Matt chatted with Ellen Thursday about her 20th anniversary since coming out on television, his 20th anniversary since hosting the “Today Show” and their upcoming 60th birthdays.
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As they were discussing Lauer and “Today” co-anchor Savannah Guthrie’s contrasting tastes in music, a person popped out of Ellen’s side table and Matt nearly jumped out of his skin.
“It’s so petty,” Lauer said with a laugh. “It’s so childish.”
But Ellen didn’t care.
“That was my favorite so far,” said Ellen.
Watch the prank in the video below.
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