Today Celebrates 55 Years

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TODAY turns 55
Relive some of the morning show’s greatest moments, from its historical first broadcast in 1952 to the most recent highlights.

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VIDEO: TODAY THROUGH THE YEARS

	TODAY in the '80s Jan. 11: Here's a look back at TODAY in the '80s, when Jane Pauley and Bryant Gumbel were in the anchor chairs.
	TODAY in the '70s Jan. 10: TODAY's cast looks back at the show during the 70s, when Barbara Walters, Tom Brokaw, Jane Pauley, Gene Shalit and others were on the morning show.
	TODAY in the '60s Jan. 9: Matt Lauer and Meredith Vieira take you on a walk through history with a look at TODAY in the '60s.
	TODAY in the '50s Jan. 8: Matt Lauer and Meredith Vieira take viewers back to TODAY in the '50s when the show first launched and Dave Garroway was at the anchor desk.

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