Behind The Scenes: The Chimp That Saved The Today Show & Dave Garroway's Resentment

Weird History: Unexpected and Untold Stories
09/07/2018 6 min
Behind The Scenes: The Chimp That Saved The Today Show & Dave Garroway's Resentment

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Explore the fascinating story of how NBC's 'Today Show' struggled to find its audience until a chimpanzee named J. Fred Muggs joined as co-host with Dave Garroway. Discover how the chimp became a hit and boosted ratings, while jealousy and tension simmered behind the scenes.

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