreates Childhood Halloween Costumes on Saturday Morning Broadcast
Co-anchors and correspondents on the NBC morning program recreated their favorite childhood Halloween costumes during a special Saturday broadcast, today.com reported. Laura Jarrett, Carson Daly, Angie Lassman, and Joe Fryer debuted the vintage-inspired looks live on the October broadcast, matching nostalgic outfits with their preferred childhood candies.
Saturday Morning Costume Details and Character Appearances
Laura Jarrett opened the segment dressed as a ballerina, modeling the costume after her daughter’s current holiday choice while waiting in the studio’s mock living room to greet incoming guests. Carson Daly followed by arriving on a toy horse named Pardner, wearing a cowboy outfit that replicated the attire he wore at age five. Daly told viewers, Who didn’t want to be a cowboy when you’re a kid? That’s all I wanted to do.
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Joe Fryer appeared next in a replica of his childhood pirate costume, complete with sword-fighting movements and an opening greeting of Ahoy, matey! Walk the plank!
Angie Lassman concluded the guest arrivals by wearing a full-body Barney the Dinosaur costume, walking into the set to the character’s signature theme song before delivering the morning weather report in character.
Childhood Candy Preferences and Broadcast Timeline
The hosts also shared their favorite holiday sweets during the segment. Daly selected the 100 Grand bar, Jarrett named sour gummy candies, Fryer chose Butterfingers and Reese’s Peanut Cups, and Lassman picked KitKats. Lassman added that dinosaurs eat the chocolate layer of a KitKat before eating the wafer section.
The October broadcast marked the second round of costumes for Jarrett and Daly this year. During the program’s Halloween extravaganza the previous day, Jarrett dressed as Simone Biles, and Daly portrayed Ella Langley from her music video for Choosin’ Texas.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Broadcast
What specific costumes did the anchors wear during the Friday show?
Laura Jarrett dressed as Simone Biles, while Carson Daly dressed as Ella Langley from the single Choosin’ Texas,
today.com reported.
How did Simone Biles react to the Friday costume?
Simone Biles posted a reaction on Instagram to Laura Jarrett’s outfit, writing in all capital letters: PERFECT.
Which hosts participated in the Saturday morning childhood costume segment?
The Saturday broadcast featured Laura Jarrett as a ballerina, Carson Daly as a five-year-old cowboy with his horse Pardner, Joe Fryer as a pirate, and Angie Lassman as Barney the Dinosaur.
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