Questionable behavior and awkward sketches resurface following Matt Lauer’s firing From ‘Today’

Matt Lauer’s firing Wednesday from “Today” over “inappropriate sexual behavior” by the former news anchor has sparked attention to questionable behavior from Lauer’s past.

NBC News chairman Andy Lack sent a memo out to the staff saying, “While it is the first complaint about his behavior in the over 20 years he’s been at NBC News, we were also presented with reason to believe this may not have been an isolated incident.”

Co-host Savannah Guthrie announced Lauer’s termination on air Wednesday morning telling viewers, “All we can say is that we are heartbroken. I’m heartbroken for Matt — he is my dear, dear friend and my partner. And he is beloved by many many people here. And I’m heartbroken for the brave colleague who came forward to tell her story, and any other women who have their own stories to tell.”

Below are a few red flags that have resurfaced since a female colleague accused Lauer of misconduct.

Katie Couric on “Watch What Happens Live!”

In 2012, Andy Cohen asked the former “Today” show host about Lauer’s most annoying habit during their 15 years working together. She responded, “He pinches me on the a– a lot.”

“The Daily Show” Sketch

In a segment on “The Daily Show” in 2012, Lauer played a victim of sexual harassment. The satirical sketch showed Willie Geist smacking Lauer on the butt. In the video, Lauer was upset that Geist denied the claims and didn’t apologize. “If you do it, own up to it,” Lauer said.

“Today” The Musical

Midway through the almost 15-minute musical performance starring the cast and crew of “Today,” Lauer took off his pants to iron them just as four female employees came into the room. He turns to them and says,” Drink it in, ladies.” They shot back saying, “Again, Matt?” “Really?” “It’s the third time this week!” “Did your mommy give you those?” “Stop it! You’re making me lactate.” As they leave, he responds, “Get it while it lasts.”

Anne Hathaway Interview

Hathaway sat down with Lauer for an interview in 2012, where he brought up an incident involving a paparazzi taking an exploitative photo up her skirt. She responded saying, “I’m sorry that we live in a culture that commodifies sexuality of unwilling participants, which takes us back to ‘Les Mis,’ because that’s what my character is.”

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