Katie Couric Televises Her Colonoscopy on TODAY in 2000 In Historic First
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In what may be one of the most visually striking moments ever on TODAY, Katie Couric underwent a colonoscopy in a segment that viewers watched when it aired on March 7, 2000 — a first for morning television.
The TODAY co-anchor wanted to raise awareness about colon cancer following the death of her husband, Jay Monahan, from the disease in 1998.
As we count down to TODAY’s 75th anniversary on Jan. 14, we’re opening up the archives and sharing some of our favorite moments over the decades.
The TODAY co-anchor wanted to raise awareness about colon cancer following the death of her husband, Jay Monahan, from the disease in 1998.
As we count down to TODAY’s 75th anniversary on Jan. 14, we’re opening up the archives and sharing some of our favorite moments over the decades.
