Archive · 25 Sep 2025
Katie Couric Returns to 'Today' to Launch Health Project
Katie Couric, a well-known TV journalist, is coming back to the Today show.
She used to host the show from 1991 to 2006.
She's launching a new project about health to help people.
This new project aims to raise awareness and help save lives.
Couric has been a strong advocate for colon cancer research after her first husband died from the disease.
She had a colonoscopy on air in 2000 which increased screenings in the US.
After Today, she was the first solo female anchor of CBS Evening News.
She also hosted a talk show called 'Katie'.
Katie Couric is returning to NBC's Today show to announce a new health initiative.
Couric co-hosted Today from 1991 to 2006.
Her husband died of colorectal cancer in 1998.
Her on-air colonoscopy in 2000 boosted screenings.
She became the first solo female anchor of the CBS Evening News in 2006.
- Who
- Katie Couric
- What
- Announcing a new health initiative on NBC's Today show.
- When
- Returning this week.
- Where
- NBC's Today show
- Why
- To launch a new health initiative focused on saving lives and raising awareness.
- Who
- Katie Couric
- What
- Announcing new health initiative
- Where
- NBC's Today Show
- When
- Returning this week
- Past Role
- Co-hosted Today from 1991-2006