Who were the first two hosts of the Today show?

• A. Lester Holt and Savannah Guthrie
• B. Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford
• C. Matt Lauer and Meredith Vieira
• D. Dave Garroway and J. Fred Muggs

Answer: (D)

The question tests who first led the Today show when it began. When the program launched in 1952, Dave Garroway was the main host, bringing a relaxed, conversational style that shaped morning television. Not long after, a chimp named J. Fred Muggs became a famous on-air companion, effectively serving as the show’s first widely recognized co-host. So the earliest hosting duo was Garroway with Muggs, which is why that pairing is remembered as the original lineup. The other options reflect later hosts from different eras, not the show’s beginnings.