Look Back at 'Today' Anchors Through the Years in Honor of the Show's 70th Anniversary
Photo: Peter Kramer/NBC/NBC NewsWire via Getty Images; Nathan Congleton/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images 01of 16 Dave Garroway, 1952-1961 NBC NewsWire/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images Dave Garrowaywas the founding host and anchor of NBC’sTodayand held the position for nine years. Garroway’s broadcasting career began as an NBC page in 1938. He then hosted a variety show titledGarroway at Largein 1951. This led to his hosting gig atToday, where he was known for his relaxed, unconventional style and was recognized as the “Roving Announcer,” always able to find an interesting story....