jeggleston 1 Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 When will the today show get a set upgrade? I remember awhile ago Kathie Lee and Hoda were in the Sat. Studio and they said "There are some big changes going on downstairs." That was about a month ago or so, but they've had this set since meredith came in back in 06. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthonyz 26 Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 When will the today show get a set upgrade? I remember awhile ago Kathie Lee and Hoda were in the Sat. Studio and they said "There are some big changes going on downstairs." That was about a month ago or so, but they've had this set since meredith came in back in 05. the set was used since september 13, 2006 when the today premiered in high definition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daybreak 269 Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 They in need of a new set. Both GMA and CBS morning shows had 2 different sets during the time period Today had this set. The age of the set shows but it the set was ahead of its time with the white paneling and lights the way local news sets are going toward. But morning shows are heading back to warm tones from both GMA and CBS This Morning sets. Whatever they are doing, i hope it's good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVNewsRI 4 Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 I was just in New York recently and went past the Today studios...looked inside and didn't see any changes underway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeggleston 1 Posted May 10, 2012 Author Share Posted May 10, 2012 I was thinking could they redo them while their at the Olympics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennTV1983 743 Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 The last time the Today show redid the entire set, they built a temporary outdoor studio on the plaza area to do the show from while renovations were being done (which took the entire summer to do, especially with the HD upgrades). Â I do agree that they need to change things up over at Studio 1A, but if they do, I don't see how they could do it in the two weeks while Today is in London for the Olympics (unless they just do cosmetic updates). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5276 Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 I do agree that they need to change things up over at Studio 1A, but if they do, I don't see how they could do it in the two weeks while Today is in London for the Olympics (unless they just do cosmetic updates). All they really need is a refresh, they were in the first version of 1A for about 11/12 years...so if they make some updates, they'd be good for another 5 years or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weeters 1811 Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 The last time the Today show redid the entire set, they built a temporary outdoor studio on the plaza area to do the show from while renovations were being done (which took the entire summer to do, especially with the HD upgrades). Â I do agree that they need to change things up over at Studio 1A, but if they do, I don't see how they could do it in the two weeks while Today is in London for the Olympics (unless they just do cosmetic updates). Â It's not impossible to install a new set in under two weeks. The current Colbert Report set was installed in the two weeks the show was off the air for Christmas hiatus. Â 1A basically has a wall and windows, so there's really not a lot to worry about when it comes to installing a set. You basically have to put up the set walls for the interview areas, bring in a desk, decorate the performance area, and you're done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5276 Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 It's not impossible to install a new set in under two weeks. The current Colbert Report set was installed in the two weeks the show was off the air for Christmas hiatus. If "Regisless and Kelly" can completely rebuild their set in 3 weeks, and if any thinking and preparation were to take place at NBC, they could certainly do it 2 weeks...and even have some time to let the paint dry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVNewsRI 4 Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Good Morning America installed their set from last January in a weekend. Literally, 48 hours was all it took to install it and everyone saw it for the first time on Monday morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeggleston 1 Posted May 10, 2012 Author Share Posted May 10, 2012 I don't think they need a complete overhaul but just a refresh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark 55 Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 Good Morning America installed their set from last January in a weekend. Literally, 48 hours was all it took to install it and everyone saw it for the first time on Monday morning. Are you sure? The old GMA set was on the second floor, giving them ample time to upgrade the downstairs before launching the set. Also, the set launched on a Tuesday, following Labor Day. If they did install that in the three-day weekend, that would be pretty impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daybreak 269 Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 Are you sure? The old GMA set was on the second floor, giving them ample time to upgrade the downstairs before launching the set. Also, the set launched on a Tuesday, following Labor Day. If they did install that in the three-day weekend, that would be pretty impressive. The set they had upstairs was redone in a weekend around 2010 just before Josh and Lara got on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVNewsRI 4 Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 I'm talking about the one installed in January 2011. It was on the second floor, and the one before it was also on the second floor. It was installed over the course of a weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NetworkNewsEditor 3 Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 The last time the Today show redid the entire set, they built a temporary outdoor studio on the plaza area to do the show from while renovations were being done (which took the entire summer to do, especially with the HD upgrades). Â I do agree that they need to change things up over at Studio 1A, but if they do, I don't see how they could do it in the two weeks while Today is in London for the Olympics (unless they just do cosmetic updates). Â The reason it took so long to upgrade in 2006 was because the set wasn't the only thing being upgraded. The ENTIRE Studio 1A facility was gutted and rebuilt for high definition. New control room, new everything. It's actually amazing that it was all done in just 3 months. I have no inside information, but logically, the best time to do a set refresh would be during the Olympics. All the anchors (even the weekend ones) will be in London for the Games for more than 2 weeks. It could be done in that time period with good planning, something NBC does rather well. We'll all find out together . . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtgh922 18 Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 All that set needs is a new main anchor desk, a new background for the main anchor desk (preferably a city skyline like what they had in the mid 80s-early 90s), and some new furnature and fixtures for the interview areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidwestTV 1173 Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Frankly I think the whole thing needs to be thrown out and completely redone from scratch. But knowing NBC, they'd mos definietly hire out Clickspring/Black Walnut to do it, and it'll probably end up looking more modern and futuristic than laid back yet serious, "family like" and "morning like" like all of the other ones are (then again, their current one is alread sort of like this). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Action Newsroom 1150 Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 Attention all. An update for the talk of Today getting a new set. The is a picture surfacing on Instagram that shows Studio 1A covered with dark walls. An indication that a new set will be built and unveiled soon. To check it, go to Today Show Walls Blacked Out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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