<![CDATA[‘Today’ show’s third hour takes hit during NBC layoffs]]> https://usagag.com/2020/08/07/today-shows-third-hour-takes-hit-during-nbc-layoffs/ Fri, 07 Aug 2020 00:29:43 +0000 hourly 1 https://usagag.com ‘Today’ show’s third hour takes hit during NBC layoffs The “Today” show’s third hour took a direct hit amid widespread NBC layoffs, Page Six is told.

Following the exit of producer Jackie Levin, who took a buyout, remaining staff are reporting to Libby Leist, the executive producer of the first two hours of “Today.” Almost 10 percent of NBCUniversal employees have been axed.

Meanwhile, the company has also axed “E! News” — currently hosted by Lilliana Vazquez — after 29 years on the air.

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