Tom Hanks will join Savannah Guthrie to co-host an hour of NBC News’ “Today” on Thursday, May 23 live from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
That day’s 8 a.m. hour is being billed as a nod to former Sen. Elizabeth Dole’s Hidden Heroes organization, which supports military caregivers.
But it’s also a plug for NBC’s first broadcast of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 26.
And Hanks serves as counter-programming to Day 4 of “CBS This Morning’s” new lineup, featuring Gayle King in her $11 million lead-host seat, joined by Anthony Mason and Tony Dokoupil. That new on-air team debuts May 20.
Hanks is not the only star power “Today” is trotting out: On May 23; Sheryl Crow will perform.
During “Today’s” special, Hanks and Dole will chat with Guthrie in front of a live audience of military veterans and their caregivers.